Guest Overview Born and raised in Nigeria to a family of five high achieving siblings, educated in the US, recipients of the prestigious King Baudouin African Development Prize for social entrepreneurship are this week's guests, sister Bilikiss Adebiyi Abiola and brother Wale Adebiyi We discuss how their parents commitment to excellence in education and the sacrifices they made to send them to University in the US, provided the platform for their subsequent success, and we explore how their parents guidance instilled in them the work ethic, self-belief and determination to succeed. In this engaging episode Bilikiss and Wale discuss the serendipitous journey to launching and scaling Wecyclers - the innovative waste management start-up based in Lagos, Nigeria as well as their ambitions for its future development. Bilikiss discusses how the idea formed whilst studying at MIT, and how her fledgling idea has scaled to become a fully operational social enterprise, that is not only tackling Nigeria’s waste crisis but is providing the residents of Africa’s largest city a convenient and incentive-based opportunity for recycling and provides low-income households a chance to generate income from their waste.Since its inception as a student project in 2012, Wecyclers has since recycled 4,000 tons of waste, served 15,000 households and now employs 125 workers. Wale explains why in 2016, he gave up his successful career in the US to return to Nigeria to help his sister scale Wecyclers, which now collaborates withpublic agencies like the Lagos State Government, and partners with corporations including Coca-Cola, DHL, and UnileverIn this expansive discussion go on to discuss the challenges facing African continent, philanthropy, the role of social enterprise, addressing poverty, the environment and the need to fundamentally rethink capitalism.  We recorded this while Bilikiss and Wale were visiting the US as a result of winning the coveted - which rewards outstanding contributions to development in Africa, initiated and led by Africans. I hope you enjoy the inspirational story of inventiveness and commitment to social impact with Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola and Wale Adebiyi of WeCyclers.What we discuss  - Their parents commitment to education - The sacrifices and compromises their parents made - The dual roles they player - Their father’s belief that anything is possible - Their mother’s discipline - The serendipity of getting into a US university  - How Bilikiss made it to Fisk University  - Awakening to the challenges and competition in the world - Mentors beyond the parents  - Their mother’s self belief and commitment  - Surviving MIT Sloan  - Joining social enterprise class that led to the idea for WeClyclers - How Bilikiss created a Wecyclers as a pilot in 2012  - The support she had from MIT Staff  - How Wale returned to Lagos to help his native Nigeria  - His path to joining Wecyclers  - We discuss the scale and growth of Lagos and Nigeria  - The operational model for Wecyclers  - How they have gamified the business model - The lack of infrastructure in Lagos - The supply chain they are building - The Impact investment challenges  - The economic impact for the community  - Value creation  - Winning the King Baudouin Award  - Building Markets and Values  - Scaling the model  - Bilikiss’s optimism  - Wale’s skepticism - The environmental imperative - Rethinking capitalism and what winning means  - New forms of consumption  - Reimagining Education  - The impact of curiosity Social Links Twitter FacebookInstagram Wecyclers Links in the Show Florida State University Umist Fisk UniversityLagos Nigeria FactFile Muhammad Yunis King Baudouin Award Anand Giridhard... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Overview Jeremy Heimans - a child activist, a McKinsey strategist, founder of social movement agency Purpose, TED speaker, and co-author of NY Times bestseller New Power is this week’s guest We start with Australian born Jeremy reflecting on how the combination of his immigrant parent's backstory and his voracious interest in politics led him to become a globe-trotting child activist at age eight. We discuss how this nontraditional upbringing helped him develop skills most children would not, the profound effect on his character development, his idealism and the impact on his life trajectory.He explains his decision to study at Harvard and work as a strategic consultant at McKinsey were examples of him using institutional power without being institutionalized.Jeremy Heimans explains the early origins of his movement-building in Australia - the political activation movement to challenge the status quo, Get Up. Subsequently, he then dives into why he formed Purpose - a social impact business that builds movements and uses the power of participation to affect positive change in the world. Jeremy goes on to discuss the principles underpinning his best selling book New Power and we discuss how these new power values and dynamics are being used by both New Power and Old Power institutions. I hope you are stimulated by the insights, vision, and purpose of Jeremy Heimans.  