The WECAN Podcast

Belonging First, one of the most important aspects of everyday life, no matter in which environment we find ourselves: home, work, college, school, or between friends. We all want to feel that we belong, but what happens when belonging is missing?

In today's episode, Andrea Carter, a global neuroscience-based consultant and expert in workplace cultural transformation and founder of Belonging First, introduces her "Belonging First" methodology, a data-backed framework that proves belonging is more than just a "feeling"; it is a measurable driver of human performance, health, and profitability. They give leaders the measurement that other tools miss and give every person the language to bring their 50%, so belonging becomes performance infrastructure, not another initiative.

Traditional "fitting in" cultures are exhausting and a health hazard. Andrea breaks down the science of the 5 Indicators of Belonging (Comfort, Connection, Contribution, Psychological Safety, and Well-being) and shares real-world data, including how a manufacturing firm saw discretionary effort jump from 32% to 87% by shifting its cultural framework. Is your culture a driver of success or a hidden cost? The Science of Belonging means moving from "fitting in" to being seen, heard, and valued.

We are so inspired by Andrea's work, how she drives change, and cannot wait for the release of her upcoming two books!

00:00:00 – Intro: The Neuroscience of Belonging

00:01:56 – Why Belonging Predicts Performance & Retention

00:02:41 – The 50/50 Rule: Rethinking Giving and Receiving

\00:06:42 – The 5 Indicators of Belonging Explained

00:07:17 – Comfort: Lowering the Brain’s Threat Response

00:07:51 – Connection: Moving Beyond Transactions

00:08:56 – Contribution: The Science of Mattering

00:10:42 – Psychological Safety: Why Rejection Hurts Like Pain

00:12:06 – Well-being: Why Recovering Together Beats Solo Resilience

00:14:31 – Why Belonging is a System (Not a Feeling)

00:20:48 – Fitting In vs. Belonging: Understanding the Difference

00:23:44 – The "Liking Gap": Why We Underestimate Our Impact

00:28:51 – Real-World Data: Discretionary Effort & Productivity

00:32:20 – The Health Cost of "Fitting In" Environments

00:34:58 – Andrea’s Personal Story: Neurodiversity & Resilience

00:45:18 – How to Self-Regulate & Create Your Own Belonging

00:52:12 – Career Advice: Navigating Research, AI, and Curiosity

00:57:51 – What’s Next: Books, Workbooks, and Future Goals

01:00:07 – Final Takeaways: Reclaiming Your Honest 50%

Take Andrea’s free "Belonging Breakdown" assessment to see where your organisation stands: https://belongingfirst.com/belongingbreakdown

Subscribe to her Substack "Belonging First, Rethink Culture": https://substack.com/@andreadcarter #WorkplaceCulture #BelongingFirst #AndreaCarter #PsychologicalSafety #LeadershipDevelopment #HumanPerformance #WECAN #CompanyCulture #NeuroscienceAtWork _______________________________________________________________________

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In today's episode of WECAN, Stephanie sits down with Tom Joseph, founder and treasurer of Wilson's Fountain and America's Main Street Party during retirement—NOT a Third Party! As a social activist, innovator, producer and true visionary, Tom is using his expertise to rebuild the foundation of our democracy through a new method for nominating members of Congress. But what does it take to actually change a political system that feels designed to keep us divided? Tom is an engineer who has spent his career challenging traditional models. From founding Bookminders, where he pioneered a remote-first, flexible work culture long before it was the norm, to his current work with America’s Main Street Party, he applies a brilliant, business-oriented approach to solving our biggest societal problems. The Main Street Party is citizen-centred, and an APP disrupting the market, helping us all see a future where our political system is transparent, fair, and accountable. He isn't just pointing out the gridlock; he is architecting a functional, technology-driven alternative that empowers voters over donor networks.

WECAN leverage innovation to reclaim our voice in government, and that leaves us hopeful, but we have to figure out a system of fairness.

Massive gratitude to Tom for his vision, execution, and action in playing a big role in changing a system that needs a serious overhaul. We all know that! We need people building viable alternatives!

