Jenna Nicholas

Jenna Nicholas, CEO of Impact Experience, has always had a strong connection with spirit and this connection has continued to be a through line in her life and in her work in race inequality. She talks about the importance of integrating individuals’ stories and the broader socio-cultural context with data to ground our understanding of historical and present injustices. Jenna hopes to bring more people and organizations face-to-face with the realities of social and race injustices and to have their own visceral experiences that could then inform our current narrative. 

Jenna Nicholas, CEO of <a href="https://www.impact-experience.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Impact Experience</a>, has always had a strong connection with spirit and this connection has continued to be a through line in her life and in her work in race inequality. She talks about the importance of integrating individuals’ stories and the broader socio-cultural context with data to ground our understanding of historical and present injustices. Jenna hopes to bring more people and organizations face-to-face with the realities of social and race injustices and to have their own visceral experiences that could then inform our current narrative.

Jenna Nicholas on Story, Spirit and Connection 

Aunnie Patton Power is the founder of Intelligent Impact. Aunnie is a reformed investment banker whose work is now solely focused on impact as academic, an author, an advisor and an angel investor. In this episode, Aunnie talks about transitioning to and building a life close to impact in South Africa. She shares her insights into what’s holding us back and how we might actualize our goals of revolutionizing the impact space. Aunnie has a unique and successful approach that’s highlighted in her first book called Adventure Finance. 

Aunnie Patton Power is the founder of <a href="https://www.intellimpact.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Intelligent Impact</a>. Aunnie is a reformed investment banker whose work is now solely focused on impact as academic, an author, an advisor and an angel investor. In this episode, Aunnie talks about transitioning to and building a life close to impact in South Africa. She shares her insights into what’s holding us back and how we might actualize our goals of revolutionizing the impact space. Aunnie has a unique and successful approach that’s highlighted in her first book called <a href="https://www.adventure.finance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adventure Finance</a>.

Aunnie Patton Power on Adventure Finance

Aaron &amp; Andrea Lee-Zucker are both deeply dedicated to self-work and helping others access their own regenerative energy. Aaron is the Founder &amp; CEO of collab.health where he’s into biohacking &amp; coaching. Andrea is a coach, artist, activist, and impact investor on a journey to live with love and creativity in every layer of life. Between their many shared projects and individual endeavors, Aaron &amp; Andrea illustrate their own capacity to drop into the invisible world to manifest a balanced, optimal life experience and invite us to do the same! 

Aaron &amp; Andrea Lee-Zucker are both deeply dedicated to self-work and helping others access their own regenerative energy. Aaron is the Founder &amp; CEO of collab.health where he’s into biohacking &amp; coaching. Andrea is a coach, artist, activist, and impact investor on a journey to live with love and creativity in every layer of life. Between their many shared projects and individual endeavors, Aaron &amp; Andrea illustrate their own capacity to drop into the invisible world to manifest a balanced, optimal life experience and invite us to do the same!

Aaron & Andrea Lee-Zucker on Unlocking Love & Presence 

Euler Bropleh

Euler Bropleh, Founder of VestedWorld, brings us a story unlike anything we’ve heard on The Poetry of Impact Podcast so far.  Though we all have our reasons for choosing impact, Euler’s journey to impact is uniquely rooted in his home country in Africa and the direct experience of hardship during his upbringing in Liberia during its first civil war.  If not for an intuitive decision by his mother, Euler’s life could have taken a drastically different path.  Euler talks about immigrating to the US and his desires, along with the limitations, of serving his home country. He details his transition from politics to impact investing and shares his wisdom for those seeking to enter the impact space. 

Euler Bropleh, Founder of <a href="https://www.vestedworld.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VestedWorld</a>, brings us a story unlike anything we’ve heard on The Poetry of Impact Podcast so far.  Though we all have our reasons for choosing impact, Euler’s journey to impact is uniquely rooted in his home country in Africa and the direct experience of hardship during his upbringing in Liberia during its first civil war.  If not for an intuitive decision by his mother, Euler’s life could have taken a drastically different path.  Euler talks about immigrating to the US and his desires, along with the limitations, of serving his home country. He details his transition from politics to impact investing and shares his wisdom for those seeking to enter the impact space.

Euler Bropleh on Navigating Fate & Circumstance

Rehana Nathoo

Rehana Nathoo on Repurposing Systems 

Rachel Robasciotti

Rachel Robasciotti, Founder &amp; CEO of Adasina, takes us through her experiences as a Black woman in America.  She shares stories of tragedy and segregation in her youth as well as her personal successes in overcoming multiple-systems failure to graduate at 15 and go to college. She talks about the history of slavery, forced arbitration and police violence and illustrates how she skillfully integrates her attunement to truth to turn finance into a tool of cooperation in service of those who need it most. 