What we discuss His early upbringingBecoming a child activistHis parent's impactHow he built his first movement GetUpWhat he gained from studying at HarvardThe value of working at McKinseyForming social movement activation agency Purpose How Purpose is structured and operatesHow its Labs workWriting the book New Power Old power defined - used as a currency New Power defined - works like a current How the world is evolving and embracing both sets of valuesHow serendipity affected his journeyCuriosity and the creation of the new Spotting gaps and starting things His quick-fire answers Social Links Purpose AgencyTwitter TEDLinkedinLinks in the show David Madden GetUpPurpose,New Power - How Power Works in Our Hyperconnected World - and How to Make it Work for You.ACLU New Power HBR   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Overview In Part two of this interview with Carmen D'Alessio, the New York nightlife legend, impresario and co-founder of what is often referred to as the greatest club of all time; Studio 54, we explore the untold story of the nightclub’s formation. We start the interview with Carmen recounting her second marriage and leaving Italy and working for Valentino in Rome to return to NYC to build her ‘Queen of the Night’ reputation. If you’ve seen the 2018 Netflix documentary on the infamous nightclub you’ll hear the other side of the founder’s story on how the sensational nightclub came into existence.Carmen also recounts her memories of those unparalleled 33 months of hedonism, having her mother around her and how the era ended and the world changedWe also cover how she’s continued to reinvent herself and nightlife experiences around the world Finally, we cover her quick fire questions and answers I hope you enjoy the wit, wisdom, and wonder of Carmen D’Alessio. What we discuss:How she moved into fashionBeginning her career as a nightlife promoter How a 1976 bicentennial party reported in the WSJ got her on the map How she met Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell and her collaboration with their Enchanted Garden ended up in TimeHow she was forced to invite them to collaborate when her Studio 54 backer dropped out The evolution of their business arrangement and how that saved her from jail How the day to day operation workedHer superpower of connecting people Spontaneity and living without consequences How Aids changed everything Building her list of 8000 names How nightlife has evolved as she has agedCarmen’s evolution Staying young, her sense of adventure and freedom Her mother’s lust for lifeAcqua fit in her 70’sConfronting conventions The Gospel according to CarmenHer feeling of youthfulness Being thankful Her principles Establishing an environmental foundation Her patience and faith Links in the Show Steve RubellIan SchragerBaby BrasaAndy Warhol Imelda MarcosFederico Fellini Infinity club Enchanted Garden Sterling St JacquesGrace Jones BasquiatCher Michael Jackson Keith Haring Las dos lunas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week I had the immense pleasure of sitting feet from the greatness of Don McCullin. I managed to ask the final question of the evening.http://www.howardgreenberg.com/exhibitions/don-mccullin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest OverviewBorn to Peruvian father, and Chilean mother, but grew up to become a legend of New York nightlife, impresario co-founder of Studio 54, and to this day not only continues to reinvent herself but also entertainment experiences, is this week’s guest Carmen D'Alessio.  We recorded this interview in Carmen’s apartment back in July 2019. With windows open the sounds of the Manhattan provide a suitable city soundscape. Like recent episodes this is a two parter Part one, Carmen recounts the story of the enduring influence of her mother, escaping her controlling father, her early years in 60’s New York, meeting her first husband, and her magical wedding experience with Salvador Dali as her acting godfather. We skip the sensational Studio 54 story, and cover that in Part 2. But we end part one with how Carmen has remained queen of the night, and now day, with her sun-downer concept in partnership with NY based Tao Group, and more recently with Pervian concept restaurant Baby Brassa. I hope you enjoy the entertaining and age defying energy and passion of Carmen D'AlessioWhat we discuss:The impact of her upbringing Her father’s upbringing from a wealthy Peruvian familyThe influence of his life view on her upbringing The positive impact and influence of her mother The serendipity of her mother and father meetingDeveloping her own identity through her languagesMaking a move to New York in the early 60’sPower of her connectionsBuilding an influential network from her first week How she met her first husband Carmen’s inclusive view of lifeHow she has reinvented herself from the queen of the night Delivering great evening experiencesHer relationships with the Tao Group and Baby Brasa Links in the Show Carmen D’Alessio Guy Burgos Lady Sarah Russell Edie Sedgwick George Hamilton Salvador Dali Baby Brasa Tao Group PhD DowntownMarc Packer   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Guest Overview Futurist and humanist Caroline Chubb Calderon thinks a lot about what it will mean to be human in the age of intelligent machines. This child of the world that grew up speaking five languages and learned what it meant to be human at an early age from a mentally-ill mother and an inspirational father, gives us a glimpse into how we might just reimagine the future of humanity.   