What becomes possible when people chose to make a difference? From the founders of non-profits and social enterprises to innovators every field imaginable these interviews will inspire you to make a difference in the areas of life you care about. The common thread in all of our interviews is the people interviewed have turned ideas into action and results that make a difference for others. People from more than 167 countries have participated in Landmark Programs, our interviews capture a tiny fraction of the more than quarter million projects created over the years.
Offering Second Chances – Transforming Lives - Tim Cross
Landmark Difference Makers Interview Series: Tim Cross – Offering Second Chances – Transforming Lives
Tim Cross is the co-founder and CEO of Expedited Transport Agency (https://expeditedtransportagency.com/about-us/) — a company that’s built a remarkable reputation not only in the world of logistics, but also for giving people second chances and creating opportunities for transformation.
Tim’s story is one of resilience, recovery, leadership, and purpose. Under his leadership, ETA has grown into a major logistics company while also becoming known for its commitment to supporting people in recovery and helping individuals rebuild their lives through meaningful work and community.
In this conversation, we explore Tim’s personal journey, the culture he’s created at ETA, and what it means to build a business that’s about more than profit — one that’s genuinely committed to making a difference.
28 Aug 2026
Economic and Community Development That Lasts - Vanessa Stokes
Landmark Difference Makers Interview Series: Vanessa Stokes - Economic and Community Development That Lasts
We’re joined by Vanessa Stokes—writer, community builder, and founder of The West Side Review (https://westsidereview.substack.com/).
Through her work, Vanessa is telling the stories of Chicago’s West Side with honesty, depth, and pride—shifting the narrative from what’s often missing in mainstream coverage to what’s actually alive, creative, and possible.
Vanessa is also bringing that vision into the physical world with the upcoming Outwest Café and Art Gallery in Austin, a space designed to celebrate culture, creativity, and connection on the West Side.
Whether through writing or building community spaces, Vanessa is creating platforms where people can see themselves, their neighborhoods, and their futures differently.
Join us as we talk with Vanessa about storytelling, ownership of narrative, and what it means to invest in a community in a way that’s both real and lasting.
The Westside Reviewhttps://westsidereview.substack.com/ (https://westsidereview.substack.com/)
14 Aug 2026
nnovating How We Belong in a Changing World - Jay Carpenter
Landmark Difference Makers: Jay Carpenter - Innovating How We Belong in a Changing World
We're joined by Jay Carpenter, a visionary technologist and systems thinker whose work asks a bold and urgent question: What if we could completely reimagine identity, citizenship, and belonging—not as political entitlements, but as platforms for human potential?
Jay’s commitment is to a future where national borders don’t limit opportunity, and where people can move, contribute, and be recognized across sovereignties with dignity. Drawing from decades of experience in blockchain innovation and civic design, Jay is developing frameworks that use decentralized identity and market-based citizenship to create more just, responsive, and inclusive systems.
His goal: to help birth a world where your value isn’t determined by where you’re born—but by who you are and what you bring to the global community. Join us as we explore how Jay is turning abstract technology into practical tools for systemic change—and how the future of citizenship might hold the key to unlocking a more compassionate and connected planet.
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