Moving Forward - Change, Purpose and Possibility

"Democracy is not a spectator sport. It requires informed, engaged citizens who understand both their rights and their responsibilities." — Cheryl Cook-Kallio In this episode of Moving Forward: Conversations on Culture, Identity, Healing, and Hope , Linda Anderson sits down with Cheryl Cook-Kallio—educator, civic learning leader, elected official, and lifelong advocate for public educati...

"Technology will continue to change, but the human qualities that matter most remain timeless." — Peter Cuneo  In this episode of Moving Forward: Conversations on Culture, Identity, Healing, and Hope , Linda Anderson sits down with Peter Cuneo — acclaimed business leader, turnaround expert, Navy veteran, and former Vice Chairman of Marvel Entertainment — for a thoughtful conversation abo...

Creativity, Courage, Authenticity, and the Relationships That Matter Most What defines a successful life? Is it the titles we hold, the awards we earn, or the accomplishments others can see? In this heartfelt conversation, George Anderson shares a journey that began in a small town in New Jersey and led to a remarkable career helping shape campaigns for some of the world's most recognizable fi...

In this episode of Moving Forward: Conversations on Culture, Identity, Healing, and Hope, I sit down with Karen Sakata, former Superintendent of the Contra Costa County Office of Education, whose career in public education has spanned more than four decades and nearly every level of educational leadership. Karen reflects on her journey from Speech Language Pathologist to Superintendent and shares...

In this episode of Moving Forward: Conversations on Culture, Identity, Healing, and Hope , Linda Anderson sits down with Jeff Schinkel—artist, designer, storyteller, and Creative Director for Kid Scoop . Jeff’s career has spanned newspapers, illustration, marketing, educational media, and community storytelling. Before joining Kid Scoop full time in 2004, he served as Creative Services Director fo...

Today’s episode of Moving Forward: Conversations on Culture, Identity, Healing, and Hope invites us to think more deeply about leadership—not simply through policies, systems, or structures, but through the human experiences that shape the way people feel seen, valued, and supported within them. My guest is Joaquin Noguera, an educator, scholar, and practitioner whose work centers on how schools a...

In this episode of Moving Forward: Conversations on Culture, Identity, Healing, and Hope , Linda Anderson sits down with JoAnn Jansen — renowned film choreographer, producer, acting coach, speaker, and transformative mentor — for a deeply honest conversation about resilience, creativity, reinvention, and the courage to keep rebuilding your life when circumstances change unexpectedly. JoAnn reflect...

Today’s conversation explores leadership, access, identity, and the systems that shape opportunity—especially in a moment when technology and artificial intelligence are rapidly changing the world around us. My guest is Richard Zapien, an educator and leader whose work spans more than 25 years across teaching, instructional coaching, site leadership, and district administration within the San Fran...

The Generations That Shape Us: A Conversation on Motherhood, Loss, and What Carries Forward Episode Description: This episode of Moving Forward: Conversations on Culture, Identity, Healing, and Hope is a deeply personal one—shared on Mother’s Day. For the first time, the roles are reversed. Linda Anderson sits on the other side of the conversation—interviewed by her daughter, Lindsay. What unfolds...

Building Something Together: Design, Identity, and the Meaning of Home What does it mean to build something beautiful together? In this episode of Moving Forward , Linda Anderson sits down with sisters and co-founders Michaeline Fernandez and Kelly Daab of butter+velvet HOME · DESIGN for a conversation about creativity, partnership, and the journey of growing something over time. Michaeline began...

Seeing What Others Overlook: Youth Voice, Storytelling, and Courage in Action Some conversations remind us that leadership isn’t defined by age, title, or experience. It begins with awareness. With curiosity. With the courage to notice what others overlook—and to act. In this episode of Moving Forward , Linda Anderson sits down with Emma Wang, a high school senior and emerging filmmaker whose work...

Growth as a Standard: Building It Into the DNA A Conversation with Aspen Moulden What does it mean to lead with growth—not as an initiative, but as a standard? In this episode of Moving Forward: Conversations on Culture, Identity, Healing, and Hope , Linda Anderson sits down with Aspen Moulden, Chief Marketing Officer for Logitech for Business, for a direct and grounded conversation about leadersh...

