The American Model

Building Business with David Marriott, Chairman of Marriott International

We were grateful for the opportunity to sit down with David Marriott, Chairman of the Board of Marriott International. In this personal interview, David tells the story of how Marriott got started 99 years ago, and how he carries the values of his grandparents in his leadership today. The interview includes strategies for employee engagement, how the private sector can contribute to lifting society, oh, and his experience naming a gorilla in Rwanda! Let’s keep lifting! Andrew and Ariel

Celebrating Discovery: A Conversation with Former Astronaut and NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden

We had the privilege of sitting down with Charlie Bolden, a public service leader with a remarkable arc: from his boyhood in the Jim Crow south to the astronaut who deployed the Hubble space telescope to the NASA Administrator who led the agency to unprecedented levels of innovation and employee engagement, Charlie understands what it means to break boundaries through discovery. More than all that, you will hear from a leader whose values are his foundation and who applies them in service of a more perfect union. Enjoy!

The Power of Faith in Democracy

In this episode of the American Model, we talk with Mariann Budde, Episcopal Bishop of Washington, and Randy Hollerith, Dean of the Washington National Cathedral. They share wisdom and insights on the freedom of religion, faith, and leadership in the context of democracy.

The American Model: Finding Purpose as a Refugee

Join us as Ariel Galli Marshall speaks with Yasmin Aguilar about her story. After being kidnapped by the Taliban for her efforts to promote women's health as a physician in Pakistan, Yasmin sought safety and purpose here in the United States, where she now leads a refugee resettlement agency today.

25 Years of the American Experiment: A Conversation with Two Young Immigrants

20 years ago, as newly-weds, we volunteered to support immigrant youth in their development. It changed our lives forever. This week Andrew sat down with two of these young immigrants, Pablo and Joaquin (who requested that we not use their full names). They share their experiences and perspectives in a way that punctuates both the fear and joy that comes with living as an immigrant in the United States.