Episode 2: Global Perspectives

Peace on Earth: Let it Begin With Me

On our first Episode back this Spring, we'll be talking about environmental issues and social justice related to how we can establish a more peaceful global environment. Special guests will include Robert Weir, author, speaker and former chair of the 6th District Campaign for a Department of Peace and Kevin Szawala, motivational speaker and Michigan Coordinator for The Peace Alliance.

Civil Rights and Marriage Equality Revisited

Last Fall I talked about gay rights and equality and in the Spring, I had the pleasure to talk with an excellent line up on the historic Harvey Milk Day. Joining me again on this episode are special guests and national spotlight John Lewis and Stuart Gaffney, San Francisco Bay Area Based couple, founders of Marriage Equality USA and Asian Equality and pioneers for LGBT equality for justice through their involvement with a Civil Suit in the State of California for equal access to legal marriage. Followed by Mr. Samuel Chu, Executive Director of California for Faith Equality and the California Faith for Equality Action Fund, a statewide network of over 6,000 congregations, organizations and faith leaders working to educate, support and mobilize California’s faith communities to promote equality for LGBT people. Maureen DeNieva is back again this week and in one of her many elements as an activist and ally for LGBT equality. We'll talk about Dont Ask Dont tell and look back on this movement in context with modern day civil rights and social justice movements.

Post Mid Term Election Dialogue

It's been almost a month since the November 2nd midterm election. Now the public is waiting for new legislatures to begin across the country. In the mean time local efforts are happening to regroup, organize and build a strategy going forward. We'll talk about these and other related issues. Special guests: Ms. Maureen DeNieva, San Francisco Bay Area Non profit and small business professional and current candidate for a local democratic position in the San Jose area and Mr. Chris Praedel Kalamazoo Michigan based teacher and former candidate for State Office who has been actively involved as a student leader, Teach for America volunteer and dedicated Democrat.

Healthy Holiday Balance

Does it really exist? Well we'll talk about ways you can work on managing your time and still having fun during the holiday season. Our featured guest will be Keri Francek Jaehnig, Ohio based non profit and small business consultant, CEO of Culturally Connected and Idea Girl Media.

Episode 2: Global Perspectives

In a global society many of our resources are broad reaching, however it can't make a true impact unless it's grass roots and sustainable. We'll discuss that and I'll have the pleasure of talking with Mr. Doug Weinbrenner, Missouri based public health and social marketing expert, Ms. Lodz Joseph, Global Health Professional, writer and leader of a new arts initiative in New York and Ms. Kelly Cleaver, Detroit based Nonprofit Professional, working on food security and leading the local grass roots movement.