Best Kevin Oakley Podcasts (2025)

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Gary Sinise: Doing More for Our veterans with the Gary Sinise Foundation 27:29

1d ago27:29

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Gary Sinise is an award winning actor, on the stage, TV and big screen. He is best known for playing Lieutenant Dan in Forrest Gump. Inspired by this role and his family members, Gary is now the head of the Gary Sinise Foundation, which offers support for service members who need help with mental wellness, trauma, physical recovery, and loss. He Al…

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Ashlyn So: Combating AAPI/Asian- Hate Through Peaceful Protest & Fashion 26:54

16d ago26:54

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Ashlyn So is a remarkable rising star in the design world, already showcasing collections at New York and Paris Fashion Weeks by age 16. She powerfully combines her striking fashion with dedicated activism, driven by the belief that fashion provides both identity and a voice. This conviction fuels her work speaking out against bullying and AAPI/Asi…

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Eli Beer & United Hatzalah: Saving Lives in 90 seconds or Less 30:20

1M ago30:20

30:20

Eli Beer is a pioneer, social entrepreneur, President and Founder of United Hatzalah of Israel. In thirty years, the organization has grown to more than 6,500 volunteers who unite together to provide immediate, life-saving care to anyone in need - regardless of race or religion. This community EMS force network treats over 730,000 incidents per yea…

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Professional football player Jonathan Jones: Mentorship and Making an Impact in Your Community 22:49

1M ago22:49

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Jonathan Jones is an NFL cornerback for the Washington Commanders who rose from the undrafted ranks to become two-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots, a businessman, philanthropist, and licensed pilot. In 2019, Jonathan founded the Jonathan Jones Next Step Foundation in 2019, a platform dedicated to empowering youth through educa…

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Jay Ruderman - How to Find Your Fight & Drive Social Change 32:17

2M ago32:17

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Jay is more than just the host of All About Change podcast. He is a lawyer and international activist, who has focused his life’s work on seeking social justice by advocating for the rights of people with disabilities worldwide. On the special episode of All About Change, Mijon Zulu, the managing producer of the "All About Change" podcast, is takin…

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Alexis Tutunnique of United Ukrainian Ballet - Ukrainian Cultural Resistance 26:52

2M ago26:52

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Alexis Tutunnique is a ballet dancer, a graduate of the Kyiv National Ballet School, a member of the United Ukrainian Ballet Company, and the subject of the recent documentary Front Row. In Front Row, Alexis befriends and invites Sascha, a former Ukrainian soldier who lost his legs in a bombing, to join the dance troupe for a performance in LA. Jay…

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Chris Nowinski - Protecting Athletes from Head Injuries & Preventing CTE 27:28

3M ago27:28

27:28

Chris Nowinski is a former football player at Harvard University and professional wrestler with WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment. After enduring a career-ending head injury, Chris has dedicated his professional life to serving patients and families affected by brain trauma, particularly Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a progressive neur…

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Tyler Merritt - Before You Call the Cops, Storytelling and Empathy Driven Social Justice 30:59

3M ago30:59

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Tyler Merritt is a Nashville-based actor, comedian, vocalist, and creator of The Tyler Merritt Project. He believes empathy is a powerful tool to fight injustice and encourages people to step out of the anonymity of social media and engage in face-to-face conversations. Using his creativity, Tyler Merritt challenges racism and promotes empathy. In …

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Joe Bates - Indigenous Resistance Against Big Oil 26:31

4M ago26:31

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Joe Bates is a member of the Bad River Band, a Native American Tribe residing along Lake Superior in Wisconsin. He and his community have been embroiled in a long-standing legal and public relations battle against Enbridge, a Canadian energy company, to protect their ancestral lands. This struggle has been documented in "Bad River," a documentary f…

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Yuriy Boyechko - Hope for Ukraine in 2025 31:13

4M ago31:13

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In 2016, Yuriy Boyechko founded Hope for Ukraine to raise awareness for voices not heard in Ukraine, especially children affected by HIV and AIDS. Providing medical care for children with disabilities as well as food and clothing for families that live in extreme poverty. After Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Yuriy’s work surged in…

