Stories
Embrace possibilities, gain fresh insights, and be uplifted by the brilliance, wit and ingenuity of unsung changemakers shaping our world with heart and vision
Discovering Your Superpower
Melissa Austin, sr manager of the technical art team for Pokémon Go, shares how mentorship, representation & a deep passion for helping others has shaped her journey
Broken Dreams, New Beginnings
Bevin Victoria transforms an Olympic-ending injury into a career in the arts, rewriting her story by forging her own opportunities
Embracing Your Messes
Award-winning sci-fi and fantasy author, poet and teacher Fran Wilde shares how failure fuels growth and stories have the power to transform
Bloom Where You’re Planted
Former First Lady of California Sharon Davis masters the art of listening, thrives through challenges and excels at every stage of life
The Voice of the Under-Heard
Minette Norman, author, speaker, and leadership consultant, reflects on the power of psychological safety and the pain of exclusion
Where Stories Spark Magic
A traumatic brain injury transformed Laura Stanfill’s approach to life and work on her path from journalism to publishing
Equilibrium in Motion
Pilates pioneer and international artist Iwalani Kaluhiokalani creates space for others to thrive
Walking Life’s Tightrope
AI entrepreneur Vino Raju and her mentor, Diane Mueller, show that the best mentorships are about mutual growth
Listening to Your Gut
Bela Friedman, daughter of Holocaust survivors, moves from PR to life coaching, emphasizing the power of intuition and gratitude
Small Pours, Big Impact
Anna Maria Ponzi shares her guide for living with intention, from her roots in Oregon wine to finding meaning in a four-ounce pour
Rewriting Education’s Playbook
From the Peace Corps in Ghana to revolutionizing skills-based education, Christi Harter meets learners where they are
PlayStation, Parkinson’s and AI
Penporn Koanantakool came to the U.S. for her PhD at U.C. Berkeley, now she’s pursuing her dream of using AI for good
Believing in Yourself
Nithya Ruff reveals pivotal moments that shaped her journey, and how open source fuels her passion for impact
Designing a Better World
Budding interior designer Vani Jain is passionate about promoting inclusivity and environmental justice in her field
Grateful for Change
From Grateful Dead tours to open source communities, Brittany Istenes navigates life’s pivots to create meaningful impact
Opening a Door to Grief
Mother-daughter duo Anne Gudger & Maria Gibson share their journey through grief, turning loss into a shared mission
Navigating the Science of Delicious
Food scientist Dr. Mary Wagner tackles global crises while transforming icons like Taco Bell, Starbucks & General Mills
Possibility Thinking
Michelle Lequin pushes past societal and self-imposed limitations to find her voice, emphasizing self-reliance and mentorship
Shattering Stereotypes
Lauren Maffeo breaks new ground, from tech reporter to AI & business intelligence analyst to data governance thought leader
Painting Outside the Lines
Sujata Tibrewala defies norms to become the first engineer in her family, and finds her voice through art & community