Learn More, Donate & Sign the Petition: https://www.mainstreetparty.org/

Connect with Tom: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomsjoseph/

#WECAN #PoliticalReform #TomJoseph #MainStreetParty #Democracy #CivicTech #EndPolarization #FutureOfPolitics #SocialActivism #Leadership

YOU CAN BE WHAT YOU CAN SEE! Follow our role models for inspiration & guidance🎁 TOGETHER WECAN show what is possible and how to get there!❤️ Here on YouTube, Podcast, and Substack, mentors from all walks of life share their journeys and insights to support you on your journey. IT COULD NOT BE MORE IMPORTANT TO SHOW GOOD LEADERSHIP RIGHT NOW. We show inspirational leadership, values-driven people, businesses, and ventures, as well as human decency, kindness, and connection. We create immersive experiences for all by deep-diving into lessons learned, the "gold" or wisdom of their lives, to help you feel more seen, less alone, more connected and inspired. We believe everyone deserves support and needs help on and off. Join us every week, where we feature 3 incredible mentors who bring you forward. We're thrilled to have you with us! Let us know who or what inspires you most. Please follow our podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and leave a review—Together WECAN.

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What does the future of democracy look like?

Imagine if we didn't have to wait until the next election cycle to make our voices heard! The future of political reform and AI is here! Ramon Perez is the visionary founder of the Digital Democracy Project, a mobile voting app & online accountability system bridging the gap between citizens and Congress through mobile technology and AI. The current political system is often clouded by gerrymandering, campaign finance, and partisan gridlock, leaving many voters feeling irrelevant. Ramon’s bold vision approaches the future differently through a nonpartisan platform that uses secure mobile voting to let constituents share their preferences on legislation before it happens. By tracking how closely legislators align with their district’s values, this platform is turning "we the people" back into the primary stakeholders of our government. This technology is already being used by 24,000+ verified users to influence real-world policy and what the roadmap looks like for reaching all 50 states by 2027. I am so incredibly inspired by the work Ramon is doing with the Digital Democracy Project. He is a true visionary leader fighting for the greater good. It’s rare to find a solution that feels this hopeful and impactful. Let's build a vision of democracy that our children and grandchildren can be proud of, taking power in our hands.

00:00 Introduction: What is the Digital Democracy Project?

00:38 Using Mobile Voting Technology for Real-Time Accountability

03:06 Legislative Scorecards: How We Track Representatives

04:18 Moving Beyond the Two-Party Dichotomy

06:48 Educating Voters with AI-Powered Chatbots

09:19 Ramon’s Story: Why I Became a Democracy Reformer

11:22 The Structural Problems: Gerrymandering & Campaign Finance

16:03 The Reality of "Dialing for Dollars" in Congress

18:35 The Big Vision: Making Government "On-Demand"

20:50 Advice for Young Changemakers

22:48 Scaling the Movement: Challenges & The Need for Volunteers

27:18 Inspiration and Sacrifice: The Why Behind the Work

28:40 Future Goals: Scaling to All 50 States by 2027

30:11 The Role of AI in Scaling Democracy

34:52 How You Can Support: Getting Involved

Join the Movement: https://digitaldemocracyproject.org/ Connect on

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramon-perez-97a87a41

Massive thanks to Ramon for everything that he is and does. We all need a big systems change. Thank you for leading with a serious alternative!

#WECAN #DigitalDemocracy #TechForGood #PoliticalReform #Accountability #CivicEngagement #RamonPerez #AIinPolitics #GrassrootsChange #FutureOfDemocracy

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YOU CAN BE WHAT YOU CAN SEE! Follow our role models for inspiration & guidance🎁 TOGETHER WECAN show what is possible and how to get there!❤️ Here on YouTube, Podcast, and Substack, mentors from all walks of life share their journeys and insights to support you on your journey. IT COULD NOT BE MORE IMPORTANT TO SHOW GOOD LEADERSHIP RIGHT NOW. We show inspirational leadership, values-driven people, businesses, and ventures, as well as human decency, kindness, and connection. We create immersive experiences for all by deep-diving into lessons learned, the "gold" or wisdom of their lives, to help you feel more seen, less alone, more connected and inspired. We believe everyone deserves support and needs help on and off. Join us every week, where we feature 3 incredible mentors who bring you forward. We're thrilled to have you with us! Let us know who or what inspires you most. Please follow our podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and leave a review—Together WECAN.

