Project Good Podcast

We live in an age where truth is being reexamined. While Humans are naturally inclined to seek out information that confirms their existing beliefs known as confirmation bias, it is also known that emotional narratives often resonate more with individuals than factual data, making it easier for misleading information to take root.

Additionally, distrust in traditional institutions, such as the media, government, and scientific organizations, has grown. When people feel that these institutions are unreliable, they may turn to alternative sources that align with their views. The rise of social media has made it easier for false information to spread quickly. Political and ideological divisions have created echo chambers where people only engage with information that reinforces their beliefs, often dismissing opposing viewpoints as false. And sadly, we face a society where some groups may deliberately manipulate information for political, economic, or social gain, blurring the lines between fact and opinion.

What’s a person to believe in anymore?

Topics discussed in this episode:

- Why I Love What I Love [3:09]

- Social Media [10:44]

-  Dangers of Social Media [12:33]

- Big Brother [16:53]

- Freedom of Speech [18:13]

- The 6’4” Son [28:00]

- Cleaning Up the Internet [32:00]

- The Regulator [37:00]

- How We Got Here [42:00]

- Throw Out the Journalists [47:00]

- The Rise in Hate [49:00]

- How to Make the Change [55:04]

Guest Bio:

Andrew V. Edwards  is an author, technologist, and speaker. He is the author of Digital is Destroying Everything (Rowman & Littlefield, 2015, 2018) which was translated into Chinese and Turkish. His 2nd book, Army of Liars was recently published this year and will be the main topic of discussion.

Andrew has also written dozens of articles about digital analytics for ClickZ, the world’s largest online source of marketing advice and information.

With the rise of social media disinformation threats, Andrew founded Verity7 and works to deliver world-class anti-disinformation training and consulting. If would like to learn more about Andrew V. Edwards  and his new book Army of Liars go to: https://www.andrewvedwards.com/

 

 

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Being a kid is hard in any decade navigating how to find out who you are, what role you play in your family, developing friendships, dating, school, peer pressure, rules, your hormones, and preparing for adulthood.

Having guidance and a guide in this life is crucial for young people to succeed and many children in today's world may not be able to count on their parents to show them the way due to the growing complexities of our fast-paced technology-driven, and culturally shifting society.

A youth crisis has emerged from a combination of socioeconomic, mental health, educational, and systemic challenges that significantly impact the well-being and future prospects of young people.

During this month of Black Philanthropy, we are looking at Youth in Atlanta, Georgia, A city rich in culture and opportunity, but also marked by challenges that vary across communities. Programs and initiatives continue to emerge to support the well-being, education, and future success of Atlanta’s younger generation. One of those outstanding organizations making a difference is L.E.A.D Center for Youth.

L.E.A.D Center for Youth is a nonprofit organization operating in Atlanta, Georgia whose mission is to empower an at-risk generation to lead and transform the city of Atlanta by using the sports of baseball and tennis to teach Black youth how to overcome three curveballs that threaten their success: crime, poverty, and racism.

Find out more: https://leadcenterforyouth.org/

 

Topics discussed in this episode:

- The Importance of Words and Mentors [6:09]

-  Raising Your Value [13:06]

- Giving Back Full Circle [17:05]

- Empowerment [20:17]

- So Much More [24:13]

- The Invention of Baseball in America [19:20]

- Self Reflection [29:00]

- Black Excellence [32:00]

- Appreciation of Self [36:00]

- True Black History [38:20]

 

Guest Bio:

C.J. Stewart is an Atlanta native, a former Chicago Cubs outfielder, and an Amazon #1 Best Selling Author (Living To L.E.A.D.: A Story of Passion, Purpose, and Grit). Recognized as one of the top baseball player development professionals in the country, he founded and leads Diamond Directors, a firm renowned for its success in developing elite baseball talent. With over 25 years of experience, Stewart has worked with an impressive roster of clients, including Jason Heyward (Los Angeles Dodgers), Dexter Fowler (Chicago Cubs, World Series Champion), Andruw Jones (former Atlanta Brave), Peter Alonso (NY Mets), Kyle Lewis (Arizona Diamondbacks), and Andrew McCutchen (Pittsburgh Pirates).

