Levy Rozman, known as GothamChess, is the mastermind behind the most popular chess channel on YouTube and a New York Times bestselling author. He shares insights from his book, "How to Win at Chess," emphasizing accessible teaching for all. Levy dives into the thriving chess community, discussing unique concepts like chess boxing and adapting lessons for diverse audiences. He reflects on turning digital content into a successful book and envisions a vibrant future for chess that combines traditional elements with modern engagement.

In this insightful conversation, Ann Cooper, a nutrition advocate and author, discusses her book focused on revamping school food programs. She highlights the alarming state of childhood obesity and the inadequacies of current school lunches. Ann shares inspiring stories of student activism that led to healthier meals and the importance of parental involvement in driving change. She emphasizes local sourcing, empowering kids with food choices, and the need for policy changes to ensure nutritious options are available to all children.

Annie Eaton, CEO of Futurus and a leading producer in immersive content, discusses her book, "The Extended Reality Blueprint." She shares insights on how major companies like Delta Airlines and Mars Wrigley utilize XR for training, boosting safety and efficiency. Annie recounts her journey into the XR field and underscores the importance of community building. She helps demystify XR by addressing misconceptions and emphasizes the potential for real-world applications to solve problems while inviting new talent to join the growing industry.

Don Tapscott, author of 'Wikinomics: How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything', discusses how online collaborations have surpassed traditional methods, highlighting examples like Gold Corp. Embracing transparency and open source collaboration can drive innovation and success in business. The podcast explores the impact of Wikinomics on competition, leadership, and the digital age, emphasizing the need for inclusive leadership and citizen engagement through technology.

Eric Siegel, leading consultant and former Columbia University professor, discusses his book 'The AI Playbook' on mastering machine learning deployment. He highlights the challenges in deploying machine learning projects and the importance of a specialized business practice. Siegel shares success and failure stories, emphasizing collaboration between business and data professionals for project success.

Lawrence Lessig, a cultural environmentalist, discusses his book 'Free Culture.' He highlights how laws and technologies impact creativity, the erosion of the public domain, and the influence of cultural monopolies through evolving copyright laws. Lessig explores the distinction between read-only and read-write cultures, the impact of copyright control on cultural consumption, and the importance of diligence in politics. He also delves into digital creativity, the read-write economy, and the challenges of transitioning content from sharing to the commercial economy.

Exploring the revival and cultural celebration of 'The Wiz' on Broadway, highlighting themes of perseverance and belonging. Discussions on music arrangements, inclusivity, and representation, emphasizing black joy in theater. Embracing the entertainment and joy of the show's reimagination of Dorothy's quest through Oz.

Fred Kofman discusses Conscious Business at Google. He emphasizes aligning passion and values for success, promoting happiness in stakeholders, and personal fulfillment. The podcast explores spiritual aspects of capitalism, handling challenges with integrity, and practicing verbal Aikido in business interactions.

Architect Andy Cohen discusses how design can address global challenges like climate change and urban revitalization. He explores transforming office spaces post-COVID, emphasizing collaboration and diversity in leadership, achieving carbon neutrality, maintaining motivation in the workplace, and designing for purpose and impact in healthcare innovation and city evolution.

Dr. Ron Siegel discusses the tailored applications of mindfulness in managing mental health challenges. He addresses the negativity bias, emotional avoidance, non-judgment, and the power of resilience through mindfulness practices. The talk explores the impact of mindfulness on anxiety, depression, and overall well-being.