Today's guest is Natalie Jaresko, the former Finance Minister of Ukraine. In this episode, she reflects on how the current war in Ukraine will have direct, lasting impacts on the entire world for months and years to come.

This conversation was recorded in front of a live audience, where Natalie reminded us of the tragic realities of war, but more importantly, the power of resilience and hope. Inspired by her words, Ric made a personal commitment to use his platform to help make a difference.

Donate here to join our pledge and help support the people of Ukraine: https://www.strongerthanever.com/

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After 14 seasons in the NFL, Greg Olsen retired as one of the Top 10 tight ends of all time. Now, he's a rookie all over again - starting a new career in sportscasting. 

In this episode, Greg shares what it was like to play in the Super Bowl, what it's like to learn a new skill on national TV, how his son's journey to overcome a rare heart condition inspired him to help others, and what it means to "find your edge" as a top competitor.

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Our guest today has a big goal - setting a new standard for American cities when it comes to achieving racial equity, social justice, economic opportunity, employment, and mobility. 

In this episode, Mayor Lyles shares what progress means to her as a public leader ; her experience becoming the first Black woman elected Mayor of Charlotte, NC, after growing up in the segregated South ; and why creating opportunity for others is her ultimate definition of success.

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Kemba Walker is a four-time NBA All-Star, member of the 2019 USA National Team, an NCAA champion, and the all-time leading scorer for the Charlotte Hornets. Kemba first made a name for himself nationally when he led the UConn Huskies to win the NCAA Championship in 2011. Later that year, Kemba was a top draft pick for what would become the worst team in NBA history (statistically speaking) - the Charlotte Bobcats. 

Kemba sat down with Ric to talk about the ups and downs of his career, a day in the life of an NBA superstar, and how he imagines life after basketball.

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Mehrsa Baradaran is an author and a professor of law at the University of California Irvine. Her work focuses on the racial wealth gap in America, and how it can be tied back directly to historical policies and continued systemic issues. 

In this episode, Ric and Mehrsa talk about the history of the racial wealth gap, the impacts of it today, and what can be done to move the needle on this issue.

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Aryeh Bourkoff has been called "Media's Hottest Dealmaker." If you don't know him by name, you've definitely seen his work in the news - he's advised multi-billion-dollar media deals with AT&T, Amazon, Verizon, and even Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic. As founder and CEO of LionTree, one of Aryeh's superpowers is his ability to connect with people. 

In this episode, he shares insights he's learned over the years about how to unlock success and opportunities - both in business and personally.  

If you enjoy this episode and want to find more from Aryeh, check out LionTree's podcast - KindredCast - where his team shares in-depth conversations with dealmakers and thought leaders.

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