Aaron is a speaker, writer, activist and transformational coach. His work allows people to examine their unconscious biases, and peel back laters of programming that prevent them from moving through the world with a mindset of love, unity and e

The Wisdom of Youth and the Power of Change

Jul 12th, 2019 26m 12s

Jamira Burley has an impressively long list of accomplishments for her young age including, but not limited to, being named a White House Champion of Change, Forbes 30 under 30, and Essence Magazine Woke 100 women. In this beautifully honest

Zero Gravity, Fish Sticks, and the Making of a Creative Life

Jul 5th, 2019 45m 27s

In this episode, Michael grabs time with the lead singer of OK Go (who is also the magical brain behind their insanely cool music videos). Together they cover a wide variety of topics surrounding the creative process. Damian elaborates on his o

In It For The Long Haul With Scott Belsky

Jun 28th, 2019 27m 19s

In this episode Michael chats with Scott Belsky, an entrepreneur and author who currently serves as the Chief Product Officer at Adobe. Together they explore a host of profound topics including the importance of navigating volatility (within bo

The Power (and Pitfalls) of Living Authentically

Jun 21st, 2019 36m 18s

Lauren Bille is a community builder, social justice leader & entrepreneur. In this episode Lauren touches on the importance of nuance in understanding the complexity of the human experience, on sincerity as a way to move past ego, on the essent

Wisdom From A "Modern Elder" With Chip Conley

Jun 14th, 2019 35m 12s

Chip Conley is an incredibly well respected hotelier and CEO. His impressive track record lead the founders of Airbnb to seek him out as their Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy. Some how he also found the time to author five books, the mo

Know the Game You're Playing with Simon Sinek

Jun 7th, 2019 25m 53s

Simon is a prolific writer and his books are widely revered for helping people step into their power and ultimately become the leaders they wish they had. He is well known for his work on this exact topic, Start With Why. His latest book, The I

Being Brave Enough To Make The Hard Choices With Beth Comstock

May 31st, 2019 32m 10s

In our second episode of this special edition release, Michael sits down with Beth Comstock, former Vice Chair of GE and author of Imagine It Forward: Courage, Creativity, and the Power of Change. Beth gets honest about how change happens wit

Taking Charge of your Creativity with James Victore

May 22nd, 2019 30m 12s

This episode is the first in a special ten part series that we've produced to celebrate the reissue of Applied Empathy: The New Language of Leadership in paperback. In this special release Michael Ventura sits down one on one with leaders acros

“Be Our Guest” with Jessica Chen, John Russ Tupper, John Reid Dodick, & Matt Spangler

Nov 28th, 2018 1h 12m

This month podcast, “Be Our Guest” looks at how empathy is being used in the experience of giving something to someone else or creating an environment for someone else to thrive. Our panelists include:Jessica Chen is the Director of Public

“Exploring the Slash Generation” with Dana Siomkos, Hawa Arsala, & Phil Rosario

Aug 16th, 2018 55m 1s

This month podcast, “Exploring the Slash Generation” looks at the pervasive impact of multitalented creatives across business, culture, and beyond. Our panelists include:Dana Siomkos, founder of You & Them, a boutique, creative recruiting c

“Empathy & Design” with Khoi Vinh and Jon Burgerman

Jul 9th, 2018 1h 1m

This month podcast, “Empathy & Design” looks at how empathy is being used to solve problems from a design perspective. Our panelists include:Khoi Vinh, Principal Designer at Adobe where he leads the company’s Design Practices group.Jon Bu

"Inside Out" with Suraj Patel, Azita Ardakani, and Marc Champagne

May 3rd, 2018 1h 10m

This month's podcast, "Inside Out" looks at how thought leaders chart a path forward in career and life through the lens of empathy.Our panelists include:Suraj Patel, an entrepreneur, lawyer, activist, adjunct professor of business ethics a

"Your Voice and the Voice of Others" with Kelly Cutrone, Hannah Bronfman, and Bonin Bough