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Vicki Sokolik - Fighting for Unhoused Youth 32:35

5M ago32:35

32:35

Vicki Sokolik refuses to be an Ostrich. Her son brought to her attention the crisis of unhoused youth — youth unhoused, not living with a parent/guardian, and not in foster care — in America, and she has been fighting to support this vulnerable population every since. Most active in Tampa Bay, Florida, Vicki is the founder and CEO of the nonprofit …

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Lee Asher - How Rescuing Dogs Rescue Us 38:57

5M ago38:57

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All About Change is on break for the holidays. For now, we are re-airing one of our favorite episodes, Jay’s conversation with fellow dog lover, Lee Asher. Lee Asher is known for his positive presence. Visit the Asher House page and you'll be met with countless videos of Lee greeting animals getting a second chance at his Oregon sanctuary. But Lee'…

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Living a Life Without Regrets: Insights from Hospice Nurse Julie McFadden 17:22

5M ago17:22

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Send us a text This episode dives into the top three regrets people frequently express on their deathbeds and how these realizations can guide us towards living more meaningful lives. The discussion centres around appreciating health, balancing work with personal life, and nurturing authentic relationships with loved ones. • Regret about not apprec…

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Turn Restless Evenings into Rejuvenating Sleep 10:49

5M ago10:49

10:49

Send us a text Unlock the secrets to restful slumber and say goodbye to sleepless nights with techniques from sleep expert Adil Hulak. Struggling with wakefulness and mental chatter in the middle of the night? Discover how resisting the urge to check your phone and mastering a simple eye-rolling technique can enhance your sleep quality and duration…

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Transform Stress into Success: Boost Confidence and Master High-Pressure Situations 36:52

6M ago36:52

36:52

Send us a text Unlock the secrets to boosting your confidence and managing stress with insights from my coaching experience on this special episode of the Winning Edge Coach Podcast. Ever wondered how to convert stress into a performance-enhancing tool? Join me, Kevin Oakley, as we dive deep into practical strategies that will transform how you app…

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Transform Your Sleep with a Powerful Four-Supplement Stack 10:54

6M ago10:54

10:54

Send us a text Unlock the secrets to transforming restless nights into rejuvenating slumber with a powerful, four-supplement stack in our latest episode of the Winning Edge Coach Podcast. Ever wondered if a simple tweak in your nightly routine could elevate your sleep quality? Join me, Kevin Oakley, as I explore how inulin and apigenin, among other…

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Peter Egan - International Animal Activism 36:03

6M ago36:03

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Like many activists, Peter Egan found his cause by chance. When a labrador named Custard collapsed outside the Downton Abbey actor’s house, his wife jumped into action, taking the animal to a vet, and eventually the family adopted the dog. For Egan, this moment opened his eyes to the crisis of surplus pets in the UK, and it served as his initiation…

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Discovering Purpose: Transformative Stoic Principles for Intentional Living 35:42

6M ago35:42

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to a purposeful and fulfilling life with the Winning Edge Coach Podcast, where I, Kevin Oakley, promise to guide you through the transformative power of Stoic philosophy. Our latest episode offers a deep dive into five timeless principles that can revolutionize your approach to life. From understanding how a strong…

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Unlocking Your Full Potential Through Consistent Sleep 17:50

6M ago17:50

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to a restful night's sleep with the innovative 16-10-3-2-1-0 framework! Ever wondered how the strategies of a pilot preparing for a smooth landing could transform your sleep routine? Join me, Kevin Oakley, on this special Wednesday edition of the Winning Edge Coach Podcast as I guide you through an approach that sy…

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Unlocking the Healing Power of Nature: Transform Your Mental Well-Being 21:03

6M ago21:03

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Send us a text Can connecting with nature truly transform your mental well-being? Discover the scientifically backed benefits of immersing yourself in green and blue spaces with me, Kevin Oakley, as I unpack how parks, forests, and bodies of water can be a powerful antidote to modern stress. Our brains, hardwired by evolution, find solace in these …

