A Celebration of Juneteenth with Leaders of Color in Academia, Medicine, Engineering and Athletics. Here is the complete list: Chancellor Gary May ( Chancellor of UC Davis), Dean Raheem Beyah (Dean, College of Engineering, Georgia Tech), Dr. Emery Brown, MD, PhD ( Anesthesiologist-Statistician, Harvard/ MIT/ Mass. General Hospital), Chase Griffin ( Toigo Fellow, Investment Fellow, Athlete Creator and Quarterback, UCLA), Nagela Nukuna (Product Lead, The White House), Leselle Vincent ( Senior Associate, Center for Public Impact), Sonola Onasanya ( ESG Equity Analyst, Net Purpose), Gabriel Galaraza (Professional Services Manager, Amplitude), Kyle Woumn (Engineering Manager, Nerd Wallet and Forbes 30 Under 30, 2022), Ms. Pinder (Vice Principal, Bishop Michael Eldon School, The Bahamas), Mr. Bourne ( Chemistry Teacher, B.M.E.S.) ,Mr. R. Deveaux (Deputy Permanent Secretary, The Ministry of Education, The Bahamas), Former Ambassador S. Collie ( Former Bahamian Ambassador to Washington, DC), Mr. Isaiah Swann ( MD-PhD Student at The University of Virginia), Dr. Jenaye Burrows, MBBS (Medical Doctor), Chadwin Hanna ( MD-PhD Student, The University of Florida), Dr. Kuna Fortingo, MD ( Medical Resident), Dr. Sheena Collie (Chief Medical Officer, Doctors Hospital, The Bahamas), Aaron Levarity (Professional Basketball Player in France & from The Bahamas).

In this episode of The New Chemist’s Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome the iconic Jason Mraz, a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, known for timeless hits like "I’m Yours" and "Lucky". 🎶

But Jason is more than just a musician—he is a passionate environmental advocate, using his platform to raise awareness about sustainability, regenerative agriculture, and soil health. 🌱 Joining him is Mr. Makespeace, an environmentalist dedicated to fostering change and protecting the planet. Together, they discuss their journeys in music and environmental activism, especially through their involvement in the Kiss the Ground movement.

🎙️ Join David Ferguson as he, Jason, and Mr. Makespeace explore the intersection of creativity and advocacy, offering inspiring insights on how we can all contribute to a more sustainable future.

Don’t miss this powerful conversation on music, mindfulness, and making a positive impact in the world !

In this interview we discuss Gabriel successful career thus far, and how to achieve those "5%" moments that complement to success, through networking and working hard. Definitely a good interview.

Note: TNCC Podcasting division does not claim the rights to the music used in the podcast episode.