Rachel Robasciotti, Founder &amp; CEO of <a href="https://adasina.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adasina</a>, takes us through her experiences as a Black woman in America.  She shares stories of tragedy and segregation in her youth as well as her personal successes in overcoming multiple-systems failure to graduate at 15 and go to college. She talks about the history of slavery, forced arbitration and police violence and illustrates how she skillfully integrates her attunement to truth to turn finance into a tool of cooperation in service of those who need it most.

Rachel Robasciotti on Building Cooperative Systems for Racial Justice

Bec &amp; Adam Milgrom, Co-Founders of Tripple Ventures, talk all about sibling dynamics in the workspace and how their shared goals in impact amplify their familial relationships. Adam &amp; Bec tell us about the immense feelings of responsibility, urgency, uncomfortableness and simultaneous joy in their roles of guiding capital.  By deploying all the tools in their boxes, Adam &amp; Bec take very practical yet immediate action to solve the most urgent issues we face today. They remind us that we don’t have to have all of the answers to start making a difference.

Bec &amp; Adam Milgrom, Co-Founders of <a href="http://tripple.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tripple Ventures</a>, talk all about sibling dynamics in the workspace and how their shared goals in impact amplify their familial relationships. Adam &amp; Bec tell us about the immense feelings of responsibility, urgency, uncomfortableness and simultaneous joy in their roles of guiding capital.  By deploying all the tools in their boxes, Adam &amp; Bec take very practical yet immediate action to solve the most urgent issues we face today. They remind us that we don’t have to have all of the answers to start making a difference.

Adam & Bec Milgrom on Being Better, Not Perfect

James Sternlicht, CEO &amp; Founder of The Peace Department, shares what it’s like to grow up with privilege and he uses his circumstances to bring about positive change for others and the planet. James has a unique way of looking at the world as he integrates his interests with impact and seeks larger-scale, more permanent solutions as opposed to the fragmentation he sees in the market.

James Sternlicht on Paving Your Own Path

Reetu &amp; Suraj Gupta, brother and sister duo, run the Easton’s Group of Hotels, Canada’s largest private hotel development firm and an early stage venture fund: Rogue Insights.  The two share stories of growing up Indian in Canada with their successful entrepreneurial parents. They talk about the family dynamics involved in reshaping the family business to be sustainable and successful through multiple generations and the role of integrating impact at all levels in their company.  Reetu &amp; Suraj both share a wild, palpable spirit for entrepreneurship that comes through in this episode. 

Reetu &amp; Suraj Gupta, brother and sister duo, run the <a href="https://eastonsgroup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Easton’s Group of Hotels</a>, Canada’s largest private hotel development firm and an early stage venture fund: <a href="https://www.rogueinsightcapital.com/the-rogue-team" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rogue Insights</a>.  The two share stories of growing up Indian in Canada with their successful entrepreneurial parents. They talk about the family dynamics involved in reshaping the family business to be sustainable and successful through multiple generations and the role of integrating impact at all levels in their company.  Reetu &amp; Suraj both share a wild, palpable spirit for entrepreneurship that comes through in this episode.

Reetu & Suraj Gupta on Building a Generational Business with Impact

Oliver Libby

Oliver Libby, Co-Founder &amp; Managing Partner of H/L Ventures, takes us on a tour of his optimistically skeptical mind, stringing together his family’s history in medicine and science, tales of late antiquity and modern-day stories of human connection.  Not only does Oliver have a brilliant way of looking at the world, he is greatly skilled in applying the appropriate tools to bring real change to individuals and communities. Oliver brings openness, authenticity and, most of all, heart into his life and work.

Oliver Libby, Co-Founder &amp; Managing Partner of <a href="https://h-l.vc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">H/L Ventures</a>, takes us on a tour of his optimistically skeptical mind, stringing together his family’s history in medicine and science, tales of late antiquity and modern-day stories of human connection.  Not only does Oliver have a brilliant way of looking at the world, he is greatly skilled in applying the appropriate tools to bring real change to individuals and communities. Oliver brings openness, authenticity and, most of all, heart into his life and work.

Oliver Libby on The Playground of Impact

Poetry of Impact brings to life the ebb and flow inherent on the path of impact, illuminating the interior journey of the hearts and minds of today’s top leaders in impact. Here, you’ll hear the intimate stories of those who push forward to overcome self-limitations and societal barriers to co-create a world where, one day, all people and planet can thrive together.

