Are you looking to explore the lives, events, and minds that were and are pivotal for human progress? Welcome to Political Hope - a multi-dimensional, positivity-based experience that features inspiring interviews with a spectrum of personalities, interactive Mind Sports debates, and explorations into what moves and shapes us. Not always overtly political, the shows are meant to empower listeners to recognize their inherent voice and ability to enact progress in their local and global communities. I'm Indy Rishi Singh, social innovator and entrepreneur, and your host on this fascinating and enlightening journey. So join me, and let's move forward... together.
Dr. Lindsey Jarrett is a sensational social scientist and community-based leader. She has a doctorate in Therapeutic Science from the University of Kansas and is the program director and principal investigator at the Center for Practical Bioethics. Dr. Lindsey is also the co-founder of Music Across Borders, which provides sustainable music education to people around the world, including Uganda!
Thom Pulliam is a master brand strategist and consultant. Thom is the Director of Pursue Blue and started a nonprofit called Unicorn Talent Club. His past clients include Netflix, HBO, Electronic Arts, YouTube, Adidas, and Cisco. Thom has also worked for the biggest NYC and LA branding agencies.
This is a special Political Hope episode featuring an Open Letter and call to action to Yoga Alliance as well as to all who value yoga to Shape a Better Future for Yoga. The authors of this call to action go through the document with me as we explore their intentions and perspectives. This was a fun political experiment and I hope you find it as valuable as I did. Thank you to Bari Gratton, Meghan Maris, Courtney Ng, Gayatri Sehgal and Shou Wang for being cooperative leaders in this shared call to action. Please take a short moment to review the open letter for yourself or you can look at it as we discuss it.
Shelby Hartman is a journalist building community around psychedelics. She is the Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of DoubleBlind, a radically inclusive biannual magazine and media company covering global stories about psychedelics. Shelby publishes and has published articles with Vice, Playboy, LA Weekly, Herb, and Rolling Stone to name a few. She even covered elections, protests, and other breaking news with CBS News.
Majdi Gaith is a bridge-builder for all kinds of communities that are seeking to build trust. He is a Trust & Safety Operations professional with experience working with Meta formerly known as Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and the UAE. Majdi is a bridge-builder, especially for the Palestinian and Israeli people. Majdi is also a seed investor for the delicious Afghan Burrito and is a pro at baking baklava.
Emma Chow is a regenerative champion, focusing her energy on the food system, organic farming, the environment, and humanity. She is MacArthur Foundation alum, leading a food initiative team to redesign Big Food. Emma has been a researcher, a fellow, and an intern at a variety of sustainability-focused organizations. Emma is also a meditation teacher and has published a piece titled: Cities and Circular Economy for Food
The Defenders of Justice are 4 women collectively running for different LA County Superior Court Judge bench seats. They have all been criminal defenders and are planning to change the issue that hardly any current judges in LA County have criminal defense experience. Holly Hancock is a leader in expunging records and has experience as an elected union official with the Association of Flight Attendants. Elizabeth Lashley-Haynes works with all kinds of grassroots organizations in LA County and also developed a Compassionate Lawyering training program. Carolyn Jiyoung Park focuses on civil rights, labor, and tenant matters and has been a powerful 1st amendment right advocate for peaceful protest. Anna Reitano focuses on the juvenile court and representing children and is also a union representative for public defenders. I recommend checking out their website, TheDefendersofJustice2022.com, and learning more about them and the values they value.
Gabe Johnson is a living example of local leadership. He is currently a County Councilman for Lana’i in Maui County and is also Chair of the Affordable Housing Committee. Gabe is an organic farmer using Aloha Aina practices and is pushing for agricultural parks and small farm support. He lived and taught in Japan and was a teacher in Lahaina Intermediate School. Gabe is passionate about housing and has proposed a budget that deserves attention from Maui residents and people all around the country.
Paul Deslauriers is a steward of community organizing. He is currently the Executive Director of the Maui Pono Network and has been ED for Community Restart in Massachusetts. Paul has been a grassroots organizer and supporter for his entire life, authoring several books about its importance of it. He has experience working and supporting the Alaskan Inuit, Icelandic and Hawaiian communities.
Reinette Senum may be the next governor of California. She shows up with courage in the face of censorship and is taking a stand for medical freedom and common sense. In this interview, we learn about her guiding 7- generation philosophy, her awareness and intention to flip her family’s legacy, and her intention to evolve governance. Enjoy the interview and I hope the hope is contagious!
MORE SHOW LINKS:
Reinette's TEDx Talk
Reinette's article about censorship
Reinette's great grandfather, General Funston
Reinette's blog
Dr. Mirei Takashima Claremon is the founder of Illumirai, a director of strategic planning with Global Green, and a professor at UCLA. She is a brilliant behavioral scientist and educator, focusing on the Behavioral Sustainability movement that leverages insights from behavioral science and cross-cultural research. Mirei is a global citizen and shares her insights with policymakers and business leaders. She also leads service initiatives to nourish college students in need.
Asher Luzzatto is running for mayor of Los Angeles in 2022. He’s a lawyer that has experience fighting for civil rights, is a seasoned and successful developer with featured articles in The Real Deal, and a caring and compassionate community leader. Asher is also committed to developing evolved governance through technology including cryptocurrency and blockchain. He is a part of a civic engagement project, Common Ground Coin.
Julie Oliver is the executive director at Register2Vote.org and most recently narrowly won a seat in Congress in Texas’s 25th House District. She is a healthcare finance expert and a former Medicare mom with experience of what’s it’s like to be a struggling American. Julie is a terrific leader, leading by example, and continues to be an empowering voice in communities across the physical and digital spaces.
Luigi DiMeglio is a seasoned news producer and a dedicated journalist. He’s worked on one of the top business programs on Fox News and is a line producer for Cheddar News. Luigi was also an intern at the Daily Show and was a managing editor of a local news outlet in Connecticut before moving to Manhattan. Luigi also has a YouTube channel called Foundation Era that discusses the popular Asimov Apple show, Foundation.
Robyn O’Brien is the co-founder of rePlant Capital and an advocate for healthy soil and healthy food. She’s been called “food’s Erin Brokovich”, has best-selling books, and some of the most important TED Talks out there. Robyn is also a professor, a mother, and a leader in technology focusing on sustainability. She continues to be an advocate for farming as well empowering rural communities across the United States of America.
Jeff Krasno is a multi-potentialite and host of the podcast, Commune. He is also the co-founder of Wanderlust and the author of Conscious Capitalist. Jeff is a member of Oprah’s SuperSoul100 and is regularly facilitating conversations with some of the greatest leaders and visionaries in the world. This Political Hope conversation is full of ideas and discussions about governance, history, and living with wisdom in a post-pandemic world.
SHOW LINKS:
Website: Commune
Podcast: Commune with Jeff Krasno
