Omo Moses, educator, CEO and founder of MathTalk and author of The White Peril. Omo is the son of legendary civil rights organizer Robert P. Moses and the book is a brilliant, unflinching memoir about becoming Black in America that interweaves voices from 3 generations of the Moses family.
Joe Bennett, Berklee College of Music Professor and musicologist talks about song copyrights, Led Zeppelin, the progression of musical influences and what constitutes a classic Christmas song.
Patricia Cornwell, legendary thriller writer and author of dozens of New York Times bestsellers, talks eloquently about UFO’s, Harriet Beecher Stowe, crime scenes, Jack the Ripper, and her most recent novel, Identity Unknown.
Amy Rossman, Executive Director of Rodman for Kids in Boston talks about her career in the non-profit world, the mission and impact of Rodman for Kids, and her excitement around their recent rebranding initiative.
Mick Heyman is the author of Mellow Your Money: How to Surf the Market and Build Wealth without Stressing Yourself Out and the Founder of Heyman Investment Counseling. Mick has built a reputation for helping individuals and institutions grow and preserve their wealth through a stress-free approach to investing.
Hank Phillippi Ryan, Emmy-winning investigative reporter for Boston’s WHDH – TV and bestselling author of 15 novels of suspense, provides keen insights on her early television career, her unique and incredibly successful creative process, and her relentless pursuit of justice.
Patricia Walsh Chadwick, author of BREAKING GLASS: Tales from the Witch of Wall Street, shares her true story of growing up in a constrictive, cult-like Catholic community and ultimately building a successful 30-year career in the investment business, culminating as a Global Partner at Invesco.
Jack Carey, Executive Director of Live Oak Wilderness Camp in Mississippi shares an epic story about running solo across America and talks with passion about the Live Oak Wilderness Camp and its leadership initiatives and experiences for youth from New Orleans.
Laura DeDominicis, Executive Director of Nurturing Minds and Elina Green (Casabagge), an award-winning student at Sega Girls School in Tanzania, speak warmly and dispassionately about the challenges that young women face in Tanzania and the mission of Nurturing Minds and Sega Girls School to support quality education and leadership skills to help at-risk girls in Tanzania become leaders in their communities.
Jordan Rich, iconic Boston broadcaster and long-time host of the Jordan Rich Show, discusses his notable career in radio, podcasting, production, public speaking and charitable endeavors. In addition, Jordan speaks candidly about his recent battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Dr. John Shears, coauthor of the new National Geographic book and film, ENDURANCE: The Discovery of Shackleton’s Legendary Ship, talks passionately about Ernest Shackelton’s harrowing survival story and the incredible rescue of all 27 crew member. He also discusses his mission to locate, film, and survey the wreck of Shackleton’s lost ship, the Endurance.
Dr. Robyn Riseberg, founder of Boston Community Pediatrics, the first nonprofit pediatric private practice in Massachusetts, discusses the challenges of bringing equity to all children regardless of their insurance or family's ability to pay and addressing the substantial impact of social determinants of health.
Reverend Liz Walker, founder of the Can We Talk Network and Berklee School of Music Therapy chair Joy Allen discuss music and the arts in the context of violence and trauma: how it heals, how it connects communities, and how it can unlock inner resilience and help people find joy in the wake of tragedy -- all informed by the latest science on how the arts impacts mental health.
Journalist and Editor Elizabeth Mehren, is the author of I Lived to Tell the World, the compelling and inspiring profiles of men and women who have endured unthinkable cruelty. Their experiences not only humanize the atrocities often seen in headlines, but also convey a universal message of courage, hope and gratitude.
Talmage Boston, author of How the Best Did It? provides an accessible and insightful exploration of the leadership traits of eight iconic U.S. presidents, delving into their unique leadership styles and providing practical takeaways for contemporary leaders.
Lilly Tench, author of Good Business: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Creating a Better World shares the many ways that businesses can do good in the world and make a positive impact while also delivering a profit for their shareholders.
Krystal Banfield and Misael Martinez of Berklee College of Music discuss Berklee’s unwavering commitment to cultural, artistic, and educational development to leverage the power of contemporary music and enable youth from underserved communities to develop musically, academically, socially, and emotionally.
Dave Tarnowski, author of The Disappointing Affermations book based on his wildly popular Instagram account of the same name, counters the culture of relentless “toxic positivity” with a realistic take on a disappointing world where failure is always an option, but that’s okay.
Mariano Sigman, world-renowned leader in cognitive neuroscience, and author of the new book THE POWER OF WORDS: How to Speak, Listen and Think Better talks about how to leverage language to edit our memories and uncover who we truly are.
Pop Culture Historian Scott Ryan Explores 1990s Cinematic Gems in The Last Decade of Cinema, discussing iconic films, unpacking cultural impact and nostalgia for film enthusiasts everywhere.