Katie Losey has traveled the world with a rare blend of awe and responsibility, and she’s here to show us how to do the same. This conversation is about avoiding overcrowded destinations, supporting local communities, and letting wonder guide our choices and it will change how you think about adventure — and how gently you can move through the world.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
03:40 – Travel as a Force for Good
05:15 – The Elephant Story That Sparked a Mission
11:16 – Wonder, Wildlife, and Why It Matters
14:35 – Overtourism and Making Better Choices
21:40 – How to Vet Travel Companies and Hotels
26:56 – Finding Awe in the Smallest Moments
31:07 – Hidden Places and Smart Timing
35:14 – Break
37:29 – Practical Travel Questions Answered
41:35 – Traveling With Purpose
53:29 – Softness and Understanding
01:05:30 – Why Personal Experiences Matter
Mohini Bhavsar of Grand Challenges Canada went from being a young innovator herself to becoming a champion for them, including several whose solutions are projected to impact 750 million people by 2035. We explore how courage grows with support, why proximity matters in problem-solving, and how small, locally-led ideas can scale to transform lives.
Chapters
0:00 – Intro & Welcome
3:57 – Introducing Grand Challenges Canada
7:09 – Mr. Oxygen Man: A Life-Saving Innovation
17:41 – Courage, Risk, and the Heart of Innovation
26:06 – Mohini’s Personal Journey of Courage and Opportunity
33:11 – Understanding the UN Sustainable Development Goals
41:24 – Break
44:05 – Unexpected Innovators Changing the World
57:01 – Lessons From Failure and the Power of Pivoting
1:02:01 – Books, Podcasts, and Tools for Positive Thinking
1:26:30 – Final Reflections on Small Acts and Global Change
Inside a phone-free kitchen in Hartford, teens prepare beautiful meals for neighbors in health crises—and, mentored by patient adults, discover confidence, belonging, and voice. Healing Meals Founder Sarah Leathers shares the five simple practices that turned service into community transformation.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
05:18 – How Healing Meals Supports Teens and Families
11:12 – Measuring Impact: Surveys and Data on Teen Growth
18:18 – The Transformative Power of Volunteering
30:20 – The Secret Sauce Behind Healing Meals’ Success
34:03 – Break
36:19 – Inside the Healing Meals Kitchen
44:20 – Teens Realizing Their Impact on Others
47:36 – How Healing Meals Changes Career Aspirations
52:27 – The Power of Intergenerational Relationships
54:06 – How to Get Involved and Spread Kindness
01:00:32 – Staying Hopeful and “Overly Optimistic”
01:04:11 – Closing Thoughts
Feeling stuck—or hungry for a community that builds things? In this episode, we visit Beth White’s Habitat for Aviation in Vermont—home of Women Build Planes—where an airplane hangar creates life-long skills, mentors, and belonging. This life-changing organization delivers a welcome roadmap that anyone can use to reignite purpose, start or join a project with zero experience, open doors for teens, and turn setbacks into community wins. Even if aviation isn’t your thing, the model for living with purpose that we celebrate today is for everyone.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
05:03 – Finding inspiration from aviatrix Beryl Markham
12:17 – A battle with cancer becomes a new mission
22:29 – Break
24:47 – Zoë’s story: growing up around aviation
29:26 – Inside the pink hangar: women and girls building a real airplane
39:24 – About Habitat for Aviation
45:52 – The vision for a world-class aviation center
59:20 – Lessons on courage, gratitude, and finding what you’re built to do
1:11:05 – Closing
In this powerful episode, Detective Rich Wistocki shares the exact playbook he and his team use to stop school shootings and threats—often within hours. You’ll walk away with a simple five-step checklist anyone can use, and a reminder that compassion and vigilance can change outcomes.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
04:50 – School Shooting Stats
08:05 – A Bomb Threat in Real Time
20:50 – Teaching Students to “See, Say, and Report”
26:39 – Why Mental Health, Not Guns, Is the Core Issue
43:45 – Break
46:00 – Warning Signs Adults and Peers Miss
57:10 – Faith, Purpose, and the Path to Real Prevention
1:03:19 – What You Can Do
What if your passions weren’t competing but could actually make you better at each one? In this episode, Dr. Latif Murji shows us how to weave work, art, and relationships into a life that feels whole. You’ll hear practical ways to avoid burnout, spark empathy, and stay connected while still doing meaningful work. If you’ve ever wondered how to define “enough” and create seasons for your gifts, this conversation is your playbook.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
03:16 – Music and Medicine Together
11:34 – Stand Up for Health
26:25 – Art as Healing
27:20 – Break
29:35 – Parachute Thieves & Music with Purpose
39:45 – Poems in Passage Project
58:06 – Life Lessons to Carry Forward
Brad Walsh, host of the Empowerography Podcast, joins me to swap insights we’ve gathered from our combined 900+ guests who turned pain (and wonder) into purpose, and setbacks into fresh possibility. Together, we unlock a treasure chest of wisdom about resilience, curiosity, and the power of story. Come sit by the campfire with us—you’ll leave with pearls you can use today.
