Previous Shows

Impact with John Shegerian produces new episodes every week. Visit regularly to explore our archive of past conversations below.

January 2, 2024

New Year’s Special: Thriving at Work and in Life with Darleen “Coach Dar” Santore

Darleen Santore, better known as “Coach Dar,” is an author, Licensed and Board-Certified Occupational Therapist, sought-after motivational speaker, plus leadership and mental skills coach to professional athletes, CEOs and business leaders around the world. Best known for her mental strength conditioning work with athletes in the NBA, MLB, PGA and NHL, she most recently worked […]

December 21, 2023

Giving the Gift of Education with Sarah Brown of Theirworld

Sarah Brown is Chair of Theirworld and Executive Chair of the Global Business Coalition for Education. Since she founded Theirworld in 2002, its campaigns, advocacy and ground-breaking programs have been rooted in the belief that every child deserves the best start in life, a safe place to learn and skills for the future. John Shegerian: […]

December 20, 2023

Solving Agricultural Challenges with Mary Jane Melendez of General Mills

Mary Jane Melendez stewards General Mills’ sustainability and philanthropy efforts and is responsible for advancing collaboration and integration across the organization to achieve company-wide Global Impact commitments. John Shegerian: Get the latest Impact Podcast right into your inbox each week. Subscribe by entering your email address at impactpodcast.com to make sure you never miss an […]

December 19, 2023

Creating Circularity for the Tech Industry with Mary Curtiss of HP

As the leader of HP’s Sustainable IT Professional Services, Mary Curtiss is responsible for forming new alliances with customers and partners to drive down the impact of technology on the environment. While at HP, Mary has had a broad range of responsibilities within the umbrella of climate action. She was responsible for creating HP’s first […]

December 14, 2023

Amplifying Sustainability Principles with Jeffrey Whitford

Jeffrey Whitford is the Vice President of Sustainability & Social Business Innovation for MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a $11 billion global science and technology company committed to enhancing the human experience through curiosity and sustainability.  John Shegerian: Do you have a suggestion for a Rockstar Impact […]

December 12, 2023

Celebrating Supplier Diversity with Shardé Marchewski of Wayfair

Shardé Marchewski serves as Wayfair’s Head of Supplier Diversity and is focused on ensuring the company’s commercial strategy is inclusive of underrepresented groups. At present, she is focused on increasing Wayfair’s assortment of products from Black designers and makers while also establishing the company’s roadmap for supplier diversity. She has been at Wayfair for over […]

December 7, 2023

Making Sustainable Fashion a Reality with Vanessa Barboni Hallik of Another Tomorrow

Vanessa Barboni Hallik is the Founder and CEO of Another Tomorrow. She is also an investor in early-stage companies and currently serves on the Boards of the Accountability Counsel and the Carr Center for Human Rights at the Harvard Kennedy School. John Shegerian: It’s the latest Impact Podcast right into your inbox each week. Subscribe […]

December 5, 2023

Innovating for Social Change with Matt Johanson of Discover

In his 25 years at Discover, Matt Johanson has held leadership roles across Information Technology, Discover’s global Payments’ business, Lean Management, Human Resources and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I). 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. […]

November 30, 2023

Protecting Privacy Through Innovation with Maurice Uenuma of Blancco

Maurice Uenuma is VP & GM, Americas and a security strategist at Blancco, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to deliver the world’s leading data erasure, IT asset disposition, and mobile lifecycle solutions to address privacy, security, and sustainability needs. Previously, Maurice was Vice President, Federal & Enterprise with Tripwire, supporting the federal government and large […]

November 28, 2023

Driving ESG Progress with Robyn Luhning of Wells Fargo

Robyn Luhning is Wells Fargo & Company’s Chief Sustainability Officer, responsible for driving enterprise Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs, and leading progress against the company’s climate and other sustainability initiatives. She is also leading the development of the Wells Fargo Institute for Sustainable Finance, which will serve as a hub for the bank’s climate-related […]

November 22, 2023

Designed to Heal with Dr. Jonathan Leary of Remedy Place

Dr. Jonathan Leary of Remedy Place is a renowned expert in the field of holistic and sports medicine, known for his deep understanding of the interconnectedness of the human body and his dedication to promoting wellness. With a doctorate in chiropractic medicine, he has gained extensive experience working with professional athletes and industry leaders, helping […]

November 20, 2023

Empowering Millions to Embrace Healthy Living with Saeju Jeong of Noom

As Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Noom, a consumer-led digital health platform, Saeju Jeong has spent 15 years building a passionate team dedicated to the mission of helping people everywhere live healthier lives. Through a powerful combination of human coaching, psychology, and technology, Saeju and Noom are empowering “Noomers” to take control of their health […]