#416 Sienna Jackson: Culture, Capital, and the Courage to Start Young — Part Two
Sienna Jackson, the CEO of Nortera.io, walks us through her unexpected shift from entertainment executive to impact strategist. In Part Two, Sienna Jackson dives deeper into the business of social impact—from why she walked away from Hollywood to how she’s now helping build one of Africa’s largest funding summits. She explains how impact is more than a buzzword—it’s a measurable, strategic discipline. Sienna shares how to bridge silos, build coalitions, and roll up your sleeves to help the helpers. From the boardroom to Ethiopia, she shows that real change isn’t about ego or noise—it’s about clarity, community, and execution.Key Highlights of Our Interview:The Off-Ramp to Impact“I didn’t have a master plan. I just started doing small things—bought a domain, formed an LLC, sent one email: ‘I’m doing social impact now.’ That was the pivot.”You Can’t Improve What You Don’t Measure“Impact is the net positive change rendered as a direct and material result of your actions. If you can’t model it, predict it, or quantify it—it’s just branding.”Culture, Cause, Capital“My work lives at the intersection of culture, cause, and capital. You need all three to drive sustainable, global change.”Building a Real Profession“We don’t have a bar association or CPA license for impact work. That’s a problem. I’m creating a survey to start defining our industry.”Don’t Silo—Build Coalitions“You have to speak multiple professional languages. That’s how you bring nonprofit leaders and private sector players into the same room—and actually get something done.”Help the Helpers“If you feel overwhelmed, find the people already solving the problem—and ask how you can contribute. That’s how real change starts.”___________________________Connect with us:Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Sienna Jackson
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#415 Sienna Jackson: Culture, Capital, and the Courage to Start Young — Part One
Sienna Jackson’s career began fast and early—college at 14, internships with The Weinstein Company, and leadership roles in the entertainment industry by her twenties. But behind the résumé was someone quietly questioning the rules of success. In Part One, Sienna shares how a childhood of contradictions, an early taste of toxic power, and a deep sense of cultural responsibility led her to rethink everything.She didn’t just pivot—she designed a new model where impact isn’t a bonus, it’s the baseline.Key Highlights of Our Interview:From Piano Lessons to Policy Debates“I was born into a family where both Chopin and Noam Chomsky were dinner table topics.”How her childhood shaped a unique blend of creativity, intellect, and global curiosity.College at 14, Hollywood by 17“I was eager—but also uneasy. I knew I was being shaped by systems I didn’t yet understand.”The rush of early opportunity—and its hidden costs.Power Without Guardrails“I learned very quickly that intelligence didn’t guarantee safety.”What she witnessed inside the entertainment industry—and how it changed her.Walking Away From the Dream“I had to ask: Is this ladder leaning against the right building?”Why she left behind a promising executive path to build something better.What Stays, What Goes“I kept the parts of me that loved storytelling. I let go of the ones that craved approval.”The beginnings of her journey toward purpose-driven entrepreneurship.___________________________Connect with us:Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Sienna Jackson
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#414 Jevon Wooden: From the Military to Mindset Mastery — Part Two
From facing seven years in prison at 17 to leading soldiers in Afghanistan, Jevon Wooden’s story is more than a redemption arc—it’s about owning your power the moment you realize you’ve still got one.In Part Two, Jevon gets tactical. He breaks down the frameworks behind his coaching work—from redefining confidence, to managing emotional triggers, to the underrated power of setting non-negotiables. We talk inner dialogue, identity shifts, and what it means to actually “own your kingdom.”This isn’t just mindset—it’s method. And it’s built on real scars, not theory.Key Highlights of Our Interview:Confidence Isn’t Loud“Confidence isn’t ‘I know everything.’ It’s knowing you can figure it out.”Why true confidence starts with humility—not bravado.Triggers Are Teachers“If something sets you off, it’s pointing to a wound. Not the world.”How to decode your emotional responses instead of avoiding them.From Victim to Victor“You don’t need to wait for closure. You get to choose the story you tell yourself.”How Jevon reclaimed his narrative after being wrongfully accused.The ‘Own Your Kingdom’ Philosophy“Your kingdom is your mind, your energy, your space. Guard it like royalty.”What leadership looks like when it starts from within.When to Say No“If it doesn’t align with your purpose, it’s a distraction—no matter how good it sounds.”The power of non-negotiables in building a life by design._____________________Connect with us:Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Jevon Wooden
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#413 Jevon Wooden: From the Military to Mindset Mastery — Part One
Before Jevon Wooden became a business coach, author, and speaker, he was a 17-year-old on trial—facing up to seven years in prison. In Part One, Jevon shares how that moment became the turning point that led him to the military, and how the battlefield taught him about clarity, purpose, and emotional control.This isn’t just a story about second chances—it’s about deciding who gets to write your next chapter.Key Highlights of Our Interview:The Moment Everything Changed“I was 17, on trial, and scared out of my mind. That’s when I realized—I had to make a choice.”The day that forced Jevon to take back control of his story.Discipline with Direction“The military gave me structure. But more importantly, it gave me a reason to use that structure.”Why accountability means more when it’s personal.Clarity Is a Weapon“You need to know who you are before you can lead anyone else.”How the battlefield shaped his inner compass.The Power of Emotional Control“I couldn’t afford to break down. Not in the middle of a mission.”What combat taught him about staying steady when everything else isn’t.Redefining Masculinity“We were taught to suppress everything. But real strength is being able to handle your emotions, not hide them.”Jevon’s take on emotional intelligence, especially for men of color._____________________Connect with us:Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Jevon Wooden
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#412 Mark Bayer: From Ivory Tower to Power Play — Helping PhDs Get Heard (and Hired) — Part Two
You’ve got the credentials, the data, and the ideas. But how do you make people actually care?In Part Two, Mark unpacks his 11 Keys to Translating Complexity (complexitymadeclear.com) —an actionable framework to help scientists communicate clearly, concisely, and with impact. He explains why it’s not about dumbing down your message but lifting it up so others can meet it. From the science of metaphor to the neuroscience of attention, Mark arms PhDs with tools to shift from overlooked to influential—without losing their intellectual edge.This episode is your field guide to getting heard, hired, and respected beyond the ivory tower.Key Highlights of Our Interview:The 11 Keys That Cut Through“People aren’t persuaded by volume. They’re moved by clarity.”Why precision—and not more PowerPoint slides—is your best communication strategy.Neuroscience for Nerds (And Everyone Else)“Our brains reward novelty. That’s why metaphor works better than math in a pitch.”How attention works, and what science communicators can learn from it.PhDs Speak Another Language—Here’s How to Translate“You’re crossing cultures. Treat it like that.”Why business communication isn’t just a tone shift—it’s a worldview shift.Connection Before Communication“Until someone trusts you, they won’t hear you.”The hidden role of empathy in making technical ideas land.AI Has Data. You Have Voice.“AI can’t tell a story it hasn’t seen. You can.”Why human communication still matters more than ever in a post-ChatGPT world._____________________Connect with us:Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Mark Bayer
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