How Reggie Howard Gives Back to His Community | SPARK S3 Special EpisodeApril is #NationalFinancialLiteracyMonth, a time to highlight the importance of financial literacy across all communities. In this special episode, I talk with Reggie Howard, who you may best know as the former NFL cornerback who intercepted Tom Brady in the 2004 Super Bowl while playing for the Carolina Panthers. What you might not know is that post-NFL, Reggie has been working to empower and impact his community through education and social development, with a special focus on financial literacy. Tune in to learn about some of the incredible things that he is currently working on in his role as a Board Advisory member at Racing Toward Diversity. Listen to the full SPARK podcast on Buzzsprout, Spotify, or the Podcast app:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1262927 Follow Joanne on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @joannethelola! About Joanne:Joanne is a grandma of all trades. On any day, she is as much a corporate leader, as she is a motorcyclist, avid fly fisher, and wine connoisseur. On SPARK, she is her authentic self, as she dives head-first into meaningful and intentional conversations with her guests; and she promises to never stop exploring. About SPARK:This isn’t your Grandma’s podcast…and Joanne isn’t any ordinary Grandma. She’s curious, spirited, playful, and a hyper trendsetter. SPARK pulls people in to talk about what inspires them and motivates them to create change. #SparktheFuture #FinancialLiteracy #HBCU #Equity #Finance All content © 2021 Spark.
How Bing Chen Created an Empire of Artists | SPARK S2 Ep12Bing Chen is an entrepreneur, creator, and community builder. He is General Partner and Co-founder of AUM Group, a multicultural film fund; and Chairman and Co-founder of Gold House, a collective of pioneering Asian founders, creative voices, and leaders dedicated to forging stronger bonds that enable the Asian diaspora to unlock more authentic, more successful, and longer lives for all. He also serves as a Board Director and Senior Advisor to several of the world’s most promising digital media companies including Google’s Global Marketing Board, Snap’s Yellow Incubator, Bytedance, Omnicom’s Sparks & Honey, Baobab Studios (world’s leading virtual reality animation studio), Oura Health (leading sleep tracker platform), Shonet (Indonesia’s top lifestyle platform), Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers’ companies, as well as Fortune 500 firms and new majority market governments. Listen to the full SPARK podcast on Buzzsprout, Spotify, or the Podcast app:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1262927 Follow Joanne on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @joannethelola! About Joanne:Joanne is a grandma of all trades. On any day, she is as much a corporate leader, as she is a motorcyclist, avid fly fisher, and wine connoisseur. On SPARK, she is her authentic self, as she dives head-first into meaningful and intentional conversations with her guests; and she promises to never stop exploring. About SPARK:This isn’t your Grandma’s podcast…and Joanne isn’t any ordinary Grandma. She’s curious, spirited, playful, and a hyper trendsetter. SPARK pulls people in to talk about what inspires them and motivates them to create change. Music: The Walmart Shuffle by SparkAppella feat. New Cupid Video Tags:#SPARKtheFuture #GoldHouse #AUMgroup #BingChen
Nike Irvin, the Managing Director of the Civil Society Fellowship, joins Joanne on an episode of SPARK to share her insight on how we can contribute to the formation of a more civil society.The Civil Society Fellowship, a partnered initiative of the Anti-Defamation League and The Aspen Institute, is a fellowship for our nation’s next generation of community and civil society leaders, activists and problem-solvers to hone their leadership skills while building relationships across the issue areas and movements from which they come. Follow Joanne on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @JoanneTheLolaConnect with Joanne on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-tabellija-murphy-b8900ba/About Joanne:Joanne is a grandma of all trades. On any day, she is as much a corporate leader, as she is a motorcyclist, avid fly fisher, and wine connoisseur. On SPARK, she is her authentic self, as she dives head-first into meaningful and intentional conversations with her guests; and she promises to never stop exploring. About SPARK:This isn’t your Grandma’s podcast…and Joanne isn’t any ordinary Grandma. She’s curious, spirited, playful, and a hyper trendsetter. SPARK pulls people in to talk about what inspires them and motivates them to create change.#SPARKtheFutureMusic: The Walmart Shuffle by SparkAppella feat. New Cupid
