Opening today's program is Keesa Schreane, Global Partner Director at London Stock Exchange Group focusing on risk, climate, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data and analytics. She is also host and producer of Refinitiv Sustainability Perspectives Podcast. Her new book is “Corporations, Compassion, Culture: Culture: Leading Your Business toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion”. The book analyzes the post-pandemic business environment with a priority towards mental health, corporate culture, and business growth, while speaking to the “social” aspect of running an organization. www.keesaschreane.com
Also on today's show, "Propaganda" - activist, poet, educator and the son of a Black Panther. In his debut collection of essays and poetry - "TERRAFORM: Building a Better World" - this trailblazing rapper and poet puts his teachings into his prose - conjuring verses and visions for creating a new and more equitable world. In this thoughtful book, Propaganda looks at the ways in which our world is broken. Using the metaphor of terraforming - creating a livable world out of an inhospitable one - he shows how we can begin to reshape our homes, friendships, communities, and politics. Find him at https://www.prophiphop.com
One of the most impactful consumer communication stories of the year is here, Andrew Testa is spokesperson for Verizon's Consumer Group where he leads local area communications for the company. He is Verizon's resident 5G expert responsible for telling Verizon's 5G story and how this new technology will be a game-changer for how we as a society will live, work and play. https://www.verizon.com/