In this episode, host John Harris speaks with Jason Frye and Mary Jones, two tech entrepreneurs who are revolutionizing the way businesses and government institutions interact. With years of experience working at think tanks and on Capitol Hill, these experts share their insights on how startups can build productive relationships with government entities. Listen in as they share their wisdom and lessons learned as they help bring progress to the forefront, and help students to think critically and develop as future leaders.

Topics and Questions Covered:

• (01:23) - Jason and Mary share their backgrounds and how they started working together.
• (05:20) - Developing relationships with state and federal governments.
• (08:12) - The challenges of working with the government in a non-traditional way.
• (10:54) - Approaching the government in a new and unique way.
• (15:41) - Terrapin Strategies, a consultation agency vs. a tech company.
• (17:51) - How should we prepare students for their work and relation with the government?
• (22:46) - What does the future groove of Terrapin Strategies look like?

Links and Resources:

• https://futuregroove.com/
• https://www.terrapinstrategy.com/
• Jason Frye's LinkedIn
• Mary Jone's LinkedIn

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Join host John Harris as he sits down with documentarian Barbarella Fokos to explore the world of young filmmakers. Tune in to hear how Barbarella nurtures the next generation of creative talents, guiding students as they tap into their personal stories and develop a unique voice. Whether it's a family trauma, high fashion, or therapeutic gardening, these aspiring filmmakers are learning to create with confidence and explore narrative techniques.

Topics and Questions Covered:

• (02:05) - A broad overview of the arts, media, and entertainment industry.
• (03:30) - Is this industry a realistic path for suitable employment?
• (05:45) - Barbara's current role and her journey to becoming a filmmaker.
• (13:37) - The importance of storytelling.
• (15:51) - Challenges and successes Barbarella has faced in her career.
• (19:30) - What are the essential skills that you need to enter this industry?
• (21:41) - How does technology play a role in this industry?
• (24:10) - Barbarella's success stories in her class.
• (28:56) - Barbarella's future groove!

Links and Resources

• Salt and Sugar Productions
• Barbarella Foko's LinkedIn
• https://www.futuregroove.com/

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Welcome to Future Groove! Join host John Harris as he explores the exciting world of the audiovisual industry. This little-known but multibillion-dollar sector is facing a severe talent shortage, presenting incredible opportunities for training and high-paying jobs. In this episode, we speak with Joseph Valerio and Sean Glumace to discuss their vision for the future and vision for this industry. From engineering and installing stadium sound systems to programming cutting-edge user experiences, the future is bright for Downey seniors as they launch into this exciting field.

Topics Covered:

• (02:06) - The expansive audio-visual industry and the various sectors it includes.
• (09:41) - Sean's background and the difference between audio-visual and audio-video.
• (13:35) - Joseph's story and path into the audio-visual industry and the explanation of Avixa.
• (17:45) - The challenges of fulfilling roles in this industry.
• (20:00) - Downey's vision and programs to develop skills for the audio-visual industry.
• (26:13) - The thriving gig economy with audio-visual.
• (28:20) - Joseph's hopes and vision for students who have graduated from Downey.
• (29:37) - Developing programs that will provide students success in this industry.

Resources and Links:

• FutureGroove.com
• https://www.avixa.org/

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