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Audio Signals Podcast

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Audio Signals Podcast episodes

  • Meet Javier, a science teacher from Buenos Aires with many interests and a true love of teaching, mentoring, and organizing hackathons | A Conversation With Javier Sabas Francario | Audio Signals Podcast With Marco Ciappelli & Sean Martin

    In this podcast, you get to meet an extraordinary person that lives his life and teaching job following the motto “it’s better to give than to receive” - as a matter of fact, he gave up a carrier as a naval engineer to become a teacher, a mentor, and an inspiration to his many students.

    Javier joined the conversation from the beautiful Buenos Aires, Argentina, and is sharing with our listeners and us his experience as a Science teacher (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) and his many passions for Mathematic, Astronomy, Meteorology, Geology, Military history and all sort of human technology: from a simple screw to a complex space rocket.

    During the last few years, he participated in different challenges with his students and became a mentor in events such as science fairs and international challenges such as Open in space, Moon Mark, and NASA orbital space settlement.

    As a matter of fact, he will discuss why Hackathons are fantastic initiatives and present the upcoming one he is organizing with The Mentor Project.

    You can learn more about this event here 👉 https://mentorproject.org/hackathon/

    Please, grab a chair and join our conversation!

     

    About The Mentor Project
    The Mentor Project is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. Our mentors are experts in science, technology, engineering, the arts, mathematics, business, and law. 

    From developing a patent on how to use credit cards on the Internet to insights on space exploration and astronomy, to titans of industry and world-class technologists, TMP mentors share their skills and knowledge to inspire and guide their mentees.

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    Guest
    Javier Sabas Francario
    TMP Star Mentor, Ad Hoc Committees Hackathon at The Mentor Project [@_mentor_project]
    On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/javier-francario-b955ab231
    On Twitter | https://twitter.com/javiersabas1
    The Mentor Project | https://mentorproject.org
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    Resources

    The Mentor Project Hackathon 👉 https://mentorproject.org/hackathon/

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    https://www.itspmagazine.com/audio-signals

    To hear more from The Mentor Project Series, visit: https://www.itspmagazine.com/the-mentor-project-podcast


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    45 min
  • Let’s Learn About Miracles for Kids, A West Coast Non Profit Helping Struggling Families With Critically Ill Children | A Conversation With Autumn Strier | Audio Signals Podcast With Marco Ciappelli & Sean Martin

    With Audio Signals Podcast, we share meaningful stories that call for our attention and, sometimes, deeply touch our hearts — This is one of those: Learn how “Miracles For Kids” is helping families with critically-ill children, and how you can help too.

    Listen and get inspired to help, even if it is just a share, so someone else can learn about this beautiful initiative and spread the word. 

    About Miracles For Kids:

    Help is on the Way
    When a family is brought down by the devastation of a critically-ill child, we want to be there to pick them back up.

    Pay the Bills
    Bills don’t stop when tragedy hits. We help keep the lights on, the water running and so much more.

    House
    Families in crisis can get overwhelmed by expensive housing costs, so Miracle Manor helps relieve this burden.

    Heal
    We have a holistic approach to healing families, from healthcare and counseling to outdoor activities and more.

    Feed & Clothe
    Getting basic necessities can be a challenge for families in crisis, so we help them get the essentials they need to survive.

    And much more… 

    Make MiraclesToday
    Whether you give $1 or 1 hour of your time—we’ve made it simple for you to help families in need.

    https://miraclesforkids.org/take-action/

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    Guest
    Autumn Strier 
    Co-Founder/CEO of Miracles for Kids [@MiraclesForKids]
    On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/autumn-strier-mpa-1b582a34/
    On Twitter | 
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    Blue Lava: https://itspm.ag/blue-lava-w2qs

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    Resources

    Website: https://miraclesforkids.org
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/miracles-for-kids/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MiraclesForKids
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/miraclesforkids

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    33 min
  • Artificial Intelligence And Creativity | Monthly Conversation With Rafael Brown And Carey D'Souza | Episode 3 | Audio Signals Podcast With Marco Ciappelli & Sean Martin

    Welcome to the third of what has become a usual gathering with our friends Rafael and Carey. In this episode, we talk about Artificial Intelligence and Creativity. The big question? Is AI able to be truly creative? The answer is…  

    Please put on your thinking cap, techy boots, and creative cloak, and join us in this conversation.

