Best Emerge School Of Transformation Podcasts (2025)

1
S2E05 Bridging Africa’s Funding Gap Through Innovative Education Financing 32:25

9h ago32:25

32:25

In this episode, Nneka is joined by Andrew McCuster, a passionate advocate for educational equity, who dives into the urgent need for innovative financing models in Africa’s education sector. Drawing from his experience in impact investing and development finance, Andrew shares insights on how to bridge the continent's funding divide and ensure eve…

1
Outside The Norm – Editor-In-Chief of Global Corporate Venturing Maija Palmer 28:00

4d ago28:00

28:00

Maija Palmer is the Editor-in-Chief of Global Corporate Venturing (GCV), a community and media platform that helps corporations drive innovation through strategic investments and partnerships with startups., Maija is one of the top leading voices in corporate venturing and we talk about the evolution of Corporate Venture Capital (CVC), how corporat…

1
Astrology Explained: The Power of Your Chart with Astrologist Aliza Kelly 57:33

4d ago57:33

57:33

This week’s expert is Aliza Kelly, a renowned celebrity astrologer, author, columnist, and host of the podcast, “Horoscope Weekly.” JVN and Aliza go all in on Jonathan’s chart, and how astrology can truly be a self-care practice. Together, they’re diving into the profound ways engaging with astrology can become a meaningful and empowering form of s…

1
A Franklin Graduate: The Journey of Two Student Trailblazers 41:20

4d ago41:20

41:20

In this episode of Franklin UnlimitED, host William Campbell speaks with graduating seniors Nikita Palicha and Anjana Rajesh, two outstanding members of the Franklin School community. Together, they reflect on their academic and personal journeys, the leadership roles they assumed, and how Franklin’s real-world learning environment and transdiscipl…

1
Attacks on the Separation of Church and State, The Lawless Supreme Court, and the Update on Public Schools 39:03

6d ago39:03

39:03

This week on The Monday Edit - we’re making public push back fun with Strict Scrutiny’s co-host Leah Litman talking all about her new book Lawless: How the Supreme Court Came to Run on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes. We’re also talking about why public schools are becoming the battle ground for the separation of church and s…

1
Why Change in Education is So Hard (But it Doesn't Have to Be) - A Conversation with Dr James Mannion 42:45

7d ago42:45

42:45

This week, we're thinking about how change happens, or more often doesn't happen in formal education! What are the practical approaches that education leaders and policy-makers sometimes miss when they are initiating change management and innovation processes. This week we welcome back Dr James Mannion to the podcast, in light of the recent publica…

1
131 S9 E6 Unlocking Educator Joy: Pathways and Permission 44:25

8d ago44:25

44:25

In this episode, Jenn and I are thrilled to welcome William Parker! A longtime educator from Oklahoma who transitioned into full-time consulting, speaking, and writing, Will is the author of "Messaging Matters" and his new book, "Whose Permission Are You Waiting For?: An Educator's Guide to Doing What You Love" Will shares how his new book, born fr…

1
Ep# 241 - Word of The Month - May 2025! 44:52

10d ago44:52

44:52

Episode 241 - Word of The Month - May 2025!Work with Schlyce:Elevate: Monthly Training, Coaching, and Mentorship ProgramDive into 'Elevate,' a transformative program that heals the illusion of separation from God and awakens you to Christ within. It's a blend of monthly training, coaching, and mentorship, revolutionizing your spiritual journey and …

1
Malaria free China, an academic medicine revolution, and retracted data's impact 36:36

10d ago36:36

36:36

China was declared malaria free in 2021 - and we'll hear how persistence was key to their success, and what new technologies are available to help the rest of the world become malaria free, from Regina Rabinovich, director of the Malaria Elimination Initiative at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health. Sonia Saxena, professor of primary care at …

1
Transforming Healthcare – Former Chief Strategy Officer John Muir Health Authors George Sauter 25:24

10d ago25:24

25:24

George Sauter is an accomplished healthcare executive with decades of experience driving innovation to transform legacy systems with meaningful results. As the former Chief Strategy Officer at John Muir Health, George has been at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technologies through impactful partnerships to improve patient care and operat…