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction & Welcome
05:20 – Everyone Has a Story
12:30 – Stories of Strength: Valerie & Beyond
19:47 – Confidence, Self-Love & Finding Your Voice
23:00 – Brad’s Journey: From Corporate to Empowerography
27:52 – Mentorship, Pearls & Choosing Positivity
39:14 – Break
41:29 – Self-Awareness & Intention
52:10 – Purpose, Passion & Taking the Leap
1:12:00 – Closing: Do Good in the World
Ever feel like you and the people you love are having the same fight on repeat? You’re not alone—our guest Andy Chaleff has spent 20 years helping people break free from those cycles in their relationships. In his new book, The Connection Playbook, and through his playful new game Cool It!, Andy shows us how conflict can actually become a bridge to deeper trust and connection.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
04:05 – Tools for conflict & building a “toolbox”
13:01 – How to stop having the same fight
26:00 – Triggers, expectations, and self-reflection
40:50 – The art of loving arguments & fighting fair
42:38 – Break
44:56 – The art of loving arguments & fighting fair (cont.)
58:14 – Choosing love over fear
1:19:15 – Living in wonder & final takeaways
Ever notice how you’ll drive farther, pay more, and stay loyal to the businesses that really “get you?” That’s the Gratitude Economy at work—where connection, trust, and genuine care matter much more than price tags. In this episode, you’ll discover why this shift is happening, how to spot it as a customer, and how to thrive in it as a professional or business.
Chapters
00:00 – The Gratitude Economy
03:00 – Building relationships vs. transactions
06:00 – The power of reviews & word of mouth
08:00 – Real-life examples of trusted businesses
14:30 – How to spot gratitude-driven businesses
23:29 – Why the Gratitude Economy is the future
What if we could design buildings that last 1,000 years—structures that evolve, inspire, and serve generations to come? Visionary architect Craig Applegath is helping us reimagine what’s possible in the built world, blending ancient wisdom with cutting-edge innovation. From mass timber towers to cities designed for resilience and connection, this episode is full of surprising, hopeful solutions. And yes—amid the growing pressure of climate change, Craig shows us that architecture might just be one of our greatest tools for creating a thriving future.*Chapters*00:00 – Intro & Welcome04:50 – Defining Wicked and Super Wicked Problems06:12 – Willful Blindness and Climate Change08:29 – Predictable Problems with Modern Building Design22:34 – The Problem with Building Lifespans32:55 – Break36:03 – Mass Timber Innovations and Benefits41:26 – Biophilia and Emotional Impact of Wood49:45 – Prefabrication and Modular Design54:04 – Fire Safety and Mass Timber56:50 – Designing for Climate Adaptation and Prototyping1:04:32 – Collaborative Design and Indigenous Knowledge1:11:05 – The Thousand Year Building Concept1:24:08 – Climate Change and Urban Planning1:29:00 – Closing
What if the next generation is already changing the world… and we just haven’t been paying attention? If you need proof that the future is in good hands, this conversation will fill your cup. For 25 years, Dr. Jane Thompson has awarded college scholarships to some of Canada’s most promising young changemakers—and her front-row seat to their brilliance will leave you inspired. These aren’t just students; they’re serial problem-solvers, rising against the odds and creating ripple effects that reach far beyond their communities.