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Is the two-party system broken?

In today's episode, we sit down with the 22-year-old Chauncy Wadsworth, a recent Haverford College graduate and senior election analyst at America’s Main Street Party, to reimagine the future of voting and democracy.

Chauncy is working at the intersection of technology and democracy to tackle the growing crisis of political polarisation. From leveraging FEC loopholes to create non-candidate nominations to championing the STAR Voting method, he shares how a new generation is finding innovative ways to bypass partisan gridlock and put the power back in the hands of the voters.

This bright, passionate voice leaves us hopeful about the future, and especially for a new generation of political reform. Chauncy is proof that young people aren't just watching from the sidelines, but actively building the solutions we need. His work with visionary founders of America's Main Street Party, Tom Joseph and partners, Ramon Perez (Digital Democracy Project), is centred on something we desperately need: meaningful dialogue.

Chauncy brings such an upbeat, pragmatic, and necessary perspective on how we can move past polarisation to create a government that truly serves everyone, restoring the voice of the people, especially young people! "America’s Main Street Party will utilise an app to offer a free and equal platform for nominating members of Congress, founded to fundamentally change the relationship between politicians and money."

0:00 Introduction: Meet Chauncey Wadsworth

1:25 What is America’s Main Street Party?

3:15 Understanding the Roots of Political Polarization

5:50 How Tech-Driven Solutions Can Bypass the Two-Party System 8:40 Explained: The "STAR Voting" Method

11:10 Why Reform Needs More Than Just Policy—It Needs Empathy

13:50 Inspiration from Figures like FDR & Robert Reich

16:20 Career Goals: The Path to Meaningful Lobbying & Change

19:05 Why I’m Hopeful: The Power of Young Changemakers

21:30 Closing Thoughts & How You Can Get Involved Learn More,

Donate & Sign the Petition: https://www.mainstreetparty.org/

Connect with Chauncy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chauncy-wadsworth-033782260/

#WECAN #America’s Main Street Party #PoliticalReform #YouthLeadership #Democracy #STARvoting #EndPolarisation #FutureOfPolitics #Changemakers #ElectionIntegrity _________________________________________________

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How do you supercharge your failures and turn it into a story of success?

In today's episode, we sit down with the incredible Boaz Gilad, a powerhouse leader, performance coach, and speaker, to learn about his life story and how WECAN supercharge success after failure. From serving as a paratrooper in the Israeli army to navigating the painful collapse of his public company and total bankruptcy, Boaz didn't let failure define him; instead, he used it to build a bulletproof foundation of wisdom and resilience, unmasking the myth around success.

Today, he is a premier executive coach, the founder of Zenith Clubhouse, and author of The Zenith Code, helping high-achievers stop waiting for "inspiration" and start building the commitment and structure needed to unlock extraordinary growth. Being a top performer is a state of mind, and high-performance skills will also flow from one area of your life into another.

We love Boaz's no-nonsense and positive approach to life and business. If you are a leader navigating big changes or someone looking to break through a personal plateau, this episode will inspire you to take action.

Thank you Boaz for leading by example x WECAN. We honour and celebrate you.

Connect with Goaz: Visit his Website: https://boazgilad.com/ Listen to the "Unmasked" Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UnmaskPodcastOfficial Join the Zenith Clubhouse: https://www.zenithclubhouse.com/

#PerformanceCoaching #Resilience #Entrepreneurship #ZenithCode #WECANChannel #BusinessFailure #SuccessMindset #OvercomingObstacles #HighPerformance

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YOU CAN BE WHAT YOU CAN SEE! Follow our role models for inspiration & guidance🎁 TOGETHER WECAN show what is possible and how to get there!❤️ Here on YouTube, Podcast, and Substack, mentors from all walks of life share their journeys and insights to support you on your journey. IT COULD NOT BE MORE IMPORTANT TO SHOW GOOD LEADERSHIP RIGHT NOW. We show inspirational leadership, values-driven people, businesses, and ventures, as well as human decency, kindness, and connection. We create immersive experiences for all by deep-diving into lessons learned, the "gold" or wisdom of their lives, to help you feel more seen, less alone, more connected and inspired. We believe everyone deserves support and needs help on and off. Join us every week, where we feature 3 incredible mentors who bring you forward. We're thrilled to have you with us! Let us know who or what inspires you most. Please follow our podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and leave a review—Together WECAN.

