On this new episode of Driven Minds. Travis and Franz (along with Driven Society CMO Natalia Saavedra and Dustin Edlehurtz) recap the Driven Society’s “Inspire Bermuda” conference, a 2 day island experience aimed at the core tenets of creativity mindfulness and entrepreneurship.

Guest speakers included Jonathan Jackson, Alex Wolf, Kenji Summers, Bianca Jeanty, Tola Lawal, John Henry, Ani Sanyal, Rashaad Lambert, Maya Palacio & Zoe Smith.

Derrell Smith has had a pretty interesting life. In this episode he talks about his transition from NFL Player to top marketing firms to Founder and Chef. He also talks about self discovery in his entrepreneurial journey, his company 99 eats and the creation of his award winning meatballs and OG Sauce.

Carl Joe Black is the founder of Raising Benjamin. A platform dedicated to educating the masses on finance & investing. In this episode Carl talks about investing his families influences on his financial education, his platform Raising Benjamin and his latest product “The Dime” a tool to recognize market opportunities. He also talks options, futures, REIT’s (Real Estate Investment Trust), Dividends, and Global Trade Opportunities.

In this episode of the Driven Society Podcast Travis and Franz speak with Michael Tonge (Cultural Curator and Strategist) about creating a business  through the intersectionality of technology, media, and culture. "Mikey" talks about his time being a senior marketing manager at the world famous Brooklyn museum, how his upbringing and Fathers vocation prepared him for the business of art, his entrepreneurial entrance into the Los Angeles market as a creative consultant ,and how  uncovering lucrative  career opportunities through overlooked adjacencies in the art market.

In this episode of Driven Society Podcast we spoke to acclaimed Filmmaker and Director Stefon Bristol. 

Stefon talks about his entry into the film space, from approaching Spike Lee 3 times  to be a intern, to his arrival at Netflix and working out a deal for his film "See You Yesterday" and the success therein. He also talks about the sacrifices he's made and his desire to inspire young people to pursue careers outside of entertainment.

Dela Yador is an entrepreneur, marketing magnate, and cultural connector. In this episode, Dela discusses being groomed for leadership throughout his life. He expresses his passion for business, the effects cultural authenticity, and his ethics of transparency and empowerment that affords him deeper resonance in the sphere.  Lastly, Dela talks future plans, the development of #KickbackSZN and Origins of #Didyoueatyet

Simone Goss is the founder of Don't 4Get Me The Frances Canty Foundation, a 501c 3 Non-Profit Organization,  founded help, empower and motivate Teenage Mothers to reach their full potential as mothers, women, and tomorrow's  future leaders. In this episode Simone talks about her motivations to start the foundation, experiences as a teenage mom and benefits afforded to the young women that use her organization.

Jachele Walker is the special assistant to the senator & press assistant at New York State Senate. She is also the founder of Life and Politics a nonpartisan organization that inspires citizens to become politically involved in their communities through social event incentives. In this episode Jachele talks about her introduction to politics and new voter legislation to affect New York. (See Below)

FOR NYC VOTERS

Tuesday, June 25, is the primary for local elections throughout NY; District Attorney (Queens), District Leader, County Committee and Judicial Delegate seats are on the ballot. 

Life and Politics will be hosting a bar crawl in the Hamilton Heights area. Show your “I voted” sticker at each participating establishment for $5 drink specials. For details on this bar crawl and inquiries on how to participate for the November 2019 election, visit lifeandpolitics.org

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