Here to Help
Here to Help is a look at how people’s experience, strength, and hope inspire them to want to help others.
Episodes
149 episodes
Leadership Insights from a Navy SEAL: Admiral William H. McRaven on Excellence in Military and Corporate Worlds
Admiral William H. McRaven's life lessons extend far beyond his military experience. From the significance of making your bed to the importance of addressing the smallest of problems with great care, Admiral McRaven shares stories and insights ...
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Dr. Miguel Cardona on Skill Development and Educational Equity
This week Chris is joined by US Secretary for Education Dr. Miguel Cardona. Dr. Cardona tells how his own bicultural roots and his family's journey from Puerto Rico have powered his drive for educational equity and excellence. We discuss the im...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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30:56
Ellen McGirt: Amplifying Diversity and the Impact of AI on Journalism
Get set for an enlightening conversation with the incredibly talented Ellen McGirt, editor-in-chief of Design Observer. From selling Avon products at a tender age of eleven to pioneering the race and inclusive leadership beat at Fortune, Ellen'...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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31:26
Exploring Indigenous Representation with Sterlin Harjo
Ever wondered how a ground-breaking show like Reservation Dogs came to be? Join us as Chris sits down with the extraordinary Oklahoma-based filmmaker Sterlin Harjo, the creator of this revolutionary FX series. Sterlin offers us a glimpse into h...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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31:49
Challenging the Status Quo: Sinéad Burke’s Journey of Disability Activism
What does it mean to create a world that's truly accessible to all? Let's find out together - our guest today is Sinéad Burke, an extraordinary voice in the disability activism space, who is also a writer, academic, and podcaster. Sinéad brings...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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29:37
What does the recent SCOTUS decision mean for DEI&B?
This week’s guest is Dr. Ella F. Washington, an organizational psychologist, DEI&B expert, and author of the book "The Necessary Journey: Making Real Progress on Equity and Inclusion".Ella is the Founder and CEO of Ellavate Solutions...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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31:13
What are the economic implications of racism?
In this week’s episode, Chris sits down with Elizabeth Hinton. Elizabeth is an American historian and associate professor of History and African American Studies at Yale University, as well as a Professor of Law at Yale Law School. Her research...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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31:03
Why is AI not an authority on fairness?
In this week's episode, Chris is joined by the remarkable Hannah Fry. Hannah is a Professor in the Mathematics of Cities at University College London. She is a mathematician, a best-selling author, an award winning science presenter and t...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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32:05
If AI can replace some jobs, should we?
In this week’s episode, Chris talks with Missy Cummings, professor and the director of George Mason University's Autonomy and Robotics Center.Missy spent eleven years (1988–1999) as a naval officer and military pilot and was one o...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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31:52
Why do we get happier the older we get?
In this episode, Chris is joined by writer and comedian Monica Heisey where they cover Monica’s journey as a writer, the power of humor, gender, feminism, and the challenges of living in modern society. Monica was born in Toronto and moved to L...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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30:23
Juneteenth Special: Why is the problem with racism saying "the problem is racism"?
Dr Ibram X. Kendi is the award winning author of 14 National Book Awards for adults and children, including nine New York Times bestsellers—five of which were #1 New York Times bestsellers. Dr. Kendi is the Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Hum...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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26:49
Why is having fun in a world that despises you a radical act?
This week's guest is, the inimitable, Ms. Panti Bliss. Panti is considered to be Ireland’s foremost drag queen, “gender discombobulist” and “accidental activist.” Panti was the forerunner in Ireland's ‘Yes’ campaign for marriage equality and in...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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30:55
Best of: What Can Game Design Teach Us About Our Own Reality?
In this best of episode of Here to Help, Chris speaks to Katie Schmidt, Quality Assurance Engineer at Indeed. Katie will speak about her career in the gaming industry, how it led...
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Best of: Why is #mydisabledlife worthy?
In this week's best of episode of Here to Help, Chris' guest is disability rights and inclusion activist Imani Barbarin. Imani uses her voice and social media platforms to create conversations engaging the disability community. Born with cerebr...
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How can we harness the power of story and narratives for good?
This week’s guest is Johnson Cheng, a Chinese American writer/director from the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles. A member of the Directors Guild of America (DGA), his films have screened in competition at international festivals such as Tribe...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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24:06
Why is artificial intelligence set to become a human rights issue?
This week’s guest is Dr Safiya Noble. Dr. Noble is an internet studies scholar and Professor of Gender Studies and African American Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) where she serves as the Faculty Director of the Cent...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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30:50
Best of: Why are self worth and productivity not mutually exclusive?
In this best of episode, Chris Hyams talks to social psychologist Dr. Devon Price, about his life, work and latest book "Laziness Does Not Exist" that examines the “laziness lie”—which falsely tells us we are not working or learning hard enough...
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Why does climate change hit marginalized communities harder?
This week's guest is Julia Hatton, the CEO of Rising Sun. Rising Sun is a non-profit organization that works to create green jobs and provide sustainable energy solutions in underserved communities in California. Under her leadership, Rising Su...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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30:53
Why is life after incarceration just another prison sentence?
This week’s guest is the remarkable social scientist and author, Reuben Jonathan Miller. His book, "Halfway Home," is a powerful and insightful examination of the American criminal justice system. Drawing on his own experiences as a researcher ...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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31:42
Best of: How can we challenge the stigma of incarceration?
April is Second Chance Month, so for this weeks' best of episode and we revisit a conversation with the incredible Vincent Bragg. After being sentenced to several years in prison, Vincent Bragg quickly learned that some of the most outsid...
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Best of: How does environmental sustainability impact the world of work?
Each year, Indeed celebrates Earth Week — which falls from April 14th to 22nd — by hosting a range of webinars, events and challenges to get Indeedians excited about sustainability.In this week’s best of episode of Here to Help, Indeed’...
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Best of: Why is empathy at work about more than pronouns?
March 31st was International Transgender Day of Visibility. In recognition of this important day this best of episode features Ryker Knapp, Senior Learning and Development Specialist at Indeed and the Executive Community Engagement Lead for iPr...
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Why should you foster curiosity over certainty?
Join us for a fascinating conversation with Indeed’s own Director of Data Science, Hannah Lindsley. Chris and Hannah will discuss her journey to data science, the Theseus’ paradox, and how we can ensure that data science is used to promote soci...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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28:05
Best of: How can we navigate imposter syndrome and limiting beliefs at work?
In honor of Women's History Month, Indeed CEO Chris Hyams, speaks to Dr. Chela White-Ramsey, PhD, Senior Training and Development Manager, Enterprise Client Engagement at Indeed in this best of episode.Drawing on over a decade of experi...
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How can women ensure they're being paid fairly?
Jen Ngozi is the founder of NetWerk - a platform on a mission to help 1 million women get promoted by 2030. As a first-generation immigrant with parents that didn’t work corporate jobs, Jen was underpaid and underemployed for years. Despite str...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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