"Can caring, technology and creativity solve the world’s human crisis?" - a podcast by LA Talk Radio

Todd Snyder - toddsnyderphoto.com/humanity An LA based financier turned humanitarian with a camera to tell the story of the world’s forgotten people, Todd inspired us to think about taking part in creating a better world. He reminded us that the world hosts 68 million refugees. After one trip, Todd gets off the airplane and goes to a colleague and says, I want to start a foundation to help refugees. In June, he’ll be launching “Lost Faces of Humanity”.

Lily Lapenna - lilylapenna.com - Lily is an authentic public speaker, storyteller and commentator. She shares her stories and insights on entrepreneurship, social impact and innovation in business. She speaks for a range of organizations, from academic institutions to businesses, radio and TV. She talked to us about the cross section of technology and solutions for modern day issues – that beg modern solutions. Social enterprise is at the heart of creative thinking to both make money and have a positive impact on the world. Lily coaches in this space, and spoke like a pro to Todd, who is embarking on just such a project. Can caring, technology and creativity solve the world’s human crisis?

Pamela Nye - UCLA professor, Nurse and Founder of “Operation Scrubs” – talks about the impending shortage of nurses and the needs of a growing healthcare industry. Can we afford universal health care? Can we teach nursing to refugee populations as a vocation they can use in camps, and even create a pipeline for skilled nurse technicians as they move on to nations that repatriate them, and they look for jobs? biospace.com/article/releases/operation-scrubs-maverick-boss-breaks-from-continuing-nurse-education-venue-stereotype

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