John and Mark X. Cronin, the father and son co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks (johnscrazysocks.com) , are on a mission to spread happiness. In pursuit of that mission, they have now released The Spreading Happiness Podcast with John and Mark, a weekly, 30-minute podcast designed to bring a smile to…
Gillian Tietz is the host of the Sober Powered podcast (https://www.soberpowered.com/) and works as a biochemist in the Boston area. When she quit drinking in 2019, she dedicated herself to learning about alcohol's influence on the brain and how it can cause addiction. She used that knowledge to free herself…
Russ Laraway has had a diverse 28 year operational management career. He was a Company Commander in the Marine Corps before starting his first company, Pathfinders. From there, Russ went to the Wharton School, and then onto management roles at Google and Twitter. He then co-founded Candor, Inc., along with…
As we finish out Autism Awareness Month and begin Mental Health Awareness Month, many are feasting for Eid at the end of Ramadan. All Star Wars friends are hoping May the 4th will be with you, and yet we do not want to forget that Mother's Day is just around…
Steve Fredlund (https://stevefredlund.com) is a sought-after innovator engaged to solve the most complex problems. His insights have powered hundreds of breakthroughs in corporations, nonprofits and small businesses. He is the founder and Lead Strategist for Steve Fredlund Solutions and Small Small Business as well as the creator of The Solving…
Dave Johnson (https://law.stanford.edu/directory/david-johnson/) is a lawyer, teacher and writer. He has served as general counsel for several tech companies in Silicon Valley across the last twenty years. For the last decade he has held teaching and research posts at Stanford Law School, as well as the Plattner Institute of Design…
Corey Nathan, host of the podcast Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other! (www.politicsandreligion.us/) is on the show this week talking about, you guessed it, politics and religion. Buckle up because this conversation goes deep fast. Corey Nathan was raised in an observant Jewish household attending an Orthodox synagogue.…
A nationally recognized writer, trainer, and consultant in juvenile justice reform, Kristin Henning speaks on the intersection of race, adolescence, and policing. Her book, The Rage of Innocence (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/623467/the-rage-of-innocence-by-kristin-henning/) , is a powerful analysis of how the legal system criminalizes normal adolescent behavior in communities of color. In it, she…
Join our Patreon community of Difference-Makers (https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference) Jo Saxton (https://www.josaxton.com/) is a speaker, author, podcast host, and leadership coach who has dedicated her career to investing in women leaders own their voice and find their purpose in their personal lives and in leadership. Born to Nigerian parents and raised in…
Lori is speaking at the Podcast Movement Evolutions Conference (https://i.snoball.it/p/QTV/t) in LA March 23-26. Her session is on Inclusion for Social Impact: How Podcasting Can Lead to Societal Change. Sign up with Lori's discount code below to attend at JW Marriott @ LA LiveOr Virtually From Around the World! Will…
The She Leads Church Conference (https://www.sheleadschurch.com/she-leads-church-22?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sheleadschurch.com%2Fa%2F2147504181%2FDH8PbUnB) is happening virtually March 16-17. It's free! Register here (https://www.sheleadschurch.com/she-leads-church-22?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sheleadschurch.com%2Fa%2F2147504181%2FDH8PbUnB) to hear many outstanding women speak on a variety of topics at this summit. Three women who have been guests here on the A World of Difference podcast will also be speaking: Nona Jones,…
Sign up for She Leads Church '22 Virtual Conference (https://www.sheleadschurch.com/she-leads-church-22?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sheleadschurch.com%2Fa%2F2147504181%2FDH8PbUnB) for free Mimi Haddad serves as president and CEO of CBE International (https://www.cbeinternational.org) and as an adjunct associate professor of historical theology at Fuller Theological Seminary. She is a graduate of the University of Colorado and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (Summa…
Jeff Le has had a career at the highest levels of public policy and politics at the state, federal and international levels. A recognized thought leader in political advocacy and representation, his analysis and opinions have been featured on MSNBC, broadcast television in 40 states, as well as in print…
Catherine McNiel (Catherine%20McNiel) writes about the creative and redemptive work of God in our real, ordinary lives. Her upcoming book, Fearing Bravely: Risking Love for Our Neighbors, Strangers, and Enemies (https://www.navpress.com/p/fearing-bravely/9781641583268) , just released from NavPress in February 2022. Catherine studies theology while caring for three kids, two jobs, and…
Chicago native Michael Fosberg (https://incognitotheplay.com/michael-fosberg/biography/) has spoken at nearly a thousand high schools, colleges, government agencies, corporations, law firms and not-for-profits since 2005, utilizing his award winning autobiographical story, told in the form of a one-man play, as an entry point for meaningful dialogues on race and identity. He has…
Martine Kalaw is the CEO and president of Martine Kalaw Enterprises, LLC (https://martinekalaw.com/) ; a consultancy focused on learning & development, human resources, and diversity, equity & inclusion for corporations, organizations, and nonprofits. She holds a Master’s in Public Administration focusing on immigration law from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School and…
In the time of the Great Resignation, employee engagement is a puzzle to solve. Team Building is challenging in this pandemic. However, research shows that being a respectable leader and showing your employees that you appreciate them is key too not only retention, but to becoming a high performing team.…
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Diana Cutaia (https://kitcaster.com/diana-cutaia/) founded Coaching Peace (https://coachingpeace.com/) in 2012, a company focused on using the power of play and connection to empower organizations and teams to create cultures of care, belonging, and peace. However, the work started for Diana 25 years earlier when she first began to explore the meaning…
Shari Foos is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles, and a Master of Science in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University. As a sought-after expert on the subjects of relationships and meaningful connection, Shari’s writing and commentary…
Sheila Wray Gregoire is a popular speaker, marriage blogger, and the author of nine books, including The Good Girl’s Guide to Great Sex (https://www.amazon.com/Good-Girls-Guide-Great-Sex/dp/0310334098) . Her latest book is The Great Sex Rescue (https://www.amazon.com/Great-Sex-Rescue-Recover-Intended/dp/1540900827/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Great+Sex+Rescue&qid=1611364260&s=books&sr=1-1) that will be coming out in early March. It is based on the largest survey ever…
Kristin Kobes Du Mez (https://kristindumez.com/) is Professor of History and Gender Studies at Calvin University. She holds a PhD from the University of Notre Dame and her research focuses on the intersection of gender, religion, and politics. She has written for the Washington Post, NBC News, Religion News Service, Christianity…
Dr. Beth Allison Barr (PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) is associate professor of history and associate dean of the Graduate School at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, where she specializes in medieval history, women’s history, and church history. She is the president of the Conference on Faith…
This episode is coming to you for such a time as this. With spiritual abuse, abuse of power, and sexual abuse becoming such common news in our time, we have to admit that there are many churches with cultures and systems that are unhealthy and even harmful. If you are…
