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Nov 4, 2024 • 39min

Mini-Series: How to Empower People, with Evan Feinberg and Daron Babcock

Episode 1: New Mini-Series—Believe In Your City! Do you believe in your city? In the first episode of this new mini-series, Doug DeVos looks at how your ideals and actions can transform your hometown—no matter where you live or who you are. He previews what you can expect from this seven-episode mini-series: Groundbreaking content from diverse leaders and thinkers, drawn from an event Doug recently hosted in Grand Rapids. Episode 2: How To Apply America’s Principles, with Jeff Rosen Do you believe in your city? In the second episode of this mini-series, Doug DeVos talks to Jeff Rosen about what you can learn from America’s successes and failures. The head of the National Constitution Center, Jeff speaks to the American idea—an idea you can help kindle in your hometown. Episode 3: How to Help Everyone Thrive and Prosper, with Doug DeVos Do you believe in your city? In the third episode of this mini-series, Doug DeVos gives a keynote presentation on the problems facing his beloved Grand Rapids. As a longtime local business and philanthropic leader, he speaks to the solutions—and collaboration—that can save his city, and yours. Episode 4: How to Empower People, with Evan Feinberg and Daron Babcock Do you believe in your city? In the third episode of this mini-series, Stand Together’s Evan Feinberg and social entrepreneur Daron Babcock show how empowering people is key to progress. Learn how to foster bottom-up solutions—and avoid top-down control—to transform your hometown. Episode 5: How MLK Advanced Justice, with Jonathan Eig and Jamelle Bouie Do you believe in your city? In the fifth episode of this mini-series, New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie interviews bestselling author Jonathan Eig about his new book, King. Learn how America’s most famous civil rights activist advanced equal justice—and what it means for you and your hometown. Episode 6: How to Live Up to America’s Promise, a Panel Discussion Do you believe in your city? In the sixth episode of this mini-series, David French, Jamelle Bouie, David Bobb, and Jeff Rosen explore America’s past successes and failures, while sketching a vision for a better future for all. Learn how your hometown can solve problems and live up to America’s promise. Episode 7: How Grand Rapids Can Turn Around, a Panel Discussion Do you believe in your city? In the seventh and final episode of this mini-series, local leaders including Jerry Bishop, Evelyn Esparza-Gonzalez, Attah Obande, Kelsey Perdue, and Joe Jones talk about how to move Grand Rapids forward. Learn how one of America’s most dynamic cities is learning from—and serving as a model to—hometowns like yours.
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Nov 4, 2024 • 22min

Mini-Series: How to Help Everyone Thrive and Prosper, with Doug DeVos

Episode 1: New Mini-Series—Believe In Your City! Do you believe in your city? In the first episode of this new mini-series, Doug DeVos looks at how your ideals and actions can transform your hometown—no matter where you live or who you are. He previews what you can expect from this seven-episode mini-series: Groundbreaking content from diverse leaders and thinkers, drawn from an event Doug recently hosted in Grand Rapids. Episode 2: How To Apply America’s Principles, with Jeff Rosen Do you believe in your city? In the second episode of this mini-series, Doug DeVos talks to Jeff Rosen about what you can learn from America’s successes and failures. The head of the National Constitution Center, Jeff speaks to the American idea—an idea you can help kindle in your hometown. Episode 3: How to Help Everyone Thrive and Prosper, with Doug DeVos Do you believe in your city? In the third episode of this mini-series, Doug DeVos gives a keynote presentation on the problems facing his beloved Grand Rapids. As a longtime local business and philanthropic leader, he speaks to the solutions—and collaboration—that can save his city, and yours. Episode 4: How to Empower People, with Evan Feinberg and Daron Babcock Do you believe in your city? In the third episode of this mini-series, Stand Together’s Evan Feinberg and social entrepreneur Daron Babcock show how empowering people is key to progress. Learn how to foster bottom-up solutions—and avoid top-down control—to transform your hometown. Episode 5: How MLK Advanced Justice, with Jonathan Eig and Jamelle Bouie Do you believe in your city? In the fifth episode of this mini-series, New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie interviews bestselling author Jonathan Eig about his new book, King. Learn how America’s most famous civil rights activist advanced equal justice—and what it means for you and your hometown. Episode 6: How to Live Up to America’s Promise, a Panel Discussion Do you believe in your city? In the sixth episode of this mini-series, David French, Jamelle Bouie, David Bobb, and Jeff Rosen explore America’s past successes and failures, while sketching a vision for a better future for all. Learn how your hometown can solve problems and live up to America’s promise. Episode 7: How Grand Rapids Can Turn Around, a Panel Discussion Do you believe in your city? In the seventh and final episode of this mini-series, local leaders including Jerry Bishop, Evelyn Esparza-Gonzalez, Attah Obande, Kelsey Perdue, and Joe Jones talk about how to move Grand Rapids forward. Learn how one of America’s most dynamic cities is learning from—and serving as a model to—hometowns like yours.
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Nov 4, 2024 • 44min