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Building Resilience by Shifting from Fear to Action 7:51

6M ago7:51

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Send us a text Transform your anxiety into a powerhouse for success with a simple yet life-changing question: "What's the plan?" This episode of the Winning Edge Coach Podcast, hosted by Kevin Oakley, reveals how this pivotal question can shift your mindset from debilitating worry to empowering action. Kevin takes you through the process of engagin…

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Mia Silverman - Allergy Activism: Navigating Life and Speaking Out 34:32

6M ago34:32

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As a toddler, Mia Silverman had a near-fatal encounter with an allergen. That emergency revealed to her parents not only that she was allergic to dozens and dozens of different everyday foods and additives, but that many of those allergies were life-threatening. Later, as a teen, Mia made a TikTok listing her myriad of allergies. What she didn’t an…

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Is Your Food Helping or Harming Your Brain Health 14:06

6M ago14:06

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Send us a text Could your favorite foods be quietly working against your brain? Polysorbate 80 (P80), a common emulsifier in countless food items and medications, might be more dangerous than you think. This episode of the Winning Edge Coach Podcast, hosted by Kevin Oakley, promises to uncover the potential threats posed by P80 to your cognitive he…

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Transform Your Mindset with a 2-Minute Routine: Unleashing Your Best Self 6:34

6M ago6:34

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Send us a text What if a simple, two-minute routine could transform your approach to daily challenges? Discover the art of aligning your physiological and mental states with host Kevin Oakley on this special midweek episode of the Winning Edge Coach Podcast. Whether you're stepping into the role of a parent, a manager, or gearing up for a workout, …

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Embracing Happiness: Discovering Joy Through the PERMA Model 25:07

6M ago25:07

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Send us a text What if happiness isn't a far-off destination but a journey we can cherish every single day? Join me, Kevin Oakley, on the Winning Edge Coach Podcast, where we unpack this transformative idea using Dr. Martin Seligman's PERMA model of positive psychology. We'll uncover how the elements of positive emotion, engagement, relationships, …

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Montana Tucker - From Auschwitz to Advocacy 32:51

7M ago32:51

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Montana Tucker built a massive platform on social media using her talents in art, music, and dance. She even shared her personal journey of exploring her family’s history with the Holocaust. But after October 7th, she knew she had to use her platform to combat antisemitism and make a difference. Montana Tucker joined host Jay Ruderman to talk about…

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Dr. Michelle Oakley - Treating Wildlife in the Wild 38:17

7M ago38:17

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Dr. Michelle Oakley decided that as a veterinarian, she wanted to treat all species in her practice. And as if that were not enough of a challenge, she built her career treating wildlife in some of the most remote areas of North America. Dr. Michelle Oakley joined host Jay Ruderman to talk about her career as a veterinarian specializing in treating…

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Amanda Jones - Standing Up Against Book Bans 35:27

8M ago35:27

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Amanda Jones never set out to be an activist. As an award-winning librarian and educator in her small Louisiana hometown, she had sought to shape the minds of and inspire the love of reading in her students. But when the book bans sweeping our nation came to her front door, she realized the importance of using her position and privilege to speak ou…

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Princess Noor Pahlavi - Advocating for a Democratic Iran 32:41

8M ago32:41

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Princess Noor Pahlavi was born into the Iranian royal family as the eldest child of the Crown Prince. She heard the call to civic duty from an early age, inspired by the legacy of her grandfather, the last Shah of Iran, along with her grandmother, The Empress of Iran. But she was not content to sit on the sidelines, and decided to use her place of …

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Bugha - Navigating Fame, Fortnite, and Family 41:05

8M ago41:05

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Kyle, also known by his gamer tag Bugha, started playing Fortnite as a young teen. He soon realized that he possessed exceptional skills and began competing. In 2019, at the age of 16, he entered the Fortnite World Cup and defeated 99 other players. However, the pure joy of that fame was short-lived when trolls hacked his phone, and Bugha had to le…

