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Real Leaders Podcast

Real Leaders Magazine, Kevin Edwardsreal-leaders.com
The Real Leaders Podcast is for leaders who want to do more with their influence. Each episode shares real, honest stories from CEOs and founders about how they built businesses that matter. No fluff — just the lessons, mistakes, and moves that helped them grow their impact. If you're serious about leading with purpose and leaving something meaningful behind, this podcast is for you.
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Episodes

Ep. 155 Lead With Your Heart || John Replogle, Partner at One Better Ventures

John Replogle is the former CEO of Burts Bees, Seventh Generation, and now Partner at One Better Ventures who advises us to detach from the brain and follow our hearts. In this episode, Replogle shares what drew him to the impact economy, the fallacy of trade-offs, and what he wished Harvard business school would have taught him. Watch: https://youtu.be/6Xth2c4eu6c

Dec 06, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 155

Ep. 154 Empathy Is What Motivates Me || Steven Novick, Founder & CEO of Farmstand

Steven Novick is the Founder and CEO of Farmstand who claims empathy is at the core of his motivation. In this episode Novick shares his journey to launching a fresh food delivery service, how to be radically transparent, and why hiring people who align with your values is priority #1. Watch: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/steven-novick

Dec 05, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 154

Ep. 153 Get The Locals To Buy-In || Fabian Koss, Cofounder of KC Social Impact Lab

Fabian Koss is the Co-founder of KC Social Impact Lab who claims the key to social impact is to get the locals to buy-in. In this episode Koss shares what drew him to impact, his journey alongside young Latin leaders, and strategies for bridging the generational gap. Watch the replay: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/fabian-koss

Dec 02, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 153

Ep. 152 Updating Capitalism || Matthew Weatherly-White, Co-founder of CapRock

Matthew Weatherly-white is the co-Founder of Caprock one of the largest investment advisory firms committed to impact investing. In this episode, we discuss the misconceptions of capitalism and how it can be updated to become more efficient. Subscribe to our magazine today: https://real-leaders.com/subscribe

Nov 29, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 152

Ep. 151 Never Forget Your Why || Founder and CEO of Miyokos, Miyoko Schinner

Miyoko Schinner is the Founder and CEO of Miyokos, who shares the ingredients of impact. In this episode Schinner emphasizes the reason she went into business, to ensure that that purpose is communicated all through its stakeholders, and to never forget why she went into business in the first place. Subscribe to our magazine today: https://real-leaders.com/subscribe

Nov 28, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 151

Ep. 150 Emily Murphy, GSA on Leading Through COVID-19

Emily Murphy is the former Administrator of the General Services Administration who lead her organization of 11,000 employees through the turbulent COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, she attributes the success to the American people and customer feedback.

Nov 25, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 150

Ep. 149 A Voice For The Ocean || Danni Washington & Swati Thiyagarajan

Danni Washington is a TV Host and Board Member at PangeaSeed Foundation who is joined by conservation journalist Swati Thiyagarajan to vouch on behalf of our dying oceans. In this episode, these activists share the urgency of climate change, simple steps you can take to reduce ocean pollution, and inspiring hope for the next generation.

Nov 22, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 149

Keep It Real Series #5 || Simon Mainwaring, We First Founder and Best-selling Author

Simon Mainwaring is the founder of We First and best-selling author of WE First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media To Build A Better World who helps us distinguish self-interest from selfishness. On the 5th episode of the Keep It Real Series Mainwaring argues that: -Capitalism doesn’t have to be a winners take all end game -The role social media plays in influencing self-interest -That companies who empower the next generation will create more prosperity for all Watch on Crowdcast: https...

Nov 18, 202048 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Ep. 147 The Beginning of The End || Alex Gladstein, Human Rights Foundation

Alex Gladstein is the Chief Strategy Officer at Human Rights Foundation who shares his work for human rights in authoritative countries, the difference between fiat and crypto currencies, and why people need to be careful when ignoring bitcoin. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sF21bKpbqS4

Nov 15, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 147

Ep. 145 How To Expand Your Circle in 3 Steps || Matias Obludzyner, Author of The Expanding Circle

Matias Obludzyner is the author of The Expanding Circle and suggests the key to becoming a genuine leader is to harmonize your inner-self with your outer circle. This comes through an intentional effort to increase self-awareness, deep listening, and effective story-telling. "When the inner and outer conversations are aligned and true connections are forged, the circles expand – and your influence grows." Watch the replay: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/matias-obludyzner...

Nov 11, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 145

Ep. 144 Perspective on Prosperity || Erna Grasz, CEO of Asante Africa Foundation

Erna Grasz is the CEO of the Asante Africa foundation who shares a unique perspective on prosperity. In today’s episode, Erna explains the misconceptions of Africa, how to sustain philanthropy, and why Africa is leapfrogging the tech world. Watch here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/erna-grasz

Nov 08, 202055 minSeason 1Ep. 144

Ep. 143 Drug Trafficking In America || Sam Quinones, Veteran Reporter

Sam Quinones is a veteran reporter on immigration, gangs, and the border who lets us into the world of drug trafficking and addiction in America. In today’s Episode, Quinones reveals shocking information about the rise of fentanyl, whether or not a border wall decreases trafficking, and the leadership needed to abstain from an addicted society. Watch: https://youtu.be/PPdY6aa9wMg...