In Part-Two of this interview we explore Caroline’s perspective on how we recapture our humanity The imperative for businesses to invest in helping people rediscover their humanity, to lead as custodians of this world and lead for humanity. The wisdom we need to develop, what it means to be human and the empathy to be able to hear other people.  We discuss her perspectives on the forces that are shaping our future, the possibilities and risks in an AI-driven world, the need for a global moral compass, and so much more... I hope you enjoy part two of this optimistic but contemplative exploration of humanity in the age of AI technology.   What we discuss Her focus on driving more human intelligence and intentionalityThe three human competencies - imagination, insight and inspirationFor imagination - engineering moments of unstructured time with curiosityThe importance of connecting to nature to unlock creativityFor Insight - the ethical and moral reasoning and express your values The understanding mindfulness For Inspiration - communities of people to come together and be human togetherThe leadership capacities to paint a visionary future Building trust, community and safetyBuilding with early movers Why companies can not afford to invest in this The negative economic impact of human replacement by Robots and MachinesHow she is creating a path for industry leaders to followThe lack of thought around the implications AI advances The lack of a picture of what humanity could look likeCaroline’s perspective on the future of educationThen we do our quick fire questionsSocial LinksLinkedin Links In the ShowCenter For Humane Technology Hello Humanity Invisible Woman BookBetween The World And Me Tina Kelly  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Overview Futurist and humanist Caroline Chubb Calderon thinks a lot about what it will mean to be human in the age of intelligent machines. This child of the world that grew up speaking five languages and learned what it meant to be human at an early age from a mentally-ill mother and an inspirational father, gives us a glimpse into how we might just reimagine the future of humanity.  This interview is a two-parter. In Part-One we explore Caroline’s nomadic upbringing, the challenges of living with her schizophrenic mother, the inspirational role of her father, her focus on finding thin slices of joy, her love of curiosity, how vision and serendipity led her to working as an innovation consultant, and how the future called for her to create Hello Humanity — a company preparing humans to lead, live, work, and thrive in our AI future.We discuss her perspectives on the forces that are shaping our future, the possibilities and risks in an AI-driven world, the need for a global moral compass, and so much more... I hope you enjoy part one of this optimistic but contemplative exploration of humanity in the age of AI technology.  What we discuss Her international upbringing Living with her mother's schizophrenia and life lessons gainedHow she stayed resilient reveling in thin slices of joy and how her path took her to learn meditation and now even teach itThe two questions that define her journey: "What does the future hold?" And, "How we lead for it?"Issues facing us as we move into an AI worldSocial LinksLinkedin Links In the ShowWhat IfHello Humanity  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Overview Massachusetts born, a psychiatrist father and minister mother, drove his ambition to be a priest, but evolved to be an actor, musician, author and expert on the ethics of Artificial Intelligence is this week’s guest John C Havens. oh he’s also a wicked harmonica player -John is currently the Executive Director of The IEEE Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems (A/IS). Over the past three years, The Initiative produced Ethically Aligned Design, a free, creative commons book over 250 pages long written by 600 global experts created to ensure A/IS honors human rights and end-user values while prioritizing human wellbeing and ecological sustainability. John is the author of Heartificial Intelligence: Embracing Humanity to Maximize Machines, a frequent contributor to Mashable and The Guardian, a former EVP of a top ten PR firm, founder of a non-profit called The Happathon Project, and a former professional actor for over fifteen years. You can find John