Drew Holcomb is an American singer/songwriter whose work has appeared on Parenthood, How I Met Your Mother, House, and Jimmy Kimmel Live. He's also shared the stage with Ryan Adams, The Avett Brothers, Switchfoot, and Needtobreathe. How did all that happen? It's simple: He gave up. (Includes an exclusive live performance from his new album, "Medicine").

Branden Harvey is one of the most influential instagrammers in the world. He's been to the White House, Israel, and shoots for brands like Sony and Chevy. His mission isn't to be rich or famous, but to change the world for good. We talk about combatting social media selfishness, sending the first snapchat from the White House, and instagramming from one of the most dangerous places on earth.

Filmmaker, Ryan Booth, is the innovative mind behind SerialBox Presents. His work has been trusted by Spotify, South by Southwest, and groundbreaking artists like The Lone Bellow and David Ramirez. While many interviews with filmmakers discuss the craft of filmmaking, this particular one focusses on leadership, specifically, the humility and teamwork it takes to make things that move people.

Sarah Dubbeldam is the Founder of Darling, a women's magazine with a "no-retouch" policy. Thousands and thousands belong to Darling's movement. On the latest podcast, Sarah (who is brave, awesome, and crazy-smart) talks about how honesty and integrity can have a huge influence on a culture that's bored with materialism and manipulation.

Joshua Becker is at the forefront of the minimalist movement. His blog, Becoming Minimalist, has caught fire with the public and has led to 4 best selling books: Simplify, Clutter-free with Kids, Inside-out Simplicity, and Living with Less: An Unexpected Key to Happiness. We listen to Josh today talk about the rise of this fascinating phenomenon and why more and more people are choosing to live with less.

Elle Luna is a painter, designer, and writer whose new book, The Crossroads of Should & Must, helps people find and follow their passion. In this candid interview, we discuss the tension between following your gut and having a strategy, why we dream, and how to write a mission statement that others want in on.

Blaine Hogan is a seasoned writer and creative director with a new course for artists called Make Better. He believes better art produces better people and vice versa. We unpack that belief, discussing quantum physics, the importance of a manifesto, and why it's better to use tools than be one.

Jeremy Courtney is the Founder and Executive Director of Preemptive Love, a peacemaking movement bent on waging love in some of the world's most dangerous conflict zones like Iraq and Libya. Through medical care, political dialogue, and more, Jeremy and his team are risking their lives to mend families torn apart by war and violence. We discuss what it's like to have a big vision at a young age, how the next generation should respond to global conflicts like ISIS, and why healing begins when we choose to put our biases aside and "love anyway."

Rhode Trip by Strong Suit is part of our music soundtrack is licensed under Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/legalcode)

Educator and poet, Danielle Bennett, holds a Masters in Education from LMU where she wrote her thesis on arts education as a venue for social justice.  Danielle talks about the connection between education and poetry, finding your voice, and balancing your day job with your other passions. She also performs one of her poetry pieces for us on this special live edition of the Sounds Like A Movement podcast.

Growing up in 7 Mile Detroit, Sam White fell in love with Shakespeare after her mom caught her listening to hip hop and made her read his complete works instead. Now as an adult, she believes in a different Detroit than you hear on the news, one where the arts are revitalizing culture and community. She is the founder of Shakespeare in Detroit which performs in places where people live, work, and play from high schools and public parks to warehouses and recycling centers. Sam shares her remarkable journey reminding us that our best work is done when others say it can’t be. Music in this episode by Joe Coffee.

Music Credits: Whatcha' Doin' by Monk Turner + Fascinoma (License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode)/ River Song by So Brown (License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/legalcode)