Jeffrey M. Zucker

People are the Answer

Business EN ↓ 111 episodes

How innovators are responding to the world’s biggest challenges.— Serial entrepreneur and philanthropist Jeffrey M. Zucker talks weekly with innovators creating transformational social impact. They discuss their journeys in philanthropy, business, and life.

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Author

Jeffrey M. Zucker

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.peoplearetheanswer.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2025

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Episodes

S6E10 (episode #60): Aloe Blacc on fostering change with music, biotech 08.06.2023

In this episode, Aloe and Jeffrey discuss Aloe’s relationship with music, what he learned in the corporate world before going into music full time, how artists can create change, his upcoming cause-themed album, his work in biotech, and much more, covering issues like healthcare, criminal justice reform, poverty, and beyond… Watch this episode on YouTube : https://youtu.be/d4MqLu2WrKc Learn more:...

S6E9 (episode #59): Ibrahima Souare on empowering community entrepreneurs 02.06.2023

S6E9 (episode #59): Ibrahima Souare on empowering community entrepreneurs In this episode, Ibrahima and Jeffrey discuss Ibrahima’s immigration at a young age from Guinea, Africa and navigating his new home, his educational and career journeys, how he helps small businesses, the incredible number of acronyms in the non-profit and government worlds, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube : htt...

S6E8 (episode #58): Brian Vicente on a patient-first approach to drug reform, starting a top law firm, and more… 24.05.2023

In this episode, Brian and Jeffrey discuss Brian’s growing up as the son of an immigrant, playing soccer, finding his calling to fight the war on drugs, being an advocate and attorney for patients in need, founding a premier law firm, starting businesses, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube : https://youtu.be/jfCxwHXzY7o Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Learn...

S6E7 (episode #57): Roger BelAir on how pickleball is changing prisoners’ lives 17.05.2023

In this episode, Roger and Jeffrey discuss Roger’s career through banking, motivational speaking, and writing financial books–and how that took him to bringing Pickleball to prisons Watch this episode on YouTube : https://youtu.be/3eXBvHynYM0 Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Learn more: Recording date: 4/26/23 Roger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-belair-80314111/ h...

S6E6 (episode #56): Dr. Kortney Ziegler on transactivism, financial assistance software, and more… 12.05.2023

In this episode, Dr. Ziegler and Jeffrey discuss Kortney’s growing up in Compton, his journey as a trans man, getting multiple degrees including the first Northwestern PhD in African American studies, being a software entrepreneur, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube : https://youtu.be/rDFVbNiMn-c Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Learn more: Recording date: 4/...

S6E5 (episode #55): Suzanne Torregano & Bryoni Prentice on giving opportunities to girls in STEM 08.05.2023

In this episode, Suzanne, Bryoni, and Jeffrey discuss how they ended up at Electric Girls, the importance of women’s representation in STEM and beyond, how their inspired students go on to inspire others, and much more … Watch this episode on YouTube : https://youtu.be/bsgCDii5ycs Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Learn more: Recording date: 4/20/23 Bryoni: https://www....

S6E4 (episode #54): Mohan Sivaloganathan on the importance of young voices and troublemaking for the status quo 01.05.2023

In this episode, Mohan and Jeffrey discuss Mohan’s moving around the world growing up, his career path to social impact, his incredible work to give young people a voice in change at OurTurn, and how he’s using music as a vehicle for impact… Watch this episode on YouTube : https://youtu.be/tf-QsR3ar9U Learn more: Recording date: 4/19/23 Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case...

S6E3 (episode #53): Jason Radisson on unicorns and making jobs more people-focused 19.04.2023

In this episode, Jason and Jeffrey discuss Jason’s journey from a tough, rural upbringing to being a seasoned entrepreneur, serial unicorn breeder, and making jobs more accessible and people-focused. Watch this episode on YouTube : https://youtu.be/SmiFu0xp3FE  Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 3/15/23 Jason: Twitter - https://twitter.com/jas...

S6E2 (episode #52): Steve Fletcher on the impact and importance of local businesses 12.04.2023

Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case In this episode, Steve and Jeffrey discuss Steve’s career journey to ultimately finding his calling supporting local businesses in Charleston, SC and improving their chances at success Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5KIcVag8mVU Learn more: Recording date: 3/2/23 Lowcountry Local First: Website - https://www.lowcountrylo...

S6E1 (episode 51): Will Hoge on sending a message with music 05.04.2023

Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case In this episode, Will and Jeffrey talk about Will’s journey to becoming a musician, going from all about rock and roll to a family man, the accident that almost took his life, using music to create positive change, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8yiqUImckJg Learn more: Recording date: 3/7/23 https://www.f...

S5E10 (episode #50): Meredith Olson on transforming education through entrepreneurs 24.03.2023

In this episode, Meredith and Jeffrey discuss how she went from being an off-shore oil and gas engineer to eventually becoming entrenched in the education space and making it more effective, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Recording date: 3/1/23 Meredith: https://twitter.com/mereolson VELA: https://www. Velafund.org https://www.instagram.com/velaedfund/ https://www.faceboo...

S5E9 (episode #49): Ana Zamora on funding just change in the criminal justice system 16.03.2023

In this episode, Ana and Jeffrey discuss Ana’s career journey, how she was drawn into the criminal justice reform, and how she’s ended up going further than she even could have dreamt. Watch this episode on YouTube : https://youtu.be/WROp4iIBFFs Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker  Producer: Kait Grey  Editor: Nick Case  Learn more: Recording date: 2/28/23 Ana:  https://twitter.com/anarzam...