1
How to Embrace Failure & Let Go of Fear with Dan Harris 51:27

11d ago51:27

51:27

Dan Harris, host of the 10% Happier Podcast, best selling author, and former ABC News Anchor sits down with JVN to talk about how we can get comfortable with failure and how to stop letting fear control your life. Dan unpacks how failure became the unlikely catalyst for lasting change. Whether you're battling self-doubt or just trying to bounce bac…

1
The Science Behind Sleep Health with Minjee Kim, MD 29:20

12d ago29:20

29:20

In this episode, Minjee Kim, MD, shares results of recent studies she has conducted to better understand the role of inadequate sleep on long-term metabolic health in pregnant women and middle-aged adults. She also discusses a new AI-based intervention that could bring a better night of sleep to those who need it.…

1
JVN Takes Miami, Threats to Due Process, Audra McDonald’s 11th Tony Award Nomination 39:10

13d ago39:10

39:10

This week on The Monday Edit: JVN takes Miami, threats to due process, Barbra & Mariah & Ariana, when to stop drinking coffee, and some history making Tony Nominations. Not A Phase. Trans Lifeline Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris New video episodes Getting Better on …

1
Expo West 2025 - Key Insights and Emerging Trends 17:02

14d ago17:02

17:02

In this episode, we dive into the breakthrough trends and innovations unveiled at Expo West 2025. Our very own Innovation team members, Katrina Zheleznyak and Beau Bergman break down the highlights from this massive event, which brought together over 65,000 industry professionals and more than 3,000 exhibitors. From game-changing products to sustai…

1
Are Schools Harming our Young People? A Conversation with Dr Naomi Fisher 47:15

14d ago47:15

47:15

A huge part of the shifts we want to see in schools and in education more broadly is more agency, choice-making and self direction for young people. There is an increasingly compelling story about why this is important for them, as well as for the kinds of challenges we're facing in local communities and national and global society. But sometimes w…

1
Ep# 240 - Kingdom Economics - Part 4 47:44

17d ago47:44

47:44

We are so excited to continue our new series, Kingdom Economics. Part 4 expounds on how we’re meant to function as co-governors with Jesus, and each upcoming episode will peel back more layers of what Kingdom Economics truly looks like. Tune in, stay expectant, and get ready to experience the supernatural freedom God designed for us!Work with Schly…

1
Harvesting Innovation – FEI’s Seth Adler 23:43

18d ago23:43

23:43

From Clayton Christensen to Steve Wozniak to Mookie Wilson, we cover a lot of ground with Seth Adler who is the head of IMI Media at Informa and a driving force behind All Things Insights and All Things Innovation. Seth has spent his career bringing people together through dynamic content, including events, podcasts, and written works. He’s also pl…

1
Memory & the Brain-Changing Benefits of Sleep with Neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki 47:15

18d ago47:15

47:15

Neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuku is joining Getting Better this week teaching us to how to care for the brain. Do supplements really work? And the research and science proven brain-changing benefits of exercise, sleep, movement and food. We're diving into memory and how our brains actually memorize. And diving into how we keep our minds and brains f…

1
From Military Signals to DAS Engineering: Chris Cisco of Bearcom on Public Safety, Schools, and Industry Challenges | DAS Talk 47:39

19d ago47:39

47:39

In this episode of DAS Talk, hosts Philip Nicholas Juan and Gilbert Martinez have an in-depth conversation with Chris Cisco of Bearcom, a leading RF DAS engineer. Chris shares his powerful story of transitioning from military communications into the world of distributed antenna systems (DAS) and emergency responder communication enhancement systems…

1
THE MONDAY EDIT: Mahmoud Khalil, Trump 2028, Espresso Martinis 41:54

20d ago41:54

41:54

This week, we’re talking: espresso martini mayhem, the detention of Mahmoud Khalil, Trump 2028, tennis obsessions, and our POV on Michelle Obama’s act of self care. Not A Phase. Trans Lifeline Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris New video episodes Getting Better on YouT…

