The Backpack Show

Presearch Founder Colin Pape and Natasha Nicholes of "We Sow We Grow" on The Backpack Show with Chris Brogan and Kerry O'Shea Gorgone.

Natasha Nicholes comes to us by way of former guest Janice Person: "Several years ago, Natasha started gardening with her kids. They had so much fun and learned so much that she kept growing more and sharing it with other homeschoolers. She’s completed the urban farmer / master gardener certification and created a non-profit to really ratchet up the impact they are having. They have built a conference & a group on Facebook that shows BIPOC that growing your own food isn’t only possible, but it’s a lot of fun and empowering." Come meet Natasha! https://wesowwegrow.org/

We'll also talk with Colin Pape, founder of Presearch, the open, decentralized search engine that rewards community members with Presearch Tokens! Presearch sponsors The Backpack Show, so we're especially excited about this! https://presearch.org/

My Local Heroes Founder Eleanor Traubman and "Change Navigator" April Rinne join us on The Backpack Show with Chris Brogan and Kerry O'Shea Gorgone.

We'll talk with Eleanor Traubman about My Local Heroes, a celebration of artists, activists, athletes and entrepreneurs from Brooklyn and beyond who are leading with both heart and smarts. https://linktr.ee/etraubman

We'll also meet April Rinne, author of FLUX: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change. April is a “change navigator,” speaker, investor, and adventurer. She's also a Harvard Law School graduate, a Young Global Leader at the World Economic Forum, and a Fulbright Scholar. OH! And a certified yoga teacher. https://fluxmindset.com/

Come meet Eleanor and April!

Author Bella Mahaya Carter and Entrepreneur Jenn Donahue join us on this episode of The Backpack Show with Chris Brogan and Kerry O'Shea Gorgone.

Bella Mahaya Carter is a creative writing teacher, empowerment coach, speaker, and author of an award-winning memoir, "Raw: My Journey from Anxiety to Joy, and a collection of narrative poems."

We'll talk with Bella about her new book "Where Do You Hang Your Hammock? Finding Peace of Mind While You Write, Publish, and Promote Your Book." In the book, Carter encourages writers and authors to rethink their ambitions and trust in their heartfelt purpose and values in the journey to becoming, or continuing on, as authors.https://www.bellamahayacarter.com

Jenn Donahue is a leadership coach, engineer, and entrepreneur who has served in Iraq and Afghanistan. We'll talk with Jenn about exploring the conflict women leaders may have when hiring other women, and how strong examples of female leadership can change unconscious biases and bring a fresh approach to problem solving. https://www.jenndonahue.com/

How can we come back to normal after all this pandemic and quarantine and general unrest energy? What do you do when you’re dealing with burnout? Well, Eileen McDargh knows what to do! Let’s ask her on this episode of The Backpack Show with Chris Brogan and Kerry O'Shea Gorgone! Eileen’s the author of "Burnout to Breakthough: Building Resilience to Refuel, Recharge and Reclaim What Matters." https://www.eileenmcdargh.com/

DJ Cummerbund is a legendary mashup artist and YouTuber with years of experience. Jacob and Ethan have budding Twitch and YouTube careers in front of them. So we thought we’d set up a “mentorship” episode of The Backpack Show with Chris Brogan and Kerry O'Shea Gorgone. Join us and listen in on it all!

There are sure to be valuable tips and insights that will help you create cool content (and build an audience for it).

"Savannah Bananas" baseball team owner Jesse Cole returns The Backpack Show with Chris Brogan and Kerry O'Shea Gorgone! In addition to owning the Bananas, Jesse's also the founder of Fans First Entertainment, and author of the book "Find Your Yellow Tux." https://thesavannahbananas.com/

We’ll dig deeper into how Jesse created a thriving baseball franchise by running “a circus, and maybe a baseball game will break out.” (Seriously, tickets are sold out for all of JUNE already!) Come by while Jesse schools us on building a brand people go bananas for. (Sorry.)

Simone Edwards, aka the “Jamaican Hurricane,” joins us on this episode of The Backpack Show with Chris Brogan and Kerry O'Shea Gorgone. Simone made history when she became the first player from Jamaica AND the first Caribbean to play for the WNBA.

Originally a New York Liberty developmental player, she then went to the Seattle Storm where she was part of the team that won a 2004 WNBA championship. Come meet this trailblazer and champion!

"The Godfather of Influence," Dr. Robert Cialdini joins Chris Brogan and Kerry O'Shea Gorgone on The Backpack Show! Dr. Cialdini has spent his entire career conducting scientific research on what leads people to say “Yes” to requests. His books, including "Influence" and "Pre-Suasion," have sold more than 7-million copies in 44 different languages. Get "Influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion" here: http://cbrogan.me/influence

Dr. Cialdini is known globally as the foundational expert in the science of influence and how to apply it ethically in business. SO much to learn here! https://www.influenceatwork.com/

We love talking about animals on The Backpack Show! Kim and Matt Gabica are the co-owner of We Rent Goats, a company that provides goats to clear weeds on private and public property. They rent herds of goats to remove noxious weeds from fields, acreage, pastures, open spaces, ditches, ravines, embankments… you name it! Come by and learn all about this cool business! http://werentgoats.com/

We'll also meet Amber Rose, founder of the Facial Lounge in Corona del Mar, California. We'll talk with business owner, expert esthetician, and mompreneur Amber about the importance of recharging “so you can face the world beautifully.” We'll also ask her questions about organic, vegan skincare! FacialLounge.com.