“Listen as Dr. Wally Siewert challenges the audience’s moral framework and the state of American Democracy. With a Ph.D. in political philosophy and ethics and over a decade of experience in civic and political engagement, Dr. Siewert is uniquely equipped to apply the clarifying frameworks of political and moral theory to real-world political controversy. Wally…
“In this powerful talk, Shola makes a bold statement about why she will not be defined by the colour of her skin, gender or religion. Watch this talk to see how she engages the audience to join her revolution. Dr. Shola Mos- Shogbamimu is a renowned lawyer, Founder of Women in Leadership Publication; Political and…
“What is fake news? Who can you trust and how do you know? Trust in the media has diminished significantly over the past several years, and yet the media plays a critical role in democracy. Considered the fourth estate, credible and responsible media outlets can shine a light on the dark places and tell stories…
“A man travels the world over in search of what he needs,” – said George Moore, – “and returns home to find it. That was true for Simon Frederick, who feeling frustrated and marginalised as an artist in the United Kingdom, left the place of his birth only to return years later and find that…
“One of the biggest problems in the world today is our inability to truly listen to each other. Compassion broker Reggie Gordon challenges people to engage in community wealth building by using compassion and empathetic listening. In his thought-provoking talk, Gordon asks you to rethink the way in which you are giving. Reggie Gordon is…
“Adoption is an incredible and complex experience for everyone involved, and transracial adoption is no exception. In this honest and sometimes heartbreaking talk, Sara Jones shares her experience as a transracial adoptee and asks us to consider all the narratives that are part of a single adoption story. Sara Jones was adopted from South Korea…
“Are you frustrated with poor leadership? If that’s you so was David, because he grew up in a home where it was fear-based led. Listen as he shares his experiences and solutions to eliminating poor leadership. David grew up with what he calls, graciously, “poor leadership” (relatable) – and he knows from experience as a…
“Bilkisu Labaran talks on the transformation in the world of media and what must be done to adapt to the constant changes. Bilkisu is an Editor at the BBC World Service in London. Her current role is Nigeria Editorial Lead to establish 3 new BBC language services – Pidgin, Yoruba, and Igbo. She is also…
“Laura Poskin wants to make our world a better place to grow old. As the director of Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh, she brings people together to build more inclusive, respectful neighborhoods for all ages. Laura is a gerontologist who started her career as a journalist in New York City, writing for national publications such as People…
“Fresh, healthy, and economical food delivery is a key component in driving healthy community outcomes. This talk explores real-world solutions to enhance fresh food access, including game-changing “vertical farming” technology. Alex Tyink began his career in urban agriculture 10 years ago in Brooklyn, NY where he worked as a farm manager on rooftop gardens. From…