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Octavia Spencer - A Catalyst for Change in Hollywood 42:16

9M ago42:16

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Octavia Spencer is an Academy Award and Golden Globe award-winning actor and film producer, but her story has many different turns. Octavia thought studying law would be her path to change the world. But when a movie started production in her hometown of Montgomery, Alabama, her persistence landed her an internship that set her on a path to a succe…

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Sophie Trudeau - Breaking Generational Cycles of Trauma 35:15

9M ago35:15

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Sophie Gregoire Trudeau has spent much of her adult life in the public eye as a broadcaster and political leader. And, as someone who has been public about her own struggles with mental health, Sophie believes that the key to restoring trust in our institutions lies in our leaders reckoning with emotional awareness and their own traumas. Sophie joi…

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Torrey DeVitto - Speaking Out with Love for Women and Reproductive Rights 33:40

10M ago33:40

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Torrey DeVitto grew up in an entertainment family, and as an adult, she has gone on to star in a number of shows, including Pretty Little Liars, The Vampire Diaries, and Chicago Med. Her many roles and personal experiences with two very different abortions helped empower and inspire her to speak up for hospice, women, and reproductive rights. Torre…

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Erin Brockovich - Fighting for Safe Water 41:39

10M ago41:39

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Erin Brockovich became a household name when her crusade against the polluting power company PG&E in a small California town was dramatized in the Oscar-winning movie Erin Brockovich, starring Julia Roberts. But her mission to empower communities to fight for environmental justice didn't end there. Erin joined host Jay Ruderman to share her journey…

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Bill Courtney - Undefeated Football Coach's Guide to Building a Better Community 42:50

11M ago42:50

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Bill Courtney first became widely known as the volunteer coach who transformed an underprivileged high school football team into champions in the Oscar-winning documentary “Undefeated.” But going from a traumatic childhood to becoming an inspiring community leader was a hard-fought victory. Bill joined host Jay Ruderman to talk about how overcoming…

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Lee Asher - How Rescuing Dogs Rescues Us 41:57

11M ago41:57

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Lee Asher is known for his positive presence. Visit the Asher House page and you'll be met with countless videos of Lee greeting animals getting a second chance at his Oregon sanctuary. But Lee's struggles with mental health don't often get the same spotlight. Lee joined host Jay Ruderman to talk about the importance of pet adoption, resilience, an…

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Jason Collins - First Out: Being Openly Gay in a Major Team Sport 43:33

12M ago43:33

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In 2013, Jason Collins made history. On top of his storied basketball career, he was the first male player of any major American team sport to come out as gay. Jason was well-known for his leadership on and off the court. That reputation stands strong even after he retired from the league. Today, Jason is a steadfast advocate for the LGBTQ communit…

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Ronald E. Richter - Fighting for Children at Risk 41:04

1y ago41:04

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Ronald E. Richter is the CEO and Executive Director of JCCA, an organization that provides child welfare and mental health services to the most vulnerable of New York’s children and families. Throughout his career, Ron has been a steadfast advocate for the children of New York, whether as a judge in the Family Court system or as Commissioner of New…

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Shane Burcaw - Proud to be Disabled 36:28

1y ago36:28

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Shane Burcaw grew up in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Moravian College with an English degree. His bestselling memoir was shortlisted for the ALA Excellence in Nonfiction Award. He also writes as a freelancer for The Morning Call. His blog, Laughing At My Nightmare, talks about the humor of living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) an…

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Brett Gelman - Hollywood Speaking out Against Antisemitism 36:52

1y ago36:52

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Brett Gelman is best and more recently known for his work on shows like Fleabag and Stranger things, but the actor has been around for years. Throughout his career he’s also been a vocal advocate against antisemitism and Jewish inclusion in Hollywood. Following the October 7 attacks, Brett stepped up his activism and has been a steadfast supporter …

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Ed Begley Jr - How to Keep Your Planet and Pocketbook Healthy 33:52

