iFoster Futures

iFoster Futures: Luke Fox, CEO of WhiteFox, a global leader in drone airspace security.

In this episode, our hosts Serita Cox and Keira Green interview Luke Fox is CEO of WhiteFox, a global leader in drone airspace security. Pioneering the safe integration of drones into society, WhiteFox products securely manage drones in sensitive airspace worldwide. The conversation covers: *  What was Fox’s starting point into drones and starting WhiteFox Defense. * Fox talks about paving your own way and what do “I” uniquely bring to the table. * Fox talks about the strength behind not having a formal education; not being encumbered. * Fox shares surrounding himself with seasoned executives who share his vision. * Fox talks about carefully and smartly managing this new technology. *  Fox gives examples of perseverance and tips around fund raising, his successes and failures. * Building resilience is how you succeed; it’s how Fox sees his success. *  Keep pushing forward even in those moments of failure. * Final thoughts from Serita, Keira and Fox.

iFoster Futures: Devin Alexander, Author, Entrepreneur & Celebrity Chef

In this episode, our hosts Serita Cox and Keira Green interview Devin Alexander, a Multi-Time New York Times bestselling author, award winning entrepreneur, sought after keynote speaker, passionate philanthropist and celebrity chef best known for decade-long stint as the Chef on NBC’s Biggest Loser. The conversation covers: * What was the starting point for Devin’s incredible journey to where she is today.  * How Devin delt with bullying and how managing daily calories changed her life. * Devin shares her love of healthy cooking. * Devin talks about setting and achieving her goals, using vision and statement boards. * Devin gives examples of perseverance and tips around job interviews, cover letters, etc. * How Devin persevered through myriad of setbacks and adopting her baby girl. * Final thoughts from Serita, Keira and Devin.

iFoster Futures: Rochelle Trochtenberg, Former California Foster Care Ombudsperson in Sacramento

In this episode, our hosts Serita Cox and Keira Green interview Rochelle Trochtenberg – Former California Foster Care Ombudsperson in Sacramento, Calif. is the first former foster youth to be appointed to serve in this role. She is responsible for educating foster youth and caregivers about their rights, investigating complaints related to the care, placement, and services of youth in foster care, and providing policy recommendations on improving California’s child welfare system. The conversation covers: * What Rochelle’s role is as the Ombudsperson here in California.  * Rochelle’s vision for youth growing up in foster care. * Rochelle and Serita talk about bridging the digital divide, together. * Rochelle talks about tech and the Foster Youth Bill of Rights. * Keira adds personal context to foster youth having technology. * Rochelle expands on how she advocates and gets changes made. * How Rochelle persevered through myriad of setbacks to where she is now. * Final thoughts from Serita, Keira and Rochelle.

iFoster Futures: Román Baca, Co-founder and Artistic Director Exit12 Dance Company

In this episode, our hosts Serita Cox and Keira Green interview Román Baca – Co-founder and Artistic Director Exit12 Dance Company. He is a ballet dancer, award-winning choreographer and entrepreneur who created his own dance company. Román is also a Marine and served time in Iraq as a machine-gunner and fire-team leader in Fallujah during the Iraq war. The conversation covers: * What drove Román to become a classically trained dancer/choreographer.  * Román talks about how he did it, what he overcame to dance. * Román dives deep into choosing to enlist in the Marine Corps. * Román expands on his time serving in Fallujah during the Iraq war. * Thoughts on what he took away with him from his time in Iraq. * Good and bad experiences and opening Exit 12 Dance Company. * How dance helped him through PTSD and other trauma issues. * Final thoughts from Serita, Keira and Román.

iFoster Futures: Audrey Stewart, Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager, Google

In this episode, our hosts Serita Cox and Trinity Cuevas interview Audrey Stewart – Diversity and Inclusion Program Manager for Google, a US Military Academy graduate, a vet, and an incredible leader for diversity and inclusion discusses her career and about her life at West Point. The conversation covers: * Audrey’s life at West Point and coming to terms with the fact that she’s transgender.  * Audrey believed in helping other LGBTQ service members while under the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy. * What it takes to get into West Point, and what was Audrey’s experience like. * Audrey dives deep into what led her to the Academy. * Audrey talks about the family experience and camaraderie that she found at West Point. * What it was like being deployed. * Skills she learned to manage personnel, equipment, budgets, etc. * How Audrey pivoted from military life to civilian life.  * Forming a transgender organization in the military under Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.