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October 7, 2025
Understanding China with Global Economist Keyu Jin
John Shegerian: Do you have a suggestion for a Rockstar Impact Podcast guest? Go to impactpodcast.com and just click “Be a Guest” to recommend someone today. Dr. Keyu Jin is a global economist who was a tenured professor at the London school of economics for 15 years, and is currently affiliated with HKUST and Harvard […]
September 30, 2025
Ensuring Access to Literacy with Judy Newman of Scholastic
As Chief Impact Officer, Judy Newman leads Scholastic’s efforts to amplify its mission and expand its reach to ensure equal access to book choice and literacy for all children through partnerships with non-profits and other organizations. She drives The United States of Readers, Scholastic’s national literacy program, to activate private philanthropy and alternative sources of funding […]
September 23, 2025
Transforming the Customer Experience with Nancy Clark of Verizon Wireless
As a seasoned executive and leader in the telecommunications industry, Nancy Clark currently leads an extensive portfolio of prepaid brands including Straight Talk, Total Wireless, Visible, Tracfone, Verizon Prepaid and Simple Mobile as President of the Verizon Value Markets. In her role, she oversees the portfolio of brands serving more than 21 million value-conscious customers. […]
September 18, 2025
Turning Waste Into Value with Anthony Cialone of AggrePlex
Anthony Cialone is a veteran entrepreneur and executive with a long-standing focus on sustainability, innovation, and industrial transformation. Over the course of his career, Tony has specialized in turning waste into value, launching and scaling businesses that upcycle challenging waste streams into high-performance, commercially viable products. As Founder and COO of Lehigh Technologies, he helped lead […]
September 16, 2025
Improving Efficiency and Sustainability with Joe Flynn of Insight Enterprises
With over 25 years of experience in the IT industry, Joe Flynn, the Modern Workplace Director and Distinguished Technologist at Insight Enterprises, loves that technology constantly changes and provides new challenges, pushing him to learn more every day. As a leader for a vendor-agnostic organization, Joe is equipped to advise clients on the solutions that […]
September 11, 2025
Treating the Whole Patient with Dr. Tyler Hurst of The Brain Health Clinics
This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or establish a doctor-patient relationship. Information provided here should not replace consultation with a healthcare provider. Always consult your physician or a qualified health provider with any questions about a medical condition or before making health decisions based on this content.Dr. […]
September 9, 2025
Providing Quality Ingredients with Sonya Gafsi Oblisk of Whole Foods Markets
Sonya Gafsi Oblisk is a seasoned business leader with more than 20 years of experience in retail and consumer goods marketing and brand management. As Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer at Whole Foods Market, Sonya leads merchandising, marketing, communications and e-commerce, as well as oversees digital product management for the company. Sonya is passionate about […]
September 2, 2025
Taking a Holistic Approach to Business with Matthew Sekol, Former Global Sustainability Blackbelt at Microsoft
Matthew Sekol is a former Sustainability Global Black Belt at Microsoft’s Cross-Industry team. He worked with Financial Services firms to understand their challenges through ESG data. In 2024, Matthew released an award-winning book called “ESG Mindset,” which is a guide for companies to think critically about ESG and take a holistic approach to the business. […]
August 26, 2025
Advancing a Global Sustainability Strategy with Teddy Mendoza of HanesBrands
As Global Sustainability Officer at HanesBrands Inc., Teddy Mendoza leads the company’s global sustainability strategy, bringing 24 years of experience in environmental sustainability and social impact within the apparel industry. Teddy is responsible for advancing HanesBrands’ 2030 goals across “People, Planet, and Product,” ensuring sustainability is deeply aligned with business strategy.Under Teddy’s leadership, HanesBrands achieved […]
August 21, 2025
Preparing an Industry for Future Success with Darrell Fleming-Kendall of the ITAD Summit
Darrell Fleming-Kendall is the events manager and special projects director for the ITAD Summit, Mobile Disrupt, and CarbonWyze. Darrell has worked in the recycling industry for the past 15 years, before that focusing on international development. Darrell holds a BA from Bowling Green Statue University and an MA from the University of Kansas. In his […]
August 19, 2025
Providing Natural Wellness Solutions with Dr. Jason Wersland of Therabody
Dr. Jason Wersland is the Founder and Chief Wellness Officer of Therabody, formerly known as Theragun, a leading global tech wellness company rooted in science and technology. Dr. Jason’s Theragun story began in 2007 when he experienced a debilitating injury in a motorcycle accident. Necessity became the mother of invention, and he created something to […]
August 12, 2025
Minding Our Manners with Etiquette Expert Sara Jane Ho
Hong Kong native and global traveler, Sara Jane Ho is an internationally renowned etiquette expert, author, and host of her own Daytime Emmy-nominated show Mind Your Manners on Netflix. She is also the resident etiquette expert on The Drew Barrymore Show. Sara Jane’s surprisingly down-to-earth demeanor and genuine passion and gift for helping others transform their lives […]
