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Erik Moses is Team President of Washington, D.C.’s new XFL team -- DC Defenders. The XFL will reimagine football for the 21st century. The new league is committed to delivering a fan centric, innovative experience, including fast paced games and a family friendly environment complemented by cross platform viewing options and real time fan engagement. The league also focuses on overall player health and safety as well. Erik Moses, originally from central New Jersey, grew up playing sports but was always interested in the business side of the industry as well. The University of North Carolina undergraduate later attended Duke University for law school and that’s where his passion for business began to blossom. The creative thinker, problem solver, attorney, entrepreneur and adjunct professor shares how his new role came about and the importance of having mentors in your life. Moses also shares his take on mindfulness, overall health and his current favorite book. The XFL league and the DC Defenders team has a bright future ahead with an opportunity to be an innovative league, both for rule changes, for executives, players, coaches, officials and others who aspire to the top league in this particular sport, which is the NFL. “I want to build a beloved D.C. sports team. I want this team to represent this community in this region and the values of this community, broadly speaking. I want it to be the kind of team and players and coaches and administrators where people are proud to be represented by us, Moses said.” For More Info on Erik Moses and The DC Defenders Visit https://www.xfl.com/en-US/teams/washington-dc. (Please note this episode was recorded in May 2019)

Erik Moses is Team President of Washington, D.C.’s new XFL team -- DC Defenders. The XFL will reimagine football for the 21st century. The new league is committed to delivering a fan centric, innovative experience, including fast paced games and a family friendly environment complemented by cross platform viewing options and real time fan engagement. The league also focuses on overall player health and safety as well. Erik Moses, originally from central New Jersey, grew up playing sports but was always interested in the business side of the industry as well. The University of North Carolina undergraduate later attended Duke University for law school and that’s where his passion for business began to blossom. The creative thinker, problem solver, attorney, entrepreneur and adjunct professor shares how his new role came about and the importance of having mentors in your life. Moses also shares his take on mindfulness, overall health and his current favorite book. The XFL league and the DC Defenders team has a bright future ahead with an opportunity to be an innovative league, both for rule changes, for executives, players, coaches, officials and others who aspire to the top league in this particular sport, which is the NFL. “I want to build a beloved D.C. sports team. I want this team to represent this community in this region and the values of this community, broadly speaking. I want it to be the kind of team and players and coaches and administrators where people are proud to be represented by us, Moses said.” For More Info on Erik Moses and The DC Defenders Visit https://www.xfl.com/en-US/teams/washington-dc. (Please note this episode was recorded in May 2019)

We are so happy to be here with Suzan Murray, who is the program director of the Global Health Program of the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute. She has been with Smithsonian for over 30 years -- thirteen of which was as head of the National Zoo hospital. She is now working with the Smithsonian Global Health Program to build bridges and create international collaborations to increase and diffuse knowledge in wildlife and human health care. In this podcast, Murray talks about how the health of the environment, humans and animals is inextricably linked.  Illnesses that are in the wildlife population can jump into the human population, just like the Coronavirus. Murray is working with UC Davis and USAID on a project called PREDICT which uses modeling to identify the regions in which the next emerging disease is most likely to erupt. Murray also talks about the pandas, the elephants and even the incredible flying fox. Murray is enamored by all of the diverse expertises needed to care for wildlife. She sees the clear power of interdisciplinary and international teams working together to solve the world’s problems. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the Smithsonian will host the 2020 #EarthOptimism Summit in Washington, DC on April 22-25th. The Summit will showcase stories of both small- and large-scale actions that frame the conversation and demonstrate that success is possible. Learn more From Suzan Murray by visiting https://www.si.edu/unit/conservation-biology-institute

We are so happy to be here with Suzan Murray, who is the program director of the Global Health Program of the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute. She has been with Smithsonian for over 30 years -- thirteen of which was as head of the National Zoo hospital. She is now working with the Smithsonian Global Health Program to build bridges and create international collaborations to increase and diffuse knowledge in wildlife and human health care. In this podcast, Murray talks about how the health of the environment, humans and animals is inextricably linked.  Illnesses that are in the wildlife population can jump into the human population, just like the Coronavirus. Murray is working with UC Davis and USAID on a project called PREDICT which uses modeling to identify the regions in which the next emerging disease is most likely to erupt. Murray also talks about the pandas, the elephants and even the incredible flying fox. Murray is enamored by all of the diverse expertises needed to care for wildlife. She sees the clear power of interdisciplinary and international teams working together to solve the world’s problems. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the Smithsonian will host the 2020 #EarthOptimism Summit in Washington, DC on April 22-25th. The Summit will showcase stories of both small- and large-scale actions that frame the conversation and demonstrate that success is possible. Learn more From Suzan Murray by visiting https://www.si.edu/unit/conservation-biology-institute

Zenka is a futurist. She is a thought leader in the future of extended reality, virtual augmented in mixed reality, big picture thinking and exponential change. She works as an advocate for collaboration tools and models which can allow humanity to flourish. In this podcast Zenka admits that people can feel outstripped by all the technology terminology coming through at such a fast pace, but she believes it’s important to remember that there is a brand new opportunity underfoot. Even though it is easy to sit back, companies are actually listening to what we want as consumers. This is our chance to get into the driver’s seat, create a new precedent, and ask for everything we and our communities need to thrive in our lives. She argues, when we step back, things have never been better. We are living twice as long, women are offering a new balance to our decision making, and we have more than enough tools to solve even our biggest challenges. The key is to come together to direct ourselves, rather than letting the technology or autopilot type inertia direct us. In this interview you will learn about the power of our subconscious mind, meditation headsets, voice diagnostic AI, the power of heart and brain coherence, the human genome, and health trackers that give you a window into your emotions. Zenka believes everyone has a gift and a part to play in creating our new future - each little nudge and joyful creation helps get us there. 

