Eli Beer & United Hatzalah: Saving Lives in 90 seconds or Less
Eli Beer is a pioneer, social entrepreneur, President and Founder of United Hatzalah of Israel. In thirty years, the organization has grown to more than 6,500 volunteers who unite together to provide immediate, life-saving care to anyone in need - regardless of race or religion. This community EMS force network treats over 730,000 incidents per year, in Israel, as they wait for ambulances and medical attention.
Eli’s vision is to bring this life-saving model across the world. In 2015, Beer expanded internationally with the establishment of branches in South America and other countries, including “United Rescue” in Jersey City, USA, where the response time was reduced to just two minutes and thirty-five seconds.
Episode Chapters
(0:00) intro
(1:04) Hatzalah’s reputation for speed
(4:48) Hatzalah’s volunteer EMTs and ambucycles
(5:50) Entrepreneurism at Hatzalah
(8:09) Chutzpah
(14:15) Hatzalah’s recruitment
(18:31) Volunteers from all walks of life
(22:51) Having COVID changed Eli’s perspective
(26:00) operating around the world amid antisemitism
(28:06) goodbye
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Professional football player Jonathan Jones: Mentorship and Making an Impact in Your Community
Jonathan Jones is an NFL cornerback for the Washington Commanders who rose from the undrafted ranks to become two-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots, a businessman, philanthropist, and licensed pilot.
In 2019, Jonathan founded the Jonathan Jones Next Step Foundation in 2019, a platform dedicated to empowering youth through education, professional development, and mentorship. The foundation works to alleviate food insecurity, promote women in stem and sports, and to promote professional development in the communities where he lives.
Jay and Jonathan talk about investing in the communities they live in, acknowledging the people who helped you become the person you are, and paying that same investment forward to the next generation.
Episode Chapters
0:00 intro
1:24 Building local connections
4:25 Jonathan’s mentors and mentees
10:54 Jonathan’s pride in his mentees’ successes
13:04 how Jonathan chooses his causes
14:08 Jonathan’s support for girls and young women
17:19: Jonathan’s passion for flying
19:40 The Next Step Foundation
20:29 Goodbye
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Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight, in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com.
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Jay Ruderman - How to Find Your Fight & Drive Social Change
Jay is more than just the host of All About Change podcast. He is a lawyer and international activist, who has focused his life’s work on seeking social justice by advocating for the rights of people with disabilities worldwide.
On the special episode of All About Change, Mijon Zulu, the managing producer of the "All About Change" podcast, is taking over hosting duties to interview Jay Ruderman about his new book, his activist journey, and why activism is even more important today.
Episode Chapters
(0:00) intro
(02:38) How does one choose a cause to go after?
(03:33) Jay’s path to activism
(07:50) Practical steps a new activist can take
(09:24) Confrontation vs trolling
(17:36) Learning from activists operating in different sectors
(19:20) Resilience in activism
(22:24) Reflections on Find Your Fight and goodbye
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To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/
Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight, in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com.
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Alexis Tutunnique of United Ukrainian Ballet - Ukrainian Cultural Resistance
Alexis Tutunnique is a ballet dancer, a graduate of the Kyiv National Ballet School, a member of the United Ukrainian Ballet Company, and the subject of the recent documentary Front Row. In Front Row, Alexis befriends and invites Sascha, a former Ukrainian soldier who lost his legs in a bombing, to join the dance troupe for a performance in LA.
Jay and Alexis discuss the state of cultural activism, the way Ukrainian artists and soldiers inspire each other, and Ukraine’s national identity post-2022.
Episode Chapters
(00:00) Welcome & Introduction
(01:00) Ballet as a Form of Cultural Activism
(05:00) From Russia to Exile: Alexis’ Journey
(09:00) Severed Ties: Russian Friends and Propaganda
(10:00) A Soldier’s Journey to the Ballet
(14:00) Cultural Activism’s Emotional Impact
(16:00) The Limits of Cultural Activism
(20:00) Defining Victory for Ukraine
(23:00) Final Thoughts and Goodbye
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Stay in touch:
X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn
LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation
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To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/
Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight, in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com.
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Chris Nowinski - Protecting Athletes from Head Injuries & Preventing CTE
Chris Nowinski is a former football player at Harvard University and professional wrestler with WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment.
After enduring a career-ending head injury, Chris has dedicated his professional life to serving patients and families affected by brain trauma, particularly Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that develops after repeated head injuries.
Jay and Chris discuss the state of head injuries in American athletics, the difference between advocating for head safety at youth and professional levels, Chris’ newest research, and much more.
Episode Chapters
(00:00) Intro
(00:50) changes in the culture around concussions in the past two decades
(02:39) padded helmet technology
(03:55) concussion reporting in the NFL
(10:35) Chris’ career path and concussion history
(14:52) connecting with activists who haven’t themselves suffered a traumatic brain injury
(17:42) SHAAKE - a new sign to identify concussions
(20:53) Unions can help players advocate for safety policies
(23:10) final thoughts and goodbye
For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation
Stay in touch:
X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn
LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation
Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation
To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/
Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight, in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com.
How do we build an inclusive world? Hear intimate and in-depth conversations with changemakers on disability rights, youth mental health advocacy, prison reform, grassroots activism, and more. First-hand stories about activism, change, and courage from people who are changing the world: from how a teen mom became the Planned Parenthood CEO, to NBA player Kevin Love on mental health in professional sports, to Beetlejuice actress Geena Davis on Hollywood’s role in women’s rights. All About Change is hosted by Jay Ruderman, whose life’s work is seeking social justice and inclusion for people with disabilities worldwide. Join Jay as he interviews iconic guests who have gone through adversity and harnessed their experiences to better the world. This show ultimately offers the message of hope that we need to keep going. All About Change is a production of the Ruderman Family Foundation. Listen and subscribe to All About Change wherever you get podcasts. https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/
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