Today is the Future

Francisco Oller Garcia (25) is a Digital Operations and Marketing Specialist. Francisco is known for his ability to lead with charisma and collaboration, as well as, his capacity to genuinely connect with others. In this episode, Francisco and Livi talk about how to improve our optimism and gratitude professionally and day-to-day. They also touch on analyzing self-doubt, how to build community, and Francisco's life perspective having been born with PMD.   

More about Francisco at:
Linkedin: Francisco Oller Garcia
Instagram: @VitaminCisco
Twitter: @VitaminCisco

More about the host, Livi Redden, at:
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"Gabby Beckford is a Gen Z travel and lifestyle entrepreneur who specializes in travel tips, writing, marketing, and seeking opportunities (not necessarily in that order). She took her first solo trip to Iceland at 17-years-old, and never truly came back home!

In college, Gabby won more than $75,000 in scholarships, including $40,000 in study abroad scholarship which allowed her to study for one year in Dubai, UAE at no personal cost, and ultimately to graduate with her Mathematics degree completely debt-free.

In the 1.5 years since she has visited her 29th country, started her business Packs Light L.L.C., spoken at travel conferences, and helped send young adults to countries such as Russia and Azerbaijan completely free by sharing funded travel opportunities she calls 'Packs Light Travel Opps'.

On her road to world domination, Gabby hopes to continue empowering others to seek risk, seize the opportunity, and see the world."

More about Gabby Beckford at:
Website: packslight.com
Instagram: @packslight

More about the host, Livi Redden, at:
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Instagram: @liviredden & @todayisthefuturepodcast
Email: [email protected] 

Ashten Wickham and Allison Del Fium are the Co-Hosts of the What the Faith podcast. What The Faith is a space for the faith curious. More specifically, the faith misfits. WTF is more interested in the journey than the destination, more passionate about conversation than conversion, and more driven by empathy than by division. They believe that having meaningful discussions with one another allows us to discover humanity and acknowledge realities beyond our own.  

Although they have different backgrounds and perspectives, Ashten and Allison both believe in the power of interfaith discussion. As significant others, navigating a multi-faith relationship, they continue to support one another in their individual faith journeys. They hope their story and work with What The Faith inspires others to learn more about a reality different from their own. 

In this episode, many topics related to faith are covered. Allison and Ashten both share their faith journeys thus far and experiences within religion. They talk about their experience navigating faith as an interfaith couple. A reoccurring topic throughout this episode includes how to cultivate the skill of listening to other's perspectives and ideas with an open mind and why this is such an important skill for growth as humans. Also, discussed is why religion has been such an intricate and continuous part of human existence for centuries.

More about What The Faith at:
Website: https://www.whatthefaith.space/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthefaithspace/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthefaithspace
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-faith/id1507877416

More about the host, Livi Redden, at:
Would love if you left a podcast review through Apple Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/liviredden
Instagram: @liviredden
Email: [email protected] 
   

What would impactful, high performing industry professionals, thought leaders, and changemakers tell their twenty-year-old self? That's what the "What I Would Have Told Myself" series is all about.

Simon Cohen is an international keynote speaker, broadcaster, entrepreneur, and father/husband from Cornwall, England. At 24 he founded a hope and values-driven communications agency called Global Tolerance. He managed PR for an incredible portfolio of people such as the Dalai Lama, Gandhi's grandson, and many more. Through his time as the leader of Global Tolerance he consistently found himself challenging conventional wisdom and speaking as an international thought leader. In hopes to be a stay-at-home dad and be fully present for his family, in 2014 Simon decided to give away his company Global Tolerence to set an example for a more values-driven type of exit strategy. He is now working on writing a book, countinues to be a thought leader through social media and speaking events, and enjoys playing an intregal part of raising his beautiful daughters with his wife.

More about Simon Cohen at:
Website: mrsimoncohen.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrsimoncohen

More about the host, Livi Redden, at:
Would love if you left a podcast review through Apple Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/liviredden
Instagram: @liviredden
Email: [email protected] 

 

Mark Metry (22) is the author of Screw Being Shy, a Forbes featured Keynote Speaker, on Amazon Prime's TV Docuseries "The Social Movement", and the Host of the Global Top 100 podcast, Humans 2.0.

Mark's book, Screw Being Shy, was released in March of 2020. His book briefly describes his life growing up with severe social anxiety and when he finally realized that it was time to screw being shy. Mark dives deep into the many aspects of how we live our life that either improve or deplete our mental health. 

