Stay Human

Michael Franti

There’s no one you wouldn’t love if you knew their story. Michael Franti is a globally-recognized musician, humanitarian, activist, and award-winning filmmaker revered for his high-energy live shows, inspiring music, devotion to health and wellness, worldwide philanthropic efforts, and the power of his optimism. Tune in as he speaks with guests from all walks of life, but in particular, people who are cultural creatives — people who through their music, their art, their entrepreneurship, or their activism are changing the world. On the heels of five Billboard #1 singles and an array of Top 30 hits, Michael continues his mission of empowerment for positive change. This podcast is presented by Pact. Follow now wherever you listen to podcasts to join the movement: stayhumanpodcast.com

Subscribe Listen in podnod RSS feed Show website

99 episodes
Updated Dec 6, 2022

Episodes99

Newest first

Jul 27, 2021 · 51 min
58. Speech of Arrested Development
Speech is the frontman of the 2-time GRAMMY Award-winning hip-hop collective Arrested Development, and he's received high acclaim from MTV, Rolling Stone, VH-1, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and many others. True trailblazers in the genre since 1991, Arrested Development have been cultural champions of consciousness and empowerment across the planet. Their representation of eclectic and vibrant African sounds and presence has produced a unique clash of rhythms and style that continues to contrast the expected look and sound of hip hop culture. CONNECT FURTHER: https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/arresteddevelopment__ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Va9LuEmaZxnbk1gMnjMD7 NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS: Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Media Row Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com) In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing by: Janelle Meager Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Jul 20, 2021 · 1 hr 2 min
57. Ani DiFranco (Recording Artist)
Widely considered a feminist icon, GRAMMY winner Ani Di Franco has been called the mother of the DIY movement, being one of the first artists to create her own record label in 1990. While she has been known as the “Little Folksinger,” her music has embraced punk, funk, hip hop, jazz, soul, electronica, and more. Her most recent release titled Revolutionary Love received wide critical acclaim and was named one of 2021’s Most Anticipated Albums by both Pitchfork and Rolling Stone. CONNECT FURTHER: https://www.righteousbabe.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/anidifranco Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0AiTwNtYX8m4uhfU7rJ8RD NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS: Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Media Row Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com) In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing by: Janelle Meager Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Jul 13, 2021 · 1 hr 2 min
56. Master Gee of The Sugarhill Gang
As a founding member of the hip hop group The Sugarhill Gang, Master Gee has been penned as one of the godfathers of Hip Hop. With the first and most popular hip hop single of all time in 1979 called "Rappers Delight,” The Sugarhill Gang revolutionized the music industry. "Rappers Delight" was the first rap song to be played on the radio & TV, exposing millions of people to a new and exciting style of music. It sold 60,000 units daily in 1979 and today has over 100 million streams on Spotify alone. CONNECT FURTHER: https://www.linktr.ee/sugarhillgang IG (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/mastergeesugarhill IG (The Sugarhill Gang): https://www.instagram.com/therealsugarhillgang Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7zliF6Q946WznVk3ZMYhZX Podcast (The Sugarhill Gang Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sugarhill-gang-podcast/id1542498721 NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS: Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Media Row Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com) In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing by: Janelle Meager Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Jun 29, 2021 · 55 min
55. Last Prisoner Project with Corvain Cooper and Evelyn LaChapelle
As a follow-up to a previous episode with Andrew DeAngelo of Last Prisoner Project, we’re taking a deeper dive into the amazing work this organization is doing with regard to cannabis criminal justice reform. Corvain Cooper and Evelyn LaChapelle were both formerly unjustly incarcerated themselves and are now through intervention, advocacy, and awareness dedicating their lives to help fight criminal injustice and to reimagine drug policy. LAST PRISONER PROJECT https://www.lastprisonerproject.org IG: https://www.instagram.com/lastprisonerproject CORVAIN COOPER IG: https://www.instagram.com/corvaincooper EVELYN LACHAPELLE IG: https://www.instagram.com/evelyn_lachapelle 40 TONS https://www.40tons.co/about IG: https://www.instagram.com/40tonsbrand EIGHTY SEVEN IG: https://www.instagram.com/eightyseven_months NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS: Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Media Row Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com) In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing by: Janelle Meager Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Jun 22, 2021 · 50 min
