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Why does autism matter to Shea Belsky ? We interviewed Shea Belsky, an autistic self-advocate and tech lead at HubSpot, about his experiences and the importance of understanding and accommodating neurodiversity. Diagnosed at a young age, Shea shares his journey of finding his voice, the significance of shattering stereotypes, and his efforts to educate people on inclusivity and accessibility. In o...

Why does farmer mental health matter? We interviewed Kessley Rogers, a licensed professional counselor, about the mental health crisis among farmers, a largely overlooked at-risk community. Kessley shares her insight on the unique stressors farmers face, including economic burdens, isolation, and generational pressures, which significantly contribute to high suicide rates in this group. She also h...

Creating Consent-Forward Theater Spaces with Veronica Dress Why does consent-forward theater matter to Veronica Dress? We interviewed Veronica about how she founded 'The Dress Rehearsal' and her role as an intimacy director dedicated to inclusive, consent-forward sexual health education and creative storytelling. In the interview, Veronica discusses the passion behind fostering environme...

Welcome to Matters.com — formerly Solvecast Embracing AI Optimism: A Conversation with Chris Single In this episode, we speak with Chris Single, a self-proclaimed AI optimist and founder of his own agency. Chris shares his insights on the importance of AI, addressing both the fears and the potential benefits it brings to our lives. He highlights his experiences using AI for writing books, speaking...

Dierdre Irwin, a Florida water conservation coordinator, and Melissa Lubitz, Director of Business Development for Hydraloop in North America, share insights into the current state of water resources in Florida. They discuss the impacts of over-pumping from the Floridan Aquifer, the shift towards alternative water sources, and the role of greywater recycling. The episode also highlights the importa...

In this episode of Solvecast, host Kristen Espinosa interviews Jason Lorber, president of Aplomb Consulting , about effective change management strategies. Jason discusses the importance of empowering teams, the role of leadership in setting the vision, and the critical impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion. He shares insights from his experience, including success stories and the value of ta...

We interview Jason Jacobsohn, venture capitalist and founder of Propellant Ventures, about effective strategies in business networking. Jacobson emphasizes the importance of relationship-building over transactional interactions, advocating for an approach that values long-term connections and trust. He discusses prioritizing thought leadership and the 'pay it forward' mentality, suggesti...

In this episode of Solvecast,  we discuss the critical water crisis  with Melissa Lubitz, Director of Business Development at Hydraloop North America. Melissa emphasizes education as a key role in her work, advocating for decentralized, in-home solutions to significantly reduce water usage and contribute to a sustainable water economy. State-level successes in incentivizing greywater recycling in...

Beverly talks with UCLA colleague Alex Nascimento about blockchain, crypto investing and Alex's focus on the Latin American market. This podcast is brought to you by Matters.com.  A new social media and collaboration platform - launching soon.  Join thousands getting the Matters.com newsletter — world news, fresh perspectives, and early beta access.

Beverly Macy speaks to Natalia Aranovich of Aranovich Law Firm about the legal implications of NFTs . This podcast is brought to you by Matters.com.  A new social media and collaboration platform - launching soon.  Join thousands getting the Matters.com newsletter — world news, fresh perspectives, and early beta access.

This podcast is brought to you by Matters.com.  A new social media and collaboration platform - launching soon.  Join thousands getting the Matters.com newsletter — world news, fresh perspectives, and early beta access.

We speak to Noah Rosenblatt, Founder and CEO of UrbanDigs , on the current state of the real estate market. This podcast is brought to you by Matters.com.  A new social media and collaboration platform - launching soon.  Join thousands getting the Matters.com newsletter — world news, fresh perspectives, and early beta access.

This podcast is brought to you by Matters.com.  A new social media and collaboration platform - launching soon.  Join thousands getting the Matters.com newsletter — world news, fresh perspectives, and early beta access.

We speak with with Ashleigh Corker Co-Founder Proto101, on the ethics of fast fashion and the sustainable supply chain. For more information, please visit www.solvecast.com. This podcast is brought to you by Matters.com.  A new social media and collaboration platform - launching soon.  Join thousands getting the Matters.com newsletter — world news, fresh perspectives, and early beta access.

We speak to Michael Lenox, Professor Darden School of Business, on solving for climate change and more. This podcast is brought to you by Matters.com.  A new social media and collaboration platform - launching soon.  Join thousands getting the Matters.com newsletter — world news, fresh perspectives, and early beta access.

We speak to Dawn Ringrose of Organizational Excellence Specialists on the key factors that impact organizational excellence . Dawn Ringrose is an author on Flevy, the marketplace for business best practices. She also teaches a 7-week Flevy Executive Learning (FEL) program on organizational excellence . This podcast is brought to you by Matters.com.  A new social media and collaboration platform -...

We speak to Cynthia Fishman, Director and Founder of the Biomimicry Design Alliance on biomimicry , sustainability and more. This podcast is brought to you by Matters.com.  A new social media and collaboration platform - launching soon.  Join thousands getting the Matters.com newsletter — world news, fresh perspectives, and early beta access.

From pharmaceuticals to manufacturing, the benefits of space are now within reach for almost any industry.   We speak to Cynthia Bouthot and Jonathan Volk of Space Commerce Matters on the far-reaching impact of space commerce . This podcast is brought to you by Matters.com.  A new social media and collaboration platform - launching soon.  Join thousands getting the Matters.com newsletter — world n...

We speak to Jonathan Miller of Miller Samuel Inc. on the impact of work from home on real estate and more. Jonathan Miller is President and CEO of Miller Samuel Inc., a real estate appraisal and consulting firm he co-founded in 1986. Miller Samuel provides appraisal and consulting services on as much as $5 billion worth of property per year in the New York City metropolitan area. Jonathan is a rea...

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What is the impact of vacant land on a community? From sustainability to inequality, Ariam Ford , executive director of Grounded Strategies, is interviewed by Karrah Krakovyak on the far reaching implications of vacant land and the amazing work that Grounded Strategies is doing to solve this problem. "Studies show that, for example, if you grow up next to a concentration of vacant lots, becau...

Hub → Racism I also want to highlight that Portland has been a very we have a very racist, white dominant history as a city. And we're as a community working to dismantle that racism that's been institutionalized and internalized in most of us. And how can we do that? Utilizing The Redd facility and creating access for opportunity and shifting power to folks who have been marginalized ou...

Katherine Camp from P4G partnerships discusses the importance and impact of the 2030 sustainability goals. This podcast is brought to you by Matters.com.  A new social media and collaboration platform - launching soon.  Join thousands getting the Matters.com newsletter — world news, fresh perspectives, and early beta access.

We interview Michelle Eger , Co-Founder and CEO at BIOMILQ on how her company is solving for infant malnutrition , breastfeeding and more through innovations in  food technology . This podcast is brought to you by Matters.com.  A new social media and collaboration platform - launching soon.  Join thousands getting the Matters.com newsletter — world news, fresh perspectives, and early beta access.

This podcast is brought to you by Matters.com.  A new social media and collaboration platform - launching soon.  Join thousands getting the Matters.com newsletter — world news, fresh perspectives, and early beta access.