Global Entrepreneurship How can business gain traction with innovations like crowd funding and micro-investments? How do we support and engage local economies through entrepreneurship and small business development? In many developing countries, hurdles such as government policy, infrastructure, and bureaucracy limit new markets. Accessing sincere and authentic stories brings positive …
How do global politics, economics and policy influence what happens to our trash? Everyday, the average American creates 5 pounds of trash. Where does all that garbage go? How do countries succeed or fail in waste management? Who takes garbage when a community needs to dispose of their trash? Reducing, reusing …
How can we initiate growth and empower change in our own personal circles? How can we offer social, emotional support, be philanthropic, and influence justice while respecting personal agency? Our community’s values get strengthened and the fabric is richly woven when everyone’s voice is heard. David Taylor of Momentum Bike Clubs and Chara …
How can we keep our brains healthy and sustain cognitive growth? Do our brains have an expiration date? Are we all bound for cognitive decline? Dr. Andrew Budson from Boston University and Dr. Christy Tangney with Rush University say absolutely not! On this episode of The Afterword, Andrew and Christy discuss memory, dementia, …
How does water impact our lives? We are drinking the same water that dinosaurs swam in! Our planet has no new water. This vital resource is key to sustainable, equitable and healthy communities. In developed countries, we don’t think about water until something goes wrong. Those who lack clean, safe …