Founder and CEO of Charity:Water, Scott Harrison has been recognized in Forbes magazine’ 40 Under 40, and Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative people in business. In this episode, Scott talks about his journey from NYC nightclub promoter to founding one of the hottest charities today. Learn what motivates him, and how he overcame all odds to bring clean water to millions around the globe.
Watch the trailer More about Charity: WaterAdam Braun is a New York Times bestselling author, and founder of Pencils of Promise. He’s been a featured speaker at the White House and UN, and named to Business Insider’s 40 Under 40, as well as Wired Magazine’s 50 People who are Changing the World. In this episode, Adam talks about his near death experience at sea that changed his life, and how $25 started a movement to build hundreds of schools around the world.
Watch the trailer More about Pencils of PromiseNancy Lublin is the founder and CEO of Crisis Text Line, turn-around CEO of DoSomething.org, and the founder of Dress for Success. She’s been named one of Fortune Magazine’s World’s 50 Greatest Leaders, Schwab’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year, and a featured TED speaker. In this episode, Nancy talks about dropping out of NYU law school to pursue her passion, what it takes to be an entrepreneur, and what drives her to take the difficult path to affect change.
Watch the trailer More about Crisis Text LineShane Hurlbut, ASC is one of the top cinematographers working in Hollywood today. From filming Terminator movies to working with actors such as Matthew McConaughey and Russell Crowe, Shane has been passionately telling powerful stories for over 25 years. In this episode, Shane discusses how he got his start driving a grip truck, and how he’s dedicating his time and knowledge to mentoring the next generation of filmmakers.
Watch the trailer More about Hurlbut VisualsShiza Shahid is co-founder of the Malala Fund, and was chosen as one of Time magazine’s 30 Under 30 World Changers. In this episode, Shiza talks about how her world changed when Malala was shot by the Taliban, and how she overcame her fears to start a worldwide movement to empower girls to get an education.
More about the Malala Fund“Every great dream begins with a dreamer.
Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience,
and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” Harriet Tubman
Passionate tells the stories of people who are following their dreams, overcoming obstacles, and leaving this world a bit better than they found it.
From social entrepreneurs to entertainers, business executives to sports stars, Passionate inspires the next generation poised to make their mark on the world by asking those who are living out their wildest dreams in the present.
Watch Scott Harrison’s journey from NYC nightclub promoter to founding Charity:Water, one of the hottest charities in the world.
Watch A-List Director of Photography Shane Hurlbut’s journey from driving the grip truck to working with Russel Crowe and Matthew McConaughey.
Watch Nancy Lublin’s journey from NYC Law School drop-out to CEO of DoSomething.org, the world’s largest teen organization for social change.
Watch Adam’s journey from near death experience at sea, to building hundreds of schools around the globe, and authoring a New York Times bestselling book.