Chapters
0:00 — Introduction& Welcome
4:00 — The Scholarship Process: 3000 Applicants for 20 Spots
8:00 — Young Changemakers and Generational Optimism
11:49 — Scholarships: Impact Beyond Money
15:49 — Building National Networks of Leaders
28:31 — Break
30:45 — The Ripple Effect of Support
37:00 — The Power of Belief and Encouragement
44:46 — Serial Problem Solvers and Student Stories
54:08 — The Bigger Picture: ROI and Historical Perspective
01:05:30 — What People Should Know
01:12:50 — Closing
What if the next breakthrough in global health and safety didn’t come from Silicon Valley…but from a whiskered hero with banana breath? Neuroscientist Dr. Cindy Fast takes us into the astonishing work of APOPO—a nonprofit organization training African giant pouched rats to do life-saving work across the globe.Chapters00:00 – Intro & Welcome04:06 – Hero Rats History07:08 – TB Detection14:20 – Clearing Landmines17:31 – Break20:10 – About the Rats24:28 – Search & Rescue Rats29:45 – Minefields to Ricefields Project46:35 – Hero Dogs Ukraine 49:13 – Funding & Support52:15 – Get Involved1:01:50 – Stay Open-Minded1:05:20 – Closing
What if you could outsmart online predators, protect your kids’ mental health, and prevent school violence—all by understanding a few key digital tools and conversations? Internet safety expert Rich Wistocki, who’s helped stop over 50 school shootings and trained thousands of parents and educators, has a hopeful, practical guide to raising safer, wiser kids in a digital world—without fear.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
09:39 – Building a National Task Force to Stop Online Predators
15:13 – Roblox & Discord: Today’s Predator Playgrounds
20:50 – The Truth About Phones in Bedrooms
24:15 – The Privacy Myth and Why It’s Dangerous
29:00 – A Tragic Story That Could’ve Been Prevented
35:50 – The Golden Ticket Rule: What It Is and Why It Works
45:16 – Break
47:30 – How Sextortion Really Happens (Step-by-Step)
1:02:10 – Real Kids Speak Out After Presentations
1:14:29 – Final Tools, Tips & Hope for Parents
1:20:17 – Closing
Phyllis Everette is sealing cracks instead of applying band-aids, helping women rise in ways that defy expectations. As founder of the Saffron Trust Women’s Foundation, Phyllis is transforming lives through trust, not transactions, offering a relational model of change that’s as bold as it is effective. Could this be the blueprint for how we rise together?
Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
04:05 – Rethinking Poverty and the Cracks in the System
06:40 – The Solid Ground Program
09:07 – Reproductive Justice & Community Partnerships
14:13 – Break
16:30 – Breaking the Poverty Narrative
19:46 – A Mother’s Transformation Story
25:15 – Relational vs. Transactional Systems
33:52 – Elevate You, Elevate Her: Dream Big, No Expectations
37:30 – Closing
National Geographic photographer and TEDx speaker DeWitt Jones shares one transformative perspective after another. We explore how to stay grounded in uncertain times, why outrage isn’t sustainable, and how to reframe change, scarcity—and even the news. From “repeatable miracles” to using curiosity and celebration as superpowers and bridges, get ready to see life through a new lens.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
04:18 – Finding Miracles in Waves
06:00 – Beauty Is Everywhere (Even in Your Driveway)
14:20 – How to Celebrate People Through a Lens of Curiosity
20:58 – Embracing Uncertainty and Mortality
34:02 – Awe and Wonder as a Daily Practice
39:41 – Break
41:56 – Autopilot, Bells, and Staying Centered
49:04 – Change as a Portal to Possibility
53:40 – Choosing Sufficiency Over Scarcity
1:02:58 – Celebrate What’s Right With the World
1:12:10 – Practice Celebration Daily: Be the Best for the World
1:18:27 – Closing