Jill Soffer, Co-Founder of Banking for Climate, offers up deep reflections on how her upbringing amidst a unique family structure, the loss of her mother in her teenage years and her experiences in nature have informed her path over the years, leading to the co-creation of Banking for Climate. She further outlines what needs to happen in these conversations around banking, fossil fuels, and climate so we can amplify the movement to critical mass. Jill shows up with a fierce femininity committed to caring for Earth and all its inhabitants. In this episode, Jill talks about:  Her family dynamics growing up  Finding herself by exploring her interests &amp; making decisions for herself  Taking actions that feel authentic to her  How the experience of her mother’s passing influenced her sense of time  Her close relationship with Nature carried on from her childhood  The importance of using one’s voice as power  Banking for Climate and how the initiative works Resource Links  Banking for Climate an initiative of high net-worth individuals and families asking our banks to stop financing fossil fuel expansion  NEXUS uniting next gen philanthropists, impact investors, and social entrepreneurs to bring about the most promising global solutions of our generation  

Jill Soffer, Co-Founder of <a href="https://www.our-part.org/banking-for-climate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Banking for Climate</a>, offers up deep reflections on how her upbringing amidst a unique family structure, the loss of her mother in her teenage years and her experiences in nature have informed her path over the years, leading to the co-creation of Banking for Climate. She further outlines what needs to happen in these conversations around banking, fossil fuels, and climate so we can amplify the movement to critical mass. Jill shows up with a fierce femininity committed to caring for Earth and all its inhabitants. In this episode, Jill talks about: <ul> <li>Her family dynamics growing up </li> <li>Finding herself by exploring her interests &amp; making decisions for herself </li> <li>Taking actions that feel authentic to her </li> <li>How the experience of her mother’s passing influenced her sense of time </li> <li>Her close relationship with Nature carried on from her childhood </li> <li>The importance of using one’s voice as power </li> <li>Banking for Climate and how the initiative works</li> </ul> Resource Links<ul> <li> <a href="https://www.our-part.org/banking-for-climate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Banking for Climate</a> an initiative of high net-worth individuals and families asking our banks to stop financing fossil fuel expansion</li> <li> <a href="https://nexusglobal.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NEXUS</a> uniting next gen philanthropists, impact investors, and social entrepreneurs to bring about the most promising global solutions of our generation </li> </ul>

Jill Soffer on Banking for Climate

Will Weisman

Will Weisman, Founder of KittyHawk Ventures, talks about his hunger for success early in his career and how this hunger has transformed through self-work over the last decade. He shares his journey to find contentment, neutrality and a sense of enoughness while still remaining highly engaged and excited about his work in venture capital. Will is an exemplification of how the work we do each day to make the world a better place simultaneously works on us to become our best selves. In this episode, Will talks about:  The constant dance of finding balance [2:06] His desire to become a healthier, better version of himself [6:30]  Setting aside his own agenda to connect with people as ‘people’ first [11:35]  The existential threats to humanity and opportunities to improve quality of life [16:00]  His approach to exploring and learning cutting-edge topics [22:41]  Singularity University [27:31]  Moving from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance for all [31:06]  Resource Links  KittyHawk Ventures investing in early stage companies that are solving hard technical problems to create sustainable, high growth businesses  Singularity University helping leaders adapt to a world of accelerating change and empower them to leverage tech to improve the lives of one billion people over the next five years  NEXUS uniting next gen philanthropists, impact investors, and social entrepreneurs to bring about the most promising global solutions of our generation  

Will Weisman, Founder of <a href="https://www.kittyhawk.vc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KittyHawk Ventures</a>, talks about his hunger for success early in his career and how this hunger has transformed through self-work over the last decade. He shares his journey to find contentment, neutrality and a sense of enoughness while still remaining highly engaged and excited about his work in venture capital. Will is an exemplification of how the work we do each day to make the world a better place simultaneously works on us to become our best selves.  In this episode, Will talks about: <ul> <li>The constant dance of finding balance [2:06]</li> <li>His desire to become a healthier, better version of himself [6:30] </li> <li>Setting aside his own agenda to connect with people as ‘people’ first [11:35] </li> <li>The existential threats to humanity and opportunities to improve quality of life [16:00] </li> <li>His approach to exploring and learning cutting-edge topics [22:41] </li> <li>Singularity University [27:31] </li> <li>Moving from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance for all [31:06] </li> </ul> Resource Links<ul> <li> <a href="https://www.kittyhawk.vc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KittyHawk Ventures</a> investing in early stage companies that are solving hard technical problems to create sustainable, high growth businesses</li> <li> <a href="https://www.su.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Singularity University</a> helping leaders adapt to a world of accelerating change and empower them to leverage tech to improve the lives of one billion people over the next five years</li> <li> <a href="https://nexusglobal.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NEXUS</a> uniting next gen philanthropists, impact investors, and social entrepreneurs to bring about the most promising global solutions of our generation </li> </ul>