To learn more From Zenka visit www.zenka.org

Zenka is a futurist. She is a thought leader in the future of extended reality, virtual augmented in mixed reality, big picture thinking and exponential change. She works as an advocate for collaboration tools and models which can allow humanity to flourish. In this podcast Zenka admits that people can feel outstripped by all the technology terminology coming through at such a fast pace, but she believes it’s important to remember that there is a brand new opportunity underfoot. Even though it is easy to sit back, companies are actually listening to what we want as consumers. This is our chance to get into the driver’s seat, create a new precedent, and ask for everything we and our communities need to thrive in our lives. She argues, when we step back, things have never been better. We are living twice as long, women are offering a new balance to our decision making, and we have more than enough tools to solve even our biggest challenges. The key is to come together to direct ourselves, rather than letting the technology or autopilot type inertia direct us. In this interview you will learn about the power of our subconscious mind, meditation headsets, voice diagnostic AI, the power of heart and brain coherence, the human genome, and health trackers that give you a window into your emotions. Zenka believes everyone has a gift and a part to play in creating our new future - each little nudge and joyful creation helps get us there. 

To learn more From Zenka visit www.zenka.org

Keith Mitchell is a former all pro NFL linebacker who early in his career suffered an injury on the field that left him partially paralyzed with his career, body and identity destroyed and doctors unable to help him. Keith lost his sense of identity and suffered from depression and even suicidal thoughts. A nurse recommended that Keith try controlled breathing, which eventually led him to meditation and yoga. Today, Keith is a master certified yoga instructor who through his Light It Up charity foundation is bringing yoga and mindfulness meditation to children, vets, first responders, former NFL players and other trauma survivors. In this inspiring podcast, you will learn how breath supports our internal organs and how to use it to manifest love and direction in your life. Keith shares why keeping your identity fluid is critical and why he is so focused on being more human. Mitchell’s life’s mission is to see how much greatness we can put into the world. He explains, “We can't eat money. We can't connect to money, but we can connect to people. We can build a community of people, of conscious thinkers. We can take problems that are happening in our world and we can create a collective and solve them.” Love, specifically self-love, Mitchell explains, naturally goes into other people. What does a fully loved you look like? His new book, The Mindfulness Playbook, explains more and will help you turn your world into a playground. 

To learn more from Keith Mitchell visit www.keithmitchell59.com

Keith Mitchell is a former all pro NFL linebacker who early in his career suffered an injury on the field that left him partially paralyzed with his career, body and identity destroyed and doctors unable to help him. Keith lost his sense of identity and suffered from depression and even suicidal thoughts. A nurse recommended that Keith try controlled breathing, which eventually led him to meditation and yoga. Today, Keith is a master certified yoga instructor who through his Light It Up charity foundation is bringing yoga and mindfulness meditation to children, vets, first responders, former NFL players and other trauma survivors. In this inspiring podcast, you will learn how breath supports our internal organs and how to use it to manifest love and direction in your life. Keith shares why keeping your identity fluid is critical and why he is so focused on being more human. Mitchell’s life’s mission is to see how much greatness we can put into the world. He explains, “We can't eat money. We can't connect to money, but we can connect to people. We can build a community of people, of conscious thinkers. We can take problems that are happening in our world and we can create a collective and solve them.” Love, specifically self-love, Mitchell explains, naturally goes into other people. What does a fully loved you look like? His new book, The Mindfulness Playbook, explains more and will help you turn your world into a playground. 

To learn more from Keith Mitchell visit www.keithmitchell59.com

Ryan Zimmerman, who is nicknamed "Mr. National," has been breaking records and playing professional baseball for the Washington Nationals for fifteen years. Last year, Zimmerman helped lead the team to their first ever World Series win and is truly a hometown hero. In this interview Ryan tells us about growing up with athletic parents who pushed him to constantly play outdoors. As a teenager, he found himself learning to cook and help around the house, as his mother was diagnosed with M.S. and confined to a wheelchair. Now, with his own experience as a parent under his belt, he explains that good parenting is really about good listening and showing up daily for your kids in thick and thin. He hopes to show his children that baseball is a great sport because it teaches you that life is not perfect (even though Instagram and Facebook make it seem like that). Failure is an opportunity, he explains. Listen in to learn what a day in the life of a major league baseball hero feels like and why luck happens to those who get out of the backseat, stop blaming people and simply prepare for upcoming opportunities in life. 

Visit his foundation website to learn more. 

Ryan Zimmerman, who is nicknamed "Mr. National," has been breaking records and playing professional baseball for the Washington Nationals for fifteen years. Last year, Zimmerman helped lead the team to their first ever World Series win and is truly a hometown hero. In this interview Ryan tells us about growing up with athletic parents who pushed him to constantly play outdoors. As a teenager, he found himself learning to cook and help around the house, as his mother was diagnosed with M.S. and confined to a wheelchair. Now, with his own experience as a parent under his belt, he explains that good parenting is really about good listening and showing up daily for your kids in thick and thin. He hopes to show his children that baseball is a great sport because it teaches you that life is not perfect (even though Instagram and Facebook make it seem like that). Failure is an opportunity, he explains. Listen in to learn what a day in the life of a major league baseball hero feels like and why luck happens to those who get out of the backseat, stop blaming people and simply prepare for upcoming opportunities in life. 

Visit his foundation website to learn more.