May 3rd, 2018 1h 28m

This month's podcast, "Your Voice and the Voice of Others" looks at how thought leaders can effectively create a voice for oneself and strategize for others. Our panelists include:Hannah Bronfman- DJ, Health and Wellness enthusiast and foun

"Consumption" with Maya Peterson, Justin Guariglia, and Jordana Rothman

Mar 9th, 2018 1h 12m

This month's podcast looks at how thought leaders work with and against a major issue of our time, consumption. From Instagramming rainbow bagels to exploring global warming with NASA, this month's Applied Empathy dives deep into the inevitabil

"Community" with Lauren Bille, Chris Bernard, and Maja Vujinovic

Feb 9th, 2018 1h 24m

This month's podcast, "Community" explores how an individual contributes to and is impacted by community through the lens of tech, sports, and activism. Our panelists include:- Lauren Bille, co-founder of CYCLES + SEX and partner at the Big

"Health, Wealth, and Self" with Jonni Pollard and Erica Huss

Dec 20th, 2017 57m 56s

Applied Empathy is a monthly conversation series that explores the contexts and behaviors in which empathy flourishes.To discuss this month's theme, Health, Wealth, and Self, Sub Rosa's Catie Miller steps in for Michael Ventura, and is joined

"Beauty" with Annie Kreighbaum, LaTonya Yvette, Cindy DiPrima, and Candice Huffine

Nov 14th, 2017 1h 19m

This month's podcast, "Beauty" explores the different ways beauty is defined in today's culture and how our panelists have experienced and embodied it. Our panelists include:- Annie Kreighbaum, Executive Editor of Glossier- LaTonya Yvette,

"The Generational Divide" with Alexei Orlov, Debra Scherer, Alexandra Roxo & Michael Flom

Aug 10th, 2017 1h 23m

This month's session, "The Generational Divide: Empathy for the Ages," is all about differences and similarities across four different generations. To explore the theme, Sub Rosa's Founder/CEO Michael Ventura is joined by:- Baby Boomer Alexei

"State of Play" with Gina Barnett, J Milligan, and Assaf Eshet

Jul 10th, 2017 51m 11s

This month, Sub Rosa’s Executive Design Director Vanessa Holden moderates a panel featuring Gina Barnett (TED speaker coach, playwright, and author of the book “Play the Part”. They are also joined by award-winning interactive designer, writer,

"Placemaking" with Genevieve Gorder, Beks Opperman, & Stephen Kenn

Jun 5th, 2017 1h 7m

This month, Sub Rosa’s Michael Ventura speaks with husband-and-wife team Stephen Kenn and Beks Opperman, co-founders of the Los Angeles-based Stephen Kenn Studio. They are also joined by Genevieve Gorder, a designer and entrepreneur, perhaps be

"Going Green" with Will Yakowicz & Aaron Lammer

May 3rd, 2017 1h 15m

In a special 4/20 session, Sub Rosa Michael Ventura speaks with Will Yakowicz, staff writer and podcaster for Inc Magazine, where he’s spent the past few years covering the legal cannabis industry. He and Michael are joined by Aaron Lammer, co-

"Gender Blender" with Claire Wasserman & Sascha Lewis

Apr 6th, 2017 1h 9m

Michael speaks with Claire Wasserman, Founder of Ladies Get Paid, an organization that helps women “rise up at work” through a series of town hall discussions, a podcast, and online community. Not yet a year old, Ladies Get Paid has over 4,000

"The Multidisciplinary Self" with Oliver Jeffers & Waris Ahluwalia

Mar 1st, 2017 50m 43s

This month, Sub Rosa’s Michael Ventura speaks with Oliver Jeffers, artist and illustrator, whose acclaimed picture books have been translated into more than 36 languages. These include the New York Times Best Sellers “The Day the Crayons Quit”

"Come Together, Right Now" with Sally Rumble & Jennifer Gootman

Dec 16th, 2016 1h 3m

To discuss this month’s theme “Come Together, Right Now: Empathic Collaboration and Connection” Sub Rosa’s Michael Ventura is joined by Jennifer Gootman (VP of Social Consciousness & Innovation, West Elm) and Sally Rumble (Chief Happiness Offic