Will Weisman on Mindset & Balance

Milo Runkle

Milo Runkle, founder of Mercy for Animals, takes us on a journey through the many pivotal moments that have shaped his present thinking. From finding his voice in animal activism and the passing of his mother to transformation through plant medicine and stepping down from the board of Mercy for Animals, Milo offers deep insights around spiritual healing, identity, and connection that naturally energizes and excites the heart.In this episode, Milo talks about:  The origins of his connections to the natural world and his empathy for other non-human beings [1:40] His exposure to animal rights activism in his youth and choosing to take a stand to say ‘We can do better for animals’ [4:00] The spiritual wound of his mother’s passing in his late teens [9:27] The difference between activism triggered by anger or triggered by love [15:07] Addressing trauma through plant medicine &amp; ceremony [21:50] The birthing of Mercy for Animals &amp; The Good Food Institute [28:20] Stepping down from leading organizations &amp; diving into his entrepreneurial spirit [31:00] What’s at the heart of his activism [35:18] Resource Links  Mercy for Animals dedicated to eradicating this cruel food system and replacing it with one that is not just kind to animals but essential for the future of our planet and all who share it  The Good Food Institute a nonprofit working internationally to accelerate alternative protein innovation  NEXUS uniting next gen philanthropists, impact investors, and social entrepreneurs to bring about the most promising global solutions of our generation  

Milo Runkle, founder of <a href="https://mercyforanimals.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mercy for Animals</a>, takes us on a journey through the many pivotal moments that have shaped his present thinking. From finding his voice in animal activism and the passing of his mother to transformation through plant medicine and stepping down from the board of Mercy for Animals, Milo offers deep insights around spiritual healing, identity, and connection that naturally energizes and excites the heart. In this episode, Milo talks about: <ul> <li>The origins of his connections to the natural world and his empathy for other non-human beings [1:40]</li> <li>His exposure to animal rights activism in his youth and choosing to take a stand to say ‘We can do better for animals’ [4:00]</li> <li>The spiritual wound of his mother’s passing in his late teens [9:27]</li> <li>The difference between activism triggered by anger or triggered by love [15:07]</li> <li>Addressing trauma through plant medicine &amp; ceremony [21:50]</li> <li>The birthing of Mercy for Animals &amp; The Good Food Institute [28:20]</li> <li>Stepping down from leading organizations &amp; diving into his entrepreneurial spirit [31:00]</li> <li>What’s at the heart of his activism [35:18]</li> </ul> Resource Links<ul> <li> <a href="https://mercyforanimals.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mercy for Animals</a> dedicated to eradicating this cruel food system and replacing it with one that is not just kind to animals but essential for the future of our planet and all who share it</li> <li> <a href="https://gfi.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Good Food Institute</a> a nonprofit working internationally to accelerate alternative protein innovation</li> <li> <a href="https://nexusglobal.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NEXUS</a> uniting next gen philanthropists, impact investors, and social entrepreneurs to bring about the most promising global solutions of our generation </li> </ul>

Milo Runkle on Activism & Spiritual Healing

Winston Ibrahim, Founder and CEO of Hydros, shares his perspectives on how innovations in health and wellness have the power to positively impact human potential. Winston talks about his relationship with water and single-use plastics and opens up about his deep desire to pursue his own passions amidst familial pressure. He emphasizes the importance of simplicity when it comes to health and wellness and reminds us that ‘biohacking’ is really nothing new. Winston leaves us with the wisdom of how to be our best selves in today’s sometimes overstimulating world. In this episode, Winston talks about:  The series of events that led him to founding Hydros [2:08]  Making ice baths a part of his wellness routine [3:50] The origins and the ‘why’ of biohacking [8:37]  Diverging from traditional finance and forging his own path [14:41]  His focus to scale health and wellness innovations as an activist investor [17:10]  “The Lazy Environmentalist” [26:45]  The role of trust and intuition in work relationships [35:53]  Bringing your most authentic self to life [40:53]  Resource Links  Hydros an innovative water filtration startup seeking to eradicate single-use plastics  Morozko Forge Ice Baths a life-changing improvement in your personal health  NEXUS uniting next gen philanthropists, impact investors, and social entrepreneurs to bring about the most promising global solutions of our generation 