1
Leadership, Autonomy, and the Future of Schools 44:12

20d ago44:12

44:12

Leadership isn’t just about making decisions — it’s about shaping culture, inspiring teams, and adapting to what’s next. In this episode of Franklin UnlimitED, host Will Campbell is joined by Dr. Paul Teys, a veteran educator with over 40 years of experience in school leadership. They unpack what makes independent schools unique, what high-performi…

1
Celebrating 5 years of the Future Learning Design podcast! 17:08

21d ago17:08

17:08

This week, we are celebrating 5 years and 193 episodes since going live with Episode 1 in April 2020! You can hear Tim's reflections, as well as clips from previous episodes with Marie Battiste (Ep154), Nora Bateson (Ep116), Roland Kupers (Ep 185), Wakanyi Hoffman (Ep 157), Carl Mika (Ep179), Nolita Mvunelo & Matias Lara (Ep190), Zineb Mouhyi (Ep18…

1
The problem of prognostication in assisted dying. 30:48

24d ago30:48

30:48

The UK government is debating legislation to allow assisted dying in England and Wales, which puts doctors at the forefront of deciding if their patient will be eligible for a medically assisted death - the key criteria being a 6 month prognosis. But is making a 6 month prognosis actually clinically reliable? To discuss we're joined by a panel of e…

1
The AI Marketing Canvas – Kellogg School of Management Professor Jim Lecinski 32:46

25d ago32:46

32:46

Jim Lecinski, Clinical Professor of Marketing at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, has over 30 years of marketing experience, including a distinguished 12-year tenure as Vice President of Customer Solutions for the Americas at Google. He is a leading expert in marketing strategy and digital transformation, best known for pione…

1
Sustainability Crash Course with Environmentalist Leah Thomas 46:01

25d ago46:01

46:01

Leah Thomas, author of The Intersectional Environmentalist, stopped by Getting Better to help us get a grip on how we can be sustainable from home, understand why environmental justice IS social justice, and why joy should be at the center of all activism. Leah Thomas is an award-winning environmentalist based in Los Angeles. A passionate advocate …

1
Breaking Borders: How Rotary's VTT Program Builds Global Families 18:13

25d ago18:13

18:13

Send us a text Genuine connection transcends language, borders, and cultural differences. This beautiful truth shines through in our conversation with Carissa and Pedro Camargo, whose story exemplifies how Rotary's Vocational Training Team (VTT) program creates lasting bonds while serving communities globally. When a team from District 5330 travele…

1
THE MONDAY EDIT: Alien Enemies Act, J.K. Rowling’s Cigar, Lady Gaga at Coachella 34:28

27d ago34:28

34:28

This week, we’re talking: deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, the U.K. Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman, J.K. Rowling’s Cigar, Nicola Coughlin, and Lady Gaga at Coachella. Not A Phase. Trans Lifeline Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris New video e…

1
Are we Educating Citizens or Consumers? A Conversation with Jon Alexander 44:33

28d ago44:33

44:33

Are we educating young people as consumers? Have educational institutions become service providers in the consumer economy of educational products? Or are we educating young people as citizens - of their local communities, nations and the planet? If so what does that mean for how we engage them in the processes of living and working together, makin…

1
Midwest Dairy Accelerator - Research and Innovation Manager Sidney Herr 18:58

1M ago18:58

18:58

Midwest Dairy represents over 4,000 dairy farms across a 10-state region, including Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, and eastern Oklahoma. Their mission is to build dairy demand by inspiring consumer confidence in dairy products and production practices. Sidney Herr, the Research & Innovat…

1
Ep# 239 - Word of The Month - April 2025! 52:26

1M ago52:26

52:26

Episode 239 - Word of The Month - April 2025!Work with Schlyce:Elevate: Monthly Training, Coaching, and Mentorship ProgramDive into 'Elevate,' a transformative program that heals the illusion of separation from God and awakens you to Christ within. It's a blend of monthly training, coaching, and mentorship, revolutionizing your spiritual journey an…