Reimagining Education Through Innovation What if transforming education isn’t about more programs or bigger budgets — but a shift in mindset? In this episode of Moving Forward , Linda Anderson sits down with educator and innovator Kristine Tsung to explore how design thinking, creativity, and small steps can lead to powerful change in classrooms. Kristine’s journey began as a visual learner who re...

Leading with Purpose, Identity, and Impact What does it really mean to lead—not just in title, but in responsibility? In this episode of Moving Forward: Conversations on Culture, Identity, Healing and Hope , Linda Anderson sits down with Dr. Cynthia Rapaido, an educator and leader whose career spans more than three decades across K–12 and higher education. From classroom teacher to assistant princ...

One Hand in the Dirt, One Hand on the Map A conversation on being rooted, reaching forward, and continuing to explore. Some stories are loud and obvious. Others are steady, thoughtful, and quietly lived. This episode of Moving Forward is about the kind of life that grows through attention — the kind that unfolds over time through patience, observation, and care. In this conversation, Linda Anderso...

Voice, Heritage, and Returning to Story In this episode of Moving Forward , Linda Anderson speaks with Jamie Okh, a civil rights leader, strategic communications expert, former federal investigator with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Founder and Creative Director of Stories by Jamie . Jamie spent more than a decade investigating systemic discrimination in housing and len...

The Foundation Beneath Me Some episodes ask questions about leadership, purpose, and resilience. This one begins at the source. In this deeply personal 25th episode of Moving Forward , Linda Anderson sits down with someone whose quiet influence shaped everything that followed — her father, Robert K. Unrath, Jr. Robert stepped into adulthood early. He became a father at 18. By his early twenties he...

Reimagining Wellness: From Product to Belonging With Jordan Carroll What if wellness isn’t something you buy — but something you experience through connection, identity, and community? In this episode of Moving Forward , I sit down with wellness strategist and founder Jordan Carroll to explore what it really takes to build brands — and lives — rooted in meaning rather than metrics. Jordan works wi...

Designing Technology That Serves People What happens when technology is designed not as an end goal, but as a way to reduce barriers and improve everyday life? In this episode of Moving Forward: Conversations on Culture, Identity, Healing, and Hope , host Linda Anderson sits down with Brian Anderson , a leader working at the intersection of emerging technology, storytelling, and large-scale system...

Building a Future of Belonging—In Education and in Life What does it truly mean to design spaces where everyone belongs—not just in theory, but in practice? In this episode of Moving Forward: Conversations on Culture, Identity, Healing, and Hope , host Linda Anderson sits down with Loc Nguyen —educator, entrepreneur, author, and storyteller whose work centers on human potential and inclusive pathw...

Some conversations come full circle. In this episode of Moving Forward , Linda Anderson is joined by Dr. Kathleen Richardson —a lifelong friend, former college roommate, and now a globally respected scientist and educator. Linda and Kathy first met as students at Alfred University , sharing space, late-night conversations, and a formative season of becoming. Decades later, they reunite to reflect...

What does it mean to practice equity—not as an initiative, but as a daily leadership responsibility? In this episode of Moving Forward: Conversations on Culture, Identity, Healing, and Hope , host Linda Anderson sits down with Anthony Robinson , Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, educator, and scholar whose work lives at the intersection of leadership, systems change, and human dignity....

What does it mean to move forward with intention in a season of rapid change? In this episode of Moving Forward: Conversations on Culture, Identity, Healing, and Hope , host Linda Anderson sits down with Dr. Jennifer Elemen , an award-winning education leader, writer, and speaker whose work bridges equity-centered pedagogy, ethical leadership, and critical Generative AI literacy. Jennifer’s journe...

In this timely and thoughtful episode of Moving Forward: Conversations on Culture, Identity, Healing, and Hope , host Linda Anderson sits down with writer, legal commentator, and former lawyer who specialized in securities litigation, Robert Hubbell for a powerful conversation about democracy, leadership, resilience, and what it means to move forward in uncertain times. Robert is widely known for...

In this episode of Moving Forward: Conversations on Culture, Identity, Healing, and Hope, Linda Anderson sits down with Nate Ivy , an educator and systems thinker whose work shows that sustainability isn’t just an environmental priority — it’s a leadership mindset. Nate began his career as a history teacher, helping students understand their place in the larger human story. Today, he serves as an...