Winston Ibrahim, Founder and CEO of <a href="https://hydroslife.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hydros</a>, shares his perspectives on how innovations in health and wellness have the power to positively impact human potential. Winston talks about his relationship with water and single-use plastics and opens up about his deep desire to pursue his own passions amidst familial pressure. He emphasizes the importance of simplicity when it comes to health and wellness and reminds us that ‘biohacking’ is really nothing new. Winston leaves us with the wisdom of how to be our best selves in today’s sometimes overstimulating world. In this episode, Winston talks about: <ul> <li>The series of events that led him to founding Hydros [2:08] </li> <li>Making ice baths a part of his wellness routine [3:50]</li> <li>The origins and the ‘why’ of biohacking [8:37] </li> <li>Diverging from traditional finance and forging his own path [14:41] </li> <li>His focus to scale health and wellness innovations as an activist investor [17:10] </li> <li>“The Lazy Environmentalist” [26:45] </li> <li>The role of trust and intuition in work relationships [35:53] </li> <li>Bringing your most authentic self to life [40:53] </li> </ul>Resource Links<ul> <li> <a href="https://hydroslife.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hydros</a> an innovative water filtration startup seeking to eradicate single-use plastics</li> <li> <a href="https://www.morozkoforge.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Morozko Forge Ice Baths</a> a life-changing improvement in your personal health</li> <li> <a href="https://nexusglobal.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NEXUS</a> uniting next gen philanthropists, impact investors, and social entrepreneurs to bring about the most promising global solutions of our generation </li></ul>

Winston Ibrahim on Scaling Human Potential Through Wellness

Marcus Whitney

Marcus Whitney, Founding Partner of Jumpstart Health Investors, synthesizes his life experiences from raising his two children, practicing martial arts, being Black in America and establishing himself as an innovator in healthcare venture capital. Marcus shares the many transitions that have led him to more long-term thinking, recognizing that big visions take time.  He naturally weaves the principles of martial arts into his work and offers insight into how our society can rewrite the narratives around inequality, politics, and business. In this episode, Marcus talks about:  This transitional moment in his life towards longer-term thinking [3:40]  The experience of raising his sons and reflecting on the feeling of time [5:05]  His perspectives as a Black American [11:30]  His attraction to work with solutions-oriented people [18:56]  The intersection of technology and healthcare [28:04]  Crafting our societal narrative around technology [34:00]  His vision of the not-so-distant future and how to get there [44:50]  Resource Links  Marcuswhitney.com Learn more about Marcus’s past and present endeavors in investing, writing, speaking, and creating   Create and Orchestrate Marcus’s latest book on demystifying what keeps people from pursuing entrepreneurship   NEXUS uniting next gen philanthropists, impact investors, and social entrepreneurs to bring about the most promising global solutions of our generation 

Marcus Whitney, Founding Partner of <a href="%20https://www.jumpstarthealth.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jumpstart Health Investors</a>, synthesizes his life experiences from raising his two children, practicing martial arts, being Black in America and establishing himself as an innovator in healthcare venture capital. Marcus shares the many transitions that have led him to more long-term thinking, recognizing that big visions take time.  He naturally weaves the principles of martial arts into his work and offers insight into how our society can rewrite the narratives around inequality, politics, and business.  In this episode, Marcus talks about: <ul> <li>This transitional moment in his life towards longer-term thinking [3:40] </li> <li>The experience of raising his sons and reflecting on the feeling of time [5:05] </li> <li>His perspectives as a Black American [11:30] </li> <li>His attraction to work with solutions-oriented people [18:56] </li> <li>The intersection of technology and healthcare [28:04] </li> <li>Crafting our societal narrative around technology [34:00] </li> <li>His vision of the not-so-distant future and how to get there [44:50] </li> </ul>Resource Links<ul> <li> <a href="https://www.marcuswhitney.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marcuswhitney.com</a> Learn more about Marcus’s past and present endeavors in investing, writing, speaking, and creating </li> <li> <a href="http://geni.us/createandorchestrate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Create and Orchestrate</a> Marcus’s latest book on demystifying what keeps people from pursuing entrepreneurship </li> <li> <a href="https://nexusglobal.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NEXUS</a> uniting next gen philanthropists, impact investors, and social entrepreneurs to bring about the most promising global solutions of our generation</li> </ul>

Marcus Whitney on Time, Family & Personal Evolution

Jochen Wermuth

Jochen Wermuth, co-founder of Wermuth Asset Management, brings a level of depth and honesty on how environmental policy directly affects individuals. He shares the stories of growing up near Chernobyl and later his experiences in Northern Russia amidst an oil spill. Jochen shares his pain-points in the impact world and the candid conversations he has with his children about allocating their inheritance to impact.  Jochen has a deep desire to make an impact in all areas of his life and to be the most effective he can be through a life of honesty and modesty.In this episode, Jochen talks about:  How environment policy had a big impact on the individuals near the Chernobyl Disaster [1:39]  His eye-opening visit to Northern Russia in 2011 that led to a realization that oil has a way of killing people in a brutal fashion [4:50]  Failure in the early years of impact investing [8:45]  The pain points of impact investing, particularly his disappointment in human nature [12:20]  Paying the cost of climate change and his desire to scale thinking around climate solutions [21:10]  Candid conversations with his children around the future of their inheritance [24:30]   Becoming more effective by living modestly [28:31]  His negative perceptions of the rich and wealthy based on his German heritage [30:00]  Resource Links  Wermuth Asset Management Asset management with a focus on high risk-adjusted financial returns alongside positive environmental impact  Greenpeace Using non-violent creative action to pave the way towards a greener, more peaceful world, and to confront the systems that threaten our environment   Fridays for Future  A youth-led and -organized movement to protest against the lack of action on the climate crisis 

