Podcast · topic
Service & community
Giving back, civic life and belonging — why joining something is the cure for a lot of things.
21 episodes
Rob Bronstein…Building Legacy Beyond the Bottom LineExplicit
Rob Bronstein, Founder and President of The Scion Group, joins Shaun Emerson and Chris Lozier for Episode 99 of If You've Come This Far . Beginning his real estate career on 100% commission in Chicago, Rob launched…
S5 · E191 hr 17 minPurpose & work
Mark Ishaug...Lead with Love, Get Stuff DoneExplicit
Mark Ishaug has spent his career at the forefront of mission-driven advocacy and community healthcare. Before serving as the CEO of Thresholds--one of Illinois's largest and oldest providers of mental health and…
S5 · E161 hr 21 minPurpose & work
Andy Rotherham...Policy Beyond Partisan TeamsExplicit
In this episode, Chris and Shaun sit down with Andy Rotherham , co-founder of Bellwether Education Partners and a veteran of the Clinton White House. Andy has spent over 30 years at the intersection of education policy…
S5 · E91 hr 14 minService & community
Zach Gale...Me to WeExplicit
Chris and Shaun sit down with Zach Gale, an elementary special education teacher and the founder of Me to We . Zach discusses his journey from a hyper-competitive sports family to finding his purpose in supporting…
S5 · E71 hr 7 minService & community
Sean Harvey...Dismantling Hate with CompassionExplicit
Chris and Shaun welcome Sean Harvey , an advisor, consultant, author, and ordained interfaith minister. Sean has dedicated his life to helping men in hyper-masculine systems--ranging from Wall Street to police…
S5 · E41 hr 4 minService & community
Jim Maley...Sharing SelfishlyExplicit
In this episode, Chris and Shaun talk with Jim Maley, teacher and founder of the Maley Way. The guys discuss Jim's struggles with depression, his time as a Northwestern hoop player, enrolling at Holy Cross, screening…
S5 · E11 hr 11 minService & community
Pete Davis...Join or DieExplicit
Join Chris and Shaun as they chat with Pete Davis, writer, film maker, and civic advocate about his book, Dedicated: The Case for Commitment in An Age of Infinite Browsing and his documentary, "Join or Die." The guys…
S4 · E201 hr 9 minService & community
Kaitlyn Tierney...Diverting HateExplicit
In this episode, Shaun and Chris talk with Kaitlyn Tierney, co-founder and CEO of Diverting Hate, an applied research nonprofit disrupting digital radicalization of boys and men through the use of evidence, empathy, and…
S4 · E191 hr 2 minService & community
Sam Pressler...Connective TissueExplicit
in this episode, Chris and Shaun talk with Sam Pressler, founder of the non-profit, the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) and his new project, Connective Tissue. The guys discuss entrepreneurship, grandmothers,…
S4 · E121 hr 15 minFriendship & loneliness
Alex Johnston....Building ImpactExplicit
In this episode, Shaun and Chris sit down with Alex Johnston, philanthropy advisor, author of Money with Meaning , and founder of Building Impact Partners. Alex helps ultra-wealthy individuals bring more joy, purpose,…
S4 · E71 hr 8 minPurpose & work
Mike Simons...Music and Camp for All KidsExplicit
In the 5th episode of the season, the boys interview Mike Simons, founder of Intonation Music Workshop, Camp for All Kids, and Chris' good friend and bandmate. They discuss Mike's career leading Intonation Music for 15…
S4 · E51 hr 6 minGrowing up
Jonny Imerman...A Good HumanExplicit
In the latest edition, Chris and Shaun talk with Jonny Imerman, founder of Imerman Angels, a non profit that provides peer-to-peer support for cancer patients and survivors and co-founder of ClozTalk, a B-corp that…
S3 · E171 hr 9 minGrief, loss & resilience
Alex Grodd...The DisagreementExplicit
In this episode, Chris and Shaun talk with Alex Grodd, founder of The Disagreement. The guys discuss Bill Bradley, curiosity, entrepreneurship, Alex’s first start-up: A Better Lesson, education, healthy disagreement,…
S3 · E141 hr 20 minService & community
Tate Barkley...Selfishly Trying to Serve Others
In this latest episode, Shaun and Chris interview Tate Barkley, author of Sunday Dinners, Moonshine, and Men, a memoir. Tate is also a speaker, educator, and a 30-year practicing attorney and a founding partner of Bain…
S3 · E51 hr 6 minService & community
Dr. Stephen Trzeciak...A Live to GiverExplicit
In this latest episode, Shaun and Chris talk with Dr. Stephen Trzeciak, co-author of Wonder Drug, 7 scientifically proven ways that serving others is the best medicine for yourself. The guys discuss Chris and Steve’s…
S2 · E1657 minService & community
Becky Crowe...Swimming for GoodExplicit
Chris and Shaun talk with Chris' long time friend, Becky Crowe. The boys chat with Becky about her time as an All-American swimmer at Stanford, the implosion of the Pac-12, her life in education, learning new things at…
S2 · E151 hr 17 minService & community
Karith Foster...Diversity without DivisionExplicit
In episode 14 of season 2, Chris and Shaun talk with Karith Foster, Founder of Inversity Solutions. Karith and the boys discuss the state of DEI, including men in the DEI conversation, being a mom, an entrepreneur, and…
S2 · E141 hr 6 minService & community
Emma Varvaloucas...Spreading Good NewsExplicit
In this episode, Shaun and Chris talk with Emma Varvaloucas, Executive Director of The Progress Network , a non-profit "building an idea movement that speaks to a better future in a world dominated by voices that…
S2 · E131 hr 5 minMental health
Chuka Emezue...Man On A MissionExplicit
For the latest episode, Shaun and Chris interview Chuka Emezue. Chuka is an Assistant Professor, Department of Women, Children and Family Nursing, College of Nursing at Rush University, a writer, and entrepreneur. The…
S2 · E121 hr 10 minBeing a man
Dr. Christine Porath: Mastering Community, Civility and Self-AwarenessExplicit
In the 14th episode, Shaun and Chris interview Dr. Christine Porath. Dr. Porath is an Associate Professor at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and helps organizations build thriving workplaces. They…
S1 · E141 hr 7 minService & community
Wes Becton: Service, Business, Family and RaceExplicit
In Episode 6 of If You've Come This Far, Shaun and Chris talk with Wes Becton. Wes has been married to his wife, Ingrid for 30 years, has three children and is CEO and co-founder (with Ingrid) of George Washington…
S1 · E61 hr 10 minService & community
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