Robert Lee, the CEO and Founder of Rescuing Leftover Cuisine, joins Joanne on a special Thanksgiving episode to talk about his passion for the cause of ending food waste. Experiencing hunger firsthand, Robert learned the importance of food waste prevention early in his life and knew that he wanted to help families nationwide from facing that struggle. Tune in to hear how we can all help those in need this holiday season.Rescuing Leftover Cuisine is a non-profit food rescue organization that brings excess food to those in need. To date, the organization with its food donor partners has rescued over 5 million pounds of food, and fed over 5.1 meals to the hungry at over 200 human service agencies across the United States.Follow Joanne on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @JoanneTheLolaConnect with Joanne on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-tabellija-murphy-b8900ba/About Joanne:Joanne is a grandma of all trades. On any day, she is as much a corporate leader, as she is a motorcyclist, avid fly fisher, and wine connoisseur. On SPARK, she is her authentic self, as she dives head-first into meaningful and intentional conversations with her guests; and she promises to never stop exploring. About SPARK:This isn’t your Grandma’s podcast…and Joanne isn’t any ordinary Grandma. She’s curious, spirited, playful, and a hyper trendsetter. SPARK pulls people in to talk about what inspires them and motivates them to create change.#SPARKtheFuture Music: The Walmart Shuffle by SparkAppella feat. New Cupid
In this episode, Christine Gutierrez, the author of "I Am Diosa: A Journey to Healing Deep, Loving Yourself, and Coming Back Home to Soul", joins Joanne on an episode of SPARK to share her journey to become a mental health expert and healer and how you could apply these practices to your life.Follow Joanne on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @JoanneTheLolaConnect with Joanne on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-tabellija-murphy-b8900ba/About Joanne:Joanne is a grandma of all trades. On any day, she is as much a corporate leader, as she is a motorcyclist, avid fly fisher, and wine connoisseur. On SPARK, she is her authentic self, as she dives head-first into meaningful and intentional conversations with her guests; and she promises to never stop exploring. About SPARK:This isn’t your Grandma’s podcast…and Joanne isn’t any ordinary Grandma. She’s curious, spirited, playful, and a hyper trendsetter. SPARK pulls people in to talk about what inspires them and motivates them to create change.#SPARKtheFuture Music: The Walmart Shuffle by SparkAppella feat. New Cupid
In this special election edition episode, Christine Chen, the Executive Director of APIAVote, joins Joanne on an episode of SPARK to share what her organization has been doing to spark voter registration and get voters to the polls.Follow Joanne on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @JoanneTheLolaConnect with Joanne on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-tabellija-murphy-b8900ba/About Joanne:Joanne is a grandma of all trades. On any day, she is as much a corporate leader, as she is a motorcyclist, avid fly fisher, and wine connoisseur. On SPARK, she is her authentic self, as she dives head-first into meaningful and intentional conversations with her guests; and she promises to never stop exploring. About SPARK:This isn’t your Grandma’s podcast…and Joanne isn’t any ordinary Grandma. She’s curious, spirited, playful, and a hyper trendsetter. SPARK pulls people in to talk about what inspires them and motivates them to create change.#SPARKtheFuture Music: The Walmart Shuffle by SparkAppella feat. New Cupid
Beyah Del Mundo and Stacey Kwong, the owners of Los Angeles-based boba brick and mortar, MILK+T, joins Joanne on an episode of SPARK to share her insight on how to stay true to your social justice beliefs as an entrepreneur. Follow Joanne on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @JoanneTheLolaConnect with Joanne on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-tabellija-murphy-b8900ba/About Joanne:Joanne is a grandma of all trades. On any day, she is as much a corporate leader, as she is a motorcyclist, avid fly fisher, and wine connoisseur. On SPARK, she is her authentic self, as she dives head-first into meaningful and intentional conversations with her guests; and she promises to never stop exploring. About SPARK:This isn’t your Grandma’s podcast…and Joanne isn’t any ordinary Grandma. She’s curious, spirited, playful, and a hyper trendsetter. SPARK pulls people in to talk about what inspires them and motivates them to create change.#SPARKtheFuture Music: The Walmart Shuffle by SparkAppella feat. New Cupid
Samantha Shih, the owner of Boston-based custom clothing company 9Tailors, joins Joanne on an episode of SPARK to share her insight on how someone can stand out in a competitive industry like fashion and retail.Follow Joanne on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @JoanneTheLolaConnect with Joanne on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-tabellija-murphy-b8900ba/About Joanne:Joanne is a grandma of all trades. On any day, she is as much a corporate leader, as she is a motorcyclist, avid fly fisher, and wine connoisseur. On SPARK, she is her authentic self, as she dives head-first into meaningful and intentional conversations with her guests; and she promises to never stop exploring. About SPARK:This isn’t your Grandma’s podcast…and Joanne isn’t any ordinary Grandma. She’s curious, spirited, playful, and a hyper trendsetter. SPARK pulls people in to talk about what inspires them and motivates them to create change.#SPARKtheFuture Music: The Walmart Shuffle by SparkAppella feat. New Cupid