Jochen Wermuth, co-founder of <a href="https://wermutham.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wermuth Asset Management</a>, brings a level of depth and honesty on how environmental policy directly affects individuals. He shares the stories of growing up near Chernobyl and later his experiences in Northern Russia amidst an oil spill. Jochen shares his pain-points in the impact world and the candid conversations he has with his children about allocating their inheritance to impact.  Jochen has a deep desire to make an impact in all areas of his life and to be the most effective he can be through a life of honesty and modesty. In this episode, Jochen talks about: <ul> <li>How environment policy had a big impact on the individuals near the Chernobyl Disaster [1:39] </li> <li>His eye-opening visit to Northern Russia in 2011 that led to a realization that oil has a way of killing people in a brutal fashion [4:50] </li> <li>Failure in the early years of impact investing [8:45] </li> <li>The pain points of impact investing, particularly his disappointment in human nature [12:20] </li> <li>Paying the cost of climate change and his desire to scale thinking around climate solutions [21:10] </li> <li>Candid conversations with his children around the future of their inheritance [24:30]  </li> <li>Becoming more effective by living modestly [28:31] </li> <li>His negative perceptions of the rich and wealthy based on his German heritage [30:00] </li> </ul> Resource Links<ul> <li> <a href="https://wermutham.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wermuth Asset Management</a> Asset management with a focus on high risk-adjusted financial returns alongside positive environmental impact</li> <li> <a href="https://www.greenpeace.org/international/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greenpeace</a> Using non-violent creative action to pave the way towards a greener, more peaceful world, and to confront the systems that threaten our environment </li> <li> <a href="https://fridaysforfuture.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fridays for Future</a>  A youth-led and -organized movement to protest against the lack of action on the climate crisis</li> </ul>

Jochen Wermuth on Policy, Family & Modesty

Sheri Sobrato, a member of the Sobrato Family Foundation, and her husband, Eric Brisson, share how their early experiences in life have shaped their goals in impact. Sheri details her life as a young adult, regularly in and out of hospitals, as she was diagnosed with a brain tumor in her early 20s. Eric talks about his upbringing in the outdoors and how his reverence for the natural world propels him to take action. The two discuss how they integrate emotional intelligence into their relationship, their parenting, and their investments. In this episode, Sheri &amp; Eric talk about:  Sheri’s experiences of young adulthood coping with a brain tumor [2:46]  Building emotional intelligence to help young people to feel, express, and find a passion [12:05]   Sheri &amp; Eric’s different approaches to emotional intelligence within their own family [15:00]  The need for tools and guidance along the path of self-discovery [19:30]  Directly connecting with nature in order to better one’s behavior towards the planet [23:00]  Teaching children emotional intelligence through constant exposure to different experiences [27:44]  Framing decisions based on adaptability and flexibility, knowing that it’s okay for things to change [32:50]  Taking action without being paralyzed by fear or doubt [33:00]  Resource Links  The Sobrato Organization a family dedicated to creating and sustaining a strong and vibrant Silicon Valley community and to inspiring current and future generations to steward family resources in service of others  Shadow’s Edge the first free self-help mobile game designed for teens and young adults to tap into their healing power of self-expression SV2 a community of more than 200 individuals and families who have come together to learn about effective giving and pool our resources to support innovative social ventures

Sheri Sobrato, a member of the <a href="https://www.sobrato.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sobrato Family Foundation</a>, and her husband, Eric Brisson, share how their early experiences in life have shaped their goals in impact. Sheri details her life as a young adult, regularly in and out of hospitals, as she was diagnosed with a brain tumor in her early 20s. Eric talks about his upbringing in the outdoors and how his reverence for the natural world propels him to take action. The two discuss how they integrate emotional intelligence into their relationship, their parenting, and their investments.  In this episode, Sheri &amp; Eric talk about: <ul> <li>Sheri’s experiences of young adulthood coping with a brain tumor [2:46] </li> <li>Building emotional intelligence to help young people to feel, express, and find a passion [12:05]  </li> <li>Sheri &amp; Eric’s different approaches to emotional intelligence within their own family [15:00] </li> <li>The need for tools and guidance along the path of self-discovery [19:30] </li> <li>Directly connecting with nature in order to better one’s behavior towards the planet [23:00] </li> <li>Teaching children emotional intelligence through constant exposure to different experiences [27:44] </li> <li>Framing decisions based on adaptability and flexibility, knowing that it’s okay for things to change [32:50] </li> <li>Taking action without being paralyzed by fear or doubt [33:00] </li> </ul> Resource Links<ul> <li> <a href="https://www.sobrato.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sobrato Organization</a> a family dedicated to creating and sustaining a strong and vibrant Silicon Valley community and to inspiring current and future generations to steward family resources in service of others</li> <li> <a href="https://www.shadowsedge.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shadow’s Edge</a> the first free self-help mobile game designed for teens and young adults to tap into their healing power of self-expression</li> </ul><a href="https://www.sv2.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SV2</a> a community of more than 200 individuals and families who have come together to learn about effective giving and pool our resources to support innovative social ventures

