People are the Answer

In this episode, Eli and Jeffrey discuss Eli’s life and career journey, and his massive efforts and impact in internet, energy, and aerospace policies, among other sectors. Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Eli: Website - https://elidourado.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/elidourado The CGO: Website - https://www.thecgo.org/ Donate! - https://www.thecgo.org/donate/ Facebook - https://ww...

In this episode, Maggie and Jeffrey discuss her immigration to the US as a child and struggles through the foster care system, as well as how she ended up at Dartmouth College, her philosophy background, her years living in India and Mongolia, her journey of starting and growing Foster Nation, and much more…here is Maggie Lin on People are the Answer. Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Fost...

In this episode, Harley and Jeffrey discuss Harley becoming homeless as a teenager, turning to drugs, spending over a year in prison, and his journey through education and founding a company that helps people with convictions find jobs. Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Honest Jobs Website Twitter Facebook Instagram Linkedin Harley’s Instagram Twitter Book - Grit: How to Get a Job and Buil...

In this episode, Doug and Jeffrey discuss the human element of criminal justice and drug policy, Doug’s career journey, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Doug’s Twitter , Blog Ohio State Drug Enforcement and Policy Center Referenced study on cannabis making people more empathetic Professor Douglas A. Berman is Newton D. Baker-Baker & Hostetler Chair in Law at The Ohio St...

In this episode, Rabbi Ari Sytner and Jeffrey discuss Ari’s career and life journey from becoming a Rabbi to becoming a couples counselor, and a lot of job and educational experiences in between… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Rabbi Sytner’s Website Book: The Kidney Donor’s Journey Book: The Ultimate Relationship Workbook for Couples Rabbi Dr. Ari Sytner is a passionate marriage therapi...

In this episode, Michael and Jeffrey discuss his journey from teacher to founder, exiting TeacherTalent, starting Viva, and his incredible learnings along the way…major discussion of Viva Fund begins at 59:22 Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: https://viva.fund/ https://www.instagram.com/vivaequity/ https://twitter.com/VivaEquity https://www.facebook.com/VivaEquity https://www.linkedin.com/...

In this episode, Todd and Jeffrey discuss going from failing out of high school to a Harvard professor, collective illusions, the importance of social trust, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Populace.org Toddrose.com Twitter.com/ltoddrose Laboratory for the Science of Individuality Collective Illusions book Dark Horse book The End of Average book Square Peg book Todd Rose i...

In this episode, Justin and Jeffrey discuss Justin’s career journey, growing up adjacent to the VA system, the process of starting and exiting telehealth company TruClinic, his current endeavors in personal liability insurance, his cat that thinks she’s a human, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Reepher website , Instagram , Facebook , Twitter Justin is passionate about soci...

In this episode, Veronica and Jeffrey discuss her career path, how she changed her mind on drugs and why they should be legal, balancing her 9-5 with her nonprofit work, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: NCDL website , donate Veronica Twitter Veronica Wright is the founder of the National Coalition for Drug Legalization, a nonprofit (501 c 3) that supports drug legalization...

In this episode, Alexys and Jeffrey discuss her career journey, how she had to change her mindset to be successful, what it’s like being a female, black founder, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube  Learn more: Alexys Instagram Kinship Advisors website , Instagram , LinkedIn Protege website , Instagram , LinkedIn Jrue and Lauren Holiday’s JLH Fund website , donate Alexys Feaster is t...

In this episode, Amy and Jeffrey discuss her path to starting Turn90, what the future holds for the organization, second chance hiring, reducing recidivism, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Turn90 website , donate , print shop , Instagram , Facebook , Twitter Amy Twitter In 2012, Amy Barch founded Turn90, nonprofit with the mission to help men succeed after prison. Prison r...

In this episode, Antong and Jeffrey discuss Antong’s path including starting the Bloods gang in Dallas at age 14, reforming himself while incarcerated, dedicating his life to ending gang violence, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Antong Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn Urban Specialists website , Twitter , Facebook , Instagram Heal America website , Twitt...

In this episode, Patrick and Jeffrey discuss criminal justice reform, unique needs of first responders for mental healthcare, Patrick’s own recovery, and more… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: CJ Evolution Podcast website , Facebook , Instagram , Twitter Get Patricks book Evolve FHE website , Shatterproof First Responders’ Program , YouTube , Facebook , Instagram Patrick Fitzgibbons is a...