on twitter @johnchavens.John's views are his own on the show and don't necessarily represent and formal positions of the IEEE.In part one of this 2 parter, John and I discuss his upbringing, parental impact, the role of introspection on his journey and his early experiences acting alongside some of Hollywood’s finest.In part two we will dive deep into the ethics of AI and Johns vision for a more sustainable future society.I hope you enjoy Part One and insight into vision, passion, and faith of John C Havens.What we discussHis early yearsGrowing up overweightHis father’s impactIntrospectionCathartic impact of musicHis relationship with ChristFollowing his parent's guidanceWorth and lovePlay and acting in early developmentAttending a Christian collegeOn recognizing truth and loveEmpathy and kindnessThe influence of a theatre professorAttending Williamstown Summer theatreHis explanation of the craft of actingSteel PierHow he became involved in IEEE and developing AI Code of EthicsAsimov Laws of RoboticsFollow on Social TwitterLinks In The Show  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Overview Massachusetts born, a psychiatrist father and minister mother, drove his ambition to be a priest, but evolved to being an actor, musician, author and expert on the ethics of Artificial Intelligence is this week’s guest John C Havens. oh he’s also a wicked harmonic player -John is currently the Executive Director of The IEEE Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems (A/IS). Over the past three years The Initiative produced, Ethically Aligned Design, a free, creative commons book over 250 pages long written by 600 global experts created to ensure A/IS honors human rights and end user values while prioritizing human wellbeing and ecological sustainability. John is the author of Heartificial Intelligence: Embracing Humanity to Maximize Machines, a frequent contributor to Mashable and The Guardian, a former EVP of a top ten PR firm, founder of a non-profit called The Happathon Project, and a former professional actor for over fifteen years. You can find John on twitter @johnchavens.John's views are his own on the show and don't necessarily represent and formal positions of the IEEE.In part one of this 2 parter John and I discuss his upbringing, parental impact, the role of introspection on his journey and his early experiences acting alongside some of Hollywood’s finest.  In part two we will dive deep into the ethics of AI and Johns vision for a more sustainable future society. I hope you enjoy Part One and an insight into vision, passion and faith of John C Havens.What we discussHis early years Growing up overweight His father’s impact IntrospectionCathartic impact of music  His relationship with Christ Following his parents guidance Worth and lovePlay and acting in early development Attending a Christian college On recognizing truth and love Empathy and kindness The influence of a theatre professorAttending WilliamsTown Summer theatre His explanation of the craft of actingSteel Pier How he became involved in IEEE and developing AI Code of Ethics Asimov Laws of RoboticsFollow on Social TwitterLinks In The Show  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest OverviewRussian born, New York raised, corporate lawyer, turned Facilitator, Speaker and entrepreneur with a mission to empower people and organizations to flourish through science-backed behavioral solutions - is this week's guest Elina Teboul. Graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Economics from New York University and a J.D. from Columbia Law School, Elina became a corporate lawyer at top NY Law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell.  Elina is a powerhouse of positive energy and focus. The legal world never stood a chance and it was not long until Elina found herself Studying Psychology at Columbia University in NYC. Realizing that powerful mindfulness techniques based on positive psychology weren’t easily accessible in most corporations, Elina started The LightUp Lab to address this gap in the market with the mission of cracking the code to happiness. We cover a lot of ground in this interview so we have made it a two-parter. In Part-two we get more into curiosity, creativity, education, passion, principles, and all our quick-fire questions I hope you enjoy this enlightening insight into Elina's fitness class for the mind. What We Discuss  Growing up in Brighton Beach to Russian Jewish Immigrant parentsThe impact of her family Being an only child Her school yearsHow she entered law Her evolution from law to philanthropy and foundation management Returning to NYC toPivoting to study psychology The Lisa Miller book SMBI The idea behind light up labMental healthLeadership Her training methodology Her themes Her view on technology Focus and flow Goal setting Social LinksLightUp Lab Linkedin Instagram  Links In The ShowDavis Polk Brighton Beach Allan GreyOrbisColumbia University SMBIThe Book Primed to Perform Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.