Journalist Maria Ressa is found guilty in a case seen as a test of press freedom. In a country where journalists are under threat, Ressa's case became symbolic and followed internationally.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Media, Journalism, Human rights, Nobel, Life lessons

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Dr. Anthony Back created a medical communication guide called Vital Talk. It helps practitioners better understand the emotions of patients and family, a matter of great importance in the COVID-19 era.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Medicine, Care, Death, Communication, Life lessons

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GiGi's Playhouse supports people with Down Syndrome. 49 are in the U.S. and Mexico. 30,000 people use their program. We speak to founder Nancy Gianni as she continues her mission during COVID-19.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Down-syndrome, Activism, Difference, Acceptance, Parenting, Life lessons

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Columbia University's Christopher Emdin talks about his method of centering culture to engage young people in science and how the pandemic is creating an opportunity to transform education.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Education, Teaching, Potential, Growth, Mental health, Perspective, Life lessons

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Fawzia Koofi was the first female Vice President of Afghanistan's National Assembly. The Nobel candidate has been fighting for women's rights for 20 years as the Taliban takes over the country.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Afghanistan, Gender, Women's rights, Life lessons, Human rights

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A young Czech innovator is drawing attention in the desktop 3D printer market with his open-source approach. What kind of future will be brought to us by the printers evolving with worldwide users?

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Technology, Creativity, Life lessons

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Earth Heir, a social enterprise in Malaysia is founded by Sasibai Kimis to empower the lives of marginalized communities. Emphasizing on combining traditional craftsmanship with modern design.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Sustainability, Business, Indigenous people, Refugees, Life lessons

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Internationally acclaimed Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie shares her belief that the realization of gender equality and a fairer world for all may take time, but they are achievable aims.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Gender equality, Literature, Life lessons

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Kodo Nishimura blends his duties as a Buddhist monk with work as a makeup artist. He speaks from experience about overcoming adversity, being true to yourself, and what it means to be different.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: LGBTQ, Diversity, Buddhism, Life lessons

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Former astronaut Chris Hadfield shares his advice on self-isolation. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Mental health, Pandemic, Life lessons

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

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