Lavin Voices

About Lavin Voices

Conversations with the world’s top voices—curated by The Lavin Agency. Pulitzer Prize winners, bestselling authors, C-suite executives, and visionary entrepreneurs share the big ideas shaping business, culture, and society. Each week, Lavin Voices brings you insights that will change how you think, feel, and act. Consider this your front-row seat to the conversations moving the world forward.

Publisher

The Lavin Agency

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Sept 2025

Latest episode

12 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Aug 2026

   Dana Suskind: The HOPE Framework Parents Need to Raise Kids in the Age of AI

   "A human-raised childhood is the best way to get your child ready for a high-tech future." This week on Lavin Voices, we talk to Lavin Exclusive Speaker Dr. Dana Suskind: pediatric surgeon, Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at the University of Chicago, and New York Times bestselling author of Thirty Million Words, Parent Nation, and Human Raised. Dana has spent her career studying how human interaction shapes developing brains—and now she’s asking what happens when AI begins entering those relationships. Her urgent, research-backed keynotes help parents, educators, policymakers, and leaders use technology without losing the messy, irreplaceable human connections that help children learn, adapt, and thrive. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why human relationships are essential to how children learn Why the friction in human interaction is a feature, not a bug How AI companions could change the way children understand relationships How resilience is built through setbacks, struggle, and repair Why a human-raised childhood may be the best preparation for a high-tech adulthood How Dana’s HOPE framework can help us decide which technologies belong in children’s lives Why AI should enhance human connection—not replace it In conversation with The Lavin Agency’s Director of Intellectual Talent, Charles Yao, Dana answers these questions and more: How is AI entering childhood? Will AI replace parents and teachers? How does AI affect resilience, empathy, and critical thinking? How should parents and educators decide which AI tools to use? What role should AI play in schools? How should policymakers regulate AI for children? Learn more about Dana or book her as a keynote speaker: https://thelavinagency.com/speakers/dana-suskind/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=dana+suskind+lavin+voices (https://thelavinagency.com/speakers/dana-suskind/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=dana+suskind+lavin+voices) Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok for more big ideas: @TheLavinAgency Credits: ------- Producers: Alethea Ng and Kshiteej Sawhney Host: Charles Yao Guest: Dana Suskind

2. 

   29 Jul 2026

   Jay Van Bavel: We're Polarized. The "Power of Us" Can Bring Us Back Together Again

   What if the same group thinking that divides us could also help bring us together? In the age of sycophantic AI and social media polarization, one psychologist is showing how shared identity can strengthen trust, cooperation, and connection, online and in the real world. This week on Lavin Voices, we talk to Lavin Exclusive Speaker Jay Van Bavel, Professor of Psychology and Neural Science at New York University and award-winning co-author of The Power of Us. Jay studies how group identity shapes our beliefs, behavior, relationships, and performance—and how leaders can use that knowledge to build stronger teams, healthier cultures, and a greater sense of shared purpose. His engaging, research-backed keynotes reveal why “us vs. them” thinking is so powerful, and how we can harness the same psychology that divides us to increase trust, cooperation, and collective success. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why polarization is real—but often feels worse than it actually is How a tiny number of hostile accounts can distort your view of the world Why unfollowing just 10 or 12 people can reduce partisan animosity How shared identity can improve trust, cooperation, and team performance Why constructive dissent helps groups make better decisions—even when the dissenter is wrong How flattering AI can make us more biased and overconfident Why the best chatbots may be willing to disagree with you In conversation with The Lavin Agency’s Director of Intellectual Talent, Charles Yao, Jay answers these questions and more: Why are people becoming less civil? Does social media make polarization worse? How do groups shape the way we think and behave? How can our teams become more innovative? Does hybrid work still work today? Is AI making us worse at thinking? Learn more about Jay or book him as a keynote speaker: https://thelavinagency.com/speakers/jay-van-bavel/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=jay+van+bavel+lavin+voices (https://thelavinagency.com/speakers/jay-van-bavel/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=jay+van+bavel+lavin+voices) Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok for more big ideas: @TheLavinAgency (@TheLavinAgency) Credits: Producers: Alethea Ng and Kshiteej Sawhney Host: Charles Yao Guest: Jay Van Bavel

3. 

   22 Jul 2026

   Carissa Véliz: Are AI "Prophecies" Dictating Your Future?

