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
Dawn Ortiz-Legg is an energy advocate and running to continue being a Supervisor in San Luis Obispo County. Her diverse experience allows her to communicate and connect with both sides of the political theatre. Dawn combines her experience in solar energy, PG&E, and other energy/land companies to invite evolution to the energy sector in her community. She impresses on developing the local economy in San Luis Obispo and inspiring others to run for local positions that can positively affect their communities.
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.
Jonah Martin Lion is running for Mayor of Maui. He is a former firefighter and the founder of the Djedi Academy. Jonah is running with Campaign ALOHA, a Pono movement to restore culture, revitalize the people, and regenerate the land.
