[Full Episode] Today, we're diving into the electrifying world of Carmen Zella, the mastermind behind Now Art. Buckle up for a wild ride through street art, glowing cityscapes, and a mission to democratize creativity.

From spray-painted alleys to jaw-dropping light shows like Luminex, Carmen's transforming concrete jungles into living, breathing canvases. But it hasn't been all sunshine and rainbows - we'll get the dirt on the obstacles she's faced as a woman shaking up the art scene.

Whether you're a starving artist or a suit-wearing CEO, Carmen's story will light a fire under your ass. Get ready to see your city in a whole new light and maybe, just maybe, find your own creative spark along the way.

This is 'Art That Breaks Boundaries' - let's paint the town red... and blue, and green, and whatever other color Carmen throws at us!

Chapters:

00:00 - The Importance of Art in Communities

01:00 - Welcome to Driving Impact with Carmen Zella

02:00 - Carmen Zella's Journey to Finding Her Purpose

04:00 - The Transformative Power of Immersive Theater

06:00 - From London to Montreal: Embracing Interdisciplinary Arts

08:00 - The Role of Artists in Urban Environments

10:00 - Luminex: A Fusion of Art and Technology

12:00 - The Impact of Public Art on Communities

14:00 - The Impact of Art on Society

15:00 - Exploring the Intersection of Art and AI

16:00 - The Role of Technology in Public Art

17:00 - The Vision and Mission of the Foundation

18:00 - Reviving the Triforium Project

19:00 - Challenges and Opportunities in Public Art

20:00 - The Unifying Power of Art

21:00 - Advice for Aspiring Change-Makers

[Full Episode] Creating a Movement: The Future of Clean Beauty with Justin Wolff, Co-Founder of Junk Theory

In this conversation, Katheline and Justin discuss the intersection of sustainability, social entrepreneurship, and the beauty industry. Justin shares his journey from South Africa to becoming a social impact entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of community and national service. They delve into the environmental issues caused by plastic in the beauty industry and introduce Junk Theory, a skincare brand focused on sustainability. The discussion also highlights the need for consumer awareness and advocacy in driving change within the industry. Additionally, Justin reflects on his previous venture, UB, which aimed to provide school supplies to children in need, showcasing the impact of thoughtful product design and social responsibility.

Chapters

[Full Episode] Rebecca Foon, an Award-Winning Musician, A Climate Activist, and Businesswoman, shares her journey from falling in love with the cello as a child to becoming a renowned cellist and composer.

She discusses her experiences playing with various bands, including Silver Mount Zion and Esmerine, and collaborating with artists like Leonard Cohen and Patti Smith. Rebecca also talks about her involvement in climate activism and her work with Pathway to Paris, an organization focused on creating a sustainable world by helping cities transition to 100% fossil fuel-free by 2040. She emphasizes the importance of climate action plans and the need for cities to implement ambitious strategies to reduce carbon emissions. Rebecca Foon discusses her work in climate activism, sustainable cities, and protecting the Peruvian Amazon. She emphasizes the importance of engaging with local communities and politicians, divesting from environmentally harmful industries, and making sustainable choices in daily life. Foon also highlights the power of creativity and imagination in envisioning a sustainable future. She shares her experiences with Modo Yoga and her eco-conscious retail brand, as well as her venture into visual arts with her art exhibit, Ascension. Foon encourages individuals to follow their passions, engage in collective action, and advocate for change.

Chapters:

[BONUS] Henri Arslanian, co-founder and managing partner of Nine Blocks Capital Management, shares his career tip. You have to build your brand. Do you want to know why? Listen to this short clip to get to understand his perspective.

More about Henri: Henri Arslanian is the co-founder and managing partner of Nine Blocks Capital Management, an institutional-grade hedge fund focused exclusively on digital assets, with a market-neutral crypto fund focused on generating alpha from inefficiencies in crypto markets using relative value, arbitrage, and quantitative strategies.

-In Episode #2 of Driving Impact, Henri & Katheline discuss various topics related to the impact of emerging technologies in the financial industry. He shares insights on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), stablecoins, decentralized finance (DeFi), and the tokenization of real-world assets. Arslanian also discusses the role of Bitcoin in the global financial system and the importance of trust in the crypto industry.

Ty Heath, LinkedIn's Director of Market Engagement and co-Founder of the B2B Institute shares a career tip about how to find your true passion.

The longer episode (#3) can be found, it is entitled "Find Your Purpose, Grow your Tribe and Build a Memorable Brand."

In her yet to be published "self-interview", Katheline Jean-Pierre shares very personal stories about her career trajectory, career advice and career tips that you can leverage to guide you through your own career journey.

This Career Tip: "Seek moments of Aligment" and "Follow the Energy" (This one is inspired by Oprah).

Katheline's advice is to think about what you are excited about at work and in your life.

Think about where you find all your energy when you are working? What gives you energy? Oprah has this concept, "follow the energy". In our life, there are things that we do that give us a lot of energy and there are things that remove that vital energy.

She invites you to think about the moments in your career where you feel like you're truly aligned with yourself - and aligned energetically.

Henri Arslanian, co-founder and managing partner of Nine Blocks Capital Management, shares his radical career tips. Tip #1- he refuses to meet anybody who is not on Linkedin and Tip #2 - he only hires via Linkedin. Do you want to know why? Listen to this short clips to get to understand his radical perspective.

More about Henri: Henri Arslanian is the co-founder and managing partner of Nine Blocks Capital Management, an institutional-grade hedge fund focused exclusively on digital assets, with a market-neutral crypto fund focused on generating alpha from inefficiencies in crypto markets using relative value, arbitrage, and quantitative strategies.

-In Episode #2 of Driving Impact, Henri & Katheline discuss various topics related to the impact of emerging technologies in the financial industry. He shares insights on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), stablecoins, decentralized finance (DeFi), and the tokenization of real-world assets. Arslanian also discusses the role of Bitcoin in the global financial system and the importance of trust in the crypto industry.

Most people want to be on top of the game.

Most want to be the bigger fish in the smaller pod.

Claude Theoret's controversial career advice is to take your skillset when you're at the top of your game and to start at the bottom in a totally different field. Reinvent yourself.

Start at the bottom again.

What do you think?

Would you be willing to start at the bottom?

CONTEXT:

• In Episode #6 of Driving Impact, Katheline spoke with Claude Theoret, CEO of X-Machina AI, and discussed into the fascinating world of AI and its intersection with astrophysics.
• Claude shared his unique journey from astrophysicist to AI entrepreneur, discussing AI technology's ethical implications and transformative potential.
• Discover the wisdom needed to navigate the AI revolution and its impact on our future.This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in AI's ethical development and innovative applications. Episode #6 is about Future Frontiers: AI, Astrophysics & Conversations with Claude Theoret.