THE FUTURISTS Podcast

In this episode of THE FUTURISTS Podcast, we talk with filmmaker Mark Lee Hegarty about Let the Children Sing, a powerful 6-part series filmed by the children of the Matsiko World Orphan Choir themselves.

Together, we explore how this extraordinary project gives a voice to the voiceless, showing the world through the eyes of Liberia’s most vulnerable children. With music as their language, 24 children set out on an 11-month tour across the USA, aiming to secure 1,000 educational sponsorships, not just for themselves, but for their families, friends, and communities back home.

It’s a story of empowerment, resilience, and the universal power of music to create real change.

Support Let The Children Watch and learn more at https://letthechildrensing.org/. You can also connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-lee-hegarty-0a4aa62b/.

In this episode of THE FUTURISTS Podcast, Jesse Casters shares his inspiring and faith-filled story of how he started his non-profit organization, Dumari. 

From opening a Bible to determine whether it was nonsense or not, to laying aside his ambitions to become a lawyer, getting baptized, and letting go of his start-up to be fully obedient to God, his life took a surprising and life-altering turn shortly after completing his studies.

In our conversation, we talk about how Dumari began, but we also explore the meaningful work they are doing today. At its core, Dumari is rooted in the teachings of Jesus, with the central message, “Love your neighbour as yourself.” This guiding principle shapes everything they do, from hands-on practical work to building lasting connections. Dumari serves as a bridge between those in need and those who have the means and desire to help.

Join us for an honest and inspiring conversation about obedience, provision, and what it means to put your faith into action.

Follow Dumari and learn more at https://www.dumari.nl. You can also connect with Jesse on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessecasters.

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THE FUTURISTS is a community and boutique consultancy for business and leadership, supporting companies, foundations, and organizations that are building and leading the New. Rooted in partnership with God, our work offers divine insight, guidance, and transformation to catalyze business growth and deepen mission impact.

Learn more about our work and community initiatives at www.thefuturistsofficial.com.

In the first episode of THE FUTURISTS Podcast, we welcome Wouter Metz. He is an ex-lawyer turned career coach, entrepreneur and DJ, who founded a career coaching company called Powerful People. 

In the first part of the show, we talk about his own career journey, why he founded Powerful People, and his vision on sustainable career development. He also shares his vision on why the inner development of employees is essential to focus on for growing sustainable companies and organisations. 

In the second part of the show, Wouter receives an intuitive mini business consultation for his company, answering his question: How to scale up? The insights gained from this segment may serve many.

Timestamps

Start: Introduction to Wonderful People, Wouter’s background & personal story

18mins: Sustainable career development as an essential focus within companies & organisations 

31mins: Mini business consultation