Previous Shows
Impact with John Shegerian produces new episodes every week. Visit regularly to explore our archive of past conversations below.
November 30, 2021
Undertanding the Beauty of Orangutans with Leif Cocks
The Orangutan Project was established in 1998 by founder and world-renowned orangutan expert, Leif Cocks, as a result of his almost 30 year career working with orangutans. Leif is a passionate campaigner for orangutans and has been the leader of The Orangutan Project since its inception. Leif’s years in the field have earned him respect […]
November 23, 2021
Courage Is Calling with Ryan Holiday
Ryan Holiday is one of the world’s bestselling living philosophers. His books like The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, The Daily Stoic, and the #1 New York Times bestseller Stillness Is the Key appear in more than 40 languages and have sold more than 4 million copies. Together, they’ve spent over 300 […]
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November 18, 2021
Leading the Way in Technology and Ecological Design with Phil Lisotta
Prior to working directly for Qualcomm in 2007, Phil worked for one of the main architecture firms that designed Qualcomm’s San Diego facilities. He worked on the design of Qualcomm’s first LEED Gold building and one of the largest in California at the time. Since working at Qualcomm, he has been directing the planning, design, […]
November 16, 2021
Turn Your Waste Into Clean Energy with Oshik Efrati
Oshik graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Sciences, specializing in water treatment. During his military service as a decorated Officer, Oshik commanded a special forces unit in the IDF. Oshik then led the product development team at Shoresh, Israel’s largest tactical gear manufacturer and exporter, where he launched an innovative product, sold […]
November 11, 2021
Preaching Sustainability Transparency with Mitch Jackson
A career spanning 20 years at FedEx has only strengthened Mitch Jackson’s resolve to improve the company’s environmental standards wherever possible. As Vice President of Environmental Affairs & Sustainability, Jackson helps to preach sustainability-related transparency companywide. It’s no secret that FedEx’s footprint is wide: Serving more than 220 countries and territories, the shipping giant must […]
November 9, 2021
It’s Easy To Indulge Better with Max Elder
Max Elder is the co-founder and CEO of Nowadays, a venture-backed foodtech startup making plant-based meats with only a few simple ingredients and an unparalleled nutritional profile. John Shegerian: This edition of the Impact podcast is brought to you by ERI. ERI has a mission to protect people, the planet, and your privacy. It is […]
November 4, 2021
Taking Steps to Protect Future Generations with Leigh Steinberg
John Shegerian: This edition of the impact podcast is brought to you by Engage. Engage as a digital booking platform, revolutionizing the talent booking industry. With thousands of athletes, celebrities, entrepreneurs, and business leaders, Engage is the go-to spot for booking talent, speeches, custom experiences, livestreams, and much more. For more information on Engage or […]
November 2, 2021
Protecting the Environment and Mankind with John Holden
John Holden is a six-time Emmy Award winner and esteemed journalist. In his 25+ years of experience, he’s worked alongside Katie Couric and achieved notoriety in his reporting, investigating, and producing for news affiliates of NBC, CBS, and ABC. Throughout his career Holden interviewed Fortune 500 CEOs, A-list celebrities, and political world leaders. His passion […]
October 28, 2021
Expanding Fan Awareness with Kathy Behrens
John Shegerian: This episode of the Impact Podcast is brought to you by Closed Loop Partners. Closed Loop Partners is a leading circular economy investor in the United States with an extensive network of Fortune 500 corporate investors, family offices, institutional investors, industry experts, and Impact Partners. Closed Loop’s platform spans the arc of capital […]
October 26, 2021
Waking Up with Araksya Karapetyan
Araksya Karapetyan co-anchors Good Day LA from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m alongside Tony McEwing. She does segments and interviews from 7-9am. She joined the FOX 11 team in March of 2012. A native of Armenia, Karapetyan moved to the U.S. when she was seven years old. A devastating earthquake, a brewing conflict with Azerbaijan, […]
October 21, 2021
Making Healthy, Environmentally Friendly Drinks with Seth Goldman
John Shegerian: This episode of the Impact podcast is brought to you by Closed Loop Partners. Closed Loop Partners is a leading circular economy investor in the United States with an extensive network of Fortune 500 corporate investors, family offices, institutional investors, industry experts, and Impact partners. Closed Loops’ platform spans the arc of capital […]
October 19, 2021
Chef-Crafted Plant-Based Meats with Jody & Todd Boyman
Jody is an entrepreneur and life-long advocate for sustainable food practices, healthy eating and animal welfare. She has a background in whole-food, plant-based nutrition, marketing and sales and is committed to helping build a humane economy that feeds our deepest values while also fueling new levels of sustained prosperity. As Co-Founder & Chief Purpose Officer […]