54. Ray Johnston (Musician/Former Dallas Mavericks Point Guard)
Ray Johnston's story typically starts with a pivotal moment in 2004. While playing point guard for the Dallas Mavericks, he was diagnosed with leukemia and endured a two and a half month-long medically-induced coma. Since then, Ray has persevered by reigniting his passion for music, building a solid foundation based on melodies and lyrics that always seem to lean on the positive side of life. CONNECT FURTHER: https://www.rayjohnstonband.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/rayjohnstonband Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/06TYiYKq7bzEi1H1vznlzo NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS: Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Media Row Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com) In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing by: Janelle Meager Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Jun 15, 2021 · 53 min
53. Lori McKenna (Songwriter)
Lori McKenna released her 12th studio album titled 'The Balladeer', produced by GRAMMY Award-winner Dave Cobb in July of 2020. She was a 2x nominee at the 2020 GRAMMYs, she received back-to-back GRAMMY awards in 2015 and 2016 for “Best Country Song," and at the same time, she was the first female songwriter to win back-to-back CMA Awards for Song of the Year. In 2017, McKenna’s record 'The Bird & The Rifle' was nominated for 3 GRAMMYs and 3 Americana Awards, and that same year, she became the first woman to be awarded Songwriter of the Year at the ACMs. CONNECT FURTHER: https://www.lorimckenna.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/lorimckennama Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OV5mEATxtVma7fleFaUyl NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS: Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Media Row Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com) In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing by: Janelle Meager Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Jun 8, 2021 · 53 min
52. Ben Weiss (Entrepreneur/Author, Founder of Bai and Crook & Marker)
Entrepreneur Ben Weiss founded the antioxidant beverage company Bai in his basement in 2009 and quickly built it into the fastest-growing brand in the industry. With Bai, Weiss led a “bevolution” against giant soda companies by delivering great-tasting drinks without mounds of sugar and artificial ingredients. Dr. Pepper Snapple Group acquired Bai in 2017 for $1.7 billion. Now Weiss is continuing his bevolution with Crook & Marker, the world’s first fully USDA Organic alcoholic beverage portfolio. Crook & Marker launched nationally in early 2019 and is now a leading brand in the “better for you” alcoholic beverage category, achieving triple-digit sales growth while rapidly expanding its roster of major retail partners. Weiss has been featured in major media outlets including Inc., Forbes, Business Insider, CNBC, and Fox Business. LEARN MORE - CROOK & MARKER: https://www.crookandmarker.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/crookandmarker LEARN MORE - BASEMENTALITY: https://www.basementality.org IG: https://www.instagram.com/realbenweiss Get the book on Amazon - Basementality: How This Entrepreneur Drove His Fight Against Big Sugar and Rose from the Basement to a $1.7 Billion Brand: https://amzn.to/3sbCoMg LEARN MORE - BAI: https://www.drinkbai.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/drinkbai NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS: Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Media Row Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com) In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing by: Janelle Meager Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
May 25, 2021 · 43 min
51. Andrew DeAngelo of Last Prisoner Project
Andrew DeAngelo is a visionary leader with a proven track record of enacting systemic social change and developing best practices in cannabis. As Co-Founder and Chairperson of the Board for the non-profit Last Prisoner Project, Andrew helps to fight criminal injustice and reimagine drug policy. Through intervention, advocacy, and awareness, the Last Prisoner Project battles the harms of unjust policies. CONNECT FURTHER: https://www.andrewdeangelo.com https://www.lastprisonerproject.org IG: https://www.instagram.com/lastprisonerproject NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS: Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Media Row Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com) In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing by: Janelle Meager Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
May 18, 2021 · 42 min
50. Laura Hutfless of FlyteVu/The Onsite Foundation
Laura Hutfless is a Co-Founder of FlyteVu, a Nashville based full-service entertainment marketing agency founded in 2015 that connects brands to consumers through compelling storytelling, unparalleled experiences, and the power of pop culture. After experiencing the unexpected loss of a loved one due to substance abuse as a result of trauma, Laura’s philanthropic efforts focused on mental health, substance abuse disorder, addiction, and trauma. Together with The Onsite Foundation, Laura helped develop and launch a first-of-its-kind trauma-informed therapeutic program called “Triumph Over Tragedy” that provides tools, support, and a safe community for survivors of mass shootings to find hope and healing regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status. CONNECT FURTHER: https://www.flytevu.com https://www.theonsitefoundation.org https://www.theonsitefoundation.org/programs/triumph-over-tragedy IG (FlyteVu): https://www.instagram.com/flytevu IG (Onsite): https://www.instagram.com/theonsitefoundation IG (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/lehnashville NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS: Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Media Row Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com) In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing by: Janelle Meager Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
May 11, 2021 · 56 min
49. Dave Morin (Entrepreneur)
Dave Morin is a multifaceted entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. His early career was at Apple, and he then went on to work for Mark Zukerberg at Facebook as one of the original 200 employees (employee #29!) that co-created the Facebook Platform and Facebook Connect. He built his own social media platform called Path after that (which he has since sold) and founded a venture capital firm called Offline Ventures. Morin serves as Chairman of the Esalen Institute, the leading center for exploring and realizing human potential through experience, education, and research. He is also a Co-Founder & Chairman of Sunrise, a foundation whose mission is to cure depression, reduce suffering, and understand the brain, and he serves as Co-Owner and Board Member of Dwell, the award-winning, category-defining digital media and magazine company serving the global community of architecture and design. Dave is a father, yogi, skier, mountain biker and overall great human. CONNECT FURTHER: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davemorin https://www.facebook.com/davemorin https://www.medium.com/@davemorin https://www.angel.co/u/davemorin NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS: Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Media Row Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com) In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing by: Janelle Meager Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
May 4, 2021 · 48 min
48. Adam Gardner of Guster/REVERB
As a frontman of the band Guster and Co-Executive Director of REVERB, Adam has rallied his fellow musicians and their millions of fans to take action toward a better future for people and the planet at concerts and beyond. REVERB partners with major musicians like Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews Band, Jack Johnson, Harry Styles, Fleetwood Mac, Dead & Company, John Mayer, P!NK, Maroon 5 and many others to reduce the environmental footprint of concerts while engaging and empowering fans to take action for people and the planet. Since 2004, REVERB’s programs and touring staff have been folded into 300+ major tours, festivals and venues, eliminating the use of over 3 MILLION single-use plastic water bottles, keeping over 180,000 Tonnes of CO2 from the air, supporting the creation of over 100 climate-change fighting projects around the world and over 4,200 environmental groups across the country. LEARN MORE - GUSTER: https://www.guster.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/guster Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/34XlPCFfB4vT7P1ekWq9Jc?si=nKtiGLOXSsOTkniZLXhMNQ LEARN MORE - REVERB: https://www.reverb.org IG: https://www.instagram.com/REVERB_org NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS: Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Media Row Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com) In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing by: Janelle Meager Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Apr 20, 2021 · 47 min
47. Matthew Ramsey of Old Dominion
Old Dominion has emerged as one of the hottest breaking bands out of Nashville, fusing clever lyrics and an infectious sound. Their lyrical wit and hook heavy songwriting has certainly proved a winning method: since breaking onto the music scene in 2014, the band has notched eight No. 1 singles at country radio, surpassed one billion on-demand streams, earned several Platinum and Gold single certifications and headlined arenas and amphitheaters around the globe. CONNECT FURTHER: https://www.weareolddominion.com IG (Old Dominion): https://www.instagram.com/olddominionmusic IG (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/mtramsey Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6y8XlgIV8BLlIg1tT1R10i NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS: Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Media Row Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com) In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing by: Janelle Meager Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Apr 6, 2021 · 40 min
46. Maneet Chauhan (Chef and Entrepreneur)