Growing up in Hollywood Brooks, one of Atlanta’s most dangerous apartment complexes, Stewart’s journey embodies the adage: ‘Where you start doesn’t determine where you finish’. Despite daunting odds, he used baseball to rise above adversity, nurtured by the support of his community. His passion for the game led him from John A. White Park to being drafted by the Chicago Cubs in both 1994 and 1996.

Together with his wife, Kelli, Stewart extends his impact through their non-profit, L.E.A.D. (Launch, Expose, Advise, Direct), which empowers at-risk youth in Atlanta to transform their communities and lead globally. The program boasts impressive outcomes: 100% high school graduation rate, 93% college enrollment, 90% receiving college scholarships, and 14% entering the military or workforce. Stewart’s commitment to giving back is his way of thanking those who guided him and creating similar opportunities for today’s Atlanta youth.

 

 

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In this episode, Dr. Noah St. John introduces us to his new book The 7-Figure Machine, and discusses why it takes something different than money to move to 7-Figures. 

What You Will Learn (Excerpt from Amazon):

In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Noah St. John, known worldwide as "The Father of AFFORMATIONS®" and "The Mental Health Coach to The Stars" shares his insider secrets and proven tactics to help you maximize your online earnings and achieve your financial goals.

Drawing on more than 25 years of experience as a successful online entrepreneur, Noah reveals his legendary plug-and-play strategies to build your own 7-figure online empire, regardless of your industry or niche.

Here are just some of the things you'll discover in The 7-Figure Machine:

• The ONE mindset shift you need to make to start thinking like a successful online entrepreneur.
• How to identify profitable niches that are in high demand and low competition.
• The secrets to creating high-converting sales funnels that generate massive revenue.
• Insider traffic strategies to drive targeted visitors to your website without breaking the bank.
• How to create and market digital products that sell like hotcakes.
• How to leverage social media and other platforms to build your brand and authority in your niche.
• Hidden tactics to optimize your business for maximum profitability and long-term success.

Whether you're looking to scale your existing business or launch a new one, The 7-Figure Machine provides the hard-won roadmap to financial freedom and success.

 

 

Topics discussed in this episode:

- Money and Power [4:09]

- Inspiration [6:06]

- The Inner Game [9:30]

- Six to Seven [12:17]

- Shorten Time [15:13]

- Foundation [19:20]

- The Force [21:37]

- Rethink [26:00]

- The Method [28:30]

- Burn Out [30:20]

- Freedom Lifestyle Formula [30:45]

- Business Changing [33:11]

 

Guest Bio:

Dr. Noah St. John is the founder and CEO of an international success training company. He has helped People and organizations in more than forty countries using his breakthrough methods to get rid of their "head trash" and enjoy more control, freedom, and abundance in their lives and careers. He is the author of Permission to Succeed and The Great Little Book of Afformations, which have been translated into four languages. He has appeared on CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox News, and has been featured

in Parade, Woman's Day, Modern Bride, Los Angeles Business Journal, the Chicago Sun-Times, the Washington Post, InStyle magazine, and Selling Power.

 

 

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Globally the average lifespan has increased in most countries due to the rise in technology, increased globalization of resources, and the decrease in physical labor. While having a longer life and more time has its benefits, the longer we stay on the planet the more resources are required to maintain a healthy, functioning, and economically viable life and society.  As more people age, keeping everyone healthy becomes a challenge not faced before.

The obvious challenges of an aging population are currently being heightened by fewer people entering the medical field, a declining young population in developed countries, questionable global economic futures, the rising cost of care, the inability to provide universal access to the latest medical care, increases in mental illness and the lack of the ability to control global diseases.

Keeping the population healthy and providing care is of utmost importance but, these barriers must be closely examined and eliminated or controlled for us to thrive.

