John Boyer

John Boyer leads a modern art museum. In this episode we explore modern art, abstraction, the connection between fine art and finance, and making our lives better through engagement with the arts.

Amy Aussieker

Amy Aussieker leads a smart city initiative. In this episode we explore smart city innovation, circular economies, idea generation, reincarnation and evolving as a soul.

Michael Graff

Michael Graff is a freelance writer and editor. In this episode we explore the big question that informs his writing, storytelling, back roads, and what he hopes is said about his life.

Michael Smith

Michael Smith leads a center city place-making organization. In this episode we explore downtown development, the elements of a vibrant city, commerce, Jesuit thinking, and a mission-based life.

Tana Greene

Tana Greene leads three national staffing companies. In this episode we explore what her companies do, the problem she is solving, transitioning from success to significance, and the values that guide her.

Mike McGuire

Mike McGuire leads a national accounting firm. In this episode we explore brand positioning, creating culture, disruptive technologies, serendipity, and scaling family values.

Piko Ewoodzie

Piko Ewoodzie is an ethnographer and professor of sociology. In this episode we explore what we can learn from hip hop artists, qualitative research, ‘getting out,’ and Wakanda Forever.

Nick Napoletano

Nick Napoletano is a painter, muralist and designer. In this episode we explore Mannerism and the High Renaissance, public art, augmented and virtual reality, biophilic design, and moving through the world differently.

Marek Ranis

Marek Ranis is an interdisciplinary artist and professor of sculpture. In this episode we explore ‘world grief,’ arctic whiteness, ecological disruption, political upheaval, lack of permanence, and the role of the artist.

Spencer Merriweather

Spencer Merriweather is district attorney of a major metropolitan county. In this episode we explore criminal justice reform, the emotional burdens of prosecuting crimes, serving as the voice of victims, and finding solace in faith.

Amy Herman

Amy Herman is a visual artist. In this episode we explore photography, matters of identity and memory, staged moments of intimacy, and creating community.