The Backpack Show

Kevin Cummings has committed two decades of his career to improving the lives of New York City residents through roles in the nonprofit and municipal government sectors. Now Executive Director of The Institute for Nonprofit Practice, Kevin joins us on The Backpack Show with Chris Brogan and Kerry O'Shea Gorgone to talk about his work supporting nonprofits in organizational strategy and leadership development. Kevin is also an Oliver Program alumnus! https://www.nonprofitpractice.org/about/team/?bio=kevin-cummings

We'll also talk with Hannah Perry, a certified childhood education and development professional, Female Entrepreneur of the Year (Stevie Award) and founder of The Giggling Pig, an art studio for children aged 4 to 16. We'll talk with Hannah about teen entrepreneurship, as well as the importance of art for kids and teens (including those with special needs). https://www.thegigglingpig.com/

As the world opens back up, lots of us are having a hard time opening ourselves back up after a year (and then some) of social distancing. On this episode of The Backpack Show with Chris Brogan and Kerry O'Shea Gorgone, we'll talk with the professors behind Stanford’s most popular course (“Interpersonal Dynamics"): David Bradford, PhD, and Carole Robin, PhD.

We'll chat about David and Carole's new book, "CONNECT: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues." Come learn how to break through superficial interactions, "get real," and create meaningful connections with people in every aspect of life. https://connectandrelate.com/

Kevin Ervin has always challenged the odds. Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, where he was rarely allowed outside in his dangerous neighborhood, Kevin has dedicated his life to leveling the playing field for those in under-resourced, under-served communities. https://changeforkids.org/

On this episode of The Backpack Show with Chris Brogan and Kerry O'Shea Gorgone, we'll talk with Kevin about his career in youth development and leadership. We'll dive deep into his latest role as Executive Director of Change for Kids, and his plans to expand the organization’s program to many more elementary schools in NYC and ensure every student at every CFK school gets the quality education they deserve.

We'll also meet Bhavneet Chahal, co-founder of https://www.goskills.com, a New Zealand based online education company that provides courses to help people learn practical business skills to get a new job, upskill for their current jobs or to stay relevant in their industry.

Bhav also supports aspiring woman entrepreneurs; she supports two USD $2,000 scholarships each year: "the Scholarship for Women Who Want to be the Boss."

Come get inspired!

Janice Gassam Asare, PhD, is the author of "THE PINK ELEPHANT: A Practical Guide to Creating an Anti-Racist Organization" and "Dirty Diversity: A Practical Guide to Foster an Equitable and Inclusive Workplace for All." She's principal consultant and podcast host at drjanicegassam.com and bwgbusinesssolutions.com.

On this episode of The Backpack Show with Chris Brogan and Kerry O'Shea Gorgone, we'll talk with Dr. Gassam Asare about how companies can foster environments that are diverse, equitable, anti-racist, and inclusive. Join us!

Erin King is a 3X entrepreneur, bestselling author of "Digital Persuasion," and a global keynote speaker. Erin joins us on this episode of The Backpack Show with Chris Brogan and Kerry O'Shea Gorgone to talk about her new book, "You’re Kind of a Big Deal: Level Up by Unlocking Your Audacity."

Come meet Erin and hear all about how she experienced some epic business failures before ultimately succeeding in a big way, working with clients including The Oscars, The U.S. Navy, VISA and ABC/Disney to elevate digital communication styles to attract attention, increase influence, and sell smarter. https://erinking.com/