   We use AI predictions every day: from the weather app to Instagram algorithms to business tools. But these predictions don’t just describe the future, says Carissa Véliz. They're actively creating it—and the people making them may have more power over your life than you realize. This week on Lavin Voices, we talk to Lavin Exclusive Speaker Carissa Véliz, Associate Professor of Philosophy at the Institute for Ethics in AI at the University of Oxford and author of Prophecy: Prediction, Power, and the Fight for the Future, from Ancient Oracles to AI. An award-winning expert on privacy, technology, and ethics, Carissa reveals how predictions shape everything from hiring and healthcare to business strategy, democracy, and our personal choices. Her sharp, accessible keynotes help audiences question the futures they’re being sold—and reclaim their power to defy the odds and build something better. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why predictions are never as neutral as they appear How AI can turn predictions into self-fulfilling prophecies Why forecasting people is more dangerous than forecasting the weather How leaders can prepare for uncertainty instead of trying to predict everything Why expert judgment still matters in a data-driven world How curiosity, creativity, and serendipity can help us build a better future In conversation with The Lavin Agency’s Director of Intellectual Talent, Charles Yao, Carissa answers these questions and more: Can AI accurately predict human behavior? How is AI changing decision-making? What do AI predictions get wrong? What is a self-fulfilling prophecy? How can businesses prepare for an uncertain future? Should we trust algorithms to make decisions? How can leaders make better decisions under uncertainty? What is the relationship between data privacy and AI? Learn more about Carissa or book her as a keynote speaker: https://thelavinagency.com/speakers/carissa-veliz/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=carissa+veliz+lavin+voices Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok for more big ideas: @TheLavinAgency Credits: Producers: Alethea Ng and Kshiteej Sawhney Host: Charles Yao Guest: Carissa Véliz

4. 

   15 Jul 2026

   George Newman: How Great Ideas Happen—The Small Steps to Big Ideas

   We think of creativity as a magical gift reserved for geniuses. But George Newman says it's actually a simple, repeatable process that's more like archaeology than magic. And the best part is that anyone can learn it. This week on Lavin Voices, we talk to Lavin Exclusive Speaker George Newman, a cognitive scientist, Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, and author of How Great Ideas Happen: The Hidden Steps Behind Breakthrough Success. Named to the 2026 Thinkers50 Radar, George studies how people generate, recognize, and develop great ideas—and why our most common beliefs about creativity often lead us astray. His practical, research-backed keynotes help individuals and organizations replace the pressure to produce sudden brilliance with a repeatable process for discovering ideas that work. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why you shouldn't start with brainstorming Why the most original idea is rarely the most successful How the “5% novelty rule” can make ideas more valuable Why your best ideas may arrive after you think you’ve run out How to choose the right feedback at each stage of the creative process Why AI makes some people more creative—and everyone else more boring In conversation with The Lavin Agency’s Director of Intellectual Talent, Charles Yao, George answers these questions and more: Can creativity be taught? How do you come up with good ideas? Should you accept criticism? Can copying make you more creative? How can teams generate better ideas? Does AI help or hurt human creativity? Learn more about George or book him as a keynote speaker: https://thelavinagency.com/speakers/george-newman/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=george+newman+lavin+voices (https://thelavinagency.com/speakers/george-newman/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=george+newman+lavin+voices) Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok for more big ideas: @TheLavinAgency (@TheLavinAgency) ------ Credits: Producers: Alethea Ng and Kshiteej Sawhney Host: Charles Yao Guest: George Newman

5. 

   8 Jul 2026

   Jelani Cobb: A Historian’s “Notes on How We Got Here.” The Last 10 Years in America