 

In this episode, we walk through some of the major issues facing care in the medical field with Dr. Marc David Munk a writer and healthcare executive who, according to the Advisory Board, a US healthcare consultancy, has "a reputation as an innovator. Dr. Munk is recognized as a thought leader in the area of value-based, consumer-facing healthcare and global health. Dr. Munk served as the Chief Medical Officer for Clinics and Retail Pharmacy at CVS Health.

 

 

Topics discussed in this episode:

- Twisted Start [6:09]

- The Story [12:06]

- The Tax of the Medical Field [14:00]

-  What Changed [15:30]

- Caretaker Care [20:13]

- Holistic [21:02]

- Bring Humanity to Care [23:37]

- Tradition [26:30]

-  Document [32:06]

- Pharma [34:20]

- Free Healthcare [38:25]

- Service to the Underserved [42:06]

- Longer Lives [45:00]

- Join the Profession [48:45]

 

Quote: “I believe healthcare should be free, every country I believe thinks this way but, the question is how do we get there.”

 

Guest Bio:

Dr. Marc-David Munk a Canadian/American, who has emerged as a prominent figure in healthcare, driving change in emergency medicine and healthcare management across the U.S. and internationally. His career began as an emergency medicine professor and as the medical director of Qatar’s national ambulance service. Advancing to executive roles, he served as Chief Medical Officer for elite physician groups and as the regional President for an international division of a leading American healthcare system. Raised in Switzerland and Canada, Dr. Munk’s educational path led him to earn a BA in philosophy and religion from Colgate University. He then attained an MPH in international health from Boston University. His medical training was completed at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, followed by an emergency medicine residency and an international health fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. He also holds a Diploma in Tropical Medicine from Peru’s Gorgas Program and a master’s in healthcare management from Harvard University. Throughout his time as a medical professional, Dr. Munk has been known as an innovator who does not want to lose touch with the reason, he got into medicine to help people.

 

 

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It is 2024 and it’s an election year in the United States. The U.S. election is not only important to the citizens of the United States but, to those worldwide as the U.S. tends to set the standards of the world stage. The last four U.S. elections have provided a series of surprises not anticipated by the American public or global society.  Each of these elections has shaken the worldviews of the United States, global economic rankings, and what leadership means. Picking the right candidate has become more critical than ever not only from a safety and economic perspective but also from a humanitarian perspective.

Leadership today requires very different tools than in the past because of the changing global marketplace, technology, and a movement of individualism sweeping across the world.

 

Topics discussed in this episode:

- What Inspired You [4:00]

- Missing in Leadership [10:00]

- Purpose [11:30]

- Tug A War [12:10]

-  Down to the Money [14:30]

-  Individualism [17:00]

-  Three Steps to Leadership [19:00]

-  Women in Leadership [20:07]

-  Youth in the Workplace [22:56]

- Biggest Challenges [24:00]

- We Are All Leaders [25:00]

- Servant Leadership [25:50]

- Social Layers [27:00]

 

Quote:

“Too many people outsource their thinking.”

Guest Bio:

Nicky Billou is the #1 International Best Selling Author and  A two-time New York Times bestselling author, he is an in-demand and highly inspirational speaker to corporate audiences such as RBC, Lululemon, Royal LePage,  and TorStar Media. He is an advisor and confidante to some of the most successful and dynamic entrepreneurs in Canada.

He is the founder of eCircle Academy (www.eCircleAcademy.com ) where he runs a yearlong Mastermind & Educational program working with Coaches, Consultants, Corporate Trainers, Clinic Owners, Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and other service-based Entrepreneurs, positioning them as authorities in their niche. He is the creator of the Thought Leader/Heart LeaderTM Designation.

As the host of the #1 podcast in the world on Thought Leadership, The Thought Leader Revolution (www.TheThoughtLeaderRevolution.com ) Nicky has interviewed over 500 of the world’s top Thought Leaders.