Nov 07, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 143

Ep. 142 The Cashew Supply Chain || Fahad Awadh, Founder of YYTZ

Fahad Awadh is the founder of YYTZ who figured out how to bring more cash to the #1 cashew country in the world. In today’s episode learn why farmers receive less money with offshore operations, how to add value to the value chain, and the profits that come with intentional decision making. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UIV0rIR8Ofg

Nov 05, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 142

Ep. 141 The House Is On Fire! What To Do Legally || James Thornton, CEO of Client Earth

James Thornton is a top environmental lawyer and CEO of Client Earth who emphasizes the law's influence on climate change. In today’s episode, Thornton shares what motivated him to pursue environmental law, how major countries differ in their energy commitments, and the major cases he’s fought to provide a cleaner future for generations to come. Watch here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/james-thornton RSVP for future episodes: https://www.crowdcast.io/realleaderspodcast...

Nov 01, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 141

Ep. 139 Awareness Trumps Self-Control

Dr. Jud Brewer is the Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center and associate professor in psychiatry at the School of Medicine at Brown University, as well as a research affiliate at MIT. Dr. Brewer shares why we create bad habits and how to regain self-control.

Oct 28, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 139

Keep It Real Series #4 || Simon Mainwaring, CEO of We First

Simon Mainwaring the Founder and CEO of We First Branding is back with more hot takes on how business and culture are changing together. Watch: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/simon/4 RSVP: https://www.crowdcast.io/realleaderspodcast

Oct 25, 202056 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Ep. 137 The Science of Happiness || Shawn Achor, Positive Psychologist

Achieve your potential with Shawn Achor a Positive Psychologist and CEO of Good Think who claims the largest competitive advantage for companies right now are happy workers. In today’s episode, Achor shares his definition of happiness, how to overcome depression, and what is holding you back people from your potential. Watch here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/shawn-achor RSVP: https://www.crowdcast.io/realleaderspodcast...

Oct 24, 202056 minSeason 1Ep. 137

Ep. 136 Coral Reefs Are Dying || Sam Teicher, CRO of Coral Vita

Let's get the word out about Sam Teicher, the Chier Reef Officer of Coral Vita who launched a high-tech coral farm to restore reefs and the life they preserve. In today’s episode, Teicher shares why coral reefs are imperative to life on earth, how you can fight to stop coral bleaching, and what responsibilities come with creating a new market. Watch: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/sam-teicher RSVP for a live interview: https://www.crowdcast.io/realleaderspodcast...

Oct 22, 202045 minSeason 1Ep. 136

Ep. 135 Sleeping In the Office || Eric Edelson, Fireclay Tile

Eric Edelson is the CEO of Fireclay Tile, the first tile company to be certified as a Benefit Corporation, Fireclay Tile is proudly committed to being a US-manufactured socially responsible business for its 150 team members and all stakeholders, including residential and commercial clients such as Starbucks, Whole Foods, Sweetgreen's, and thousands more. Watch: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/eric-edelson

Oct 18, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 135

Ep. 134 Every Child In A Loving Family || Alia Eyres, CEO of Mother's Choice

Alia Eyres was a corporate lawyer until she had an experience that forced her to sacrifice her lifestyle to serve as CEO of Mother's Choice. Don't let the title fool you, Alia currently lives in a foster care refuge in Hong Kong to help teen mother's and their neglected children get back on their feet. Watch here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/alia-eyres

Oct 17, 202045 minSeason 1Ep. 134

Ep. 133 CEO Runs Into Water Crisis || Mina Guli, CEO of Thirst

Listen to Mina Guli's inspiring comeback story of learning how to walk again and how she has committed her life to help solve the global water crisis. Follow us for live episodes on crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/realleaderspodcast

Oct 14, 20201 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 133

Ep. 132 Be A Musher || Val Jones

Val Jones is a former professional figure skater turned leadership coach who shares how to lead from behind. In today’s episode, Jones shares the pains and gains of her figure skating career, how incremental steps lead to big advancements, and why mushers are exemplary leaders. https://www.crowdcast.io/e/val-jones

Oct 10, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 132

Ep. 131 Starting Fresh || Nichol Ng, Co-founder of Singapore Food Bank

Nichol Ng is the Co-founder of Singapore’s only Food Bank who shares how to keep a legacy while starting fresh. In today’s episode Nichol speaks out about: Her treatment as a young female executive How to pivot digitally during a crisis Why food can make all the difference Watch here to be notified of upcoming episodes: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/nichol-ng...

Oct 06, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 131

Keep It Real Series #3 - How To Build A Movement with Your Brand -

Simon Mainwaring is the CEO of WE First Branding, Author of WE First, and the host of the Lead with We podcast who comes back on the Keep It Real series to help you build a movement with your brand. Topics: Marketing, Purpose-Driven culture, Self-worth. RSVP for the next episode here: https://real-leaders.com/simon-3

Oct 02, 202059 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Ep. 130 The Algorithmic Leader || Mike Walsh, CEO of Tomorrow

Mike Walsh is a global futurist, CEO of Tomorrow, and author of The Algorithmic Leader who urges us to be more probabilistic in an era of constant disruption. In today’s episode, Walsh outlines real disruption and how to reimagine your customer experience, how to be smart when machines are smarter than us, and what leaders need to learn in order to be comfortable with ambiguity. Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Algorithmic-Leader-Smart-Machines-Smarter/dp/1989025331 Watch Replay: https://www...

Sep 29, 202053 minSeason 1Ep. 130
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