Mini-Series: How To Apply America’s Principles, with Jeff Rosen

Episode 1: New Mini-Series—Believe In Your City! Do you believe in your city? In the first episode of this new mini-series, Doug DeVos looks at how your ideals and actions can transform your hometown—no matter where you live or who you are. He previews what you can expect from this seven-episode mini-series: Groundbreaking content from diverse leaders and thinkers, drawn from an event Doug recently hosted in Grand Rapids. Episode 2: How To Apply America’s Principles, with Jeff Rosen Do you believe in your city? In the second episode of this mini-series, Doug DeVos talks to Jeff Rosen about what you can learn from America’s successes and failures. The head of the National Constitution Center, Jeff speaks to the American idea—an idea you can help kindle in your hometown. Episode 3: How to Help Everyone Thrive and Prosper, with Doug DeVos Do you believe in your city? In the third episode of this mini-series, Doug DeVos gives a keynote presentation on the problems facing his beloved Grand Rapids. As a longtime local business and philanthropic leader, he speaks to the solutions—and collaboration—that can save his city, and yours. Episode 4: How to Empower People, with Evan Feinberg and Daron Babcock Do you believe in your city? In the third episode of this mini-series, Stand Together’s Evan Feinberg and social entrepreneur Daron Babcock show how empowering people is key to progress. Learn how to foster bottom-up solutions—and avoid top-down control—to transform your hometown. Episode 5: How MLK Advanced Justice, with Jonathan Eig and Jamelle Bouie Do you believe in your city? In the fifth episode of this mini-series, New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie interviews bestselling author Jonathan Eig about his new book, King. Learn how America’s most famous civil rights activist advanced equal justice—and what it means for you and your hometown. Episode 6: How to Live Up to America’s Promise, a Panel Discussion Do you believe in your city? In the sixth episode of this mini-series, David French, Jamelle Bouie, David Bobb, and Jeff Rosen explore America’s past successes and failures, while sketching a vision for a better future for all. Learn how your hometown can solve problems and live up to America’s promise. Episode 7: How Grand Rapids Can Turn Around, a Panel Discussion Do you believe in your city? In the seventh and final episode of this mini-series, local leaders including Jerry Bishop, Evelyn Esparza-Gonzalez, Attah Obande, Kelsey Perdue, and Joe Jones talk about how to move Grand Rapids forward. Learn how one of America’s most dynamic cities is learning from—and serving as a model to—hometowns like yours.
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Nov 4, 2024 • 44min

Mini-Series: How to Live Up to America’s Promise, a Panel Discussion

Episode 1: New Mini-Series—Believe In Your City! Do you believe in your city? In the first episode of this new mini-series, Doug DeVos looks at how your ideals and actions can transform your hometown—no matter where you live or who you are. He previews what you can expect from this seven-episode mini-series: Groundbreaking content from diverse leaders and thinkers, drawn from an event Doug recently hosted in Grand Rapids. Episode 2: How To Apply America’s Principles, with Jeff Rosen Do you believe in your city? In the second episode of this mini-series, Doug DeVos talks to Jeff Rosen about what you can learn from America’s successes and failures. The head of the National Constitution Center, Jeff speaks to the American idea—an idea you can help kindle in your hometown. Episode 3: How to Help Everyone Thrive and Prosper, with Doug DeVos Do you believe in your city? In the third episode of this mini-series, Doug DeVos gives a keynote presentation on the problems facing his beloved Grand Rapids. As a longtime local business and philanthropic leader, he speaks to the solutions—and collaboration—that can save his city, and yours. Episode 4: How to Empower People, with Evan Feinberg and Daron Babcock Do you believe in your city? In the third episode of this mini-series, Stand Together’s Evan Feinberg and social entrepreneur Daron Babcock show how empowering people is key to progress. Learn how to foster bottom-up solutions—and avoid top-down control—to transform your hometown. Episode 5: How MLK Advanced Justice, with Jonathan Eig and Jamelle Bouie Do you believe in your city? In the fifth episode of this mini-series, New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie interviews bestselling author Jonathan Eig about his new book, King. Learn how America’s most famous civil rights activist advanced equal justice—and what it means for you and your hometown. Episode 6: How to Live Up to America’s Promise, a Panel Discussion Do you believe in your city? In the sixth episode of this mini-series, David French, Jamelle Bouie, David Bobb, and Jeff Rosen explore America’s past successes and failures, while sketching a vision for a better future for all. Learn how your hometown can solve problems and live up to America’s promise. Episode 7: How Grand Rapids Can Turn Around, a Panel Discussion Do you believe in your city? In the seventh and final episode of this mini-series, local leaders including Jerry Bishop, Evelyn Esparza-Gonzalez, Attah Obande, Kelsey Perdue, and Joe Jones talk about how to move Grand Rapids forward. Learn how one of America’s most dynamic cities is learning from—and serving as a model to—hometowns like yours.
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Nov 4, 2024 • 53min

Mini-Series: How Grand Rapids Can Turn Around, a Panel Discussion

Episode 1: New Mini-Series—Believe In Your City! Do you believe in your city? In the first episode of this new mini-series, Doug DeVos looks at how your ideals and actions can transform your hometown—no matter where you live or who you are. He previews what you can expect from this seven-episode mini-series: Groundbreaking content from diverse leaders and thinkers, drawn from an event Doug recently hosted in Grand Rapids. Episode 2: How To Apply America’s Principles, with Jeff Rosen Do you believe in your city? In the second episode of this mini-series, Doug DeVos talks to Jeff Rosen about what you can learn from America’s successes and failures. The head of the National Constitution Center, Jeff speaks to the American idea—an idea you can help kindle in your hometown. Episode 3: How to Help Everyone Thrive and Prosper, with Doug DeVos Do you believe in your city? In the third episode of this mini-series, Doug DeVos gives a keynote presentation on the problems facing his beloved Grand Rapids. As a longtime local business and philanthropic leader, he speaks to the solutions—and collaboration—that can save his city, and yours. Episode 4: How to Empower People, with Evan Feinberg and Daron Babcock Do you believe in your city? In the third episode of this mini-series, Stand Together’s Evan Feinberg and social entrepreneur Daron Babcock show how empowering people is key to progress. Learn how to foster bottom-up solutions—and avoid top-down control—to transform your hometown. Episode 5: How MLK Advanced Justice, with Jonathan Eig and Jamelle Bouie Do you believe in your city? In the fifth episode of this mini-series, New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie interviews bestselling author Jonathan Eig about his new book, King. Learn how America’s most famous civil rights activist advanced equal justice—and what it means for you and your hometown. Episode 6: How to Live Up to America’s Promise, a Panel Discussion Do you believe in your city? In the sixth episode of this mini-series, David French, Jamelle Bouie, David Bobb, and Jeff Rosen explore America’s past successes and failures, while sketching a vision for a better future for all. Learn how your hometown can solve problems and live up to America’s promise. Episode 7: How Grand Rapids Can Turn Around, a Panel Discussion Do you believe in your city? In the seventh and final episode of this mini-series, local leaders including Jerry Bishop, Evelyn Esparza-Gonzalez, Attah Obande, Kelsey Perdue, and Joe Jones talk about how to move Grand Rapids forward. Learn how one of America’s most dynamic cities is learning from—and serving as a model to—hometowns like yours.
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Nov 4, 2024 • 32min

Mini-Series: How MLK Advanced Justice, with Jonathan Eig and Jamelle Bouie

Episode 1: New Mini-Series—Believe In Your City! Do you believe in your city? In the first episode of this new mini-series, Doug DeVos looks at how your ideals and actions can transform your hometown—no matter where you live or who you are. He previews what you can expect from this seven-episode mini-series: Groundbreaking content from diverse leaders and thinkers, drawn from an event Doug recently hosted in Grand Rapids. Episode 2: How To Apply America’s Principles, with Jeff Rosen Do you believe in your city? In the second episode of this mini-series, Doug DeVos talks to Jeff Rosen about what you can learn from America’s successes and failures. The head of the National Constitution Center, Jeff speaks to the American idea—an idea you can help kindle in your hometown. Episode 3: How to Help Everyone Thrive and Prosper, with Doug DeVos Do you believe in your city? In the third episode of this mini-series, Doug DeVos gives a keynote presentation on the problems facing his beloved Grand Rapids. As a longtime local business and philanthropic leader, he speaks to the solutions—and collaboration—that can save his city, and yours. Episode 4: How to Empower People, with Evan Feinberg and Daron Babcock Do you believe in your city? In the third episode of this mini-series, Stand Together’s Evan Feinberg and social entrepreneur Daron Babcock show how empowering people is key to progress. Learn how to foster bottom-up solutions—and avoid top-down control—to transform your hometown. Episode 5: How MLK Advanced Justice, with Jonathan Eig and Jamelle Bouie Do you believe in your city? In the fifth episode of this mini-series, New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie interviews bestselling author Jonathan Eig about his new book, King. Learn how America’s most famous civil rights activist advanced equal justice—and what it means for you and your hometown. Episode 6: How to Live Up to America’s Promise, a Panel Discussion Do you believe in your city? In the sixth episode of this mini-series, David French, Jamelle Bouie, David Bobb, and Jeff Rosen explore America’s past successes and failures, while sketching a vision for a better future for all. Learn how your hometown can solve problems and live up to America’s promise. Episode 7: How Grand Rapids Can Turn Around, a Panel Discussion Do you believe in your city? In the seventh and final episode of this mini-series, local leaders including Jerry Bishop, Evelyn Esparza-Gonzalez, Attah Obande, Kelsey Perdue, and Joe Jones talk about how to move Grand Rapids forward. Learn how one of America’s most dynamic cities is learning from—and serving as a model to—hometowns like yours.
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Nov 1, 2024 • 3min

A New Mini-Series—Believe In Your City!

