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Programmed and led by Ebony L. Haynes, on October 28th 52 Walker in New York City's TriBeCa neighborhood will officially open its doors with a solo presentation of work by Kandis Williams. This, however, isn't just another art gallery opening in a city with a hundred  gallery openings per night. With the opening of 52 walker a new conversation is started. Why? Because Haynes has shifted the model, and at the helm she is unquestionably leading the charge by disrupting  a structure almost as old as art itself. But as it always does best, the art, by design, will speak for itself. Haynes just wants to give it the space--two floors, and over ~10,000 square feet to be exact--to adequately say what it needs to say. This time, the art world is listening. Support the show

Go ahead and delete the "Top 5 Things Successful Entrepreneurs Do Before 6am" articles you've bookmarked. While you may find some interesting internet-y habits to refine your daily hustle, you'll likely be kept from the truth: there is no formula when it comes to finding entrepreneurial success. Samuel Donner, creator and host of the Finding Founders Podcast knows this all too well because he's interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs from a massively broad spectrum of industries. While many have found amazing success, their stories are often far from shiny fairytales. Their journeys are all blood, sweat and tears... and maybe a little DMT. It turns out it's the messiness and the lessons learned along the way that led to the growth and required leadership to turn their ideas into feasible businesses, products, foundations, etc. Sam talks about his iterative process in building the Finding Founders team from the ground up, and the experiences that led to the evolution of the show as well as what's next. Support the show

Nora Jenkins Townson's the founder of Bright + Early where their mission is to build a different version of work. "Disenchanted with the corporate jargon, hollow platitudes and old-school thinking of traditional HR and business writing, Bright + Early have chosen instead to create Early Magazine, a place to tell stories about work that are immersed in real life and all the messiness, complexity and nuance that comes with it."In this episode, Nora and I discuss a recalibrated approach to building team culture, happiness / fulfillment, mental health, and empathetic career growth in a rapidly changing global workplace.  The race to normalcy is exhausted. Normal is gone. Nora and team are using what has worked as well as what can be tweaked, but their also designing from scratch new HR guidelines to make work work in real life.Support the show

Not everyone has safe, affordable and accessible local public outdoor spaces. In the US, this is especially true for BIPOC and low-income communities who are likely to have less open green spaces in or around their communities-- something that more and more is proving to be essential to our health. In fact, these communities are  three times more likely than white communities to live in nature-deprived areas (source).Atongular Monique has devoted herself to tackling this issue within her community and beyond. Through organizations like the Try-Hard Crew, the Laru Beya Collective, Young Women Who Crush, Brown Girls Climb, and  BOC Crew (Brothers of Climbing), Atong actively building and always working to become part of the solution to provide greater, and more cost effective access for black and brown communities, girls and women, and gender expansive youth to experience surfing, climbing, skating, and long list of activities outside that many American's take for granted. Because people's reconnection to nature--a theme that was present much of 2020 and into the new post-Covid era--exposed one massive flaw: there is a  major need for equitable outdoor access. Rich or poor, black or white, the outdoors is for everyone, and it's on everyone to take care of it.Support the show

In this episode, I sit down with Raheim Robinson--climber, creative director, model, brand manager, film maker--to discuss his film Elephant Gown, which he wrote and directed in 2020. The Elephant Gown tells the story of black boy in Harlem, who exists in a realm of innocence, but comes face to face with the nightmares of his reality. "This wasn't an opportunity to make a film to become a film maker, this was me wanting to tell a story as my protest; this film is, was and will forever be my protest."The film takes an artistic approach to capturing the trauma millions of black and brown people--children specifically--face in our country, not 100 years ago, not 20 years ago, but right now in 2021 in the United States.  You can watch Elephant Gown here. To learn more about Raheim's story and upcoming projects, please follow @RahRobinson on Instagram.Support the show

I sit down with James Merrill, founder and creative director of Opolis Optics (www.opolisoptics.com). Opolis launched in 2020, but their journey as a small brand with a big mission is only just beginning. James shares his thoughts on upcycling, green-washing, a shift in consumer mindset in a post-Covid world, and how brands and companies need to work harder, smarter, and more transparently to define sustainability.  Support the show

How has it been an entire year+ since I've dropped an episode? I'm kicking it off with some important shout outs, some exciting updates, and surprisingly few complaints. There is a lot to cover! Phasey Wave is back-- mindset shifted, and ready to get outside and breathe some of this fresh spring air. Follow along for Season 2. Support the show

In producing this show, I often feel the need to drop BIG knowledge. I want these interviews and stories to inspire you, and cause you to think. Sometimes it works, and I get it right. But at times I think I'm offering up my experiences or opinions as universal truths. Often, they aren't.Music credits: @thesecretwhistle | 'Creaks - And Then Went Down the Ship'@casper.wav | 'Euphoria' out June 12 on all platforms)Support the show

It became evident very early on in Raheim Robinson's career that opening up creative space to produce ideas--as a marketer, brand lead, creative director, actor/model, builder--was not only valuable, but it was essential to release his raw artistic energy, and he's been searching for ways to be able to continue to explore, build and create in a multitude of spaces since. Rah found rock climbing ~5 years ago and a reconnection with the outdoors, and what that means given the tech-first world we live in, has opened the door to a whole new chapter of creative exploration and gratitude.Support the show

Brett Neider-Hall is someone who was born impossibly curious about the world around her. All her life she has enjoyed learning about people, and her professional life has opened that door wide. Brett shares what she's learned about self awareness, the importance of curiosity, and how listening may just be one of the most vital ingredients we all need in our crazy daily lives. Be sure to check out Brett's own podcast, Hark & Ramble, for more amazing interviews here: https://spoti.fi/3a0wwuFSupport the show

If you ask Jeff Packard who he is or what he does for a living, you'd likely get a very different answer today than you would have ~4 years ago. Jeff reflects on a pivotal time in his life; a time that wasn't necessarily easy or comfortable, but a stretch of time that was essential for his personal recalibration and continued learning. Today, Jeff travels the world as a photographer, connecting with people from all walks of life.Support the show

Seeking ownership, perfection while trying to maintain a healthy and effective level of self exploration can carry substantial weight in our modern everyday lives. These are the very things many of us are constantly chasing- how can I be better? What can we improve? What will make us happier? In this pilot pod, host Nate Tower sets the stage for a series that takes a deep dive into self awareness and why fulfillment, and the journey to find it, is such a prominent theme in today's insane world. Music in the intro/exit track is "And Then Went Down the Ship" by The Secret Whistle.Support the show