More Than A Word

Ji Mi Choi, leader of Arizona State University's Entrepreneurship and Innovation department, joins for an absolutely fascinating chat surrounding the Korean word NUNCHI. Ji Mi, a Korean-American, provides wonderful insight into this word, and the implicative power that it holds in the Korean community. Ideas of self-awareness, social-awareness, and empathy are all wrapped into this six-letter word. This is a game changer. Thanks for listening!

Colin Edwards, author and spoken word artist, joins the show for this conversation surrounding the word VICTORY. This word has played a massive role in Colin's progression, gaining its significance at the time of his father's passing. This chat plunges into the concept of belief, and what it means in accordance to the game of life. Thanks for listening!

Recorded back in 2019, this unreleased episode encapsulates an important dialogue surrounding the history of segregated housing policy in the United States, and the lingering consequences of these realities. Mark Lopez, extraordinary filmmaker, joins the show for this chat on the word DESIGN. He is the creator of 'Segregated By Design', a short film that has helped spark a national conversation regarding the mentioned ugly history surrounding housing inequity, and why the problems have still not been eradicated today. Thanks for listening!

Lena Papadopoulos, an intercultural consultant, joins the show for an interesting chat surrounding the foundational word IDENTITY. Many other words and conversation are built on the back on this concept, and Lena's passion for it certainly matches that importance. Thanks so much for listening!

Lisa Courtice, CEO of the United Way of Central Ohio, joins for this conversation surrounding PHILANTHROPY. From earlier times, to present adaptation and interpretation, this word and its substance have been of paramount importance to the equation of success for a plethora of organizations and causes. The United Way has historically played a massive role in the collection, allocation, and donation of philanthropic funds for the Columbus, Ohio region. We dive into this process, and much more! Thanks so much for listening!

Tayo Rockson, NYC-based cultural translator/diversity leader, joins for this unbelievable conversation on DIFFERENCE, and what it means to him. Tayo was raised in 5 countries, stretching across 4 continents. In other words, he truly knows what different feels like. His story is of massive importance, and his intentional choice to constantly exert his meaningful action in light of that, is so very admirable. The stasis of this chat is extremely important in our present day, and Tayo's takes are necessarily provocative. Thank you for listening! As always, I appreciate the time.

Shahbano Farid, Creative at Vice, joins the show for this conversation on CREATIVITY. A creative both by official job title, and by personal manifestation, Shahbano gets vulnerable about her journey with self, surroundings, and ultimately her action. All of which, has lead to the current work that she absolutely crushes at Vice HQ in Brooklyn, NY. Fortunately, that's where this conversation was recorded as well!

Thank you all for listening! I appreciate the time:)

Scott Pecoriello, Founder of WeatherOptics, a b2b weather company, joins the show for this important conversation surrounding the word GRIT. Scott is a 22 year old, with a unique passion for weather stemming back to his pre-teen years. His journey, still young, is a fascinating one, and his perspective follows suit. Make sure to check out Scott's work, by visiting WeatherOptics.com! Thanks for listening!

Andrew So, Founder of South Bronx United, joins the show for this extraordinarily meaningful chat surrounding OPPORTUNITY. South Bronx United is an organization based in the South Bronx, NY, that combines soccer and learning, in order to help youth maximize their goals (both on the field, and off). As the leader of this operation, Andrew works directly with the word 'opportunity' each, and every day. Check it out! Thanks for your time!

Andrew So, Founder of South Bronx United, joins the show for this extraordinarily meaningful chat surrounding OPPORTUNITY. South Bronx United is an organization based in the South Bronx, NY, that combines soccer and learning, in order to help youth maximize their goals (both on the field, and off). As the leader of this operation, Andrew works directly with the word 'opportunity' each, and every day. Check it out! Thanks for your time!