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In today's episode, we uncover women's sports coaching challenges with Kathy Taylor, a Retired Collegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coach & Former IWLCA President.

Katchy opens up about the evolving landscape of modern sports coaching and gender-based challenges.

Named the head coach of Colgate women's lacrosse program in June 2019, during her tenure in Hamilton, she led the development of eight All-Patriot League honorees, along with a pair of Academic All-League selections and numerous IWLCA academic recognitions. After a celebrated 30-year career and her time at Colgate University, Kathy’s journey took a traumatic turn during the pandemic. She opens up about her personal experience facing unfounded allegations, the importance of due process, and why protecting our coaches is essential to the future of women’s sports. Colgate University ultimately moved to dismiss the final lawsuit against her, validating that the claims were unfounded. We’re navigating an era where anonymous complaints and public scrutiny can threaten the integrity of a lifelong career. Kathy's story is a masterclass in speaking your truth, true leadership, setting high standards, and fostering supportive environments where everyone, from athletes to coaches, and especially women in sports, can thrive.

What is one boundary you’ve set that helped you maintain your integrity as a coach or leader?

Let us know in the comments.

We thank Kathy and honour her, her journey, and love nothing more than to support her truth.

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-taylor-311b28318/ Learn more about Kathy's journey: https://colgateathletics.com/sports/womens-lacrosse/roster/coaches/kathy-taylor/2392 #WECAN #Coaching #Leadership #WomensSports #Lacrosse #CoachLife #SportsCulture #Resilience #IntegrityInSports #KathyTaylor _______________________________________________________________________ For any questions or inquiries regarding this video, please reach out to us @Wecan.Shecan 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification Bell for more interviews with role models! 👉 Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecan.shecan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shecan-world/ Substack: https://shecan.substack.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MAiuylxS5AhxCSQcm8cax?si=003fe73047cd465c

YOU CAN BE WHAT YOU CAN SEE! Follow our role models for inspiration & guidance🎁 TOGETHER WECAN show what is possible and how to get there!❤️ Here on YouTube, Podcast, and Substack, mentors from all walks of life share their journeys and insights to support you on your journey. IT COULD NOT BE MORE IMPORTANT TO SHOW GOOD LEADERSHIP RIGHT NOW. We show inspirational leadership, values-driven people, businesses, and ventures, as well as human decency, kindness, and connection. We create immersive experiences for all by deep-diving into lessons learned, the "gold" or wisdom of their lives, to help you feel more seen, less alone, more connected and inspired. We believe everyone deserves support and needs help on and off. Join us every week, where we feature 3 incredible mentors who bring you forward. We're thrilled to have you with us! Let us know who or what inspires you most. Please follow our podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and leave a review—Together WECAN.

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Myrsini Aristidou, an award-winning filmmaker from Cyprus, whose debut feature film, Hold Onto Me, is capturing hearts worldwide. Her film recently won the Audience Award in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film Festival. Myrsini shares her beautiful journey from studying painting to discovering a fierce passion for the collaborative, magical world of filmmaking. What does it take to make a film that goes all the way to the Sundance Film Festival and walks away with the Audience Award? The Hold Onto Me Film is a tender, emotionally complex father-daughter story centred on an 11-year-old girl named Iris, exploring reconnection with her Father, forgiveness, and human connection. Myrsini is the ultimate role model for resilience. She shares her beautifully grounded approach to handling rejection, why success is about personal growth and integrity rather than shiny trophies, and why every aspiring creator needs to start small, trust their voice, and fiercely believe in their vision. "I absolutely loved listening to this deeply beautiful, human-centred visionary who dreams up stories she feels viscerally need to be told. I am so incredibly excited to watch her journey unfold, and I just know that big things will keep happening for her." — Stephanie Ferrario Learn more about the film and support Myrsini's work: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myrsiniaristidou/?hl=en

