CULTURE

Episode 1

William & Pashko introduce themselves and intentions for the Path FRWD. The first of the ‘Fundamental Concepts’ we will investigate and explore together is outlined: Democracy @ Work, the American Co-Op Movement. We then dip out toes into music, offering a taste of D.C. GoGo!

Main Concept: A treasure of good info at Democracy At Work about worker owned and cooperative businesses.

Music: 

Theme Music: by Pezzner

• Santana “Soul Sacrifice”– Live at The Woodstock Music & Art Fair, August 16, 1969 Performed by: Santana Written by: C. Santa, D. Brown, G. Rolle, M. Malone Rights: Columbia/Legacy
• If you haven’t ever watched the epic Woodstock documentary film, or if it’s been a while, grab some favorite libations and enjoy!  These innovative filmmakers wouldn’t be inhibited and literally helped invent surround sound and many modern film technologies.
• Lázaro Ros “Oro Seco de Tambor a Ochún”– Performed by: Lazaro Ros Rights: SGAE, Unicornio, Producciones Abdala S.A.
  The Oro Seco in Santeria in Cuba is the drum rhythms for the Orisha ‘dry’ or without singing.  Beautiful & powerful.
• Poncho Sanchez band “Sonanado – Live” Performed by: Poncho Sanchez band Written by: Pete Terrace. Rights: Concord Records.
• Pello El Afrokan Jr.  “Arañariña” Performed by: Pello El Afrokan Jr.  Rights: Camajan
  Padrino, friend and future guest of the show!
• Gino Latino  “Welcome – Radio” Performed by: Gino Latino Written by: C. Cecchetto, Jovanotti, L. Cersosimo Rights: Harbor Light Records 1989
• Black Science Orchestra  “New Jersey Deep” Performed by: Ashley Beedle & The Black Science Orchestra Written by:  Beedle/Woodford/Classen Rights: Junior Boy’s Own 1994
• DJ Le Roi, Roland Clark  “I Get Deep – Late Nite Tuff Guy Remix” Performed by: DJ Le Roi, Roland Clark Written by: Cedric Eichenberger, Mirco Esposito, Roland Clark Rights: Get Physical Music
• Bogachiel “Jah Satellite”  Unreleased Performed by: Beard, Ubick, Pineda, Minella, Juncaj, Gallegos, Simon, Osterman.  Written & Produced by: Beard & Ubick
• Featured: Rare Essence  “Hey Buddy Buddy – Live” Performed by: Rare Essence Written by: Andre Johnson, Byron Jackson, James Thomas, John Buchanan, Michael Neal & Milton Freeman Rights: Rare One Records 2001

If this is your first time hearing Go-Go Music or you know it well. Please give some love, stream, purchase and check out: Rare Essence and Go-Go Mickey!

Episode 2

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Learnings & Links about Biochar and some of the fuzzy measuring of Carbon Credits.

• Global hub of information and professional research:
  International Biochar Initiative (biochar-international.org)
• American Biochar Initiative or now US Biochar Initiative:
  Welcome to the Biochar Learning Center! | US Biochar Initiative (biochar-us.org)

Issues with measuring trees for Carbon Credits:  

• Big Gains (and Some Growing Pains) in Forest Carbon Offset Markets | Davis Wright Tremaine (dwt.com)
• The Real Trees Delivering Fake Climate Progress for Corporate America – Bloomberg
• Understanding carbon offsets | Greenbiz

Episode 3

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Disney+ Day 2021: Everything Announced – IGN

Episode 4

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Learnings & Links from our episode with Horticulture & Big Ideas ‘field reporter’ Maki.  From the field in the Amazon, Iquitos Peru. We discuss plant medicine and the history of BioPharma from the Amazon and the current new model being proposed by Maki and the Shultes Center.

Global hub of information and professional research:
International Biochar Initiative (biochar-international.org)

American Biochar Initiative or now US Biochar Initiative:
Welcome to the Biochar Learning Center! | US Biochar Initiative (biochar-us.org)

Issues with measuring trees for Carbon Credits:  

Big Gains (and Some Growing Pains) in Forest Carbon Offset Markets | Davis Wright Tremaine (dwt.com)

The Real Trees Delivering Fake Climate Progress for Corporate America – Bloomberg

Understanding carbon offsets | Greenbiz

Episode 5

Interview and great conversation with professor, attorney & author Brian Kurbjeweit.  We dig right into his work and book on The Leadership Space: 3 Principles to Elevate Your Team, Your Success, and Your Satisfaction.  Brian has delivered this program from the executive leadership team at Walgreens and throughout their management to startup entrepreneurs.  

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• The Leadership Space: 3 Principles to Elevate Your Team, Your Success and Your Satisfaction by Brian Kurbjeweit is available on Amazon. Step into your personal power and develop your Leadership Space. You will discover the power within you… the power of your authentic being… your True Self.
• Daniel Goleman on Emotional Intelligence: Daniel Goleman’s work, particularly his book Emotional Intelligence, highlights the impact of a leader’s mood on team performance. You can find more about Goleman’s groundbreaking research in his book Emotional Intelligence.
• Primal Leadership: The sequel, Primal Leadership, further explores the role of emotional intelligence in leadership and is available in ebook format wherever ebooks are sold.
• Mirror Neurons: The experiment with the chimpanzee and the concept of mirror neurons is discussed. Research on this topic can be found here.
• Stoned Ape Theory: The theory suggesting early human tribes may have used hallucinogens to enhance communication and teamwork. Terence McKenna’s book Food of the Gods explores this idea in detail and is available on Amazon here.

Episode 6

In this episode, we sit down with Stephen Morton, founder of Vibrant Payments, to explore the often-misunderstood world of merchant services. Stephen shares his journey through the payments industry and explains how Vibrant Payments is transforming the space by eliminating hidden fees, providing transparency, and offering competitive rates. This episode is packed with insights for small business owners, employees, and anyone interested in how businesses handle electronic payments.  

Theme Music: by Pezzner

Learnings & Links

• Vibrant Payments: Learn more about transparent pricing and services at VibrantPayments.com
• Hidden Fees in Payment Processing: Explore how businesses unknowingly lose money in processing fees through this helpful Pricing Chart.
• Book reference : Ice Cream Is for Winners: From Food Stamps and Bankruptcy to Financial Independence by Stephen Morton – Audible Audiobook