Previous Impact Episodes
Impact with John Shegerian produces new episodes every week. Visit regularly to explore our archive of past conversations below.
Amplifying the Mobility Sector with Bob Lafon of Mobile Disrupt and Capital Growth Partners
Bob Lafon is a wireless/mobility professional and thought leader of nearly 35 years. He is a co-founder of Mobile Disrupt, which is happening this year at the Fontainbleu Miami Beach July 8-9, 2025. It is the foremost gathering for professionals in the Mobility sector. Attendees span from mobility to enterprise experts, including resellers, brokers, electronic…
Harnessing Cellular Breakthroughs to Manage Stress and Toxins with Dr. Nayan Patel
Dr. Nayan Patel is an alumnus of the University Of Southern California School Of Pharmacy, where he now serves as adjunct faculty. A pharmacist for over three decades, Patel is an internationally recognized expert, consultant, and lecturer on the Master Antioxidant Glutathione and has traveled the world educating practitioners and pharmacists on advanced biochemistry and…
Providing Proactive Tools for Healing with Michele and Cloé Bohbot of Oxynergy2
Co-Founders Michele and Cloé and their team at Oxynergy2 personalize wellness protocols to proactively heal and rejuvenate people’s bodies inside and out. The mission is to empower guests with proactive care, boosting cognitive function, reversing aging, and improving overall vitality. Oxynergy2 is a premier longevity center dedicated to enhancing health through preventive and wellness therapies,…
Empowering Education with Katie Lewis of the Burger King Foundation
Katie Lewis is the Executive Director of the Burger King Foundation, leading transformative initiatives that align with the Foundation’s mission to empower individuals through education and community support. Under her leadership, the Foundation has achieved remarkable milestones, including raising a record-breaking $9.1 million in 2024 to fund scholarships and innovative programs like the “Crown a…
Enhancing Longevity with Dr. Valter Longo of USC
Dr. Valter Longo is the Edna M. Jones Professor of Gerontology and Biological Sciences at the USC Davis School of Gerontology, where he also directs the Longevity Institute. With a PhD in Biochemistry from UCLA, his research delves into the fundamental mechanisms of aging, focusing on dietary interventions like the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) to…
Delivering Profits Through Principles with Jennifer DuBuisson of Levi Strauss & Co.
As the Senior Director of Global Sustainability at Levi Strauss & Co., Jennifer DuBuisson is responsible for the company’s sustainability strategy and targets and leads its work in climate, water, waste and sustainable chemistry. In this role, she supports LS&Co.’s mission to deliver profits through principles to make an outsized impact on the world. Prior…
Innovating a Resilient Food System with Brett Bruggeman of Land O’ Lakes
Brett Bruggeman serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Land O’Lakes, Inc. where he leads the organization’s agriculture businesses, including Crop Inputs, Animal Nutrition and Truterra. In addition, he has broad enterprise responsibilities to develop, implement and monitor growth strategies and platforms consistent with the collective vision for the organization. Subscribe For…
Inspiring and Supporting Young Athletes with Adam Blumenfeld of Varsity Brands
Adam Blumenfeld is Chief Executive Officer of Varsity Brands, a leading company in the school spirit industry, encompassing two key divisions: BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit. The company provides various products and services, including sports apparel, cheerleading uniforms, and graduation essentials for students nationwide. Prior to being named CEO in 2017, Adam served in the…
Innovating Sustainability with Kurt Kurzawa of the Plastics Industry Association
Kurt is the Senior Director, Sustainability & Packaging at the Plastics Industry Association where he leads the Flexible Film Recycling Alliance, a self-funded membership group representing the end-to-end flexible plastic film value chain, which serves as the central forum to promote and improve the flexible film recycling ecosystem. He has more than 15 years’ retail…
Delivering Sustainable Solutions with Karen Ellis of FedEx
As Chief Sustainability Officer at FedEx, Karen Ellis leads the global sustainability strategy for the world’s largest global express transportation company. Ellis’ deep technical expertise across engineering, environmental compliance, and aviation informs her solutions-oriented approach to leadership and her work guiding FedEx towards a goal of carbon neutral global operations by 2040. https://gridup.rmi.org/https://rmi.org/press-release/rmi-and-fedex-launch-gridup-tool-enabling-proactive-grid-investments-to-support-ev-charging-needs/ Subscribe For…
Transforming the Technology Lifecycle with Diamond McKenna of Diamond Assets
As the CEO and Co-Founder of Diamond Assets, Diamond McKenna has transformed the landscape of technology lifecycle management. Her forward-thinking approach and dedication to sustainable practices have positioned Diamond Assets as a leader in the responsible reuse and management of Apple devices for schools and businesses, creating significant value for institutions nationwide. Subscribe For The…
Driving Responsible Travel with Jean Garris Hand of Hilton
With over 20 years of experience in sustainability, environmental and social impact programs, Hilton’s Jean Garris Hand is a seasoned leader with deep hospitality sector expertise. As VP and Head of Sustainability, Jean leads Travel with Purpose, which is Hilton’s global enterprise-wide strategy to drive responsible travel across over 8,300 properties operating in 138 countries…