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Social entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in addressing complex societal challenges, driving innovation, empowering communities, and creating sustainable impact. It embodies the idea that business can be a force for good, demonstrating that profit and purpose can go hand in hand.

Social entrepreneurs often challenge the status quo and advocate for systemic change. They not only address the symptoms of social problems but also work to address root causes and structural inequalities.

Recently there has been an emphasis on the importance of measuring impact and outcomes rigorously due to the major shifts that are happening in society. By using metrics and data to evaluate effectiveness, social entrepreneurs ensure accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement in their initiatives driving broader systemic change in society.

In today's world social entrepreneurship holds immense importance due to its ability to address pressing societal challenges in innovative and sustainable ways.

 

Topics discussed in this episode:

- Getting Off the Ground [10:00]

- Challenging Entrepreneurship [14:36]

- Grassroots [15:46]

- Fractional Executive [19:15]

-  Stakeholders [26:00]

-  Opportunities [29:00]

-  I Matter [34:41]

-  Barriers in Mindset [37:00]

-  Pointers for Social Impact Organizations [41:30]

-Start-Ups [47:29]

- View of Business [51:00]

 

Quote:

“This generation is armed with bright minds and a compelling sense of duty and mission to solve a lot of these problems.”

Guest Bio:

Mission Flywheel Founder & Chief Revenue Officer Paul Burni who is working to give social impact organizations access to high-level executives who can give a skyscraper view to guide projects and initiatives to the path of success.

Before founding Mission Flywheel Mr. Burani was a Sales Director overseeing Foursquare’s relationships with brands & agencies in the eastern U.S. before that he spent six years at Google, leading key global partnerships & vertical strategy for automotive clients. An agency entrepreneur at heart, he founded Clicksharp Marketing in 2007 which was acquired by Web Liquid/House of Kaizen, where Paul ran global search strategy & operations.

 

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Episode summary:

In a world where bias is everywhere, it often seems impossible to achieve true neutrality. In many countries, technology is often looked at as the equalizer but within the process of trying to attain, maintain, and grow the usage of technology, barriers are often faced by marginalized groups and communities around the world leading to further inequalities.

Globally the leaders of technology are Japan, South Korea, China, and the United States leaving most of the world out of the loop in terms of development and non-permission-based access. This lack of access continues to widen the economic and social gaps between the nations that struggle to obtain permission to deploy new technologies to their populations. If true change economically and socially is wanted globally, having access to and knowing how to use technology is key.

During our special addition, the first CTO Technical Advisor to Microsoft, William A. Adams discussed the concept of tech with understanding as the way to start working towards minimizing the gaps between populations that have easy and regular access.

Topics discussed in this episode:

- What is Tech [5:59]

- Fake News [15:46]

- The Speed of Technology [21:46]

- Understanding Where People Stand [27:15]

- Becoming Homogenized [33:24]

-  Global Emergency [38:00]

-  Health and Technology [41:15]

-  Giving Access [44:00]

-  Practical Needs [47:21]

- The Appeal [48:29]

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Quote:

“If you are one of those marginalized, you better do it because it's in the preservation of your own tribe. So that's one reason to do it. If you do not consider yourself one of those marginalized communities, think at a higher level. It's like, well, we're all part of humanity, so you are part of the community. But if that doesn't appeal to you, just think of the total addressable market. You can address more of the market. If you'll tailor your products to suit more people, and that is true diversity, you're going to sell more and that's why you're in business, is to sell and get rich.”

 

Guest Bio:

Williams A. Adams Microsoft’s First CTO Technical Advisor, and Founder of  WAAV Studio LLC, a tech company finding tech talent and providing them with seed financing to develop new companies and technologies. In addition, WAAV Studio's ultimate plan is to create and grow companies owned by minorities, people of color, and women.

Acting as an intrapreneur, William has founded and overseen global initiatives that revolutionize how underserved communities access jobs and launch careers at Microsoft. He spent three years building the Engineering Excellence program in Hyderabad, India, designed to empower local engineers to succeed on a world stage.  