1
The 1 Minute Practice That Can Change Your Life with Manifestation Expert Gabby Bernstein 53:33

1M ago53:33

53:33

Gabrielle Bernstein, best selling author and manifestation expert, stopped by Getting Better to help JVN understand the POWER of manifestation. What mental blocks do we carry with us that make it nearly impossible to manifest the life we want? How can we start TODAY? What does Family Systems Therapy have to do with it? We’re gonna find out! For nea…

1
Finding Your Voice: How a Mountain Leadership Weekend Changed Everything 24:28

1M ago24:28

24:28

Send us a text What happens when a shy high schooler steps outside their comfort zone and discovers a world of leadership, service, and lifelong friendships? Eddie's remarkable journey from reluctant ROTC student to passionate Rotarian exemplifies the transformative power of Rotary's youth programs. Eddie's story begins with hesitation. Already bus…

1
New Insights from Inside the Brain with Rodrigo Braga, PhD 20:39

1M ago20:39

20:39

In this episode, Rodrigo Braga, PhD, explains recent advances in his Human Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, using precision functional MRI technology, that is helping us better understand how the brain is working. He details recent findings published in Science Advances that provide new understanding of how the brain works during and after social intera…

1
THE MONDAY EDIT: Trump pardons, Ron Vara, White Lotus Finale 36:34

1M ago36:34

36:34

This week, we’re talking: travel fatigue, negative self talk, the price of Presidential pardons, Ron Vara, and the end of music’s longest feud. Plus! Our breakdown of The White Lotus finale. Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris New video episodes Getting Better on YouTub…

1
The Education I Wish I Had (Series) 42:40

1M ago42:40

42:40

In this episode, Nneka is joined by Muongeni, an inspiring entrepreneur, who shares a personal reflection on her school experience and the lessons she wishes had been part of it—like emotional intelligence, creativity, and real-world problem solving. Her story opens up a powerful conversation about how African education systems can move beyond rote…

1
Unconditioning our minds so we can think differently about "school" - A Conversation with Manish Jain 51:49

1M ago51:49

51:49

Is it possible to unlearn the conditioning of our minds, that many of us who have had traditional educations have experienced, such that we can think differently about what an education could be? This week's guest has seen both sides of this experience, and is weaving incredible communities and new institutions all over India and the world! Manish …

1
Trump is trying to destroy universities - Ashish Jha, Dean of Public Health at Brown University 50:19

1M ago50:19

50:19

Kamran Abbasi interviews Professor Ashish Jha, Dean of Public Health at Brown University and former COVID-19 pandemic advisor to President Biden. Watch this interview on our YouTube. Trump’s second term has touched everything in the US political sphere - and health is no exception. With research funding for medicine and science weathering under Tru…

1
Reducing benefits will not get disabled people back to work, and explaining overdiagnosis 32:35

1M ago32:35

32:35

The UK’s chancellor has announced a £5bn cut to benefits, much of which will be borne by those on long-term disability allowance. Gerry McCartney, professor of wellbeing economy at Glasgow University explains about why these cuts will not only hurt the most vulnerable, but will be counterproductive to the government's wish to get people back to wor…

1
3 Procrastination Hacks To Jumpstart Your Day with Marie Forleo 51:36

1M ago51:36

51:36

Procrastination, honey! We’ve all been there, done that, and bought the t-shirt. But whether it’s fear or misalignment - we’re uncovering the real reasons why we procrastinate, how to handle the procrastinator in your life, and how we can change the narrative on negative self talk to set ourselves up for success. Marie Forleo, New York Times Best S…

1
Ideas to Innovations: The Power of Youth-Driven Entrepreneurship 39:13

1M ago39:13

39:13

Innovation is not just for experienced professionals—it starts with young minds willing to take risks and create meaningful change. In this episode of Franklin UnlimitED, host Will Campbell speaks with Mariella Satow, founder of SignUp Captions, and Jaymes Dec, Director of Innovation at Franklin School, about the power of youth-driven entrepreneurs…

