Permission To Shine

Karenna Gore is Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Earth Ethics, an organization started in 2015 to focus on the intersection of ecology, ethics, and faith. It's no easy task! Karenna started this organization after convening 200 of the top religious leaders in 2014 to discuss climate change during the Religions for the Earth conference. She realized a centralized system was needed. During our conversation we discuss: -How we can all play our part in combatting climate change -What policies are working well, and where they could be improved -The time she got arrested -How growing up as the daughter of VP Al Gore shaped her-Much more! "The Center for Earth Ethics works to change the dominant value system from one based on short-term material gain—no matter the pollution, depletion and inequity that result—to one based on the long-term health of the whole community of life. We work through education, convening and advocacy to raise public consciousness as well as to shift policy and culture."Karenna is a graduate of Harvard, Columbia Law School, and Union Theological Seminary. Join their newsletter here: https://centerforearthethics.org/newsletter/I love hearing from you! Please send feedback & sponsorship opportunities to: andrew@permissiontoshine.orgThank you for listening. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/permissiontoshine_?igsh=bndtZDN0MjEweDAy&utm_source=qrYouTube: https://youtube.com/@permissiontoshinepodcast?si=A2VEd6-_jM9NPsUZLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-namanny

Erik Weihenmayer is an extreme athlete, author, and founder of the No Barriers movement. Going blind at a young age only further propelled his motivation to leave an extraordinary impact. Eric has climbed the seven summits, kayaked 277 miles through the Grand Canyon, written several books including Touch The Top of The World and No Barriers. He was the first blind person to summit Mt. Everest in 2001 earning him a front cover story on TIME. You will leave this conversation inspired and motivated to live a more purposeful life. Thank you for listening.Don't forget... be the CEO of your own journey! Feedback & Sponsorship Opportunities: andrew@permissiontoshine.org

Ken Hersh has served as CEO and President of the George W. Bush Presidential Center since 2016, where he oversees the Bush Institute, Library, and Museum. In 1988 Ken co-founded and became CEO of the legendary private equity fund Natural Gas Partners, an energy focused fund, who went on to earn a 27 year annualized 30% rate of return, making it one of the nation's leading private equity firms. He is co-owner of the Texas Rangers and served on Stanford University's Graduate School of Business Advisory Council from 2009 to 2015. Ken is the author of The Fastest Tortoise: Winning in Industries I knew Nothing About, where he recounts the biggest lessons from business and personal life. Link: https://www.amazon.com/Fastest-Tortoise-Winning-Industries-Figuring/dp/B0BJ16T2J1We discuss taking risks, creating an environment of low turn over, feeding your winners, mental health advocacy, and so much more. Please enjoy the knowledge Ken shares and let me know what you think! Feedback & Sponsorship: andrew@permissiontoshine.org 

Jose Pereira was serving as CEO of CITGO (energy company) in 2017 when he was on his way to complete one last business trip before retiring after a 35 year career. During his trip to Venezuela, local officials captured and arrested Jose and his 5 colleagues falsely accusing them of being American spies. Jose was held hostage in brutal conditions for 5 years as a political pawn, while Venezuela angled to get America to remove sanctions. During his 5 year captivity, Jose snuck out 1,000 letters to his beloved wife. He turned those letters into a book titled "From Hero To Villain: My True Story of the Citgo 6." This is a story of perseverance, optimism, faith, and strategy. It wasn't by chance Jose and his fellow hostages made it out alive. Jose is a remarkable individual and I'm so excited you are going to hear his story and lessons today. Jose has been interviewed by Anderson Cooper, and featured by multiple major news outlets. Please enjoy and let me know what you think. Never forget... we are all the CEO of our own lives. Feedback & Sponsorship: andrew@permissiontoshine.org 

Victor Boutros is Founding Director & CEO of the Human Trafficking Institute, where they are strategically decimating human trafficking around the globe.Victor previously served as a federal prosecutor on human trafficking cases of national significance on behalf of the United States Department of Justice’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit.He is co-author of The Locust Effect: Why the End of Poverty Requires the End of Violence, a book published by Oxford University Press in 2014.He has taught human trafficking at the FBI Academy in Quantico, trained law enforcement professionals in the United States and other countries on how to investigate and prosecute human trafficking, and taught trial advocacy to lawyers from Latin America, South and Southeast Asia, and Africa.His work has been recognized by The New York Times, Forbes, Ted, The Today Show, BBC, The Economist, and more. Please enjoy this impactful conversation! Feedback & Sponsorship: andrew@permissiontoshine.org 

Episode 32 is live with retail and fashion executive, Paul Price!  Paul is Chief Merchandising Officer at Burberry and former CEO of TopShop and James Perse. He’s worked with the biggest retail legends — Chairman of Bloomingdales, Mastermind behind Gap, Head of Retail at Apple. He was kind to share the lessons he’s learned.  We discuss: -His light bulb moment on the most effective way to deliver feedback -The question he asks everyone — especially on a first date -How he caused the largest search and rescue mission west of the Mississippi  If you enjoy this conversation, please share with a friend and hit "FOLLOW." Feedback & Sponsorship Opportunities: andrew@permissiontoshine.org

Robin Thurston has done it all. When he was 12 years old, he was training in Colorado to become a professional cyclist. He made that dream come true. Robin went on to Co-Found MapMyFitness which was sold to Under Armour, where he became Chief Digital Officer for 3 years. He served as CEO at Helix, a genomics company. Robin is Founder and CEO of Outside Interactive Inc. - the 38 brand conglomerate designed to inspire and activate us into the outdoors. You've likely seen their magazine which has a mega following. Robin discusses the importance of suffering in life, his proudest accomplishments, how to build the right team, what selling a company does to your personal life, and what he's most excited about in the future. Please enjoy and let me know what you think! Feedback & Sponsorship Opportunities: andrew@permissiontoshine.org**This episode is brought to you by REViVE Marketing Partners. If you are an entrepreneur looking to scale your business on Amazon, REViVE is the partner for you. After their Founder started, scaled and sold his own business after growing 4.5x on Amazon in 3 months he realized he had a formula. Their agency is partnering with brands to bring them growth they've dreamt of. REViVE took a company from $400 revenue/month to $90,000/month within 30 days. To see if you're a fit for their partnerships, view more case studies, and understand their deeply rooted values go to: revivemarketingpartners.com **

Episode 30 takes us to Sao Paulo, Brazil for a deep dive into the mind of yoga master, Francisco Kaiut. After being shot at a young age, Francisco went around the globe looking for remedies to cure his pain. He couldn't find 1 specific practice that helped, so he decided to branch out and start his own series of poses that helped his body get back to normal. Fast forward 30 years, The Kaiut Method (yoga) is treating bodies and minds across the world in a big way. 50,000 students deep and incredible transformation stories that we dive into. Francisco is an incredible leader, and people travel in swarms across the world to practice his teachings. Kaiut has a mission of: Yoga Pra Todo Mundo; a Portuguese phrase translated as Yoga For Everyone. They believe that yoga is a tool that can be used by anyone, regardless of your circumstances, to increase mobility and freedom (mentally, physically, and emotionally).BTW - Francisco is an absolute champion for doing this podcast in his second language! Please enjoy and let me know what you think! Sponsorship & Feedback Opportunities: andrew@permissiontoshine.org

Wally Green is Co-Founder @ SPiN New York and a professional ping pong player. Wally's professional athlete journey took him as far as North Korea, where 5,000 North Koreans cheered strongly against him at the arena -- a moment we dive deep into. We discuss overcoming adversity, the power of being yourself, how the concept for SPiN started as house parties with ping pong, having Susan Sarandon as a business partner, traveling to North Korea, tips for getting better at ping pong, and much more. Please enjoy this conversation and send us your feedback! Sponsorship Opportunities: andrew@permissiontoshine.org

Episode 28 brings us Tahmid Khan who was held hostage after 5 guys stormed a cafe armed with AK-47’s and changed his life instantly.  Tahmid is an intellectual, he attended Columbia and the University of Toronto. He’s had a career in public health, founded a non-profit, and produces music on the side. To say the least, he’s extremely thoughtful and his breakdown of what happened is heartbreaking and inspiring in the same breath.  His story has been covered by The New York Times, Vice, TED, and he opens up more than ever on Permission to Shine.  He discusses how communication with the hostages saved his life, and shares how we can all learn to communicate more effectively (with empathy) - from business, relationships, to life or death situations.  This is a conversation you do not want to miss. So please do me a birthday favor, and yourself one, by listening to episode 28 today!  P.S. if you never want to miss an episode, hit FOLLOW wherever you listen to your podcasts under Permission To Shine.