Cyndee Patterson

Cyndee Patterson leads a civic engagement foundation. In this episode we explore dialog, listening, leadership development, city politics, converting to Reform Judaism, and serving the past, present and future.

Alvin C. Jacobs, Jr.

Alvin C. Jacobs, Jr. is a photojournalist. In this episode we explore documenting social movements, the Brookhill neighborhood of Charlotte, growing up in Rockford, Illinois, street credibility, and producing work for the halls of justice.

Don Jonas

Don Jonas leads a community health center. In this episode we explore community health, Medicaid transformation, social determinants, choices in his life, the passing of time, and being the lead singer of a band.

Deborah Triplett

Deborah Triplett is an image taker and a garden maker. In this episode we explore photography, what is beautiful, the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, yard art, confronting cancer, and love of family and friends.

Dan Murrey

Dan Murrey leads a specialty care physician practice group. In this episode we explore reforming the health care system, where God resides, orthopedic surgery, confronting injustice, local politics, and taking on difficult tasks.

Matt Cosper

Matt Cosper is a a theater maker. In this episode we explore absurdist influences, the fractal nature of existence, Zen koans, magical realism, fallen angels and accessing the sublime.

Stephanie Ansaldo

Stephanie Ansaldo leads an education foundation. In this episode we explore humanitarian interest, Elie Wiesel, technology and ethics, an improbable marriage, and what one person can do to change the world.

Don Taylor

Don Taylor is a professor of sociology. In this episode we explore his interest in teaching, writing and playing the saxophone, his career in human services, and the power and importance of intention.

Marjorie Benbow

Marjorie Benbow is an intellectual property attorney. In this episode we explore flower farming, home renovation, a career in science, education and the law, and lessons learned about love, grief and gratitude.