 

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During the pandemic, the focus on AI and Big Tech started to grow because we were no longer interacting with other human beings face to face to help stop the spread of Covid. People started relying on their social media to keep updated with friends, working from home using Google for everything and trying to figure out how to automate as much as possible to avoid going insane. As a global society, we definitely saw the benefits of having access to large technology platforms and probably in a large number of ways saved our complex lifestyles that we lead. Who could even imagine What the global impact would have been if Covid hit in the 1980s before we were so interconnected?

Although the benefits were clearly seen during the crisis it also pointed out how dependent we had become on technology and how personal privacy is in danger as we continue to upload our lives on the platforms we use everyday.

 

 

Topics discussed in this episode:

- AI Taking Over [8:30]

- Regulations[11:22]

- Personal Copyrights [15:30]

- Protect Yourself [18:12]

- Too Far [24:00]

-  Social Media [31:00]

-  Freedom [38:15]

-  Two Worlds [39:00]

-  4^th Amendment [42:35]

-  Data Rules [46:46]

- Laws Across the Country [47:58]

- Companies and Global Responsibilities [50:00]

- Revolution [53:21]

- Humanity [56:00]

 

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Guest Bio:

Tom Kemp an angel investor, with seed investments in over a dozen tech start-ups. In addition, Tom has served as a technology policy advisor for political campaigns and advocacy groups, including leading the campaign marketing efforts in 2020 to pass California Proposition 24 (the California Privacy Rights Act) and advising and contributing to the passage of state privacy laws in 2023 such as California SB 362 (the California Delete Act) and Texas SB 2105. Tom writes extensively on technology policy on his blog and has been interviewed as an expert in cybersecurity and privacy by The Guardian, Politico, Washington Post, CNBC, and Fox News.

Check out Tom’s book at: Containing Big Tech: How to Protect our Civil Rights, Economy, and Democracy.

 

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Episode summary:

Developing consciousness is a complex and multifaceted topic that spans various fields, including philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, and spirituality. It involves the exploration of self-awareness, understanding one's thoughts and emotions, and cultivating a deeper understanding of the nature of existence.

Consciousness is the capacity of individuals to deal with reality. The more complex the reality, the more need for a conscious approach.

The purpose of consciousness, at an operational level, is to ensure that the difference between what an individual thinks or says about reality and the real facts is minimal.

In today’s world reality is being questioned every day. As a society we need to face the ever-growing list of problems head-on if we want to make change by understanding the many factors that have contributed to the issues and realizing that a one-size-fits-all approach will no longer work as the world has changed.

In this episode, Corrina Grace and I discuss the choices we need to make as a society to move forward on strong moral ground.

Topics discussed in this episode:

- In My blood [4:00]

- The Decision [6:40]

- Do They Want Change [8:30]

- Values [18:00]

- The Three Steps [23:33]

-  People, Process and Place [25:00]

-  Shaping the Future [30:00]

-  Shielding the Truth [34:00]

-  Holding an Open Heart [36:22]

-  Acknowledge Pain [38:32]

- Transactional Relationships [45:00]

Quote:

“We have a misunderstanding of interconnectedness thinking of it as tribalism … and we are having trouble dealing with paradox in society.”

 

Guest Bio:

Corrina Grace the author of the book The Weaver’s Way. The Weaver’s Way provides a blueprint for shaping change that harnesses our deep inner instinct for connection and caring. Within that blueprint lies a new story for shaping change, one built on an understanding of the world as interdependent and interconnected. It makes the privilege of shaping change as inclusive and accessible as the old way was exclusive and elite.

Corrina Grace she is a social entrepreneur, engineer, author, and sustainability leader with 15+ years building and strengthening social impact organizations. Additionally, she has spent 10+ years living and working with disenfranchised, economically marginalized communities on the frontlines of climate change and has solidified a personal commitment to ensuring justice and equality for People + Planet, a commitment that shapes her work at all levels.

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