In Episode 7, "When Entertainment Meets Social Justice," Forrest sits down with executive producer and show creator, Lauren Dolgen. She's responsible for many of the reality TV hits you know and love: 16 and Pregnant, Teen Mom, Ridiculousness, Jackass, Punk’d... The first question, Forrest always asks his guests before starting the clock is: do you remember how we first met? 🤔 Without spoiling too much of Lauren’s answer of how a consultant in Memphis and a show developer in LA's paths cro...

Welcome back to Season 2 of 1000 Seconds! In this episode, Tycely Williams, CEO of Liberty Fellowship, shares with Forrest L. Alton how the "activation of courage" is the key to unlocking joy, strengthening values-driven leadership, and fueling meaningful change in the nonprofit and philanthropic sector. Tycely's effervescent conversation with Forrest underscores how this work is both heavy and deeply rewarding and is always better when we engage with each other and do it together. Learn mo...

What happens when you bring a group of nerdy friends together to play Dungeon & Dragons who also coincidentally are all seasoned voice actors? You have an incredibly fun birthday party... and also in the case of Liam O'Brien and the crew that became Critical Role you get a global phenomenon that's launched a whole new kind of entertainment. 🌎 In this episode of 1000 Seconds, Forrest Alton sits down with Liam O'Brien, LA-actor, writer, director, and co-founder/primary cast member of ...

In Episode 4, Forrest finally gets his longtime mentor and friend Charles C. Weathers in the 1000 Seconds’ hot seat. Charles is a nationally recognized consultant, professional speaker, founder of The Weathers Group, and Forrest’s undeniable first call when he has a puzzle to solve. They talk about the evolution of the nonprofit sector during Charles’ 25 years as a visionary consultant and the energy needed behind impactful leadership. Stay till the end to hear Charles’ practical strategy too...

Welcome to Episode 3 of 1000 Seconds where our host, Forrest Alton, spends 1000 Seconds with Deputy City Manager of Spartanburg, SC, Mitch Kennedy. Born and raised in Spartanburg, Mitch Kennedy loves his city, and acts as fearless leader of his community built on years of trust and relationship building. Stick around to the end of his conversation with Forrest learn what he means by "walking and chewing gum." Visit https://cityofspartanburg.org/ to learn more about this city and their project...

We are back with Episode 2 where our host, Forrest Alton, spends 1000 Seconds with chart-topping country music trailblazer, Ty Herndon. Tune in to listen to their open conversation about mental health, authenticity, and the impact of paying it forward. Pre-order Ty's Book What Mattered Most.We recognize it is a tense and uncertain time to be a member of the LGBTQ+ community under the current administration, and with the nature of our conversation with Ty want to provide some outlets for suppo...

Happy New Year and welcome to 1000 Seconds! To launch Season 2, our host, Forrest Alton, gets the opportunity to spend 1000 Seconds with CEO of Migrant Clinicians Network, Kim Nolte. Kim was recognized as one of the top 100 influential Leaders in Global Health in 2024 by TIME Magazine. Her work in public health began as a volunteer with the Peace Corps in Guatemala and since then has been a tenacious leader throughout the public health sector at both the state and national levels.Follow Kim o...