In this episode, Nicole and Jeffrey discuss making dents in food insecurity and human trafficking, having a bias for action, the best part of the SuperBowl, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Global Good Podcast Feed a Billion website , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube Donate ! $1=1 meal!; volunteer Nicole Instagram , Twitter , Forbes Dr. Nicole F. Roberts is the Executive Dire...

In this episode, DA McCann and Jeffrey discuss her career journey, changing laws at the legislative level and seeing them in action as DA, changing the criminal justice system, para-skiing, and more… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Denver District Attorney website Denver DA Twitter Denver DA LinkedIn Restorative Denver The Conflict Center Juvenile Diversion Program Turning Over a New Lea...

In this episode, Alice and Jeffrey discussed her journey to and from prison, making the most of time incarcerated, criminal justice and sentencing reform, the importance of telling stories of the incarcerated, and much more. Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Alice Instagram , Twitter Taking Action for Good Website , Instagram , Facebook , Twitter Alice’s book: After Life: My Journey from I...

In this episode, Jason and Jeffrey discuss Jason’s very difficult upbringing as a child of immigrants, how he ended up in  the criminal justice system, and ultimately how he changed his life and the lives of many others for the better. Along the way, he became an entrepreneur, a catalyst for change, and an incredible example for those re-entering society after incarceration. Watch this episod...

In this episode, Tabreez and Jeffrey discuss mission driven tech, the entrepreneurial journey, how people interact with money, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Tabreez Instagram , Twitter Devoted Health Long-Term Stock Echange (LTSE) Kiva.org  Watsi.org Tabreez: Greetings everyone! I’m ethnically Indian with a family from east Africa and a Persian name. I grew up first...

In this episode, Patrick and Jeffrey discuss Patrick’s entrepreneurial journey, giving back to the community and to entrepreneurs, diving with sharks, and more… Learn more: Patrick Website , Instagram , Twitter Code+Trust  Shine Papers GoToTeam Teamphoria Event. Gives The Harbor Entrepreneur Center Patrick Bryant is a co-founder of Code/+/Trust software development firm in Charleston, SC. Aft...

In this episode, Halim and Jeffrey discuss the need for criminal justice reform, Halim’s 22 years in prison and the policy it led him to pursue, the incredible creative empire he’s building, and more… Learn more: Halim website , Instagram , Twitter , YouTube Ideallionaires Instagram Rising DC artist defies stereotypes while delivering a powerful message Halim: “My mission is to love everyone uncon...

Learn more: Stand Together Stand Together Foundation Stand Together Ventures Lab Sihyun LinkedIn  In this episode, Sihyun and Jeffrey discuss the state of impact and how to measure it, the role of innovation across for and not-for profits, and so much more. Sihyun Choi leads two groups within Stand Together: (1) Stand Together Ventures Lab (STVL), the early-stage venture investment arm of the...

In this episode, Troy and Jeffrey discuss drug policy reform, how to experience more joy and connection in life, and much more… Learn more: Troy Instagram , Twitter , LinkedIn Make That Change Reflections Retreat August 11-14 in Saratoga Springs MPP MAPS SSDP The Arcview Group  Troy: I spent most of my adult life working to legalize drugs because I thought that the worst thing was to put some...

In the 3rd episode of season 2, Heidi and Jeffrey discuss playing the policy game while trying to change it, crowdfunding change, RV life, and more Learn more: CrowdLobby website , Instagram , Facebook , Twitter ; Heidi Instagram , In Search of Bliss blog Unaffiliated: How to get involved in local politics Heidi is a government and policy consultant with experience on the campaign trail, at the Wh...

In episode 2 of season 2, Jake and Jeffrey discuss cause-centric commerce, democratizing the wine industry, giving hope, and much more…. Learn more: One Hope Wine website , Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , YouTube ; 20/20 Collective ; After the Fire USA ; Fume Brands website ; Instagram Jake Kloberdanz founded ONEHOPE in 2007 where he has served as CEO for 13 years. ONEHOPE empowers people to shar...

In the season 2 opener, Marion and Jeffrey discuss Marion’s public health work, cannabis research, living and working in Ethiopia, and much more… Episodes are now available on YouTube , and season 2 episodes will all include videos of the interviews! Learn more: Cannabis Center of Excellence DONATE , website , Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn , Twitter ; The Phoenix Art Project Etsy , Instagram , F...