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In this episode of the Greater Than Zero Percent, Adelaide Canino, Founder and CEO of Dev 46 talks to Joseph about her mission to increase the representation of Latinas in the tech industry in Puerto Rico. Adelaide highlights the lack of opportunities and options for Latinas in the tech industry and how Dev 46 is addressing this issue by providing technology education to young girls in Puerto Rico.

She emphasizes the importance of starting technology education in pre-K, with an emphasis on logical thinking and creative thought, to increase representation and empower young girls. Dev 46 has three major components: technology education, nutrition education, and personal development, with a focus on self-esteem and mentorship. Adelaide also discusses the larger tech industry and the lack of representation for women and Latinas.

She emphasizes the importance of individual growth and empowerment in Dev 46's program and highlights the need for inclusivity in the tech industry. Adelaide and Joseph also discuss the challenges facing Puerto Rico, including low math and reading rates and high poverty and dropout rates, and how Dev 46 is addressing these challenges.

The conversation concludes with a discussion of the organization's website and the importance of duplication and expansion of their program to other regions of the island.

Overall, the conversation highlights the organization's dedication to empowering Puerto Rican youth through technology and personal growth.

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Learn about how Homes, Not Borders supports refugees and forced migrants in the DC area by providing additional support to resettlement agencies. Hear heartwarming stories about their experiences and the challenges these individuals face as they adjust to their new lives in the United States. Discover the importance of supporting refugees and how programs like Homes, Not Borders help build a better future for those in need.

In this podcast, Ginger Johnson talks with Joseph about the power of human connection and the importance of belonging in personal and professional lives. They discuss the importance of purpose over passion, creating safe spaces for personal breakthroughs, and sustaining missions with profitability. The conversation emphasizes the importance of intentional connection and the value of the connector's mindset. Listeners will gain valuable insights and guidance for building connections and creating a sense of belonging.

Join Beth Napleton and Joseph as they discuss the challenges faced by teams in various industries, including education and tech. They highlight the importance of addressing team dynamics and culture to ensure successful outcomes in any industry. Beth offers practical advice and personal anecdotes from her 25 years of experience in mission-driven organizations, including starting a successful charter school on the south side of Chicago. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation!

Chicago-based Beth Napleton is an executive leadership coach, consultant and the owner and founder of Beth Napleton Consulting. She offers senior leaders in education and at mission-driven organizations a clear path to excellence through individual, executive and group coaching experiences. Additionally, she offers busy leaders a container and her expertise so they can expand their capacity in all areas.

Beth leverages her extensive experience in education to work with senior leaders in education and mission-driven organizations to help them clear out the “adult problems” that get in the way of student success.

Beth is a national award-winning teacher and has been in the education field for over 20 years, having trained over 1,800 teachers and leaders to success. She is an alumni of Columbia University, Building Excellent Schools, and Teach For America. Most recently, she served as Founder and CEO of a small charter school network on the South Side of Chicago that opened in 2013. All graduates of her schools – most of them first-generation students – were accepted to at least two four-year colleges, changing their paths forever.

Beth took her leadership skills a step further and became a certified Clifton Gallup Strengths Coach so she can offer leaders the opportunity to lean into their own strengths and succeed. Beth completed the National Principal Supervisors Academy at Relay, and is a former member of the Far South Side Community Action Council. Beth has been a guest on The EJT Show and the Teacher Renewed: What's Possible in Education podcasts, and hosted her own podcast Live on Leadership with Beth Napleton.

She is a solo parent who lives in Chicago with her three amazing kids.

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In this episode we interview Rahsaan Jarrell, Executive Director & Founder  at Rhonda’s Angel Network Organization. Rhonda’s Angel Network Organization’s mission is to  empower our young women with a sense of pride and purpose.

We are a nonprofit charitable organization whose purpose is to provide guidance and resources to young women ages 17-22, who are transitioning into womanhood through mentorship, leadership skills development, and self reflection. 

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In this episode of the CEO and CSR series, Nicholas Gardner, CEO and Co-founder of Helping Habit, discusses his platform that connects volunteers and donors with causes that need them. Nicholas shares his passion for service and helping others, which led him to volunteer during his undergrad and later work in politics and as a public defender.

In our CEOs & CSR series (C&C), we sit down with a for-profit leader (CEO) to discuss their philosophy on giving and how they go about building their organization's corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy.

In this episode, Joseph interviews Brian Ford, co-founder of For Purpose, a company that aims to modernize philanthropy and make it more accessible and approachable for everyone. Brian discusses how the traditional definition of a philanthropist can be biased and exclusive, and emphasizes the importance of converting the intention to give into action by providing people with a way to express their philanthropic intentions and integrate giving back into their daily lives. The podcast offers valuable insights for beginners in personal development and encourages listeners to take action towards self-improvement

In this episode we interview Jordan Foley, Founder, CEO and Head Chef at Let's Chow. Let's Chow’s mission is to be a dedicated community builder. Through their range of services, Let’s Chow is the “go-to” for veterans and military spouses seeking to enhance their culinary talents. Whether it is impressing guests for a dinner party or operating one of our trucks, they got you!

Let's Chow helps provide a pathway to learn vocational skills in the culinary arts. Whether someone has no food service experience or is a retired Culinary Specialist, Let's Chow is able to support them. With their Food Truck Training Program, Let's Chow gives veterans the opportunity to bridge the gap between a veteran leaving the service and entering the culinary industry.

In this episode we interview Aaron Friedman, Co-Founder & Executive Director at OLASTEO. OLASTEO’s mission is to create experiences that empower students to serve as catalysts for social impact.

OLASTEO = our lives as seen through each other. 

We encourage diversity, promote empathy, and build community by providing enriching cultural and educational experiences to high school students in underserved communities. OLASTEO is a belief that new experiences enrich our lives and empower us to make change happen. When we open new doors, we also open ourselves up to new possibilities and to a new way to think, live, and dream. 

OLASTEO was founded on the premise that travel can help open and expand student perspectives and mindsets. In traveling to new cities (and countries), we encourage our students to experience and learn about life beyond their respective communities. The adventure of travel and being away from home is a small portion of the immersive cultural excursions we provide. OLASTEO strives, above all else, to educate our students about the lived experiences and challenges others have faced, both those before them and those from other cultures and communities. We curate unique, immersive, and transformational local, national, and international excursions.

Join Brad Milliken, the Director and Co-founder of District Cleanups, as he reflects on the impact his organization has had on Washington D.C. over the past two years. Hear how hundreds of people come out to help with their monthly cleanups and learn how individual actions can have a meaningful impact. Discover how District Cleanups was denied a permit to host an event but then approved when they resubmitted it as an anti-trash protest! Tune in to find out more about this inspiring story and join the movement!