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    Guests
    Rafael Brown
    CEO/Founder at Symbol Zero
    On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelbrown/

    Carey D'Souza
    CEO and Co-Founder at IAMPASS [@iampassHQ]
    On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/careydsouza/
    On Twitter | https://twitter.com/carey_dsouza
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    This Episode’s Sponsors

    Blue Lava: https://itspm.ag/blue-lava-w2qs

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    Resources

    Listen to the previous episode: https://itsprad.io/audiosignals-34

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    1 hr 5 min
  • Book | The Lazarus Heist: From Hollywood to High Finance: Inside North Korea's Global Cyber War | A Conversation With Investigative Reporter And Author, Geoff White | Audio Signals Podcast With Marco Ciappelli & Sean Martin

    The Lazarus Heist – From Hollywood to High Finance: Inside North Korea’s Global Cyber War, is a book that sprang from the hit 10-part BBC podcast series of the same name, which our guest today, Geoff White, co-hosted and which immediately ranked number one in the UK Apple chart and within the top 7 in the US. Season 2 of the podcast will be out in late 2022.

    About The Lazarus Heist
    Meet the Lazarus Group, a shadowy cabal of hackers accused of working on behalf of the North Korean state. It's claimed that they form one of the most dangerous criminal enterprises on the planet, having stolen more than $1bn in an international crime spree. Their targets allegedly include central banks, Hollywood film studios and even the British National Health Service. North Korea denies the allegations, saying the accusations are American attempts to tarnish its image.

    In this staggering, global investigation, award-winning journalist Geoff White examines how the hackers have harnessed cutting-edge technology to launch a decade-long campaign of brazen and merciless raids on its richer, more powerful adversaries. It's not just money they're after. The Lazarus Group's tactics have been used to threaten democracies, gag North Korea's critics and destabilize global peace.

    From the bustling streets of Dhaka, to the glamorous studios of Hollywood, to the glittering casinos of Macau and the secretive dynastic court of Pyongyang, this shocking story uncovers the secret world of the Lazarus Group, their victims and the people who have tried - and ultimately, so far failed - to stop them.

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    Guest
    Geoff White
    Author, speaker, investigative journalist and podcast creator who has worked for the BBC [@BBC], Audible [@audible_com], Penguin [@penguinrandom], Sky News [@SkyNews], The Sunday Times [@thetimes] and many more
    On Twitter | https://twitter.com/geoffwhite247
    On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffwhite247/
    On YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/user/c4newstechnology

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    This Episode’s Sponsors

    Blue Lava: https://itspm.ag/blue-lava-w2qs

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    Resources

    Book | The Lazarus Heist – From Hollywood to High Finance: Inside North Korea’s Global Cyber War: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/447/447163/the-lazarus-heist/9780241554258.html

    Book | Crime Dot Com: From Viruses to Vote Rigging, How Hacking Went Global: https://www.amazon.com/Crime-Dot-Com-Viruses-Rigging/dp/1789142857

    MITRE ATT&CK Entry for The Lazarus Group: https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0032/

    Article: https://www.nccgroup.com/us/the-lazarus-group-north-korean-scourge-for-10-years/

    Previous Episode: https://itspmagazine.simplecast.com/episodes/the-hacker-journalist-dance-the-need-for-trust-transparency-and-storytelling-in-cybersecurity-a-conversation-with-geoff-white-and-jake-williams

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    For more podcast stories from Audio Signals: 
    https://www.itspmagazine.com/audio-signals

    For more about Black Hat and DEF CON  in our event coverage podcasts, visit: https://www.itspmagazine.com/black-hat-2022-and-def-con-hacker-summer-camp-las-vegas-usa-cybersecurity-event-and-conference-coverage

