The Michaela! of It All

In this episode Michaela talks with Pride David, a remarkable teen dedicated to fighting misinformation. She may still be in high school but Pride is incredibly passionate about Media Literacy - and specifically wants to help her peers learn how to discern fact from fiction as they navigate social media.

In this episode Michaela talks with Pride David, a remarkable teen dedicated to fighting misinformation. She may still be in high school but Pride is incredibly passionate about Media Literacy - and specifically wants to help her peers learn how to discern fact from fiction as they navigate social media.

Michaela Pereira, a newcomer to Pickleball meets Pickleball coach and enthusiast Roger BelAir. After seeing a story about the Cook County Sherrif, Tom Dart wanting to make a difference in the jail house environment, this retired financial expert found inspiration. Roger envisioned pickleball as a means of teaching "life skills" in prison. On his own dime, he travelled to Chicago, rackets in hand and introduced the game to the incarcerated men. It was such a success, his program is now in prisons coast to coast - from Rikers Island to San Quentin.

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Michaela Pereira, a newcomer to Pickleball meets Pickleball coach and enthusiast Roger BelAir. After seeing a story about the Cook County Sherrif, Tom Dart wanting to make a difference in the jail house environment, this retired financial expert found inspiration. Roger envisioned pickleball as a means of teaching "life skills" in prison. On his own dime, he travelled to Chicago, rackets in hand and introduced the game to the incarcerated men. It was such a success, his program is now in prisons coast to coast - from Rikers Island to San Quentin.

Michaela meets the dynamic trailblazing duo and co-founders of HERide, Jillian Anderson and DeVynne Starks. Their app is not just changing the ridesharing game; it's prioritizing safety and empowerment for women. With all-women drivers for all-human riders, HERide is redefining what it means to feel secure on the road.

Michaela meets the dynamic trailblazing duo and co-founders of HERide, Jillian Anderson and DeVynne Starks. Their app is not just changing the ridesharing game; it's prioritizing safety and empowerment for women. With all-women drivers for all-human riders, HERide is redefining what it means to feel secure on the road.

Singer, songwriter and musician Michael Franti of Spearhead has been making music for well over 3 decades. After splitting off from his label, he forged his own path not only in the music industry but in creating a life of purpose for he and his family. When not on the road, he, his wife and son live in Bali where they run Soulshine Bali, a yoga retreat. Michael Franti talks with Michaela while on the road, and talks about the intention he puts into his lyrics and live shows, and about the healing power of music. 🎤✨

Singer, songwriter and musician Michael Franti of Spearhead has been making music for well over 3 decades. After splitting off from his label, he forged his own path not only in the music industry but in creating a life of purpose for he and his family. When not on the road, he, his wife and son live in Bali where they run Soulshine Bali, a yoga retreat. Michael joins the podcast while on the road, and talks about the intention he puts into his lyrics and live shows, and about the healing power of music.

It is undeniable that the Grand Canyon is a spectacular place. But it also has a complicated history and a rich legacy particularly for the Native people who call it home. When the park first opened much of the tribal history was erased from public view. Now in conjunction with 11 federally recognized tribes, the Grand Canyon Conservancy has worked to share the true history of the park. On this episode Kelkiyana Yazzie a 4th generation Navajo Park Ranger and Mindy Riesenberg from the Conservancy talk with Michaela about what it took to correct history and the changes you will see on your next visit to this natural wonder.

It is undeniable that the Grand Canyon is a spectacular place.