Welcome!

Why should you listen to this?

Last year I had the extraordinary privilege of meeting Jane in Belgium! She was here for a conference and her team gave me 20 minutes of her precious time. I used those minutes wisely starting the interview by making chimpanzee sounds with her.

Then we turned back to English and I asked her how children and adults can feel more connected with each other, with animals, and with our shared home. I was curious to hear about concrete solutions from her, why she still does what she does at the young age of 88 as well as how she fuels her passion and hope for the future of our planet. I was very impressed by Jane. She inspired me tremendously and I still feel her loving energy months after meeting her. Being in her presence is a gift. 

Who is Dr. Jane Goodall?

First - Dr. Jane Goodall is a living legend (I saw young girls cry when they saw her, everyone wants to take a picture with Jane, and everything she says is either funny, inspiring, or both at the same time!) 

Her life and work have inspired millions around the world to pursue their dreams and make a positive impact in our world.

Dr. Goodall is a world-renowned ethologist and activist inspiring greater understanding and action on behalf of the natural world.

In 1960 - Jane was 26 years old when she started her research in the Gombe national park in Tanzania. She was a trailblazer pursuing a career in a field that was very male-dominated at the time. 

Her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees challenged the scientific community's understanding of animal intelligence and behavior and inspired a new era of wildlife conservation. 

She has dedicated her life to the study and protection of chimpanzees and other great apes. 60 years of studying the social and family interactions between them.

Dr. Goodall is also the founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, which works to protect chimpanzees and their habitat. She also founded Roots & Shoots, a youth-led program that empowers young people to make positive changes in their communities and for the environment.

In April 2002, she was named a UN Messenger of Peace.

Her documentary called “Jane” illustrates beautifully her early exploration of Tanzania and her relationship with chimpanzees.

Quotes

"Everything you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make."

Links

Donate to the Jane Goodall Institute: janegoodall.org

Launch an atlasGO challenge: atlasgo.org/jane (1000 Trees gift!!)

Watch the extraordinary embrace between Wounda & Jane: Wounda's Journey (Youtube) 

Find out more about Tommy: tommyroch.com

See you in the next episode!

Stay wild!

Love,

Tommy

Welcome!

Why should you listen to this?

In this episode, I talk with Nicolas Bustamante who shares impactful stories about his fascinating life. He has lived through success and failure and shares his learnings along the way in full transparency. He shares his story as an entrepreneur, immigrant, dropout,...

What is most interesting about Nicolas is his perspective on life and the way he approaches it. He shares how he built resilience, how he challenged the norm in Paris, and how he found his people in France and then in San Francisco where he currently lives. 

Who is Nicolas?

Nicolas dropped out of college at twenty-one to start a company called Doctrine in Paris, France. Doctrine improves the legal system by making legal information accessible and understandable for professionals. As the CEO of Doctrine, he contributed to hiring 184 people, secured tens of millions of dollars in debt and equity funding, and built a fast-growing, profitable B2B SaaS with tens of millions in recurring revenue. 

He just moved to San Francisco with his wife Natalie. A couple of months ago he transitioned from his role of CEO to Chairman, focusing on strategy, finance, and M&A. He also advises startups. His mission is to build multi-decade businesses with long-term people. He is obsessed with product distribution, competitive moats, and holds unconventional views on fundraising, headcount, the role of the CEO, and product innovation.

He is a physical and digital minimalist and a voracious reader. He admires Charlie Munger and Warren Buffet's life philosophy, and is a fan of Austrian Economics, Bitcoin and crypto, and value investing. 

Oh yeah and Nicolas is only 27 years old!

Quotes

Charlie Munger quote #1: “The best thing a human being can do is to help another human being know more”

Charlie Munger quote #2: “Spend each day trying to be a little wiser than you were when you woke up. Day by day, and at the end of the day, if you live long enough, like most people, you will get out of life what you deserve."

Links

Find out more about Nicolas: nicolasbustamante.com

Find out more about Tommy: tommyroch.com

See you in the next episode!

Continue learning, stay focused, be wise,

Love,

Tommy

We talk about the current invasion of her beloved country and try to make sense of it. Kseniya shares the struggles of her family who is currently trying to escape the war, the history of this conflict that has been going on for years, the different ways Putin can be stopped, why you should care, what gives Kseniya hope, and what you can do to help!

More about Kseniya

Kseniya immigrated to the West Coast of the United States 20 years ago with her mom. She studied Journalism and Sociology at the University of Washington. She currently does copywriting & marketing at a fitness startup in New York. Previously Kseniya worked with the Daybreaker team. Kseniya is also a Former pro ballroom dancer.

As she puts it “I dance with my words & write stories with my body”

How to help?

1. Spread the message:

Share this podcast ($10 will be donated for every share!) + share news about the invasion

2. Talk to your representatives or join a solidarity protest

Ask for humanitarian aid & military support for Ukraine

3. Donate

• ICRC/RedCross Ukraine Crisis: Providing emergency assistance such as food, water, and medical equipment. 

• UNICEF Ukraine: This initiative focuses on scaling up life-saving humanitarian support for Ukrainian children and their families.

•Come Back Alive: A Ukrainian foundation providing non-lethal military supplies to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 

•More organizations you can support

4. Be sensitive on Social Media

Speak up about what’s going on and elevate voices that are sharing important information.

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For daily updates and actions follow Kseniya on Instagram

Follow my work and life on my website

Peace and Love,

Tommy

Adam Garone started the Movember Foundation 20 years ago, creating a global mustache movement and raising more than $1B for charity!

In this episode, we talk about the humble beginnings of Movember, how Adam (and his Co-Founders) build one of the most successful social enterprises of recent times and how Adam found meaning along the way.

We also talk about the importance of vulnerability, the wisdom of patience, the learnings from listening, and many more tools that can help you on your journey towards a meaningful life and building something significant for yourself.

In the end, I add a bonus question that brings us on our journey to better understand the role of non-profits in the world with the rise of for-profit social businesses.

Today Adam lives in sunny Los Angeles with his lovely wife and children. He is the CEO of the Starlight Children's Foundation where he continues to serve others.

Read more about Adam's work: AdamGarone.com

Adam has been mentoring me for 2 years now and I am grateful to call him a mate! He is a delightful person and compassionate leader. I admired him before I knew him and continue to learn from him as I dig deeper.

If you are curious to read about my work as a social entrepreneur and find the next episodes of the "Tommy Roch Show" head over to TommyRoch.com.

See you next time!

Love,

Tommy

5 years ago I flew to San Francisco from Brussels with the dream to one day have my own company and make an impact on the world. Today I am happy to say that I am living this dream. In this episode, I share my experience and learnings as a founder of atlasGO and Smile Kombucha to students who are sitting in the same seat I sat in 5 years ago. I share my personal journey from being focused on the party to becoming a disciplined entrepreneur, investor, and artist filled with deeper happiness. I share tips that have helped me stay focused, create habits, build my dream job, and make delicious kombucha! The goal is that you get something out of this podcast that can help you on your journey!

Read more about my work: TommyRoch.com