True sustainability is ideology-free. We connect modern life with Nature and discuss 21st century issues, independent of party lines. Adding a third dimension, a Third View.
The Smart Sustainability Show is a weekly LIVE TV talk on how we can create a sustainable tomorrow — weaving political, social, economic, human, spiritual & environmental perspectives together.
Co-Create America - a pioneering new program in development. Tapping into our collective intelligence to come up with people to people solutions on the big issues of our time. Anchored in self-organization, a new kind of value creation and: generating a new kind of prosperity.
WHY?
We live in times where confusion reigns. Our shows:
Strive to provide a compass to where we are and where we might be going
Look holistically as to what’s happening
Put ongoing change and the ‘big picture’ in context
Co-Create America — How do You want to live?
Do we need to de-politicise faith? Or re-spiritualize politics? Is faith a way our of the mess we see? Or does religion mobilize violence? A lively debate!
The UK is in trouble. Government against citizens, citizens against government? Is migration a problem the UK can't contain?
Winter solstice has marked a time of rebirth and renewal across ages and beliefs. Come on a discovery tour of universal knowledge on the aspect of birth and renewal not just for humans, but also for the planet.
Wisdom is what the world needs most at this time, with insanity ruling about every corner of public life. We the people all have supernatural gifts. Learn how to tap into them.
MSM has long left the course of journalism and transformed into an opinion-dictator. Its credibility is the lowest on record. Can it come out from the dark corner or do we need new media?
Humanity is in trouble. … Or is it? What are fears, options and feasible choices in regards to the future on the planet.
Fathers play an important role in society and in the lives and health of children. An absent father shows in lack of self-esteem, self-confidence and attitude to success. It also impacts sports.
Is there a correlation between entrepreneurial spirit and free societies? With the decline of entrepreneurship, there has also been a decline of societal freedoms.
The Queen’s death reminded us of key values such as stability, steadfastness, dignity. Yet, monarchy has a deeper meaning in the spiritual sense. All humans are invited to tap into their own sovereignty and we can learn to do so.
The annexation of the Sudetenland was the trigger to WWII. Is Ukraine a similar case? And what lessons can be learned from the forgotten genocice of the Sudetengermans which to date have not been resolved?
All around the world are people standing up for peace. Global peace movements and why we the people had enough.
Soil is depleted. This causes huge problems for food, nutrients in food, climate and humans. What can be done naturally?
Dating has changed big time since the advent of technology. See how; what works and doesn’t to let armor find you.
Sustainable real estate: what is it and can the real estate industry be sustainable?
Your Body’s Immune System: its function, role and how you can boost it.
Crypto: what you need to know. Centralized, decentralized, what is it and how does it work?
Romancing Life: How artists bring fun and joy back — essentials to our health & wellbeing.
Black History Month & a UN Petition for a sustainable planet. People have enough.
Learn how you can still afford to buy a house in Hawaii. We show you how.
What is “sustainable real estate” and how sustainable is the real estate industry really?
We sold the economy to the banks. Time to talk about the untouchable: Re-engineering the banking system.
Fashion is a huge contributor to pollution and economic exploits in other countries. How can we move towards sustainable fashion that is cool, sexy & conscious?
Governance today is in question. We see more and more how our current governance is a mess. It lacks a third dimension, a spiritual component that allows to transcend polarity and its return is closely tied to a rise of consciousness of humanity.
Using Nature as classroom - a way to help children heal from the negative impact of COVID and COVID restrictions?
Sensory-impaired kids collaborate with non-sensory impaired to create pure creative brilliance from another realm.
Plastic is a huge burden for planet, people and every living organism. Can we end it?
Gratitude is key to abundance. What is gratitude and giving thanks, beyond just words? And how could thanksgiving be celebrated by everyone when true to its meaning?
Refill systems can help tremendously in cutting back on plastics and packaging waste. Shifting industry and consumer behavior towards refillable?
No more time to lose. Youth is self-organizing to actively make change. From education to protecting the earth.
Great Thunberg called COP26 a failure. How do we get out of the blah blah of politics and talk about the three majors of change: energy, money system and how we interact with nature?
Climate disasters are on the rise. We’re discovering a new way of neighbors helping neighbors.
Climate change and climate disasters are different things. Where can we adjust and where do we need to adapt?