#WECAN #MyrsiniAristidou #HoldOnto Me #SundanceFilmFestival #IndependentFilm #WomenInFilm #FilmmakingTips #DirectorInterview #FollowYourPassion #Mentorship ________________________________________________________________________

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YOU CAN BE WHAT YOU CAN SEE! Follow our role models for inspiration & guidance🎁 TOGETHER WECAN show what is possible and how to get there!❤️ Here on YouTube, Podcast, and Substack, mentors from all walks of life share their journeys and insights to support you on your journey. IT COULD NOT BE MORE IMPORTANT TO SHOW GOOD LEADERSHIP RIGHT NOW. We show inspirational leadership, values-driven people, businesses, and ventures, as well as human decency, kindness, and connection. We create immersive experiences for all by deep-diving into lessons learned, the "gold" or wisdom of their lives, to help you feel more seen, less alone, more connected and inspired. We believe everyone deserves support and needs help on and off. Join us every week, where we feature 3 incredible mentors who bring you forward. We're thrilled to have you with us! Let us know who or what inspires you most. Please follow our podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and leave a review—Together WECAN.

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Sue brings extraordinary stories to life on the world’s greatest stages, showing us exactly how she turned her childhood love for the stage and the theatre into a phenomenal career, bringing Broadway to the world. From her early days as a passionate theatre kid to producing massive Broadway hits like Moulin Rouge!, The Outsiders, and the highly anticipated upcoming production of Prince’s Purple Rain, Sue shares the raw, inspiring truth about her journey. She breaks down the gruelling 8-to-10 year timeline required to develop a musical from initial concept to opening night and opens up about how she navigates an industry where 80% of shows face commercial failure. Beyond the box office, Sue is deeply passionate about using theatre as a transformative art form to foster empathy, creativity, and community. She discusses her incredible philanthropic work with Broadway Cares and Broadway for Arts Education, as well as the Stay Gold Project, which provides free Broadway access to New York City public school students who lack art funding. Whether you are an aspiring performer, a future producer, an entrepreneur, or a theatre lover, Sue’s lessons on mentorship, handling rejection, building complementary partnerships (like her work with Larry Rogowski), and staying true to your artistic vision will leave you inspired. Thank you, Sue, for reminding us to follow our passion, embrace collaboration, and never let a "no" stop us from creating something extraordinary. Warning: Watching this will make you want to book tickets to a Broadway show immediately! 😊 If this conversation lit a spark in you, please LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to join the WECAN community! Tell us in the comments: What show are you booking tickets for next? Connect with Sue and see her past productions: Website: https://suegilad.com/

#WECAN #SueGilad #BroadwayProducer #TheOutsidersMusical #MoulinRouge #PurpleRain #Inspiration #ArtsEducation #WomenInBusiness #Mentorship #FollowYourPassion _______________________________________________________________________

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YOU CAN BE WHAT YOU CAN SEE! Follow our role models for inspiration & guidance🎁 TOGETHER WECAN show what is possible and how to get there!❤️ Here on YouTube, Podcast, and Substack, mentors from all walks of life share their journeys and insights to support you on your journey. IT COULD NOT BE MORE IMPORTANT TO SHOW GOOD LEADERSHIP RIGHT NOW. We show inspirational leadership, values-driven people, businesses, and ventures, as well as human decency, kindness, and connection. We create immersive experiences for all by deep-diving into lessons learned, the "gold" or wisdom of their lives, to help you feel more seen, less alone, more connected and inspired. We believe everyone deserves support and needs help on and off. Join us every week, where we feature 3 incredible mentors who bring you forward. We're thrilled to have you with us! Let us know who or what inspires you most. Please follow our podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and leave a review—Together WECAN.

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I want to honour and celebrate Shannon Watts today, our WECAN Role model and truly inspiring mentor who wrote “Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark Into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age” -get the book, it’s a real guide to starting new ventures.

