This trailer introduces the People in Common podcast, where we speak with inspiring leaders about what we can do about the urgent and overwhelming problems of the world. With powerful stories and recommendations for action, we bridge the gap between movement leaders and those of us who care but aren’t sure what to do. So glad you joined us.
People in Common brings together extraordinary voices to help us understand what the heck is happening—and more importantly, discover the specific, powerful ways WE can make a difference. Through intimate conversations with remarkable changemakers like Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Father Greg Boyle, we transform insight into impact, offering practical, actionable steps. Think "Oprah's Super Soul Conversations," but with a focus on connecting inner wisdom to collective impact. Together, we're building a community where shared values meet real action.
Our Mission:
1. **Be A Beacon** - Highlight meaningful action opportunities to address our most pressing challenges
2. **Simplify Action** - Make it easy to speak out, show up, and stand together for causes that matter
3. **Connect Resources** - Support effective frontline organizations driving positive change
Join host Jama Adams—a coalition builder with 25 years of experience uniting philanthropists, tech leaders, political organizers, investors, policymakers, and community advocates around shared goals—as we discover how to do hard things together, joyfully.
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With a 25-year track record spanning startups, nonprofits, philanthropy, impact investing, government, and political campaigns, Jama turns ambitious ideas into funded, functioning realities, at the intersection of technical possibility and human flourishing.
As the first employee of the Giving Pledge, she grew the initiative to $1 trillion with nearly 100 signatories in three years (now $3 trillion from 250+ signers). At Commonwealth Fusion Systems, Jama raised $1.8 billion in just twelve weeks, accelerating the development of clean fusion energy as a climate solution. She spearheaded a groundbreaking Responsible AI Framework for startups, launched with the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and convened 500+ global tech leaders across 20 countries at the inaugural Founders Summit.
Through her People in Common podcast, Jama connects with groundbreaking leaders like Presidential Medal of Freedom winner Father Greg Boyle, channeling their wisdom into practical steps for education, advocacy, and collective action. She has taught community organizing at Harvard Kennedy School, and has worked in government, and on multiple political campaigns. She is a founding member of the Global Giving Tech + Innovation Council.
Jama gets unlikely allies (scientists, investors, policymakers, organizers, entrepreneurs) moving together on things that matter.
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