People are the Answer

29/05/2024

In today’s episode sits down with , a highly-experienced designer and hockey coach. He’s worked with a variety of fortune-500 companies and through his role at , helps companies looking to create transformational change. Steve also has a podcast , which examines the rich connections hockey creates.

Steve and Jeff discuss his hard-working upbringing in Michigan, how he got into hockey, starting his podcast, and much more…now available on YouTube, major podcast platforms, and peoplearetheanswer.com

22/05/2024

In today’s episode, speaks with , a documentary filmmaker and Executive Director of . He has created impactful films, especially around agriculture, including James Beard Media Award winners Food Chains and Gather.

Sanjay and Jeffrey discuss his upbringing as the son of two Indian immigrant professors, why college is a waste, moving to NYC to be part spiritual teacher Sri Chinmoy’s community, making films, and much more…now available on YouTube, major podcast platforms, and peoplearetheanswer.com

16/05/2024

This week, chats with Brian Abrams, a kind and brilliant human-first venture capitalist. Brian’s spent nearly two decades in venture capital before starting B Ventures Group, a global VC firm focused on humanity and AI solutions for peace building and conflict resolution…

Brian and Jeff discuss his career path, the evolution of his world view, and approaching all things with curiosity. He shares poignant quotes and references that serve to frame his thought processes…now available on YouTube, major podcast platforms, and peoplearetheanswer.com

08/05/2024

This week, sits down with , co-founder and executive director of , where they’re shifting the system by providing learning opportunities, especially in entrepreneurship, for individuals currently incarcerated and providing support as they re-enter society.

Stacey and Jeff discuss her upbringing, a brief consideration of journalism, her time as Miss Colorado, and dedicating herself to helping people…now available on YouTube, major podcast platforms, and peoplearetheanswer.com

28/02/2024

Today’s episode features Dr., founder of the Lindesmith Center and . Considered, by , as “the point man” for drug policy reform efforts and “the real drug czar”, Ethan has been at the center of drug policy reform for over 30 years.

Ethan and Jeff discuss receiving multiple degrees from Harvard, his transition from Middle Eastern politics to drug policy, orchestrating vast changes in drug policy issues, podcasting, and more…now available on YouTube and major podcast platforms

21/02/2024

This week Jeffrey Zucker sits down with David Weild IV, a financial guru and former Vice Chairman & Executive Vice President of The NASDAQ and currently runs his investment banking firm Weild & Co. David and Jeff discuss his journey from Molecular Genetics to finance, friendships with Steve Jobs and Michael Jackson, getting the JOBS Act passed, and how providing financial opportunity can continue to be a great equalizer in our society…now available on YouTube, major podcast platforms, and peoplearetheanswer.com

14/02/2024

Today’s episode features , CEO of GIG Group , author, and film producer. Terrence and discuss his move at a young age from the country to a trailer park and how that ultimately led to his getting caught up in crime and drug addiction. They also discuss his choice to go to rehab at age 19, the business he opened after, his time in prison, how he maintained a positive attitude there, and how he was able to learn from his experience and flourish once he got out…now available on YouTube, major podcast platforms

07/02/2024

We continue this week with part 2 of a very special episode as our producer Kait Grey sits down with our host and podcast creator Jeffrey Zucker. They discuss his work in start-ups, movie production, and more of his advocacy work in drug policy and criminal justice reform. If you missed last week’s post, head back an episode to part 1 where we discuss his growing up in the South, the incredible legacy his parents bestowed on him, and his early endeavors in hospitality…now available on YouTube, major podcast platforms, and peoplearetheanswer.com

31/01/2024

In this episode, we turn the tables as our producer Kait Grey chats with Jeffrey Zucker about his growing up in the South and starting his career young at the Carolina Ice Palace, the incredible legacy his parents bestowed on him, and lessons learned while being a young entrepreneur in hospitality.

They discuss his goals for PatA and his forthcoming movie … More on his work in drug policy and criminal justice reform in episode 2 coming next week!

In this episode, Jeffrey and Kait discuss his growing up in the South and starting his career young at the Carolina Ice Palace, the incredible legacy his par...

22/01/2024

This week, Jeff chats with , actor, writer, director, and producer who recently released an impact film. It shows where our reality could be headed given the current direction of our society.

Gillian and Jeff discuss her lifelong passion for being on stage, acting and production, desire to tell important stories, and much more. Now available on YouTube, major podcast platforms, and peoplearetheanswer.com

10/01/2024

In this week’s episode, Jeff chats with Julie Christeas, a film producer whose works include Black Bear starring Aubrey Plaza, Surrogates, and the upcoming Nuked. Julie weaves impact into her work–not only via the content she creates but in her focus on inclusivity, how her sets operate, and beyond. Her films have received multiple Green Seals from the Environmental Media Association.

