What's the Big Idea with Andrew Horn

Alex Ebert, musician, filmmaker, and activist behind Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros, shares his artistic journey and vibrant experiences in New Orleans. He discusses the struggle for authenticity in a world shaped by social norms, emphasizing vulnerability and the 'permission to live' concept. A pivotal moment at Coachella leads to insights on embracing one's true self. Ebert also unveils his new audio app, Tuners, designed for genuine self-expression, highlighting the tension between individualism and community in today's consumerist landscape.

Miki Agrawal (www.mikiagrawal.com) is a serial social entrepreneur. She was the recipient of The Tribeca Film Festival’s “Disruptive Innovation Award”, she was named “2017 Young Global Leader by World Economic Forum”, “Social Entrepreneur of the Year” by the World Technology Summit, she was one of INC Magazine’s “Most Impressive Women Entrepreneurs of 2016”, Forbes’ “Top 20 Millennials on a Mission”, and made the cover of Entrepreneur Magazine in 2016. Most recently, she was named Fast Company’s Most Creative People in 2018. She is the founder of the acclaimed farm-to-table, alternative pizza concept called WILD (www.eatdrinkwild.com) with 3 locations in New York City, one in Guatemala and more on the way. She co-founded THINX (www.shethinx.com), a high-tech, period-proof underwear brand and led the company as CEO to a valuation of over $150 Million and to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2017, all while helping tens of millions of women period better. She also co-founded Icon, a high-tech pee-proof underwear brand that helps women manage light bladder leakage. She most recently founded TUSHY (www.hellotushy.com), a company that is revolutionizing the American toilet category with a modern, affordable, designer bidet attachment that both upgrades human health & hygiene as well as the environment from wasteful toilet paper consumption. She and her team are also helping fight the global sanitation crisis by bringing clean latrines to underserved communities in India through their partnership with Samagra. Harper Collins published her first book entitled "DO COOL SH*T" on entrepreneurship and lifestyle design and Hay House is publishing her second book “Disrupt-Her” which just came out this March!  Miki is an identical twin, half-Japanese, half-Indian French Canadian, former professional soccer player, graduate of Cornell University and proud new mama of Hiro Happy.

In this conversation, Layla Martin, a ‘sexpert extraordinaire’ and master of blending ancient Tantric wisdom with modern science, challenges common misconceptions about men's sexuality. She emphasizes the emotional and spiritual dimensions of sexuality, advocating for deeper intimacy and open communication between partners. Layla also debunks myths about Tantra, urging us to embrace its transformative practices. This engaging dialogue explores how personal growth and redefining success in sexuality can enhance relationships and well-being.

Alex Banayan is a USA Today bestselling author and global keynote speaker who dropped out of USC at the ripe age of 18 to track down some of the most successful people on the planet. Out of sheer curiosity and purpose, he spent the next 7+ years seeking out and asking these people (Spielberg, Lady Gaga, Maya Angelou, etc.) how they got their first big break. His book titled The Third Door is the culmination of his research on how anyone can turn their dreams into a reality...regardless of where they are starting out. In this episode, we focus on the #1 thing that gets in the way of people taking that first step, and pursuing their dreams.

Dr. Warren Farrell is an educator, activist, and NYT best-selling author author, who has been described as the intellectual father of the men’s movement. While he has been concerned about men and "gender liberation" for well over 30 years, in his most recent book titled The Boy Crisis, he has shifted his attention to the youngest among us.