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    39 min
  • Mind Traveling and Mindfulness. The Universal Language And Power Of Music | A Conversation With Murray Hidary | Audio Signals Podcast With Marco Ciappelli & Sean Martin

    "Music encompasses our primal yet aspirational desires. It satisfies our most profound needs while raising us to our highest sense of self." - Murray Hidary, MindTravel Creator

    MindTravel is an immersive musical experience that takes place in iconic theaters and beautiful outdoor spaces such as Central Park and Santa Monica Beach. Created by composer and entrepreneur Murray Hidary, MindTravel features gorgeous and provocative avant-garde real-time piano compositions, spontaneously improvised, infused with wisdom traditions, theoretical physics and the power of communal elevation.

    WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

    "MindTravel is an experience like no other. Imagine a concert pianist improvising beautiful, peaceful music with imagery in the background that matches the beauty of the music — combined, it is almost meditative or trance-like." - Jason Wachob, Founder of mindbodygreen

    "MindTravel is an amazing introduction to meditation as it takes the Traveler on a specific journey. It is also perfect for the experienced meditator as a way to enhance and deepen one’s own practice. In short, MindTravel is for anyone!” - Sara Ivanhoe, MA Yoga Philosophy

    The mission of the MindTravel Foundation is to move people to purpose through music.  Founded by composer and musician Murray Hidary, the foundation creates healing, transformative music experiences for underserved and at-risk populations including seniors, youth, homeless, police, and veterans.

    The MindTravel Foundation: Mission

    The mission of the MindTravel Foundation is to move people to purpose through music. Founded by composer and musician Murray Hidary, the foundation creates healing and transformative music experiences for underserved and at-risk populations including seniors, youth, homeless, police, and veterans. In 2020, the MindTravel Foundation will focus on experiences specially supporting people dealing with grief and trauma.

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    Guest
    Murray Hidary
    Composer, Pianist, Abstract Photographer, & Creator of Mind Travel Music
    On Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/murrayhidary
    On Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/hidary
    On YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwVLtkJu9rvyUDBBUXW5z3g

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    This Episode’s Sponsors

    Blue Lava: https://itspm.ag/blue-lava-w2qs

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    Resources

    https://www.mindtravel.com/foundation

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    46 min
  • Both In Video Games And Movies There’s A Complicated, And Yet So Creative, Relationship Between Storytelling & Technology | A Conversation With Rafael Brown And Carey D'Souza (Part 2) | Audio Signals Podcast With Marco Ciappelli & Sean Martin

    It was a dark and stormy night … Ok, what happened? But, wait — How stormy? Lightning? Thunders? How dark? Where?

    You could leave that to the listener/reader's imagination when you tell a story, but when you need to visualize it, how you render it will lead the audience into the story. 

    In this episode, we welcome back Rafael and Carey to continue our videogame and storytelling conversation we started last month [  https://audiosignals.simplecast.com/episodes/games-blockchain-cloud-storytelling-and-metaverse-a-conversation-with-rafael-brown-and-carey-dsouza-audio-signals-podcast-with-marco-ciappelli-sean-martin  ]

    We started with some old-school Arcade Games talks and how the evolution of technology has changed how we can build scripts and stories for games and movies. Of course, there are many parallels and divergences in the gaming and movie industry, but there is a big lesson on how knowing the technology you have at hand can help or damage the story you choose to tell. 

    We also discuss the differences between large and indie projects and the best environment to promote creativity outside the box: budgets, time pressure, team size, available technology, a good story, and what else can add to the perfect mix that can promote innovation and genius?

    Is the book always better than the movie? Or the game? Or what is it that makes great? Maybe it is the correct adaptation to the medium used, and sometimes maybe is even better to tell a partially different story — BladeRunner case, anyone?!

    We can say that Marshall McLuhan was right: "The medium is the message" [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_medium_is_the_message]

    BTW, did you watch Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers? [ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3513500/ ]
    Well, according to Rafael, it should be on your list!