1y ago33:52

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Ed Begley Jr. has been a known name in Hollywood since the 1960s, with recent credits in Young Sheldon, Better Call Saul, and the movie Amsterdam. He’s had a stellar career onscreen, but his commitment to living an environmentally friendly life is just as impressive. Ed’s love of biking, public transit, and electric cars comes up every award season…

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Jane Velez-Mitchell - Sober and Vegan for the Planet 43:58

1y ago43:58

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Jane Velez-Mitchell is best-known for her work in broadcast television, but her career - and life - has been a master class in making a change and sticking to it. After confronting her alcoholism as an early career journalist, Jane began living more authentically than she ever had before. She came out as a lesbian, became a vegan, and founded a fre…

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Episode #74 - Mastering Supportive Communication: How to Ask 'Help, Hear, or Hug?' 10:30

1y ago10:30

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Send us a text Ever find yourself at a loss for words when someone you care about is hurting? Unlock the secret to providing the right support with a simple, transformative question we delve into on the Winning Edge Coach Podcast. Kevin, brings to light how asking “Do you want to be helped, heard, or hugged?” can revolutionize the way you communica…

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Episode #73 Crafting the Winning Edge: A Strategic Guide to Achieving Your Goals 17:09

1y ago17:09

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Send us a text Unlock the enigma of success with me, Kevin Oakley, as I guide you through the key components of a Winning Edge mindset. This isn't your run-of-the-mill pep talk; it's a deep drive into how action, consistency, and time serve as the bedrock of true achievement. With a focus on setting definitive, measurable goals, I walk you through …

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Troy Kotsur - Advocating for Onscreen Authenticity 46:36

1y ago46:36

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Academy-Award winning actor Troy Kotsur has been featured in blockbuster films, Broadway shows, and hit TV shows throughout his career. He’s also been a tireless advocate for the Deaf community, both in front of and behind the cameras. Troy sat down with host Jay Ruderman to discuss the importance of authenticity in portrayal of Deaf and disabled c…

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The Black Mambas: Women Saving Rhinos and Elephants from Extinction 38:06

1y ago38:06

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Both species of rhinoceros in Africa are endangered, in large part due to the value of rhino horn on the black market. In the western part of South Africa’s Greater Kruger National Park, a group is working to keep these animals safe in spite of the bounties on their horns. The Black Mambas are a woman-only group of rangers that patrol the wildlife …

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Bobby Farrelly - Directing for a more Inclusive Hollywood 32:33

1+ y ago32:33

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Bobby Farrelly’s movies are well-known for their comedy - Dumb and Dumber, There’s Something About Mary, and, most recently, Champions. They’re also well-known for something else - featuring actors with disabilities in prominent roles. For Bobby, this isn’t activism. It’s making sure the world he creates on-screen looks like the one he lives off-sc…

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Michael Maren - The Road to Hell and the Pitfalls of Food Aid 42:55

1+ y ago42:55

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In his career, Michael Maren has been a relief worker, war correspondent, and film director. Michael’s book, The Road to Hell, took a hard look at NGOs operating in a development context, and how good intentions aren’t enough to affect positive change. On this episode of All About Change, Michael joins host Jay Ruderman to discuss his time working …

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Julianna Margulies - The Vital Importance of Holocaust Education 38:29

1+ y ago38:29

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With antisemitism on the rise, the need for Holocaust education has never been more important. That’s where Emmy award-winner Julianna Margulies comes in. In 2022, Julianna helped to found the Holocaust Educator School Partnership, an initiative to help train undergraduate and graduate students in how to teach about the Holocaust in the classroom. …

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Nas Daily and Bringing His Life From Good to Great 36:21

1+ y ago36:21

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Nas Daily has been an internet sensation since its inception. But the man behind it all is a bit less well known. Nuseir Yassin left a well-paying job at Venmo to travel the world, and do 1,000 videos in 1,000 days about the places and people he encountered. Since then, he’s built a company founded on community, positivity, and storytelling. Nuseir…

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