Join us as Alex Counts discusses his journey of founding the Grameen Foundation and the principles of self-help and health management that helped him as he sought to change the world through his humanitarian efforts. Alex is an educator, consultant to nonprofit organizations (through his company, AMC Consulting LLC), and a writer. He teaches at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy and is an affiliated faculty of its Do Good Institute. He is also the founder and (for 18 years) President/CEO of Grameen Foundation and the author of "Changing the World Without Losing Your Mind".

War and Peace. Conflict and Resolution. Hostility and Harmony. Join us as Ben Cook discusses his experiences as a mediator and the principles he has learned about building peace in post-genocide Rwanda.

Have you ever wanted to go on a study abroad? How about directing one? Join us as Lora Cook takes us through her journey from a student interested in learning about the world to eventually a director of international experiences for students, educators, and professionals.

Ever thought about starting your own business? Do you have that entrepreneurial motivation in you? In today’s podcast, Shad and Alfonso discuss Alfonso's research on innovation for entrepreneurs and small entrepreneurial firms. Alfonso shares the simple secret to a big question many entrepreneurs have: how do I know if my business is going to be successful or not?