Meredith Bodgas, the Editor-in-Chief of Working Mother, joins Joanne on an episode of SPARK to share the exciting announcement of Walmart’s Mamava pod roll-out. As a working mom of two young sons herself, Meredith is quick to point out the value and convenience that this new Walmart initiative brings for moms all across the nation. Meredith also dives into the importance of talking to children about race and equality, and shares her insight on different ways parents can initiate that conversation. Follow Joanne on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @JoanneTheLolaConnect with Joanne on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-tabellija-murphy-b8900ba/About Joanne:Joanne is a grandma of all trades. On any day, she is as much a corporate leader, as she is a motorcyclist, avid fly fisher, and wine connoisseur. On SPARK, she is her authentic self, as she dives head-first into meaningful and intentional conversations with her guests; and she promises to never stop exploring. About SPARK:This isn’t your Grandma’s podcast…and Joanne isn’t any ordinary Grandma. She’s curious, spirited, playful, and a hyper trendsetter. SPARK pulls people in to talk about what inspires them and motivates them to create change.#SPARKtheFuture Music: The Walmart Shuffle by SparkAppella feat. New Cupid
Lavanya and Melissa Jawaharlal, the Co-Founders of STEM Center USA, join Joanne on an episode of SPARK to share their company’s mission of inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders through hands-on, experiential, and guided learning.Follow Joanne on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @JoanneTheLolaConnect with Joanne on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-tabellija-murphy-b8900ba/About Joanne:Joanne is a grandma of all trades. On any day, she is as much a corporate leader, as she is a motorcyclist, avid fly fisher, and wine connoisseur. On SPARK, she is her authentic self, as she dives head-first into meaningful and intentional conversations with her guests; and she promises to never stop exploring. About SPARK:This isn’t your Grandma’s podcast…and Joanne isn’t any ordinary Grandma. She’s curious, spirited, playful, and a hyper trendsetter. SPARK pulls people in to talk about what inspires them and motivates them to create change.#SPARKtheFuture Music: The Walmart Shuffle by SparkAppella feat. New Cupid
Alex Velez and Nikhil Arora, the Co-Founders of Back to the Roots, joins Joanne on an episode of SPARK to talk about their passion for organic gardening and their mission to help reconnect every family and kid back to where food comes from by helping them experience the magic of growing it themselves with their home grow kits.Follow Joanne on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @JoanneTheLolaConnect with Joanne on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-tabellija-murphy-b8900ba/About Joanne:Joanne is a grandma of all trades. On any day, she is as much a corporate leader, as she is a motorcyclist, avid fly fisher, and wine connoisseur. On SPARK, she is her authentic self, as she dives head-first into meaningful and intentional conversations with her guests; and she promises to never stop exploring. About SPARK:This isn’t your Grandma’s podcast…and Joanne isn’t any ordinary Grandma. She’s curious, spirited, playful, and a hyper trendsetter. SPARK pulls people in to talk about what inspires them and motivates them to create change.#SPARKtheFuture Music: The Walmart Shuffle by SparkAppella feat. New Cupid
Karen Mack, the Founder and Director of the LA Commons, joins Lola Joanne to talk about how her organization uses the power of arts and culture to build and engage diverse communities across Los Angeles.Follow Joanne on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @JoanneTheLolaConnect with Joanne on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-tabellija-murphy-b8900ba/About Joanne:Joanne is a grandma of all trades. On any day, she is as much a corporate leader, as she is a motorcyclist, avid fly fisher, and wine connoisseur. On SPARK, she is her authentic self, as she dives head-first into meaningful and intentional conversations with her guests; and she promises to never stop exploring. About SPARK:This isn’t your Grandma’s podcast…and Joanne isn’t any ordinary Grandma. She’s curious, spirited, playful, and a hyper trendsetter. SPARK pulls people in to talk about what inspires them and motivates them to create change.#SPARKtheFuture Music: The Walmart Shuffle by SparkAppella feat. New Cupid
How Marlin Chan Keeps His Family Close To Home | SPARK S3 Ep3Marlin Chan is a YouTube vlogger from Stockton, CA who rose to fame competing first on the inaugural season of Ryan Higa's Internet Icon, a competition designed to discover the "next internet icon." He is an Influencer and Entrepreneur with over 3.2+ million Youtube subscribers and 30+ Million Monthly Views. In 2019, he launched his own web series called MarMar Land. Listen to the full SPARK podcast on Buzzsprout, Spotify, or the Podcast app:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1262927 Follow Joanne on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @joannethelola! About Joanne:Joanne is a grandma of all trades. On any day, she is as much a corporate leader, as she is a motorcyclist, avid fly fisher, and wine connoisseur. On SPARK, she is her authentic self, as she dives head-first into meaningful and intentional conversations with her guests; and she promises to never stop exploring. About SPARK:This isn’t your Grandma’s podcast…and Joanne isn’t any ordinary Grandma. She’s curious, spirited, playful, and a hyper trendsetter. SPARK pulls people in to talk about what inspires them and motivates them to create change. #SparktheFuture #APAHM #Marlin #MarMarLandAll content © 2021 Spark.