    Enjoy this conversation, catch up on the first one, and stay tuned for more!
     

    Prior Episode:

    https://audiosignals.simplecast.com/episodes/games-blockchain-cloud-storytelling-and-metaverse-a-conversation-with-rafael-brown-and-carey-dsouza-audio-signals-podcast-with-marco-ciappelli-sean-martin  

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    Guests
    Rafael Brown
    CEO/Founder at Symbol Zero
    On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelbrown/

    Carey D'Souza
    CEO and Co-Founder at IAMPASS [@iampassHQ]
    On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/careydsouza/
    On Twitter | https://twitter.com/carey_dsouza
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    This Episode’s Sponsors

    Blue Lava: https://itspm.ag/blue-lava-w2qs

    Nintex: https://itspm.ag/itspntweb

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    Resources

    Listen to the previous episode: https://itsprad.io/audiosignals-34

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    https://www.itspmagazine.com/audio-signals

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    1 hr 3 min
  • Blockchain, Bitcoin, Filecoin, Other Coins: The 101 Of Cryptocurrency Explained | A Conversation With Robert Dowling | Audio Signals Podcast With Marco Ciappelli And Sean Martin

    Cryptocurrency can be used for almost any purchase these days. However, a lot goes on underneath and behind the scenes. In this episode, we learn the basics, the history, and the future of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Filecoin, NFTs, smart contracts, and so much more.

    We talk about this with Robert Dowling, which is not only extremely knowledgeable on the matter but has an elegant and easy-to-understand way to present on the topic.

    Many thanks to The Mentor Project for connecting us with yet another expert and mentor.

    Enjoy the conversation!

     

    About Robert

    Engineer, entrepreneur, and student, formerly the co-Founder of rePurpose and Alphagora, currently finishing studies at Penn and serving as a Graduate Student Fellow at the Singh Center for Nanotechnology. Knowledgable about Bitcoin.

    Associate Engineer at Filecoin Foundation; Graduate Student Fellow at the Singh Center for Nanotechnology; Student at The Wharton School

     

    About The Mentor Project
    The Mentor Project is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. Our mentors are experts in science, technology, engineering, the arts, mathematics, business, and law. 

    From developing a patent on how to use credit cards on the Internet to insights on space exploration and astronomy, to titans of industry and world-class technologists, TMP mentors share their skills and knowledge to inspire and guide their mentees.

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    Guest
    Robert Dowling
    Associate Engineer at the Filecoin Foundation [@FilFoundation]
    On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertpatrickdowling/
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    This Episode’s Sponsors

    Blue Lava: https://itspm.ag/blue-lava-w2qs

    Nintex: https://itspm.ag/itspntweb

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    Resources

    Co:Rise Software Engineering Course | Web3 Applications & Filecoin/IPFS: https://corise.com/course/web3-filecoin

    Filecoin Foundation: https://fil.org/

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    https://www.itspmagazine.com/audio-signals

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    1 hr 3 min
  • Sounds Of The Ocean | Environmental Activist, Mindful Musician And Immersive Media Producer Dedicated To Raising Awareness In Support Of Ocean Conservation | A Conversation With Joshua Sam Miller | Audio Signals Podcast With Marco Ciappelli

    What an inspiring conversation! In this episode of Sound Signals, we put together music, ocean life, environment conservation, and multimedia experiences that, thanks to new technologies, could be soon available in the comfort of your home. So, get your headset, make-believe scuba gear on, and dive into the ocean with us.

    With our guest Joshua Miller, we discover his journey to connect his passions into one big project. From his love for music and nature to envisioning and turning into reality a multimedia project that involves science, creativity, and substantial involvement in supporting Ocean Conservancy Group all over the globe.

    Where this journey started, morphed, and evolved is all here in this episode for you to listen, learn, get involved, and even get a sound glimpse of what Joshua‘s music feels like when he follows the sounds of ocean life with his instruments.

