by Joleen Hughes | Jun 30, 2021 | YBSR Podcast
Tishni, better known as Tish of TheBookthief28 on TikTok, has a romance with reading. Mixing her love of literature, social purpose and the critical thinking skills obtained in law school, this recent graduate has made her book reviews some of the most viewed on...
by Joleen Hughes | Jun 23, 2021 | YBSR Podcast
Lauren Sato, the CEO of Ada’s Developers Academy, is changing the face of tech. A lifelong social justice advocate, Lauren’s career has touched many different fields, but has always centered around one thing: progress for marginalized identities. In this...
by Joleen Hughes | Jun 9, 2021 | YBSR Podcast
Gamers are becoming the new rockstars, just ask Chris Mann. From what we wear to what we eat, we are taking cues from e-sports like never before. In Part 2 of his interview, Chris tells us how e-sports is more than gaming; it’s a lifestyle and everyone is...
by Joleen Hughes | Jun 2, 2021 | YBSR Podcast
Serial entrepreneur and e-athlete, Chris Mann, is helping redefine the role of “gamers” in our society. In part 1 of his interview, he describes the windy path to becoming COO of Subnation, a media start-up focused on esports and gaming, the stereotypes...
by Joleen Hughes | May 26, 2021 | YBSR Podcast
“Inclusive” is Susan Freeman’s favorite word. At her company, Freeman Means Business, Susan teaches businesses how to communicate both effectively and more inclusively lending to the support of diversity in the work place. From her amazing mentors to...
by Joleen Hughes | May 19, 2021 | YBSR Podcast
Reese Tanimura cares about people. After being a music teacher in her native Hawaii, this serial volunteer moved to Seattle and participated in multiple non-profits before becoming the Managing Director of Folklife Festival. With a keen interest in inclusion and...