In this episode, Livi speaks with Mark about his book's philosophies, research, and why he decided it needed to be written. Mark gives insights about his life growing up with not only social anxiety but also experiencing bullying and racial discrimination starting at a very young age. Livi and Mark dive deeply into the biochemistry of social anxiety and general mental health. Specifically how our diet affects our mental health and neuron function. Mark also touches on how meditation and journaling continually help him to be in touch with his thoughts and analyze his emotions. 

More about Mark Metry at:
Website: https://www.markmetry.com/
Twitter: @markmetry
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/
Instagram: @markmetry
Podcast: Humans 2.0


More about the host, Livi Redden, at:
Website: https://todayisthefuture.buzzsprout.com/
Instagram: @todayisthefuture_ & @liviredden
Email: [email protected] 

Sneha Dave (22) is the Founder of the nonprofit organization Health Advocacy Summit (HAS). This nonprofit's mission is to "connect and empower young adults with chronic and rare diseases through advocacy events and programs."

In this episode, Sneha & Livi, discuss Sneha's battle, which began at just 6 years old, with the chronic disease Ulcerative Colitis. She explains the painful isolation that symptoms of IBD conditions can have on young people.

Sneha tells her story about why & how she started HAS, how she has learned to lead and set boundaries in her business relationships, the importance of integrity, and some of the gaps within our healthcare & pharmaceutical industries.

More about Sneha Dave at:
Website: https://www.healthadvocacysummit.org/
Instagram: @healthadvocacysummit

More about the host, Livi Redden, at:
Website: https://todayisthefuture.buzzsprout.com/
Instagram: @todayisthefuture_ & @liviredden
Email: [email protected] 

Youtuber & Business Owner, Hannah Ashton (20), shares advice about social media branding, time management, keys to building an online community, making her 1st hires, dealing with hate, and more! 

More about Hannah Ashton at:
Website: https://shophannahashton.com/
Instagram: @misshannahashton
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/missinnerbeauty2

More about the host, Livi Redden, at:
Website: https://todayisthefuture.buzzsprout.com/
Instagram: @todayisthefuture_ & @liviredden
Email: [email protected] 

High school senior, Shivali Gulati, founded Girl Genius in 2018. Girl Genius is a nonprofit striving to connect, empower, and inspire female changemakers passionate about STEAM worldwide. In this episode, Livi and Shivali, discuss what sparked her passion for STEAM, STEAM vs STEM, the creation of Girl Genius, and the main topic: how to lead by creating an open, well-communicated, inclusive, and empowering space for your team.

More about Shivali Gulati at:
The most recent issue of Girl Genius Magazine!! : https://issuu.com/girlgeniusmagazine/docs/issue_iv
Website: https://girlgeniusmag.tech/
Instagram: @girlgeniusmag

More about the host, Livi Redden, at:
Website: https://todayisthefuture.buzzsprout.com/
Instagram: @todayisthefuture_ & @liviredden
Email: [email protected] 

Graphic designer, Ethan Himka (22), started his business (Ethan Himka Graphics) creating logos for brands in 2017. In 2020, he graduated with a Bachelor's in Graphic Design and continues to grow his business today.

In this episode, Ethan and Livi discuss the pros and cons of freelance, how to make a cohesive brand, building business relationships and a client base, tips for time management, and a few other topics related to life as a freelancer and entrepreneurship.

More about Ethan Himka at:
Website: https://www.ethanhimkagraphics.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethanhimkagraphics/

More about the host, Livi Redden, at:
Website: https://todayisthefuture.buzzsprout.com/
Instagram: @todayisthefuture_ & @liviredden
Email: [email protected] 

What would impactful, high performing industry professionals, thought leaders, and changemakers tell their twenty-year-old self? That's what the "What I Would Have Told Myself" series is all about.

Sanjeev Tanna has spent much of his life as an engineer, but in 2017 he decided to start Next Generation Nations,. This organization educates and engages the next generation for leadership in solving global issues. Sanjeev believes in the power of young voices.

Sanjeev offers up advice on how to get involved in social entrepreneurship, how to live your life on your own terms, the importance of speaking up, and tactics to improve your personal confidence. You'll also learn about NGN, how to get involved, and how this organization is changing and improving the business and socially conscious mindset of hundreds of youth.

More about Sanjeev Tanna at:
Website: https://ngn.org/
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/sanjeevtanna

More about the host, Livi Redden, at:
Website: https://todayisthefuture.buzzsprout.com/
Instagram: @todayisthefuture_ & @liviredden
Email: [email protected]