    Let’s dive in, respectfully, of course.



    THE PURPOSE

    Sounds of the Ocean is an invitation to journey within yourself while traveling through the underwater world. We exist to connect human beings with the natural environment, through sound, visual art, dance, and spoken word poetry.​ We host live events and produce immersive content to support your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.


    WHY OCEANS? WHY SOUND?

    Oceans contain between 50% - 80% of all life on Earth. Our goal is to raise awareness and understanding around the critical issues facing the health of our oceans while supporting people to live healthy lives. Our promise is to hold space for you to slow down and practice mindfulness, with the intention to inspire meaningful action to protect the sea.

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    Guest
    Joshua Sam Miller
    Founder, Creative Director & Composer - Sounds of the Ocean [@soundsofthocean]
    On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuasammiller/
    On Twitter | https://twitter.com/JoshuaSamMiller
    On YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy3GoDoYdDGpH-6Z3ruubSA
    On Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/joshuasammiller
    Website | https://www.joshuasammiller.com/
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    This Episode’s Sponsors

    Blue Lava: https://itspm.ag/blue-lava-w2qs

    Nintex: https://itspm.ag/itspntweb

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    Resources

    More about Sounds of the Ocean: https://www.soundsoftheocean.com/

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    39 min
  • What Are Exoplanets And Why Are They So Important For Our Exploration Of The Universe. This, Some More, And The Formal Introduction Of A New Podcast! | A Conversation With Matthew S Williams | Audio Signals Podcast With Marco Ciappelli

    In this Audio Signals episode, we again turn our attention to space. Just like our early ancestors and those who came after them, humanity has always been fascinated by the space above — well, all around — our Pale Blue Dot, which we call Earth.

    We made up most of the stories, some were fantastic, and some were almost true, but lately, technology has allowed us to listen and watch the stories it shares with us.

    We are joined for the 3rd time by our friends, space journalist Matthew Williams and we talk about exoplanets. What are they? Why are we talking so much about them, and what is their role in our search for alien life? Of this and so much more we talk about, we also made a big announcement: a new podcast show is joining the ITSPmagazine Podcast Network, and if you guessed that, Matt will be the host — well, you guessed right!

    We are very excited to welcome Matt to the family, and we cannot wait to hear all the stories he will tell us with his notable guests. So, where do his stories come from? Space, of course; these will be Stories From Space.

    Look up and listen!

     

    About Matthew

    Matt is a space journalist and science communicator whose publications include Universe Today and Interesting Engineering. In his spare time, he makes podcasts and writes hard science fiction stories, and have three published novels. 

    His specialties include the history of spaceflight, SETI, terraforming, Earth science, and the future of humanity in space. His articles have been featured on Phys.org, Popular Mechanics, Business Insider, Universe Today, Interesting Engineering, HeroX, Science Alert, Real Clear Science, and Gizmodo. He lives on Vancouver Island with his wife and family.

    About The Stories From Space Podcast

    Stories from Space is an examination of the past, present, and future of human spaceflight. Throughout the series, we'll examine the breakthroughs that revolutionized our understanding of the Universe and our place in it.

    We'll take a look at the brave individuals who work tirelessly to advance the frontiers of our understanding. We'll analyze the time-honored concepts that are getting closer and closer to realization. And we will talk to the esteemed people who continue to push the boundaries of the unknown.

    There are some fascinating stories up there. Listen up!

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    Guest
    Matthew S Williams
    On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/matthew-s-williams
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    This Episode’s Sponsors

    Blue Lava: https://itspm.ag/blue-lava-w2qs

    Nintex: https://itspm.ag/itspntweb

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    Resources

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    https://www.itspmagazine.com/audio-signals

    For more podcast Stories from Space with Matthew S Williams, visit: https://itspmagazine.com/stories-from-space

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    44 min
  • Olympian & Member Of The Jamaican Bobsled Team That Inspired The Classic ‘80s Movie Cool Runnings Tells Us About His Keep On Pushing Philosophy, And Inspiring New Generations | A Conversation With Devon Harris | Audio Signals Podcast With Marco Ciappelli

    Achieving goals, whatever they may be, is never an overnight event. It takes time, dedication, and, most of all it takes resiliency. Once you have a dream and you want to make it happen, there is one thing you can do “Keep On Pushing.”

