Previous Shows
Impact with John Shegerian produces new episodes every week. Visit regularly to explore our archive of past conversations below.
July 16, 2020
Restoring Armenia’s Forest with Erik Grigoryan
Mr. Erik Grigoryan, Founder and CEO of Environment Group, Former Minister of Environment of the Armenia and Chair of Interstate Ecological Council of CIS, National Designated Authority of Green Climate Fund, Adaptation Fund, Political and Operational Focal Point of Global Environmental Facility and Climate Convention in Armenia. More than 15 years of work experience in […]
July 15, 2020
Cleaning Up Your Business with Sam Geil
Formerly, the CEO/Chairperson of Geil Enterprises, Inc. (GEI) a Fresno, CA based company serving the Industrial Services market. He joined GEI in 2004 and led several initiatives including “Geil Green” focused on sustainability, the Geil Green Brand listed below, and 100% Employee Owned Company (ESOP). In September 2014, Sam launched Geil Consulting specializing in strategic […]
July 14, 2020
Having Pride in Your Past with Ed Asner
One of the most honored actors in the history of television, Ed Asner has been the recipient of eight Emmy Awards and 16 nominations, as well as five Golden Globe Awards and he served as National President of the Screen Actors Guild for two terms. He was inducted into the TV Academy Hall of Fame […]
July 9, 2020
Age Doesn’t Matter When It Comes to Recycling with Ryan Hickman
Ten year old Ryan Hickman has become an international icon for recycling awareness. He’s been named one of the top 100 Most Influential People of Orange County, California, one of the top ten kids changing the world by MSN, and one of Readers Digest’s Top Kids of the Decade Changing the World. He has been […]
July 8, 2020
Optimize Reverse Logistics with Tony Sciarrotta
In 2016, Tony became the Executive Director and Publisher at the RLA after 12 years of active involvement on the Advisory Board and on Committees. In his 35 plus years in the consumer products industry, Tony has held various positions including 15 years in returns management at Philips. During his Philips years, Tony developed new […]
July 7, 2020
Building a Business with No Shortcuts with Brendan Egan
Brendan Egan is a serial entrepreneur who focuses on leveraging his experience in development & marketing to create new technologies, disrupt existing industries, and make an impactful change in people’s lives. During the market crash of 2008, Brendan became a successful day trader, growing a personal trading fund. In 2009, he launched a digital trading […]
July 2, 2020
Cybersecurity Is Everybody’s Business With Scott Schober
Scott N. Schober is the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS), a 48 year-old New Jersey-based privately held company and leading provider of advanced, world-class wireless test and cyber security solutions. Scott is a highly sought-after author and expert for live security events, media appearances and commentary on the topics of ransomware, wireless […]
July 1, 2020
Reshaping the Technology Industry in Armenia with Armen Orujyan, PhD
Armen Orujyan, PhD, is the Founding CEO of the Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST). FAST is a nonprofit organization that enhances Intellectual, Financial, and Network capacities of the science and technology ecosystem in Armenia and beyond. Focused on assisting in creating an ecosystem that drives scientific advancement and technological innovation, under Armen’s leadership […]
June 30, 2020
Keeping Positive Relations in Banking with Joseph G. Ursuy
Joe Ursuy is Senior Vice President, Department Manager and founder of Comerica Bank’s Environmental Services Department. His commercial lending team has bankers and staff located in Detroit, Dallas and San Jose with total assets under management exceeding $2 billion. His responsibilities include managing high growth through exceptional talent management, asset quality and through strategic client […]
June 25, 2020
Never Giving Up to Achieve Your Dream with Kaila Methven
A force and growing fashion mogul, Kaila Methven is quietly taking the world by storm, and collecting the rewards of studying her craft day by day. Rebirthed in the “City of Lights”, at the tender age of 16, Methven worked hard as an intern, and even harder as a student. Trained in the art of […]
June 24, 2020
Standard-Setting Practices In Secure Data Destruction with Bob Johnson
Bob Johnson founded NAID in 1994 to serve as a non-profit watchdog organization for the secure information destruction industry. As a result of its success, he more recently presided over NAID’s merger with PRISM International–a 40-year-old information management association-to form what is now i-SIGMA. John Shegerian: Welcome to another edition of the impact podcast. I […]
June 23, 2020
Solar Energy – Idea to Reality with Jon Carson
Jon Carson is the Founder and Managing Partner of Trajectory Energy Partners, a Midwest-based solar development company that works closely with landowners and communities to develop community solar and small utility scale projects with strong local support. Prior to founding Trajectory, Jon spent 2 years at SolarCity, serving a year each as Senior Director on […]