S5E8 (episode 48): Andre McGregor on activating safety data to improve communities 08.03.2023

In this episode, Andre and Jeffrey discuss how ForceMetrics is activating public safety data to better serve our communities, being the son of Jamaican immigrants, his journey to the IVY league, FBI, and beyond, including time as an EMT and Firefighter. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pvcezujteG0 Learn more: Recording date: 1/27/23 Andre: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andremcgregor/...

S5E7 (47): Lydiah Kemunto Bosire on the importance of African youth to our future 01.03.2023

Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case In this episode, Lydiah and Jeffrey discuss Lydiah’s journey through her life and career, starting 8B, and why this cause is so important to the future of our world. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dH-JA4F4xrk Learn more: Recording date: 2/6/23 Lydiah: https://www.instagram.com/drlydiahkbosire/ https://twitter.com/drlydi...

S5E6 (46): Chef Nyesha Arrington on breaking barriers with thoughtful food 04.01.2023

In this episode, Nyesha and Jeffrey discuss Nyesha’s career journey, what it’s like being on TV, how food can bring people together, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aLtTVfy1d7M Learn more: Recording date: 12/5/22 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyeshajoyce/ Website: https://www.nyeshaarrington.com/ TedX talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw4owe_WdBs Platewort...

S5E5 (45): Tess Murphy on how micro-loans are changing the world 23.12.2022

In this episode, Tess and Jeffrey discuss how her years abroad influenced her desire to create impact,  being a “Kiva Boomerang,” the incredible impact that can come from loans as low as $400 and from an individual lending as little as $25, why Kiva gift cards are the best gift cards, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TOml6XzWvPM Learn more: Recording date: 11/16/...

S5E4 (episode 44): Mason Tvert on cannabis being safer than alcohol led to legalization 07.12.2022

In this episode, Mason and Jeffrey discuss how Mason got into cannabis policy, the late, great Steve Fox, the stunts they pulled to get media attention, how legalization impacts so many other policies, his work at VS Strategies, and more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zM9JXjVXL5k Learn more: Recording date: 11/14/22 Vicente Sederberg LLP -  https://vicentesederberg.com/ VS S...

S5E3 (episode 43): Brian Hooks on scaling what’s working to maximize impact 30.11.2022

In this episode, Brian and Jeffrey discuss how Brian ended up at Stand Together, why he’s the luckiest guy in the world, and that we must unite with anyone to do right and no one to do wrong. They speak of several of the important issues Stand Together is working on, including Education, Health Care, and Criminal Justice, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UCnBEyw_lMc R...

S5E02 (episode 42): Laura Patrick on improving the community via business and philanthropy 16.11.2022

In this episode, Laura and Jeffrey discuss how she uses business and philanthropy to improve her local Charleston community and beyond… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/a043DKLzLsU Learn more: Recording date: 11/2/22 Laura’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellepizzle/ Next Page Podcast: https://linktr.ee/nextpagepodcast 4 Corners Productions: https://www.4cornersproduction.com/...

S5E1 (episode 41): Kelly Smith on micro schools transforming education 09.11.2022

In this episode, Kelly and Jeffrey discuss Kelly’s background in nuclear fusion, his time in the energy sector, teaching kids how to code, founding Prenda, the issues with our current education system, and more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xznYnuT3CM0 Learn more: Recording date: 8/26/22 Prenda: Website - https://www.prenda.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/prendalearn In...

S4E10 (episode 40): Greg Spero on releasing creative potential in every human 19.10.2022

In this episode, Greg and Jeffrey discuss Greg’s music career, software endeavors, his many learnings along the way, his passion for releasing the infinite creative potential in every human, and more… Watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/T69ciFvnCjk Recorded: 8/26/22 Learn more: Greg: Website - https://www.gregspero.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/gregspero/ Twitter - https://...

S4E9 (episode 39): Jared Fishman on fixing inequalities in the justice system 12.10.2022

In this episode, Jared and Jeffrey discuss Jared’s career journey through the middle east, law school, becoming a civil rights attorney, being in a dad garage band, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Justice Innovation Lab Website - https://www.justiceinnovationlab.org/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Lab4Justice Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lab4justice/ Facebook - htt...

S4E8 (episode 38): Kasey Lundquist Reiter on empowering start-ups to affect change 06.10.2022

In this episode, Kasey and Jeffrey discuss her time living in The Netherlands, her finance and operations background, and how she got into profit for purpose and helping companies affect change, among much more… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: RTV website - https://www.risetogetherventures.com/ RTV LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/rise-together-ventures/ Kasey Lundquist Reiter...

S4E7 (episode 37): Chris Wilson on going from incarceration to serial impact entrepreneur 28.09.2022

In this episode, Chris and Jeffrey discuss Chris’s difficult upbringing that had him at funerals every month, how he turned his life around while incarcerated, his rampant helping of others, starting businesses, creating art since he got out, and much more Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Chris: Website - http://chriswilson.biz/ Book - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FRTZXBS?tag=ra...

S4E6 (episode 36): Dr. Amanda Reiman on cannabis, psychedelics, and more 21.09.2022

In this episode, Amanda and Jeffrey discuss sportscasting, failing out of college, social work, drug policy, cannabis data, psychedelics, growing your own medicine, web3, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/T71gjS_d48Q Learn more: Amanda: Twitter - https://twitter.com/AmandaReiman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amandamendoaklandish My Personal Plants: Website - ht...

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