    In this episode, our guest is Devon Harris, Three Times Olympian & Member Of The Jamaican Bobsled Team That Inspired The Classic ‘80s Movie “Cool Runnings,” whom we know because he is part of The Mentor Project.

    He is sharing with us his story of how he went from growing up in the Kingston ghetto of Sunrise Drive in Olympic Gardens to traveling and experiencing the world thank to his military and athletic career; and how it went full circle back to his elementary school to inspire young kids that just like him may need that one dream and someone to tell them that it can become a reality.

    As kids, our imagination makes us see ourselves as extraordinary individuals, full of potential, and able to achieve our dreams. Still, reality and fears of taking the first steps can often get in the way. As adults, we must help kids dream and encourage them to go for it.

    We talk about this and much more in this fun and engaging conversation.

    Join us! 

    About Devon Harris
    Born 1964, Devon Harris OLY is a Jamaican retired bobsledder and military officer. He was one of the founding members of the Jamaica national bobsled team, which first competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta. Nicknamed "Pele" after the famous football star, Harris went on to compete in the 1992 Winter Olympics and the 1998 Winter Olympics.

    Harris grew up in the Kingston ghetto of Sunrise Drive in Olympic Gardens (known as "Waterhouse," or "Firehouse," because it was a volatile area). A graduate of Drews Ave Secondary School, Ardenne High School, and Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Harris had been an avid football player and track and field participant, with his dream being to represent Jamaica in the 1984 Summer Olympics in the 800m and 1500m events. Since the idea for a Jamaican Bobsled Team was pitched to the Jamaica Defence Force, Harris, as a lieutenant in the Second Battalion, first came across the proposal in a weekly army publication called "Force Orders" in September 1987. The text had called for those who wished to "undergo rigorous and dangerous training" to represent Jamaica in the Winter Olympics. Harris initially thought the idea was ridiculous, but was eventually convinced to participate by his colonel, Lt. Col Alan Douglas. At the team selections, Harris ended up with the fastest push time.

    Harris returned to the military after Calgary and later became a civilian in 1992 after his second Olympics in Albertville, France. He also competed in the 1998 Olympics in Nagano, Japan. He now works as a motivational public speaker and writer.

    Harris wrote the 2008 children's book, Yes, I can! : the story of the Jamaican bobsled team, illustrated by Ricardo Cortes and in 2010 published his semi-autobiographical motivational book; Keep On Pushing: Hot Lessons From Cool Runnings

    In 2006, Harris founded the Keep On Pushing Foundation which supports the education of kids in disadvantaged communities

    During the 2018 Olympic Games in PyeongChang, Devon was honored by the World Olympians Association and inducted as an Olympian For Life in recognition of the significant contribution he has made to society in inspiring other never to give up.

    About The Mentor Project
    The Mentor Project is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. Our mentors are experts in science, technology, engineering, the arts, mathematics, business, and law. 

    From developing a patent on how to use credit cards on the Internet to insights on space exploration and astronomy, to titans of industry and world-class technologists, TMP mentors share their skills and knowledge to inspire and guide their mentees.

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    Guest
    Devon Harris
    Motivational Speaker at Devon Harris & Associates
    On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerdevonharris/
    On Twitter | https://twitter.com/Keeponpushing88
    On YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/KEEPONPUSHINGALWAYS
    On Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/keeppushing
    On TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@kopbrand
    The Mentor Project: https://mentorproject.org

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    This Episode’s Sponsors

    Blue Lava: https://itspm.ag/blue-lava-w2qs

    Nintex: https://itspm.ag/itspntweb

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    Resources

    More about Devon Harris: https://www.Devonharris.com

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