Madness is everywhere. So is confusion. With all the talk about sustainability - how can we be sustainable ourselves and navigate the waves of turmoil?
Trends ahead. With publisher of the trendsjournal, Gerald Celente.
Afghanistan is a complete disaster. How are women and veterans impacted? How can we help and self-organize?
Fire, Air, Water, Earth — balance of the four elements is the foundation for a harmonious life. Native American traditions talk about the balance of the Four basic human races and the Four elements. What can we learn from the interplay of the four elements to how we could together as people?
‘Seeing starts beyond seeing’, so the saying goes. Human echolocation demonstrates how seeing the world with different eyes can impact everyone. How it helps the Blind be self-sufficient and independent and the sighted to see beyond face value. Meet the real life Batman, Daniel Kish.
Policing in the 21st C is a hotly debated topic. What could policing in the future look like? How to achieve a balance between humanism, empathy on the one hand and maintaining law and order on the other? What does the future of policing look like in Fairfax County? Chief Kevin Davis talks about transformation and reform.
Humans seem to possess a psychological tendency to tap into their deep potential, real skills and bring out the best in them during times of distress. Contrary to traditional thinking - does making change affect ourselves positively? Are we hard-wired for change without knowing?
Juneteenth has been finally made a federal holiday, 165 years after the state of Texas as the last state abolished institutional slavery. By recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday -- are we inching closer to integrating all of America's history, and coming closer together as a nation?
There's so much we can learn from Nature. In nature, nothing is created in vain. Everything has purpose. Meaning. Inter-Connectedness. There's a reverence for the sacred in everything that lives. In Nature, harmony is perfectly balanced. The problem of our modern societies is that we've disconnected the visible world from the invisible and treat one over the other. How can we reconnect with stories, allegories and symbols? And thus, the deeper meaning of life?
More than 3.2 million owner-occupied homes in metropolitan Black-majority neighborhoods across the US have been collectively devalued by $156 billion. Devaluation is a systemic issue.
We live in a new world, and with it, in a new system. The old rules of the game no longer apply. "When everyone is a leader, everyone is a stakeholder. When everyone is a stakeholder, everyone is a steward", says Henry De Sio.
The clock is ticking. Forests are going away. Oceans are depleted and instead filled with plastic. The atmosphere is heating up. Mass extinction of species is accelerating at an alarming rate. Environmental Sustainability - everyone’s responsibility?
Humanity is at a pivot point. From the Bible to the Zohar, Native American to Astrological viewpoints, human evolution is at the center of on-going change. Can we finally rise up, overcome dogmas and division and move into the long anticipated golden age?
Purpose is the major driver for change, impact and happiness. People who follow their hearts, inevitably impact their community. We talked to two who did, each in their own way.
We’re #1: the world’s most wasteful country. Forecasts say our waste production increases 70% by 2050. We live & breath plastic and wonder why autoimmune diseases are on the rise. How can we move from a linear product society to a circular economy?
The inability to respectfully agree to disagree is driving the US apart to the point of where it becomes dangerous. Can we learn to agree to disagree and respect one another for who we are and not for whom we vote for? #Braver Angels, #community mediation.
Music is a divine language. Sound travels far and impacts neurological pathways. The skillful use of music enables organization to (re)write culture in a groundbreaking new way, focusing on healing and growth post COVID.
A storm on the Capital. Is democracy under attack or evolving?
A history tour. How real are inclusive communities? Where are we today … and could be tomorrow? Guests from National Forum of Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) and Old Dominion University.
Energy is a key to well-being, prosperity, equity, economics and planet health. TX showed us that we’re a far cry from approaching energy with an eco-system in mind. Guests from Systems Roundtable, DC Sustainable Energy Utility, People Powered Innovation Collaborative, Worldwide Development Corporation.
“We gotta have painful, ugly, uncomfortable conversations in America”.
Equality and sameness are not the same. Diversity and inclusion are buzzwords for 2021. Yet: they are not new concepts. D & I is as old as the planet itself. What can we learn from Nature? Is gender-neutral language helpful or counterproductive?
The world of work has changed. Is the classic HR function a think of the past? What’s the HR of the future? What are trends in 2021? And what are orgs doing to be more effective and better for people?