She founded Moms Demand Action. She now mentors people, writes an insightful and well-written Substack, “Playing with Fire, her latest one, explains how staying small has a cost and what that cost is. What are you waiting for to do what you want with your life?”

My two role models of this week are an absolute must-watch or listen: Watch on YouTube and Substack or listen on Podcast;

Danielle Crittenden: In this deeply moving episode, Danielle Crittenden, author and journalist, discusses her raw and profound journey of losing a child, grief, and her memoir, "Dispatches from Grief: A Mother's Journey Through the Unthinkable." Danielle is leading with light for anyone navigating life's darkest moments: surviving child loss, grief, mothering, and raw humanity. Her story completely shatters the uncomfortable silence around parental loss. Danielle opens up about why traditional grief advice fails, the reality of managing trauma through EMDR therapy, and the intense strain child loss puts on marriages and families. She leaves us with profound hope, reminding us that even in our darkest hours, we are never truly alone. brings ultimate hope to families facing the unimaginable. I am so deeply thankful to Danielle for her story and embrace her and her family in the best way I know how - by spreading her story as far and wide as I can, to help others! God, I am thankful for Danielle’s honesty. I feel safer in this world knowing she is leading with her story and vulnerability, and I cried after our interview as we mothers grieve alongside her for all the mothers and families who have lost children.

Dr Markos Kounalakis: Award-winning foreign affairs columnist, Stanford University visiting professor, Hoover Institution fellow, author of "Freedom Isn't The Price of World Order", and the first-ever Second Gentleman of California to talk about Geopolitics, AI and, of course, his story and how he got to where he is today. His journey would take him from California classrooms to some of the most significant moments in modern history, including the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Romanian Revolution, and the collapse of the Soviet Union. Dr Markos Kounalakis is the ultimate role model for the next generation, leading with decades of observing global change, teaching future leaders, and supporting his wife, Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, in her campaign for California State Treasurer. He reminds us of what's possible when we choose to live with deep purpose and raw humanity. He leads with profound knowledge and a spirit of true servitude, showing each of us how we can find meaningful ways to impact our own lives and the lives of those around us. We are so honoured to have Dr. Markos Kounalakis and grateful for his leadership.

YOU CAN BE WHAT YOU CAN SEE! Follow our role models for inspiration & guidance🎁 TOGETHER WECAN show what is possible and how to get there!❤️ Here on YouTube, Podcast, and Substack, mentors from all walks of life share their journeys and insights to support you on your journey. IT COULD NOT BE MORE IMPORTANT TO SHOW GOOD LEADERSHIP RIGHT NOW. We show inspirational leadership, values-driven people, businesses, and ventures, as well as human decency, kindness, and connection. We create immersive experiences for all by deep-diving into lessons learned, the "gold" or wisdom of their lives, to help you feel more seen, less alone, more connected and inspired. We believe everyone deserves support and needs help on and off. Join us every week, where we feature 3 incredible mentors who bring you forward. We're thrilled to have you with us! Let us know who or what inspires you most. Please follow our podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and leave a review—Together WECAN.

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In today's episode of WECAN, Stephanie sits down with Dr. Markos Kounalakis, award-winning foreign affairs columnist, Stanford University visiting professor, Hoover Institution fellow, author of "Freedom Isn't The Price of World Order", and the first-ever Second Gentleman of California to talk about Geopolitics, AI and of course his story and how he got top where he is today.

Born into a working-class Greek immigrant family, Markos became the first in his family to attend college. His journey would take him from California classrooms to some of the most significant moments in modern history, including the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Romanian Revolution, and the collapse of the Soviet Union. Dr. Markos Kounalakis is the ultimate role model for the next generation, leading with decades of observing global change, teaching future leaders, and supporting his wife, Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, in her campaign for California State Treasurer.

He reminds us of what's possible when we choose to live with deep purpose and raw humanity. He leads with profound knowledge and a spirit of true servitude, showing each of us how we can find meaningful ways to impact our own lives and the lives of those around us.

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We are so honoured to have Dr Markos Kounalakis and grateful for his leadership.

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