Sheri Sobrato & Eric Brisson on Emotional Intelligence

Ron &amp; Marty Cordes, Founders of The Cordes Foundation, share their journey of transforming their conventional portfolio to 100% impact investing and philanthropy. Both Ron and Marty detail the origins of their desire to extend the use of their traditional finance skills to directly help those in need. The couple talk about encouraging and integrating family and children into the impact process by exposing them to age-appropriate philanthropy and by including them into the decision making process. They share their excitement about the millennial generation engaging deeply in impact.In this episode, Ron &amp; Marty talk about:  How they met in college at Cal Berkeley over a philanthropic cause [5:10]  The catalyst for forming a foundation based around social enterprises and economic opportunities for women [6:25]  The road from a 100% conventional portfolio to a 100% impact portfolio [12:11]  Helping their daughter develop impact interests of her own through exposure [15:53]  The dance of integrating their daughter’s passions around sustainable fashion into the Foundation [19:00]  Marty’s first-hand experience of gender inequality at a traditional BBQ in Africa [24:45] Ron’s eye-opening interaction that formed the basis for why he has dedicated his work to impact and philanthropy [29:30]  How to encourage children to be a part of the philanthropic and impact goals as a family [38:35]   Resource Links Cordes Foundation connecting social entrepreneurs with the resources they need, convening events to strengthen the ecosystems of impact investing and social entrepreneurship, and catalyzing 100% of our balance sheet for impact.

Ron &amp; Marty Cordes, Founders of The Cordes Foundation, share their journey of transforming their conventional portfolio to 100% impact investing and philanthropy. Both Ron and Marty detail the origins of their desire to extend the use of their traditional finance skills to directly help those in need. The couple talk about encouraging and integrating family and children into the impact process by exposing them to age-appropriate philanthropy and by including them into the decision making process. They share their excitement about the millennial generation engaging deeply in impact. In this episode, Ron &amp; Marty talk about: <ul> <li>How they met in college at Cal Berkeley over a philanthropic cause [5:10] </li> <li>The catalyst for forming a foundation based around social enterprises and economic opportunities for women [6:25] </li> <li>The road from a 100% conventional portfolio to a 100% impact portfolio [12:11] </li> <li>Helping their daughter develop impact interests of her own through exposure [15:53] </li> <li>The dance of integrating their daughter’s passions around sustainable fashion into the Foundation [19:00] </li> <li>Marty’s first-hand experience of gender inequality at a traditional BBQ in Africa [24:45]</li> <li>Ron’s eye-opening interaction that formed the basis for why he has dedicated his work to impact and philanthropy [29:30] </li> <li>How to encourage children to be a part of the philanthropic and impact goals as a family [38:35]  </li> </ul> Resource Links<ul><li> <a href="https://cordesfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cordes Foundation</a> connecting social entrepreneurs with the resources they need, convening events to strengthen the ecosystems of impact investing and social entrepreneurship, and catalyzing 100% of our balance sheet for impact.</li></ul>

Ron & Marty Cordes on 100% Impact

Brent Kessel

Brent Kessel, co-founder and CEO of Abacus Wealth Partners, explores his motivation for excess and his quest for the origins of the desire for more. Brent details his personal, never-ending journey towards enough - enough capital, enough time, enough work, enough energy. He openly shares his somatic experiences of attachment, loss, and aging, feeling into the truth of his own impermanence. Brent encourages humble curiosity around the myth of scarcity. In this episode, Brent talks about:  The origins of his quest for enoughness [4:30] His present inquiry into enough “time” [5:53] Leveling off his consumption and quantifying the surplus to be used for the benefit of others [8:23] Feeling older than expected and the implications of pushing too hard [11:00] Processing the loss of his father and a shifting perspective of time [15:50] How no amount of money can bring permanent security [22:22] Imbibing the truth of impermanence [23:41] The role of vulnerability in building trust [30:00] Heeding a friend’s advice to never resist a generous impulse [39:10] Resource Links  Abacus Wealth Partners a $3 billion impact wealth management firm whose mission is to expand what’s possible with money.  The Lion Tracker’s Guide to Life by Boyd Varty  Executive Coaching with Aiko Bethea, RARE Coaching &amp; Consulting   Toniic a global community of asset owners seeking deeper positive net impact across the spectrum of capital  

