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48. Adam Gardner of Guster/REVERB May 04, 2021

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As a frontman of the band Guster and Co-Executive Director of REVERB, Adam has rallied his fellow musicians and their millions of fans to take action toward a better future for people and the planet at concerts and beyond.
REVERB partners with major musicians like Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews Band, Jack Johnson, Harry Styles, Fleetwood Mac, Dead & Company, John Mayer, P!NK, Maroon 5 and many others to reduce the environmental footprint of concerts while engaging and empowering fans to take action for people and the planet.
Since 2004, REVERB’s programs and touring staff have been folded into 300+ major tours, festivals and venues, eliminating the use of over 3 MILLION single-use plastic water bottles, keeping over 180,000 Tonnes of CO2 from the air, supporting the creation of over 100 climate-change fighting projects around the world and over 4,200 environmental groups across the country.
LEARN MORE - GUSTER:
https://www.guster.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/guster
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/34XlPCFfB4vT7P1ekWq9Jc?si=nKtiGLOXSsOTkniZLXhMNQ
LEARN MORE - REVERB:
https://www.reverb.org
IG: https://www.instagram.com/REVERB_org
NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Media Row
Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com)
In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Janelle Meager
Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV

47. Matthew Ramsey of Old Dominion Apr 20, 2021

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Old Dominion has emerged as one of the hottest breaking bands out of Nashville, fusing clever lyrics and an infectious sound. Their lyrical wit and hook heavy songwriting has certainly proved a winning method: since breaking onto the music scene in 2014, the band has notched eight No. 1 singles at country radio, surpassed one billion on-demand streams, earned several Platinum and Gold single certifications and headlined arenas and amphitheaters around the globe.
CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.weareolddominion.com
IG (Old Dominion): https://www.instagram.com/olddominionmusic
IG (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/mtramsey
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6y8XlgIV8BLlIg1tT1R10i
NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Media Row
Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com)
In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Janelle Meager
Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV

46. Maneet Chauhan (Chef and Entrepreneur) Apr 06, 2021

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Maneet Chauhan is an award-winning chef, author, television personality and founding partner and president of Morph Hospitality Group in Nashville, Tennessee. She is a recipient of the 2012 James Beard Foundation Broadcast Media Award for her role as a permanent judge on Food Network’s 'Chopped.'
Chauhan is the author of two cookbooks, 'Flavors of My World' and her most recent, 'Chaat: The Best Recipes from the Kitchens, Markets, and Railways of India', which was released in October 2020.
Chaat has appeared in the 'New York Times', 'Food & Wine', 'Travel + Leisure', 'Martha Stewart Living', 'Saveur', 'Food Network Magazine', and more. A leader in the Nashville community, Chauhan has been honored as one of the 'Nashville Business Journal' “40 under 40”, which highlights young, successful business leaders. She was also recognized in 'Nashville Lifestyles’ "Women in Business", which showcases local women who are at the top of their respective industries. In March 2020, Chauhan founded Hospitality Strong, a nonprofit benefiting hospitality workers in need, and she currently serves as an advisory board member for Nashville's COVID-19 Response Fund, founded to assist individuals, families and nonprofits experiencing financial hardship due to the virus.
CONNECT FURTHER:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/maneetchauhan
NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Media Row
Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com)
In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Janelle Meager
Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV

45. David Ryan Harris (Producer/Songwriter) Mar 30, 2021

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While touring alongside artists such as John Mayer and Dave Matthews Band, David Ryan Harris has released six solo albums and has co-written with the likes of Guy Sebastian and Lupe Fiasco (“Battle Scars”), James Bay, Phillip Phillips (“Collateral”), Tedeschi Trucks Band (“Revelator”), Marc Broussard (“Carencro”), Hunter Hayes, Lady A, The Shadowboxers, Hootie and the Blowfish, Gary Clark Jr., and more. He is a songwriter, producer, singer, and musician with studios in both Los Angeles and Nashville.
CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.davidryanharris.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/drh3
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3wnsAakCkhyU3yKQYMZmGo?autoplay=true
NOTE: “Holy Moses” used with permission of the rights-holders.
NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Media Row
Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com)
In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Janelle Meager
Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV

44. Jeff Orlowski (Director, The Social Dilemma) | Part 2 of 2 Mar 23, 2021

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In Part 2 of their conversation, Jeff and Michael go beyond the surface and take a deeper dive into ‘The Social Dilemma’. Jeff Orlowski’s latest film ‘The Social Dilemma’ had its world premiere at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and was penned as the #2 most watched documentary on Netflix, reaching 38 million households in 28 days! He is also the director, producer, and cinematographer of the award-winning films ‘Chasing Coral’ and ‘Chasing Ice’. ‘Chasing Coral‘ received the US Documentary Audience Award at Sundance in 2017. ‘Chasing Ice’ received the Documentary Cinematography award at Sundance in 2012 and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Both films were shortlisted for an Academy Award for Best Documentary, screened at Congress and the United Nations, and have garnered awards and accolades from film festivals around the globe. Jeff founded Exposure Labs, a production company dedicated to impact through film.
MORE ABOUT JEFF:
https://www.jefforlowski.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jefforlowski
MORE ABOUT ‘THE SOCIAL DILEMMA’:
https://www.thesocialdilemma.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialdilemma
NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Media Row
In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Janelle Meager
Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV

43. Jeff Orlowski (Director, The Social Dilemma) | Part 1 of 2 Mar 16, 2021

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Jeff Orlowski’s latest film ‘The Social Dilemma’ had its world premiere at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and was penned as the #2 most watched documentary on Netflix, reaching 38 million households in 28 days! He is also the director, producer, and cinematographer of the award-winning films ‘Chasing Coral’ and ‘Chasing Ice’. ‘Chasing Coral‘ received the US Documentary Audience Award at Sundance in 2017. ‘Chasing Ice’ received the Documentary Cinematography award at Sundance in 2012 and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Both films were shortlisted for an Academy Award for Best Documentary, screened at Congress and the United Nations, and have garnered awards and accolades from film festivals around the globe. Jeff founded Exposure Labs, a production company dedicated to impact through film.
MORE ABOUT JEFF:
https://www.jefforlowski.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jefforlowski
MORE ABOUT ‘THE SOCIAL DILEMMA’:
https://www.thesocialdilemma.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialdilemma
NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Media Row
In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Janelle Meager
Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV

42. Gunnar Lovelace of Thrive Market Mar 09, 2021

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Growing up poor with a single mom as Latino immigrants left Lovelace with a burning desire to create wealth and do good. As a result, he is a 5x serial entrepreneur and investor, focused on social impact at scale (people, planet + profit). Lovelace is the Founder of Thrive Market (providing organic groceries online at wholesale prices), which has raised 200M+, has millions of users, has over 600 employees in four years, and is the first e-commerce company to go zero-waste from distribution center to landfill. Prior to Thrive Market, Lovelace started and sold two technology companies and is a co-founder of two other successful conscious consumer brands. Lovelace recently co-founded Alliance for Good, which is a community of influencers working together to create a thriving future for humanity and the planet.
CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.thrivemarket.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thrivemarket
NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Emily Marquis for Coffeehouse Collective
In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Janelle Meager
Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV

41. Russ Hopcus of prAna Mar 02, 2021

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From the farm to the factory to our closets, we all have an opportunity to create positive change through clothing. Start asking questions about your clothes in the same way you ask about the food you eat, and you can help fundamentally change the way clothing is made. Since 2010, prAna has taken a grassroots approach to reduce plastic in their packaging. As the first apparel brand to sign on with Fair Trade USA, prAna is able to pay a premium directly to the workers on every manufactured good. prAna believes in adventure for all, creating a safe space where everyone can thrive in their own way; respect and responsibility, outfitting adventures with respect for the planet and its people; and progress not perfection, allowing their employees freedom to take risks, make mistakes and grow.
CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.prana.co
IG: https://www.instagram.com/prana
NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Emily Marquis for Coffeehouse Collective
In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Janelle Meager
Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV

40. Maggie Rose (Recording Artist) Feb 23, 2021

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Maggie Rose is an Emmy award-winning songwriter and Nashville recording artist originally hailing from Potomac, Maryland. She has toured with Kelly Clarkson, Heart, Joan Jett, Sheryl Crow, and more. She has performed at the Grand Ole Opry over 75 times, as well as Bonnaroo, CMA Music Fest, Bourbon and Beyond, AmericanaFest, and the list goes on. Her 2018 album ‘Change The Whole Thing’ was named by Rolling Stone as one of the best albums of the year.
Check out Maggie’s own podcast ‘Salute The Songbird,’ which is out now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.maggierosemusic.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/iammaggierose
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4FrAfXWWNZapoX4O1LEoLn
NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for Activist Artists Management
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Emily Marquis for Coffeehouse Collective
In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Janelle Meager
Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for Activist Artists Management

39. Selema Masekela Feb 09, 2021

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Selema Masekela is a beloved commentator, journalist, host, and Emmy-nominated producer best known for his work across VICE, E!, ESPN/ABC, Nat Geo, Red Bull Media House, and beyond. A relentlessly curious narrator of the human experience, he thrives as a Black man who has historically been ‘the only’ in the spaces of action sports and entertainment. The son of South African jazz legend and activist Hugh Masekela, Selema‘s roots are as South African as they are New York City and San Diego. With lighthearted insight, Selema talks to Michael about his love of action sports and touring the world with his father. He speaks of growing up in a white majority community, inherent racism, inclusion and identity, as well as the impact George Floyd’s murder had on the black community and the rising civil rights movement across the USA… and the world.
CONNECT FURTHER:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/selema
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2JM2yzMSOgq7VeG6nKm3PY
Podcast (What Shapes Us): https://www.instagram.com/whatshapesuspodcast
NOTICE: “Send Me” by Hugh Masekela featured with written approval from the rights-owner and estate.
NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for Activist Artists Management
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Emily Marquis for Coffeehouse Collective
In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Janelle Meager
Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for Activist Artists Management

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