1
Empowering Youth Through Words: The Four-Way Test Speech Contest 26:29

1M ago26:29

26:29

Send us a text "Take a chance on yourself and go for it!" These powerful words from past winner Jason Davalos capture the transformative spirit of Rotary District 5330's Four-Way Test Speech Contest. This youth-focused program has become a launching pad for confident communicators and ethical leaders across our communities. The contest invites high…

1
130 S9 E5 Don't leave teacher induction up to chance. 44:59

1M ago44:59

44:59

In this episode, Jenn has a conversation with one of the educators who was featured prominently in Harry and Rosemary Wong's latest book, THE New Teacher Induction Book: How to Recruit, Train, and Retain New Teachers. Tara Link is a leader who started an induction program 18 years ago in Moberly, Missouri. She joined Jenn to talk about Rosemary and…

1
THE MONDAY EDIT: Georgia’s Draconian Abortion Laws, Cory Booker’s Speech, Kelly Clarkson’s Wink 38:08

1M ago38:08

38:08

This week, we’re talking: idealistic Maine seaside towns, Kelly Clarkson and her wink, Tariffs, Georgia’s Abortion Law, Mario Kart World, and Hot B*tch Of The Week: Cory Booker. Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris New video episodes Getting Better on YouTube every Wedne…

1
Young People Are Tackling Systems Change! A Conversation with Nolita Mvunelo, Matías Lara and Vanessa Terschluse 44:27

1M ago44:27

44:27

As I often say we radically underestimate young people and what they are capable of. They are asking to be involved in the critical conversations about systems change. And not only that they are also building their own capabilities for and with each other about how to engage with it's systemic issues. So it's a huge pleasure this week to be speakin…

1
Inventing a Tiny Pacemaker with John Rogers, PhD 29:27

2M ago29:27

29:27

What could be the world's smallest pacemaker was recently developed at Northwestern University and details of the device were published in the journal Nature. This incredible innovation, about the size of a grain of rice, from the lab of John Rogers, PhD, is designed to be an alternative to bulky, wired temporary pacemakers. In this episode, Rogers…

1
Want to Love Better? Start Here with Yung Pueblo 54:39

2M ago54:39

54:39

We’re diving into the world of love, self-awareness, and the power of releasing the old labels that no longer serve us. JVN is joined by the wise and wonderful Yung Pueblo (aka Diego Perez) to talk about how we can all love BETTER. We’re getting into why we need to move beyond "masculine energy" and "feminine energy,” why the foundation for love is…

1
Green Schools, Clean Water: Rotary's Impact in Cozumel 27:43

2M ago27:43

27:43

Send us a text A chance vacation encounter transformed into a life-changing initiative for thousands of students in Cozumel, Mexico. When Matt McElroy, President-Elect of Indio Sunrise Rotary, attended a Rotary meeting during his family vacation, he witnessed firsthand the stark reality facing island schoolchildren – no access to clean drinking wat…

1
THE MONDAY EDIT: Watch Out for THIS Supreme Court Ruling on Gender-Affirming Care 34:28

2M ago34:28

34:28

Welcome to The Monday Edit! This is the official Getting Better companion podcast where JVN and senior producer Chris are diving into all things BTS from the pod, answering listener questions, and breaking down the world at large. This week, we’re talking: Doechii, Hannah Einbinder’s HRC speech, the White Lotus, the upcoming Supreme Court ruling on…

1
Is Systemic Change in Education Possible? A Conversation with Alex Beard 45:04

2M ago45:04

45:04

There are very different ways of 'doing' education all around the world and my guest this week has spent many years exploring and deeply understanding many of them. As Alex Beard highlights in this conversation really powerfully, "does the purpose match the how or the process?" And how does this align with the values of the communities involved? Wh…

1
Mock Interviews: Preparing Students for Real-World Success 24:57

2M ago24:57

24:57

Send us a text What happens when high school students face their first real job interview without ever having practiced? For thousands of young people, walking into that first interview means stumbling through an experience they've never been prepared for. That's the problem Mark is solving through his remarkably successful mock interview program. …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Emerge School Of Transformation Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen