When Entertainment Meets Social Justice: 1000 Seconds with Lauren Dolgen

When Entertainment Meets Social Justice: 1000 Seconds with Lauren Dolgen

In Episode 7, "When Entertainment Meets Social Justice," Forrest [https://www.linkedin.com/in/forrestalton-1000feathers/] sits down with executive producer and show creator, Lauren Dolgen [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-dolgen-274799125/]. She's responsible for many of the reality TV hits you know and love: 16 and Pregnant, Teen Mom, Ridiculousness, Jackass, Punk’d... The first question, Forrest always asks his guests before starting the clock is: do you remember how we first met? 🤔 Without spoiling too much of Lauren’s answer of how a consultant in Memphis and a show developer in LA's paths crossed... it was on the board of Power to Decide [https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-to-decide/].  Lauren’s work with #16andPregnant [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%2316andpregnant&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED], without meaning to, had a tangible impact on reducing teen pregnancy rates nationwide. This has translated into discovering her superpower of combining comedy, drama, and social justice. 💪🏻Her work strikes the balance of delivering entertaining stories whilst also having the ability to make a real difference.  🎯 Tune in to find out how she does it. 🎯   Thank you for tuning in! Please subscribe to keep updated on Season Two of 1000 Seconds!  ⏱ Learn more about Forrest's work at https://www.1000feathers.com/.

Leadership at the Intersection of Curiosity and Civility: 1000 Seconds with Tycely Williams

Welcome back to Season 2 of 1000 Seconds! In this episode, Tycely Williams, CEO of Liberty Fellowship, shares with Forrest L. Alton how the "activation of courage" is the key to unlocking joy, strengthening values-driven leadership, and fueling meaningful change in the nonprofit and philanthropic sector. Tycely's effervescent conversation with Forrest underscores how this work is both heavy and deeply rewarding and is always better when we engage with each other and do it together. Learn more about Liberty Fellowship: https://libertyfellowshipsc.org/ Thank you for tuning in! Please subscribe to keep updated on Season Two of 1000 Seconds!  ⏱ Learn more about Forrest's work at https://www.1000feathers.com/.

What Critical Role Can Teach Us about Making a Movement: 1000 Seconds with Liam O'Brien?

What happens when you bring a group of nerdy friends together to play Dungeon & Dragons who also coincidentally are all seasoned voice actors? You have an incredibly fun birthday party... and also in the case of Liam O'Brien and the crew that became Critical Role you get a global phenomenon that's launched a whole new kind of entertainment.  🌎 In this episode of 1000 Seconds, Forrest Alton sits down with Liam O'Brien, LA-actor, writer, director, and co-founder/primary cast member of Critical Role to unpack his journey from theater kid to one of the most influential voices in voice acting and actual play, a genre of entertainment where actors play a table-top role playing game (like D&D) for live audiences.  Liam shares how staying true to oneself can fuel a movement, and ultimately what matters most is how impactful, meaningful storytelling can leave the world a better place.   🎙 Learn more about Liam: *  Official site: https://critrole.com [https://critrole.com] *  Watch The Legend of Vox Machina & The Mighty Nein on Amazon Prime  Thank you for tuning in! Please subscribe to keep updated on Season Two of 1000 Seconds!  ⏱ Learn more about Forrest's work at https://www.1000feathers.com/.

Facilitation to Impact, A Consultant's Calling: 1000 Seconds with Charles C. Weathers

In Episode 4, Forrest finally gets his longtime mentor and friend Charles C. Weathers in the 1000 Seconds’ hot seat. Charles is a nationally recognized consultant, professional speaker, founder of The Weathers Group, and Forrest’s undeniable first call when he has a puzzle to solve. They talk about the evolution of the nonprofit sector during Charles’ 25 years as a visionary consultant and the energy needed behind impactful leadership. Stay till the end to hear Charles’ practical strategy tools for navigating change and how big ideas only become movements when they get the change live through others. Visit https://weathersgroup.com/ and follow Charles C. Weathers across all socials to learn more about his work.Thank you for tuning in! Please subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep updated on Season Two of 1000 Seconds! Learn more about Forrest's work at https://www.1000feathers.com/. Thank you for tuning in! Please subscribe to keep updated on Season Two of 1000 Seconds!  ⏱ Learn more about Forrest's work at https://www.1000feathers.com/.

Leadership Rooted in Community: 1000 Seconds with Mitch Kennedy

Welcome to Episode 3 of 1000 Seconds where our host, Forrest Alton, spends 1000 Seconds with Deputy City Manager of Spartanburg, SC, Mitch Kennedy. Born and raised in Spartanburg, Mitch Kennedy loves his city, and acts as fearless leader of his community built on years of trust and relationship building. Stick around to the end of his conversation with Forrest learn what he means by "walking and chewing gum." Visit https://cityofspartanburg.org/ to learn more about this city and their projects. Subscribe to keep updated on Season Two of 1000 Seconds! Learn more about our work at https://www.1000feathers.com/. Thank you for tuning in! Please subscribe to keep updated on Season Two of 1000 Seconds!  ⏱ Learn more about Forrest's work at https://www.1000feathers.com/.