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Hanan Challouki: The Mindset & Courage to Launch Mvslim.com Nov 20, 2019

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Hanan Challouki is a managing partner at the creative agency Allyens. The main expertise of Allyens is inclusive, viral communications, with millennials as primary target group. In today's episode we talk about her being the co-founder of the online platform Mvslim, created to break stereotypes about Muslims. Also, the wisdom and mindset it took to get this off the ground. Mvslim spreads inspiring stories of role models and already reached millions of people worldwide.

Robert Fratila: AI and Machine Learning for Mental Health Nov 13, 2019

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Trained in computer science and biology, Robert's passion for combining medicine and AI throughout his work and research has grown extraordinarily. As a software developer at the Montreal Neurological Institute, Robert worked on integrating state-of-the-art deep learning techniques in the healthcare industry, specifically brain imaging. As CTO of Aifred Health, in pursuit of better mental health care. Follow his journey on Twitter at: @robert__fratila LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertfratila/

Guerrlimo Martinez: 3D Printing Prosthetics for the Poor Nov 06, 2019

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When Guillermo Martínez was little, he would dream about a toy-making machine. Many years later, 3D printers arrived and he saw that his dream had turned into reality: he bought himself one and started producing figures. Now he is an industrial organisation engineer, soon got tired of making “things to put on the shelf” and wanted to take things further. So he start printing prosthetics. He took them to Kenya to help people living with a disability and very limited means. It changed their lives. Go to https://www.bq.com/en/project-help-me-3d

Comparison Is The Death Of Joy Nov 04, 2019

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Mark Twain famously wrote, "Comparison is the death of joy." How very relevant and true for today.

Shaka Senghor: Prisions, The Hustle, and School Oct 30, 2019

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Shaka Senghor is the President of Shaka Senghor, Inc. His memoir, Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death and Redemption in an American Prison, debuted on The New York Times and The Washington Post Best Seller Lists. Shaka is a former MIT Media Lab Director’s Fellow and a former Fellow in the inaugural class of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Community Leadership Network. His 2014 TED Talk was featured in their “Year in Ideas” roundup and has over 1.5 million views. Shaka is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2012 Black Male Engagement (BMe) Leadership Award, the 2015 Manchester University Innovator of the Year Award, the 2016 FORD Man of Courage Award, and the 2016 NAACP Great Expectations Award. He was recently recognized by OWN (the Oprah Winfrey Network) as a “Soul Igniter” in the inaugural class of the SuperSoul 100. He has taught at the University of Michigan and shares his story of redemption around the world. Today, Shaka’s priority is shifting societal narratives by creating content with deep social impact and high entertainment value. For more information, go to: https://www.shakasenghor.com/

When Are We Done With The Students? Oct 28, 2019

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Serious question: When are we done with our students? Is it when they graduate? Drop out? Get expelled? Serious question: what if we kept the school open for more mental health help AFTER they've graduated? Kept the weight room open? Provided classes as they transition into adulthood? I would very much like your thoughts on this on. Feel free to email me at: dwettrick@startedupfoudation.org

JP Sears: Awaken with Comedy, Compassion & Purpose Oct 23, 2019

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JP Sears is a comedian, YouTube sensation, and quite honestly, one of the most deep, intellectual people I've met. While he pokes fun at being "ultra spiritual," he is actually quite compassionate, and wants more people to understand his/her purpose. This interview was a glimpse into a guy that is making people think- through reflection, introspection, and laughter.

Kevin Anselmo: Global Innovators Oct 18, 2019

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Society will always need great communicators that bring an innovative mindset to solving challenges. Kevin Anselmo started Global Innovators Academy (www.globalinnovatorsacademy.com), a free online course educators can use to teach students about digital communications, entrepreneurship and innovation. On this episode of Crucial Conversations, Kevin and I discuss the importance of teaching students about digital communications and some different ways to approach this. You can find Kevin on Twitter. @kevinanselmo and @gloinnovacademy.

Dr. Jim Rollins of Springdale Schools: Innovation Here & Now Oct 16, 2019

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Superintendent Dr. Jim Rollins, is on a mission to provide innovative, relevant education for ALL Springdale students. From their award winning robotics program, to their dedication to alternative education, Dr. Rollins is creating a pathway of success for these Arkansas students.

Why we don't appreciate "the easy" way out Oct 14, 2019

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It feels good to get some "easy" wins, but you don't really value it.

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