How Jason Chu Uses Music to tell the AAPI Narrative | SPARK S3 Ep2Rapper/Activist jason chu speaks hope and healing in a broken world. Solo and with his crew NITEMRKT, he blends introspective lyricism with high energy performances and thoughtfully crafted spoken word. As an expert on Asian American identity and hip-hop culture, jason has spoken and led workshops at UPenn, Dragon*Con, Stanford, NYU, Yale, and beyond. He is a contributor to the St. James Encyclopedia of Hip Hop Culture. Follow him at @jasonchumusic everywhere.Listen to the full SPARK podcast on Buzzsprout, Spotify, or the Podcast app:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1262927 Follow Joanne on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @joannethelola! About Joanne:Joanne is a grandma of all trades. On any day, she is as much a corporate leader, as she is a motorcyclist, avid fly fisher, and wine connoisseur. On SPARK, she is her authentic self, as she dives head-first into meaningful and intentional conversations with her guests; and she promises to never stop exploring. About SPARK:This isn’t your Grandma’s podcast…and Joanne isn’t any ordinary Grandma. She’s curious, spirited, playful, and a hyper trendsetter. SPARK pulls people in to talk about what inspires them and motivates them to create change. #SparktheFuture #APAHM #JasonChuMusicAll content © 2021 Spark.
How Patrice Tanaka Danced Her Way to the Top of the PR Industry | SPARK S3 Ep1Patrice Tanaka is co-chair, chief creative officer and whatcanbe ambassador for CRT/tanaka, an entity she helped co-found in September 2005. Her agency has been recognized as the “Best Agency to Work for in America,” “Most Admired Mid-Size PR Agency in the U.S.” and “#1 Most Creative PR Agency in America,” among other accolades by various PR organizations and trade media. CRT/tanaka has also won more than 300 PR and marketing awards for client campaigns.Listen to the full SPARK podcast on Buzzsprout, Spotify, or the Podcast app:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1262927 Follow Joanne on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @joannethelola! About Joanne:Joanne is a grandma of all trades. On any day, she is as much a corporate leader, as she is a motorcyclist, avid fly fisher, and wine connoisseur. On SPARK, she is her authentic self, as she dives head-first into meaningful and intentional conversations with her guests; and she promises to never stop exploring. About SPARK:This isn’t your Grandma’s podcast…and Joanne isn’t any ordinary Grandma. She’s curious, spirited, playful, and a hyper trendsetter. SPARK pulls people in to talk about what inspires them and motivates them to create change. #SparktheFuture #APAHM #JoyfulPlanet All content © 2021 Spark.
Pepper Miller, a renowned market researcher and author of “What’s Black About It?,” joins Joanne on an episode of SPARK to share how she uses her professional platform to stand up for the Black community by helping Fortune 500 companies and organizations to see the value of Black.Follow Joanne on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @JoanneTheLolaConnect with Joanne on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-tabellija-murphy-b8900ba/About Joanne:Joanne is a grandma of all trades. On any day, she is as much a corporate leader, as she is a motorcyclist, avid fly fisher, and wine connoisseur. On SPARK, she is her authentic self, as she dives head-first into meaningful and intentional conversations with her guests; and she promises to never stop exploring. About SPARK:This isn’t your Grandma’s podcast…and Joanne isn’t any ordinary Grandma. She’s curious, spirited, playful, and a hyper trendsetter. SPARK pulls people in to talk about what inspires them and motivates them to create change.#SPARKtheFuture Music: The Walmart Shuffle by SparkAppella feat. New Cupid