Diversity, equity, and inclusion aren’t just buzzwords—they’re powerful tools for making every workplace more human, innovative, and successful. In this episode, social entrepreneur Emiliano Void unpacks how identity, curiosity, and belonging impact everything from team performance to job satisfaction. Whether you’re a leader or a team member, you’ll come away with eye-opening insights on unconscious bias, psychological safety, and why culture matters more than perks. This is a conversation for anyone who wants to create a more inclusive, meaningful, and effective place to work—and feel more empowered doing it.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
03:45 – The Reality of DEI: More Than a Buzzword
08:40 – Emiliano's Journey: From Sports to Social Impact
12:30 – How nuwave is Revolutionizing DEI Consulting
18:00 – The Cost of Social Exclusion in Business
24:40 – Practical Solutions for Inclusive Workplaces
32:35 – Break
34:54 – The Future of DEI: Beyond Labels
45:50 – Accelerate Auto: Representation in the Automotive Industry
54:29 – Closing
What if the most powerful changemakers in your community were musicians? In this uplifting episode, Liz Stookey Sunde—co-founder of the nonprofit Music to Life—shares how artists across 39 genres are turning their talents into social impact, from combating addiction to building bridges across cultures. Whether you're a music lover, a dreamer, or someone wondering how to make a difference, this conversation will leave you inspired to see music—and changemaking—in a whole new light.
From the United Nations to school hallways, impact artist Marco Santini is helping people see themselves—and each other—in a brighter light. His murals and “One Love” logo bring unity, creativity, and joy to communities around the world, and today he’s here for a conversation about purpose, healing, affirmation, and the power of visual storytelling.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
03:52 – Meet Marco Santini, Impact Artist
04:40 – The Role of Art as Storytelling and Connection
10:00 –Transforming Schools Through Community Murals
13:00 – Art as a Solution to School Challenges
18:30 – Break
21:00 – One Love: A Global Symbol of Unity
25:53 – Capturing Events Through Affirmation Art
40:55 – From United Nations to a Vision for 50 States
52:49 – Closing
Ever wonder why the world feels heavier than it should? In this refreshingly honest and hopeful episode, we meet Andy DeMeo, founder of Granite Goodness, who’s on a mission to spotlight the remarkable people quietly making communities better. Together, we explore how a simple shift in focus—from despair to possibility—can transform how we experience the world. This conversation is a warm reminder that progress is everywhere… if we know where to look.Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
05:20 – Why Warmth & Genius Aren’t Mutually Exclusive
07:53 – All Innovation Is Local (and That’s a Good Thing)
10:50 – How to Train Your Internet to Be More Positive
18:55 – Andy’s Personal Turning Point: Panic, Fear & Finding Purpose
33:13 – Why the World Is Awful, Better, and Can Be Even Better
46:10 – Break
48:29 – What Granite Goodness Actually Does
56:22 – The Media’s Fear Formula vs. Data-Driven Progress
01:14:00 – Final Thoughts: Human Potential & Spreading the Good
01:20:45 – Closing
What if aging wasn’t about decline, but expansion? Bestselling author and TED speaker Carl Honoré returns to flip the script on aging, slowing down, and how AI can be an unexpected ally at any age—especially over 40, 50, and 60! We explore why time feels longer when we embrace novelty, how AI can enhance independence and creativity, and why wisdom is our greatest superpower in the digital age. If you’re ready to rethink what’s possible in your next chapter, start here!Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
04:33 – Carl Honoré and the Slow Movement
10:40 – The Impact of AI on Aging and Relevance
17:04 – AI as a Tool for Mentorship and Wisdom Sharing
24:05 – Preserving Knowledge Through AI Avatars
35:35 – The Role of AI and Personal Advocacy
32:10 – Break
41:28 – AI’s Influence on Business and Career Decisions
46:30 – The Power of Asking Better Questions with AI
58:14 – Staying Independent Longer with AI
1:04:30 – Cautions of AI
1:13:15 – Humanity Bends Towards Goodness
1:18:52 – Closing