What would a pro sports league look like if the athletes made the decisions? In this episode, pro volleyball player Cassidy Lichtman talks about coming out of retirement to play with Athletes Unlimited. Launched in 2020, Athletes Unlimited is a …
Reinventing Yourself in Uncertain Times
Are you ready to make a change in your life? Or are you ready to make a transition? If you think they’re the same thing, you’re not alone. But understanding the difference is a crucial first step if what you’re …
A Latina’s Radical Approach to Healthcare Equity
When Bronx native Ivelyse Andino witnessed the inequities in the healthcare system firsthand, she did something radical. Andino gathered neighbors around her kitchen table to talk about their experiences. Those conversations became a cornerstone of the company she soon …
Promoting Justice in an Amazing Space
Sharon Prince, CEO and founder of Grace Farms, has fulfilled an ambitious vision to build both a foundation with an interdisciplinary humanitarian mission and an intentionally-designed space that embodies hope and peace. Housed in the sinuous, innovative River building designed by …
Funding Local Businesses to Tackle the Wealth Gap
Small Business Saturday is coming up on Nov. 27, reminding us to do some of our holiday shopping at small companies and the local businesses that keep our communities vibrant and create jobs. But what more can we do? In …
How to Make Connections That Matter
Instead of asking people you meet to help with your career or business, what if you asked what you can do for them? That shift is key to building connections that not only support your success but bring more …
The Multimillion-Dollar Brand Taking a Bite Out of Landfills
Lindsay McCormick had one of those business ideas that make you instantly ask: why didn’t someone think of that before? Lindsay was a TV producer when she began thinking about all the landfill waste that we create when we toss …
Pop Culture as a Force for Good
The power of storytelling is indisputable, but who is–and isn’t–telling those stories shapes our world far more than how much we simply enjoy a film or book. Bridgit Antoinette Evans and Tracy Van Slyke are leaders in building a more …
Choosing Love over Fear with Scarlett Lewis
In our divisive world, it can seem that values such as love and compassion are slipping further away. But during these turbulent times we need one another more than ever. Today’s guest, Scarlett Lewis, faced the unthinkable when her son, …
Leveling the Startup Playing Field with Jaime Schmidt
Jaime Schmidt started Schmidt’s Naturals in her kitchen and in only seven years scaled it to an acquisition by Unilever. Now Jaime is empowering other entrepreneurs through her inclusive investment firm, Color, and Supermaker, a media company that celebrates inclusive …