Maneet Chauhan is an award-winning chef, author, television personality and founding partner and president of Morph Hospitality Group in Nashville, Tennessee. She is a recipient of the 2012 James Beard Foundation Broadcast Media Award for her role as a permanent judge on Food Network’s 'Chopped.' Chauhan is the author of two cookbooks, 'Flavors of My World' and her most recent, 'Chaat: The Best Recipes from the Kitchens, Markets, and Railways of India', which was released in October 2020. Chaat has appeared in the 'New York Times', 'Food & Wine', 'Travel + Leisure', 'Martha Stewart Living', 'Saveur', 'Food Network Magazine', and more. A leader in the Nashville community, Chauhan has been honored as one of the 'Nashville Business Journal' “40 under 40”, which highlights young, successful business leaders. She was also recognized in 'Nashville Lifestyles’ "Women in Business", which showcases local women who are at the top of their respective industries. In March 2020, Chauhan founded Hospitality Strong, a nonprofit benefiting hospitality workers in need, and she currently serves as an advisory board member for Nashville's COVID-19 Response Fund, founded to assist individuals, families and nonprofits experiencing financial hardship due to the virus. CONNECT FURTHER: IG: https://www.instagram.com/maneetchauhan NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS: Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Media Row Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com) In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing by: Janelle Meager Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Mar 30, 2021 · 51 min
45. David Ryan Harris (Producer/Songwriter)
While touring alongside artists such as John Mayer and Dave Matthews Band, David Ryan Harris has released six solo albums and has co-written with the likes of Guy Sebastian and Lupe Fiasco (“Battle Scars”), James Bay, Phillip Phillips (“Collateral”), Tedeschi Trucks Band (“Revelator”), Marc Broussard (“Carencro”), Hunter Hayes, Lady A, The Shadowboxers, Hootie and the Blowfish, Gary Clark Jr., and more. He is a songwriter, producer, singer, and musician with studios in both Los Angeles and Nashville. CONNECT FURTHER: https://www.davidryanharris.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/drh3 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3wnsAakCkhyU3yKQYMZmGo?autoplay=true NOTE: “Holy Moses” used with permission of the rights-holders. NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS: Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Media Row Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com) In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing by: Janelle Meager Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Mar 23, 2021 · 42 min
44. Jeff Orlowski (Director, The Social Dilemma) | Part 2 of 2
In Part 2 of their conversation, Jeff and Michael go beyond the surface and take a deeper dive into ‘The Social Dilemma’. Jeff Orlowski’s latest film ‘The Social Dilemma’ had its world premiere at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and was penned as the #2 most watched documentary on Netflix, reaching 38 million households in 28 days! He is also the director, producer, and cinematographer of the award-winning films ‘Chasing Coral’ and ‘Chasing Ice’. ‘Chasing Coral‘ received the US Documentary Audience Award at Sundance in 2017. ‘Chasing Ice’ received the Documentary Cinematography award at Sundance in 2012 and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Both films were shortlisted for an Academy Award for Best Documentary, screened at Congress and the United Nations, and have garnered awards and accolades from film festivals around the globe. Jeff founded Exposure Labs, a production company dedicated to impact through film. MORE ABOUT JEFF: https://www.jefforlowski.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/jefforlowski MORE ABOUT ‘THE SOCIAL DILEMMA’: https://www.thesocialdilemma.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialdilemma NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS: Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management Management Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists Management Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Media Row In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing by: Janelle Meager Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Mar 16, 2021 · 42 min
43. Jeff Orlowski (Director, The Social Dilemma) | Part 1 of 2
Jeff Orlowski’s latest film ‘The Social Dilemma’ had its world premiere at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and was penned as the #2 most watched documentary on Netflix, reaching 38 million households in 28 days! He is also the director, producer, and cinematographer of the award-winning films ‘Chasing Coral’ and ‘Chasing Ice’. ‘Chasing Coral‘ received the US Documentary Audience Award at Sundance in 2017. ‘Chasing Ice’ received the Documentary Cinematography award at Sundance in 2012 and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Both films were shortlisted for an Academy Award for Best Documentary, screened at Congress and the United Nations, and have garnered awards and accolades from film festivals around the globe. Jeff founded Exposure Labs, a production company dedicated to impact through film. MORE ABOUT JEFF: https://www.jefforlowski.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/jefforlowski MORE ABOUT ‘THE SOCIAL DILEMMA’: https://www.thesocialdilemma.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialdilemma NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS: Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management Management Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists Management Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Media Row In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing by: Janelle Meager Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Mar 9, 2021 · 39 min
42. Gunnar Lovelace of Thrive Market
Growing up poor with a single mom as Latino immigrants left Lovelace with a burning desire to create wealth and do good. As a result, he is a 5x serial entrepreneur and investor, focused on social impact at scale (people, planet + profit). Lovelace is the Founder of Thrive Market (providing organic groceries online at wholesale prices), which has raised 200M+, has millions of users, has over 600 employees in four years, and is the first e-commerce company to go zero-waste from distribution center to landfill. Prior to Thrive Market, Lovelace started and sold two technology companies and is a co-founder of two other successful conscious consumer brands. Lovelace recently co-founded Alliance for Good, which is a community of influencers working together to create a thriving future for humanity and the planet. CONNECT FURTHER: https://www.thrivemarket.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thrivemarket NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS: Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management Management Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists Management Social Media Manager: Emily Marquis for Coffeehouse Collective In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing by: Janelle Meager Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Mar 2, 2021 · 42 min
41. Russ Hopcus of prAna
From the farm to the factory to our closets, we all have an opportunity to create positive change through clothing. Start asking questions about your clothes in the same way you ask about the food you eat, and you can help fundamentally change the way clothing is made. Since 2010, prAna has taken a grassroots approach to reduce plastic in their packaging. As the first apparel brand to sign on with Fair Trade USA, prAna is able to pay a premium directly to the workers on every manufactured good. prAna believes in adventure for all, creating a safe space where everyone can thrive in their own way; respect and responsibility, outfitting adventures with respect for the planet and its people; and progress not perfection, allowing their employees freedom to take risks, make mistakes and grow. CONNECT FURTHER: https://www.prana.co IG: https://www.instagram.com/prana NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS: Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management Management Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists Management Social Media Manager: Emily Marquis for Coffeehouse Collective In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing by: Janelle Meager Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Feb 23, 2021 · 39 min
40. Maggie Rose (Recording Artist)
Maggie Rose is an Emmy award-winning songwriter and Nashville recording artist originally hailing from Potomac, Maryland. She has toured with Kelly Clarkson, Heart, Joan Jett, Sheryl Crow, and more. She has performed at the Grand Ole Opry over 75 times, as well as Bonnaroo, CMA Music Fest, Bourbon and Beyond, AmericanaFest, and the list goes on. Her 2018 album ‘Change The Whole Thing’ was named by Rolling Stone as one of the best albums of the year. Check out Maggie’s own podcast ‘Salute The Songbird,’ which is out now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CONNECT FURTHER: https://www.maggierosemusic.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/iammaggierose Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4FrAfXWWNZapoX4O1LEoLn NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS: Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management Producer: Angie Griffith for Activist Artists Management Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management Management Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists Management Social Media Manager: Emily Marquis for Coffeehouse Collective In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing by: Janelle Meager Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for Activist Artists Management
Feb 9, 2021 · 52 min
39. Selema Masekela
Selema Masekela is a beloved commentator, journalist, host, and Emmy-nominated producer best known for his work across VICE, E!, ESPN/ABC, Nat Geo, Red Bull Media House, and beyond. A relentlessly curious narrator of the human experience, he thrives as a Black man who has historically been ‘the only’ in the spaces of action sports and entertainment. The son of South African jazz legend and activist Hugh Masekela, Selema‘s roots are as South African as they are New York City and San Diego. With lighthearted insight, Selema talks to Michael about his love of action sports and touring the world with his father. He speaks of growing up in a white majority community, inherent racism, inclusion and identity, as well as the impact George Floyd’s murder had on the black community and the rising civil rights movement across the USA… and the world. CONNECT FURTHER: IG: https://www.instagram.com/selema Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2JM2yzMSOgq7VeG6nKm3PY Podcast (What Shapes Us): https://www.instagram.com/whatshapesuspodcast NOTICE: “Send Me” by Hugh Masekela featured with written approval from the rights-owner and estate. NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS: Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management Producer: Angie Griffith for Activist Artists Management Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management Management Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists Management Social Media Manager: Emily Marquis for Coffeehouse Collective In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing by: Janelle Meager Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for Activist Artists Management