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Father Greg has rehabilitated thousands of ex-gang members in L.A. for 30 years. He runs a bakery as a base with members and has tattoo removal programs among others so they can re-enter society.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Rehabilitation, Inclusion, Community, Forgiveness, Life lessons, Belonging

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A mother to a transgender son, Amber Briggle has brought national attention to the struggle for equal rights for LGBTQ children, speaking out at the Texas State Senate and elsewhere.

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Emmy winning broadcast journalist Lori Matsukawa fights hate crimes against Asians in the U.S. She holds webinars with a Seattle Japanese community and collaborates with the government to end racism.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Racism, Activism, Pandemic, Humanity, Life lessons

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Lilianne Fan, founder of Geutanyoe Foundation, supports the Rohingya refugees in Malaysia. She provides them food and education, and empowers them to become leaders in their community.

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Christina Koch, an outstanding female astronaut, who has made remarkable accomplishments in the traditionally male-dominated field of space exploration, could be the first woman to land on the Moon.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Gender, Mental health, Purpose, Space, Life lessons

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Many turn to extremism because of personal problems, not ideology. One-time white supremacist Christian Picciolini sees people as human beings first, to save them from hate groups.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Extremism, Violence, Self, Communication, Life lessons

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Larry Littlebird, a Native American elder/storyteller, founded Hamaatsa, a place to reconnect with nature with indigenous wisdom, by listening to nature and to each other in this challenging time.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Native Americans, Stories, Listening, Nature, Connection, Living sustainably, Life lessons

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Kajiya Yuriko is a principal dancer at the Houston Ballet in the United States. The coronavirus pandemic has been a struggle for artists in Japan, and Kajiya has worked to support them.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Ballet, Mastery, Passion, Discipline, Purpose, Life lessons

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World-renowned dancer, choreographer and director Bill T. Jones talks about creating his new socially distanced indoor performance, addressing the twin pandemics of COVID-19 and systemic racism.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Dance, Art, Activism, Mental health, Resilience, Life lessons

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In a bestselling book, Jane Hyun highlighted barriers facing Asian Americans in the corporate world. Since then, she has helped businesses tap this talent pool by becoming culturally responsive.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Business, Diversity, Equality, Work, Life lessons

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