Jeff and Julie discuss her immigrating from Greece at a young age, growing up in Brooklyn/New Jersey, her impact on Jeff’s production career, how taking care of the environment is a win-win for impact and business, and much more…now available on YouTube, major podcast platforms, and peoplearetheanswer.com

03/01/2024

We’re kicking off the new year with Madison Margolin, a writer, journalist, editor, consultant, educator, and guide to all things Jewish-Psychedelic. Jeff and Madison discuss her Hindu-influenced Jewish upbringing, the important role psychedelics have played in her life/Judaism, her book Exile & Ecstasy: Growing Up with Ram Dass and Coming of Age in the Jewish Psychedelic Underground, living part-time in Israel and being there during the start of the current war and much more…now available on YouTube, major podcast platforms, and peoplearetheanswer.com

https://youtu.be/LP561tXLBfA?si=_pc92mJ_rSAgQ4RK

In this episode, Madison and Jeffrey discuss her Hindu-influenced Jewish upbringing, how she became a journalist, the important role psychedelics have played...

20/12/2023

Today’s episode features a deep dive on the master class in social impact that is the Barbie movie with friend of the podcast Megan Gregory , our editor Nick Case , and our producer Kait Grey . Regardless of how you felt about its messages, there’s no denying that impact was deeply woven into this film…now available on YouTube, major podcast platforms, and peoplearetheanswer.com

19/12/2023

We have a Barbie-themed episode premiering tomorrow! Excited by the unique film, our host wrote his initial thoughts down right after seeing it, and you'll be able to hear how his thoughts have evolved in the months since on tomorrow's episode. In the meantime, check out what he wrote:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/barbie-movies-lasting-impact-peoplearetheanswer-dqd3e%3FtrackingId=ZC5CbgxbFJC2liQE44100g%253D%253D/?trackingId=ZC5CbgxbFJC2liQE44100g%3D%3D

12/12/2023

This week, Jeff sits down with of , an international media organization that builds representative news bureaus (staffed by local women reporters) in under-covered media markets–all over the world. Laxmi and Jeff discuss her multicultural upbringing, underrepresentation in media, working in radio in Rwanda, the complexity of launching global news bureaus, and much more…now available on YouTube, major podcast platforms, and peoplearetheanswer.com

15/11/2023

This week, Jeff sits down with , creator/host of and Emmy-nominated producer at where she is creating impact for the contestants, crew, viewers, and beyond. They discuss her growing up in FL near the AL border, her path to working in film, a service industry pit stop in NYC, how she finally started her podcast, and how beautiful meals and restaurants bring people together…now available on YouTube, major podcast platforms, and peoplearetheanswer.com

08/11/2023

This week Jeff sits down with , a serial entrepreneur, engineer, and tech guru. Braden founded Ribbon, a platform that makes it easier to start nonprofits while efficiently managing their complexities. They discuss his upbringing in Texas, his time at companies like Matterport and Tesla, his founding of , and how his mom’s diagnosis led him through a struggle-filled attempt to start a non-profit, ultimately culminating in Ribbon…now available on YouTube, major podcast platforms, and peoplearetheanswer.com

27/10/2023

To wrap up this week’s doubleheader, Jeff sits down with Nitzan Pelman, a social entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of . They discuss her upbringing in an orthodox Jewish community, her work at , founding and eventually ClimbHire…now available on YouTube, major podcast platforms, and peoplearetheanswer.com

23/10/2023

In this episode, Jeff chats with Craig Kramer, a mental health ambassador who helped utilize their resources to create impact around the world.

Craig and Jeff discuss his brief political career, time in Korea, world travels while helping to create impact in healthcare, his deep dive in mental health and how it was personal for his family, and much more…now available on YouTube, major podcast platforms, and peoplearetheanswer.com

17/10/2023

Unfortunately, in this week’s episode, we really couldn’t avoid the negative while Jeff speaks with of . Initially, this episode was scheduled to dig into drug policy. However, given recent events in the Middle East, Jeff and Ethan’s Jewish heritage, and Ethan’s background in politics, they just didn’t feel right discussing anything else. Join us for an impassioned and informative conversation…now available on YouTube, major podcast platforms, and peoplearetheanswer.com

05/10/2023

In this week’s episode, Jeff talks with Roxy Manning, author of “How to Have Antiracist Conversations,” co-author of “The Antiracist Heart,” clinical psychologist and specialist in Non-violent Communication.

