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Reflecting the Autistic Experience on Stage: Ava Xiao-Lin Rigelhaupt / Autistic Creative Consultant

Autistic creative consultant Ava Xiao-Lin Rigelhaupt talks about bringing authentic autism representation to the theater. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Dance, Disability, Diversity, Entartainment, Inclusion, Music

07-04
10:41

War and the Power of Music: Paul Chihara / Composer

Composer Paul Chihara was inspired by music heard at an internment camp as a child. What does music mean to him? Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Culture, Entertainment, History, Humanity, Inspiration, Music

06-20
10:13

Slaughter-Free Meat for a Sustainable Future: Uma Valeti / CEO, Founder of UPSIDE Foods

Pioneering a cruelty-free method of growing meat through cell cultivation technology, former cardiologist Uma Valeti hopes to meet increasing global demand. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Alternative, Business, Environment, Entrepreneur, Future, Global issues, Sustainability, Technology

06-06
09:11

Fighting Extreme Heat: Eleni Myrivili / Global Chief Heat Officer

Stressing the need for awareness, Global Chief Heat Officer Eleni Myrivili leads the response to extreme heat that threatens lives and livelihoods worldwide. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Discovery, Environment, Future, Global issues, Nature, Science, Sustainability, Technology

05-23
08:39

Building a Transformative Museum for Asian Art: Nakamori Yasufumi / Director, Asia Society Museum

Nakamori Yasufumi talks about expanding the reach of Asian art, while recognizing the colonial roots of western museums and the importance of diversity. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Culture, Design, Diversity, History, Inspiration

05-09
10:14

Fighting Stigma Through Music: Ronald Braunstein / Conductor and Founder of Me2

Accomplished conductor Ronald Braunstein founded an orchestra to help classical musicians with mental illness. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Commuity, Creativity, Diversity, Entertainment, Illness, Inclusion, Inspiration, Mental health, Multicultural, Music, Treatment

04-25
11:37

Trailblazing Diversity in Hollywood: Adele Lim / Director and Screenwriter

Malaysian filmmaker Adele Lim champions minority voices, crafting Hollywood films highlighting Asians and women. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Business, Creativity, Culture, Diversity, Entertainment, Equality, Gender

04-11
08:10

Art Beyond Cultural Barrier: Chaz Guest / Artist

The new challenge of the prominent American artist CHAZ GUEST is to paint portraits using traditional Japanese dyes. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Culture, Discovery, Education, History, Inspiration

03-28
09:21

Inclusivity Is Beautiful: Bernard Benzamin Nathan / Founder of Don Management

Bernard Benzamin Nathan founded Don Management, an inclusive talent agency challenging beauty standards by diverse talents. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Alternative, Art, Culture, Disability, Diversity, Entertainment, Entrepreneur, Equality, Inclusion

03-21
10:23

The Feeling of Fearing the Unknown: Daisuke "Dice" Tsutsumi / Animation Film Director

In 2023, Daisuke "Dice" Tsutsumi's animation "ONI: Thunder God's Tale" won the auspicious Annie Award. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Culture, Entertainment, Humanity, Inclusion, Inspiration

03-14
10:15

Clean Air for Everyone: Nalleli Cobo / Environmental Activist

Nalleli Cobo and her community fought toxic oil drilling. In 2020, LA Council approved "Phase-Out." Here's what we talk about in this episode:Activism, Community, Environment, Gen Z, Illness, Survivors, Sustainability

02-29
08:38

Education, the Right To Be Humans: Pashtana Durrani / Founder, LEARN Afghan

Afghan girls lack education access with Taliban restrictions. Pashtana Durrani operates a secret school, striving to secure their educational future. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Activism, Community, Education, Equality, Gender, Human rights, Refugees, Technology

02-15
07:17

30 Years of Wildlife Filming: Gordon Buchanan / Wildlife Cameraman

Gordon Buchanan is one of the most famous cameramen due to his 30 years filming of wildlife in some of the remotest areas of the planet. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Creativity, Discovery, Environment, Nature, Science, Sustainability, Technology

02-01
09:41

Hope in a Life Vest: Thami Schweichler / Co-Founder of Makers Unite

Amsterdam-based Makers Unite upcycles life vests once worn by refugees into bags and other products. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Alternative, Community, Creativity, Design, Entrepreneur, Global issues, Inclusion, Refugees

01-18
11:22

The Art and Science of Squids: Nakajima Ryuta / Visiting Researcher, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) / Artist

In 2022, a research team at OIST announced that they had developed the world's first sustainable system for farming squid. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Alternative, Art, Discovery, Environment, Future, Global issues, Science, Sustainability, Technology

01-04
08:43

Unity and Healing Through Singing: Gareth Malone / Musician & Choirmaster

Gareth Malone teaches singing to people in places where it is uncommon but where the inspiration and unity of music is needed. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Community, Creativity, Culture, Entertainment, Humanity, Inspiration, Music

12-14
09:12

Promote the Joy of Reading: Horiuchi Yoshimi / Founder of Bookworm Foundation

Horiuchi Yoshimi runs a library in Northern Thailand. She is blind, yet she believes reading can change lives for the better future. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Alternative, Art, Community, Culture, Disability, Education, Entrepreneur, Humanity, Inspiration, Literature

11-30
09:03

Creating a Future With Bamboo: Arief Rabik / Senior Advisor, Environmental Bamboo Foundation

Arief Rabik has launched a business aimed at revitalizing forests and rural economies by planting bamboo with local residents. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Alternative, Business, Community, Creativity, Culture, Economy, Environment, Entrepreneur, Global issues, Nature, Sustainability

11-02
09:32

Science in Conflict Zones: Ella Al-Shamahi / Paleoanthropologist & Comedian

Ella Al-Shamahi explores places understudied by science because of conflict and political instability. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Culture, Discovery, Entertainment, History, Inspiration, Science, Survivors

10-19
10:39

Reviving Spirits of Ailing Backs: Marcus John / Founder of Back to Healing

Back to Healing empowers people living with ailing backs called scoliosis. Marcus expands support by mixing art, medicine and technology. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Culture, Design, Disability, Diversity, Inspiration, Medicine, Survivors, Treatment

10-05
11:15

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