Episode 1: New Mini-Series—Believe In Your City! Do you believe in your city? In the first episode of this new mini-series, Doug DeVos looks at how your ideals and actions can transform your hometown—no matter where you live or who you are. He previews what you can expect from this seven-episode mini-series: Groundbreaking content from diverse leaders and thinkers, drawn from an event Doug recently hosted in Grand Rapids. Episode 2: How To Apply America’s Principles, with Jeff Rosen Do you believe in your city? In the second episode of this mini-series, Doug DeVos talks to Jeff Rosen about what you can learn from America’s successes and failures. The head of the National Constitution Center, Jeff speaks to the American idea—an idea you can help kindle in your hometown. Episode 3: How to Help Everyone Thrive and Prosper, with Doug DeVos Do you believe in your city? In the third episode of this mini-series, Doug DeVos gives a keynote presentation on the problems facing his beloved Grand Rapids. As a longtime local business and philanthropic leader, he speaks to the solutions—and collaboration—that can save his city, and yours. Episode 4: How to Empower People, with Evan Feinberg and Daron Babcock Do you believe in your city? In the third episode of this mini-series, Stand Together’s Evan Feinberg and social entrepreneur Daron Babcock show how empowering people is key to progress. Learn how to foster bottom-up solutions—and avoid top-down control—to transform your hometown. Episode 5: How MLK Advanced Justice, with Jonathan Eig and Jamelle Bouie Do you believe in your city? In the fifth episode of this mini-series, New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie interviews bestselling author Jonathan Eig about his new book, King. Learn how America’s most famous civil rights activist advanced equal justice—and what it means for you and your hometown. Episode 6: How to Live Up to America’s Promise, a Panel Discussion Do you believe in your city? In the sixth episode of this mini-series, David French, Jamelle Bouie, David Bobb, and Jeff Rosen explore America’s past successes and failures, while sketching a vision for a better future for all. Learn how your hometown can solve problems and live up to America’s promise. Episode 7: How Grand Rapids Can Turn Around, a Panel Discussion Do you believe in your city? In the seventh and final episode of this mini-series, local leaders including Jerry Bishop, Evelyn Esparza-Gonzalez, Attah Obande, Kelsey Perdue, and Joe Jones talk about how to move Grand Rapids forward. Learn how one of America’s most dynamic cities is learning from—and serving as a model to—hometowns like yours.
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Feb 28, 2024 • 60min

Teresa Weatherall Neal | How Can We Give Every Student a Chance?

Teresa Weatherall Neal has spent her life in schools—first as a student and then as superintendent of Grand Rapids Public Schools. She transformed the district with action and leadership. Let’s see what Teresa thinks about how to give every student in the country the best education. Subscribe to the podcast: Apple: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/believe/id1601300516⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7eAkovsVwA2ZaHIzeJrVmO⁠ Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://believepodcast.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Believe!:  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Believe_Pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/believe_pod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Doug DeVos: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Doug_DeVos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/doug.devos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/dougdevosamway/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-devos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For show notes and more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebelievepodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
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Nov 29, 2023 • 1h 2min

Chase Koch | How Do You Find Your Best Path In Life?

Chase Koch, son of a successful entrepreneur, shares his journey of embracing new experiences. Topics include working in a feed yard, lessons from Coke Industries, empowering social change entrepreneurs, and unlocking true potential through belief in others.
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Nov 8, 2023 • 1h 6min

Jim Hackett | What's the Secret to Winning?

Jim Hackett has spent his entire life helping others compete. He was athletic director at the University of Michigan and CEO of multiple major Michigan businesses, most recently Ford Motor Company. Everywhere he went, he drove the innovation that leads to success. Let’s see what Jim believes about how we can all compete – and win. Subscribe to the podcast: Apple: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/believe/id1601300516⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7eAkovsVwA2ZaHIzeJrVmO⁠ Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://believepodcast.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Believe!:  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Believe_Pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/believe_pod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Doug DeVos: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Doug_DeVos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/doug.devos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/dougdevosamway/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-devos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For show notes and more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebelievepodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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