They discuss her immigration to the US and the bullying that accompanied it, her education and career, a major health scare, and much more…now available on YouTube, major podcast platforms, and peoplearetheanswer.com

https://youtu.be/FE3bEw0xj58

In this episode, Dr. Roxy Manning and Jeffrey discuss her books “Having Antiracist Conversations” and “The Antiracist Heart”, her immigration to the US and t...

28/09/2023

This week, Jeffrey speaks with Henk Rogers, a serial entrepreneur best known for bringing Tetris to the world, but his story goes way beyond video games. Henk’s a climate activist, space explorer, and entrepreneur who is on a path to get Hawaii to 100% renewable energy.

Henk and Jeff discuss his upbringing, the Tetris story/movie, his work in climate action with Blue Planet Alliance, and his efforts in space exploration…now available on YouTube, major podcast platforms, and peoplearetheanswer.com

https://youtu.be/ODpZeThujw4

In this episode, Jeffrey chats with Henk Rogers, a serial entrepreneur best known for bringing Tetris to the world, but his story goes way beyond video games...

15/09/2023

This week, Jeff chats with Jaime-Jin Lewis, founder of Wiggle Room, where they’re working to make childcare as accessible as possible. 2021 David Prize winner, Jaime-Jin has also been named one of the most 100 Influential People in Care. They discuss her being born in South Korea and growing up in the US, how hospitality work helped build a foundation, getting engaged in impact in NYC, and much more…now available on YouTube, major podcast platforms, and peoplearetheanswer.com

https://youtu.be/RmBZ0y18nYA?si=KxFm2vJSX3ai4ax_

In this episode, Jeff chats with Jaime-Jin Lewis, founder of Wiggle Room, where they’re working to make childcare as accessible as possible. A 2021 David Pri...

07/09/2023

This week Jeff chats with David Homan, a super-connector who has built a community of over 1200 impact-focused “givers” and makes thousands of intros each year that result in tangible, effective, and inspiring change. They discuss his childhood, music and non-profit careers, his most recent endeavor, and how Orchestrated Connecting is changing the world. Now available on YouTube, major podcast platforms, and peoplearetheanswer.com

https://youtu.be/n0SfWWDqgNc?si=BQw0cwL6zarJyYwS

In this episode, David and Jeffrey discuss the power of trust and trusted relationships and how he leverages that with Orchestrated Connecting. We also discu...

30/08/2023

This week, Jeff chats with Sarah Peyton, relational neuroscience educator, constellations facilitator, certified Nonviolent Communication trainer, and author of multiple books. They discuss her traumatic upbringing in Alaska, translating on a Soviet fishing boat, the importance of self-compassion, and more. The concepts discussed in this episode have the ability to be deeply impactful for anyone, so we highly suggest sticking around throughout. Now available on YouTube, major podcast platforms, and peoplearetheanswer.com

https://youtu.be/-icowJ2jwl0?si=_4rLwPI76s8QBV7R

In this episode, Jeffrey sits down with Sarah Peyton , a relational neuroscience educator, constellations facilitator, certified Nonviolent Communication tra...

21/08/2023

This week Jeff sits down with Jason Mendelson (Jace Allen), a recovering Venture Capitalist, attorney, CJR advocate, musician, producer, and all-around badass changemaker and entrepreneur. They discuss his upbringing, the injury that led him away from music for a time, becoming a venture capitalist, Time to Breakthrough , and beyond. He’s written and recorded his own album, played in various bands, and produced for stars like Aloe Blacc, Payge Turner, and many more. Episode available now on YouTube, major podcast platforms, and peoplearetheanswer.com

https://youtu.be/zrppDxI_5T0

In this episode, Jeffrey sits down with Jason Mendelson, a recovering Venture Capitalist, attorney, CJR advocate, musician, producer, and all-around badass c...

11/08/2023

This week Jeff sits down with Barry Friedman, professor, author of critically acclaimed The Will of the People and Unwarranted: Policing Without Permission, as well as founder of the Policing Project. He appears frequently in popular media, including , , , and .

02/08/2023

This week Jeff sits down with his friend Sal Churi, Founder and General Partner at Trust Ventures, a VC firm that helps portfolio companies navigate and change regulatory issues that are impeding their progress and their positive impact on society. They discuss Sal’s family history, how he transitioned from a law professor to a policy-focused Venture Capitalist, and more…Definitely one of our favorite episodes…now available on YouTube, major podcast platforms, and peoplearetheanswer.com

https://linktr.ee/peoplearetheanswer

30/07/2023