Brent Kessel, co-founder and CEO of <a href="https://abacuswealth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Abacus Wealth Partners</a>, explores his motivation for excess and his quest for the origins of the desire for more. Brent details his personal, never-ending journey towards enough - enough capital, enough time, enough work, enough energy. He openly shares his somatic experiences of attachment, loss, and aging, feeling into the truth of his own impermanence. Brent encourages humble curiosity around the myth of scarcity.  In this episode, Brent talks about: <ul> <li>The origins of his quest for enoughness [4:30]</li> <li>His present inquiry into enough “time” [5:53]</li> <li>Leveling off his consumption and quantifying the surplus to be used for the benefit of others [8:23]</li> <li>Feeling older than expected and the implications of pushing too hard [11:00]</li> <li>Processing the loss of his father and a shifting perspective of time [15:50]</li> <li>How no amount of money can bring permanent security [22:22]</li> <li>Imbibing the truth of impermanence [23:41]</li> <li>The role of vulnerability in building trust [30:00]</li> <li>Heeding a friend’s advice to never resist a generous impulse [39:10]</li> </ul> Resource Links<ul> <li> <a href="https://abacuswealth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Abacus Wealth Partners</a> a $3 billion impact wealth management firm whose mission is to expand what’s possible with money.</li> <li> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lion-Trackers-Guide-Life-ebook/dp/B07LC9C7Q4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Lion Tracker’s Guide to Life</a> by Boyd Varty</li> <li> <a href="https://www.rarecoaching.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Executive Coaching</a> with Aiko Bethea, RARE Coaching &amp; Consulting </li> <li> <a href="https://toniic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Toniic </a>a global community of asset owners seeking deeper positive net impact across the spectrum of capital </li> </ul>

Brent Kessel with a Deep Inquiry into Enoughness 

Jennifer Kenning

Jennifer Kenning, CEO &amp; co-founder of Align Impact, openly shares her experiences with loss and how these painful experiences have transformed her day-to-day work. With a recognition of the finitude of time, she delves into what is truly worthy of her time and energy. Jennifer reflects on her past addiction to “time” that is now guided by a connection with the inner voice guiding her to slow down and enjoy the journey. Jennifer applies this deep self-knowledge to impact investing, encouraging the collective to embrace inclusivity and remember that human relationships are at the center of impact. In this episode, Jennifer talks about:  Diving deeper into her own spirituality and preparing for her bat mitzvah at a later stage in life [2:17] How she intentionally builds in self-care practices to her busy schedule [3:50] The loss of a dear friend and how this experience called her deeper into her spiritual practices [9:10] Her reflections as a result of knowing the finitude of time [15:12] Deciphering what is worthy of her time and welcoming wisdom from those who have come before [17:30]  How she balances her work in impact with other non-goal-oriented activities [20:40] The evolution of the impact space and encouraging a people-centered, inclusive ecosystem [33:06] Resource Links Align Impact a female-founded, owned, led and majority-staffed, asset management advisory, specializing in co-creating and implementing impact investing strategies with individuals, families, institutions, and advisors

Jennifer Kenning, CEO &amp; co-founder of <a href="https://www.alignimpact.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Align Impact</a>, openly shares her experiences with loss and how these painful experiences have transformed her day-to-day work. With a recognition of the finitude of time, she delves into what is truly worthy of her time and energy. Jennifer reflects on her past addiction to “time” that is now guided by a connection with the inner voice guiding her to slow down and enjoy the journey. Jennifer applies this deep self-knowledge to impact investing, encouraging the collective to embrace inclusivity and remember that human relationships are at the center of impact.  In this episode, Jennifer talks about: <ul> <li>Diving deeper into her own spirituality and preparing for her bat mitzvah at a later stage in life [2:17]</li> <li>How she intentionally builds in self-care practices to her busy schedule [3:50]</li> <li>The loss of a dear friend and how this experience called her deeper into her spiritual practices [9:10]</li> <li>Her reflections as a result of knowing the finitude of time [15:12]</li> <li>Deciphering what is worthy of her time and welcoming wisdom from those who have come before [17:30] </li> <li>How she balances her work in impact with other non-goal-oriented activities [20:40]</li> <li>The evolution of the impact space and encouraging a people-centered, inclusive ecosystem [33:06]</li> </ul>Resource Links<ul><li> <a href="https://www.alignimpact.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Align Impact</a> a female-founded, owned, led and majority-staffed, asset management advisory, specializing in co-creating and implementing impact investing strategies with individuals, families, institutions, and advisors</li></ul>

Jennifer Kenning with Reflections on Loss, Time & Inclusivity

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