Equity, diversity and inclusion are big themes in the workplace. How real are they? Our guest laid out where’s room to grow…
Shutdowns. Isolation. Fears. -- Covid-19 has wreaked havoc on our mental health. How cope and adjust?
"Money makes the world go round", so the saying. With COVID and all that's happening — are we ready for a new financial system? What could it look like? Guest Richard M Kiernicki, Author of “The Capitalist’s Worst Nightmare Come True — The Crucifixion of Capital”
The week leading up to the election. It feels like everyone is going bunkers. What's going on in our communities? Are we all going nuts? What to expect after the election?
The last decades were dominated by Boomers. The present and the future are dominated by Millennials and Gen Z. The unique role of Gen X ?
Deeply Divided - What’s Next? The boxing gloves are off. A talk with real people from both sides in election week about real fears. Real hopes. Real expectations of what comes after the election.
Living with guts and gusto is an art. How can we be true to who we are? Why is it so hard for women to ask for what they want? How can we embrace feminine sexual energy?
Change is healing. Not something we hear every day. Traumas, wounds, hurts, flaws in our society and life are all coming to the surface. Pushing things under the rug is no longer possible. Are community mediation and collective Yoga resets the new norm?
Traumatic experiences are passed on from generation to generation for up to seven generations. It affects financials, relationships and outlook in life. Are systemic family constellations a way to come to grips with history?
COVID has changed many things. It pushed everyone out of their comfort zone. The unthinkable has become thinkable. With everything becoming thinkable … how bounce towards a better future?
“If you want to change the world - change yourself”. With COVID widely affecting lives and jobs -- is now the right time to go into your full potential? Are we living life by default or by design? Can people with a difficult past step into their best life yet?
US-China relations are much talked about. Through a political lens. What’s happening that you as consumer should know about? What’s the immediate future of Washington - Beijing relations?
The global economy is in dire straits. How bad is it? Can we expect a potential shortage of goods? Capitalism implies a value of capital. With capital becoming less and less worth - what does that imply for the future of capitalism?
Collectively rising above race to build inclusive communities is a must to jointly face challenges of the 21st century. To what extent is race still an issue in housing?
To what extent does race play a role in today's job market? What are the "big elephants" no-one talks about when it comes to discrimination in the job market? How can you guard against?
By 2030, half of the population is expected to live in cities. By 2050, 70%. This poses a huge challenge to build sustainable food networks that are accessible by all.
One in seven people have a disability of some form. They are 50% more likely to be unemployed. Businesses though that practice inclusive employment perform significantly better than their peers.
Purpose is the main driver to attract and retain talent. Organizations without a purpose are losing out. How purpose-driven businesses change the way we work for good.
The 21st century has different demands, independent of race, demographic, origin or way of thinking. We discussed the starting point of rising above race towards true inclusion.
Online education is challenging! Frustration is building for teachers, students and parents alike. Inclusive education has been controversial even before COVID. So with education efforts shifting online -- is inclusive education out the window?
1 in 59 people (children) are diagnosed with autism. The unemployment rate of people on the spectrum is 80%. People on the spectrum have great talent — artists, musicians, communicators. What can they bring to employers?
Rising Above Race: The Starting Point. — Where and how in our social make-up is race still an issue? Black History month?
The future is not a pro-longing of the past. To be adaptive to the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century, our governance approach needs a mindset shift. — Is in the 21st century everyone a change-maker?
Is Advanced AI getting us closer to direct democracy? (Zoom interview during COVID shutdown)
A business funding expert and an entrepreneur who followed her dream and stuck it out take us through the unfiltered jungle of government and grant funding.
DUNS number, women-owned, veteran, minority, economically disadvantaged, etc: What are the first 3 practical steps to grant money?
The education sector is transforming at its core. Online learning - once merely an add-on - is now a key pillar. What implications does this have? (Summer Talk) With Dr. Badrul Khan and Reggie Smith III, CEO of the US Distant Learning Association.
Unconscious Bias is something we're all prone to. How does bias manifest and influence hiring decisions? How does it affect your decisions? With LaTONYA Pegues, The Unconscious Bias Trainer
In today's organizations, up to five generations work together at the same time. That’s different expectations, different way of work, different attitude, different personal thresholds. Learn what matters in managing each other. With Warren Wright, author of ‘Tapping into America’s Youth’.