James Warren sits down with Todd B. Waldo for a candid conversation about family, fatherhood and how they experience forgiveness and freedom in relationships. They share lessons on community building and what it means to work in a diverse community pursuing common goals.

James Warren is a storyteller and a strategist, passionate about the intersections of human and digital, and brands, culture and communities. He is the Founder and CEO of Share More Stories, which helps companies understand humans, one story at a time. James is also the Vice President of Brand Strategy at JMI, a marketing firm uniquely focused on brand community engagement. James studied economics and literature at Princeton University and creative writing at Columbia University. And for nearly 25 years, James has used his unique blend of creative writing, marketing, organizational development and innovation experience to help companies form lasting connections with their employees, consumers and communities. A sought after advisor, facilitator, contributor and convener, James also writes for Richmond magazine’s family column, serves on the board of directors of BridgePark, and is the founding organizer of The Solution Is Us. Originally from New York City, James and his family now call Richmond, Virginia home. Learn more at sharemorestories.com and johnsonmarketing.com

The spotlight for this episode is Richmond BridgePark Foundation. BridgePark is a proposed linear public park in Richmond that would span the James River and connect the riverfront experience to the City Center, on both sides of the James. The park would transform 9th Street (including a portion of the Manchester Bridge over the beautiful James River) into a world-class destination for biking, walking, art, education, events, and community engagement. Learn more at bridgeparkrva.com

40 Lessons is a podcast about the lessons we've learned about family, career, community and the lessons we are still learning.

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