   America is now 250 years old. How did we get here—and where are we going next? This week on Lavin Voices, we talk to Lavin Exclusive Speaker Jelani Cobb: Peabody Award-winning journalist, Dean of Columbia Journalism School, longtime staff writer at The New Yorker, and author of Three or More Is a Riot. Jelani has spent his career helping audiences understand the forces shaping American democracy—from misinformation and media distrust to race, class, policing, voting rights, and the long struggle for justice. He’s a brilliant, rigorous, and deeply humane keynote speaker whose talks help audiences see the present more clearly by tracing the history that made it possible. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why America may be becoming a “fact optional” society How misinformation gains power when institutions support it Why journalism still matters in moments of crisis What history can teach us about our responsibilities to our neighbors Why unrest is often about much more than the event that sparks them Why, despite our struggles, Jelani still believes in hope In conversation with The Lavin Agency’s Director of Intellectual Talent, Charles Yao, Jelani answers these questions and more: Why do people lose trust in the media? What responsibilities do we have to our neighbors? Why do people riot? How should we think about the future of democracy? Does history repeat itself? Learn more about Jelani or book him as a keynote speaker: https://thelavinagency.com/speakers/jelani-cobb/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=jelani+cobb+lavin+voices (https://thelavinagency.com/speakers/jelani-cobb/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=jelani+cobb+lavin+voices) Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok for more big ideas: @TheLavinAgency (@TheLavinAgency) Credits: Producers: Alethea Ng and Kshiteej Sawhney Host: Charles Yao Guest: Jelani Cobb

6. 

   25 Nov 2025

   Corinne Low: How to Build Stronger Workplaces Where Women Can “Have It All”

   Women are on an uneven playing field at work and at home—which means the companies that help them thrive will unlock a lasting advantage over the competition. This week on Lavin Voices, we talk to Wharton professor Corinne Low, author of Having It All: What Data Tells Us About Women's Lives and How to Get the Most Out of Yours. A "40 Under 40" MBA professor, Corinne has spent her career helping women carve out their joy and helping companies support women in ways that maximize profits and staff retention. She's a workplace consultant who's advised Fortune 500 companies, as well as a brilliant, accessible, high-energy keynote speaker whose talks equip women, men, and organizations to get the best out of their economic lives and build a stronger workplace—and, as a result, a stronger democracy. In this episode, you'll learn: How parenting and jobs have simultaneously become more intensive What "the squeeze" is for working parents and how to survive it Why flexibility isn't what working mothers actually need (and what is) How simple workplace changes can help you keep your best talent forever The hidden advantages of retaining talented women mid-career Why investing in women's careers is actually investing in the future of our families and our democracy In conversation with The Lavin Agency's Director of Intellectual Talent, Charles Yao, Corinne answers these questions and more: What keeps women from advancing in organizations? How can firms create work-life balance? Why does the gender wage gap persist? Should you "lean in" at work? How can women negotiate better working conditions? Learn more about Corinne or book her as a keynote speaker: https://thelavinagency.com/speakers/corinne-low/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=corinne+low+lavin+voices (https://thelavinagency.com/speakers/corinne-low/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=corinne+low+lavin+voices) Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok for more big ideas: ‪@TheLavinAgency (‪@TheLavinAgency) ‬Credits: Producers: Alethea Ng and Kshiteej Sawhney Host: Charles Yao Guest: Corinne Low

7. 

   18 Nov 2025

   Alexandra Samuel: My AI Coach Changed My Life

   Can AI be your coach? Or even... your friend? One tech journalist explains how a 10-week experiment with AI turned into a relationship that changed everything. This week on Lavin Voices, we talk to Lavin Exclusive Speaker Alexandra Samuel: tech journalist and AI workplace expert, contributor to The Wall Street Journal and Harvard Business Review, and author of multiple books on workplace tech. She is also the creator of the new podcast "Me + Viv": a deeply personal exploration of her journey to build an AI coach, and what that taught her about humanity, technology, community, and even her own self. She's also a sought-after keynote speaker who helps audiences understand how to harness AI's potential while avoiding its pitfalls, showing leaders and teams how to use technology to strengthen (not replace) human connection. In this episode, you'll learn: How to build a custom AI assistant that actually understands you Why AI works better as an interviewer than an oracle The psychological risks of AI companionship (and how to manage them) How to overcome AI's tendency toward "sycophancy" and get real feedback Why treating AI as imaginative space (not search engine) unlocks its true power The importance of making human connection your default, not your backup In conversation with The Lavin Agency's Director of Intellectual Talent, Charles Yao, Alexandra answers these questions and more: Can AI be a companion? How can AI isolate you? How can AI strengthen your human relationships instead of replacing them? Is it healthy to use ChatGPT as a friend? Learn more about Alexandra or book her as a keynote speaker: https://thelavinagency.com/speakers/alexandra-samuel/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=alexandra+samuel+lavin+voices (https://thelavinagency.com/speakers/alexandra-samuel/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=alexandra+samuel+lavin+voices) Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok for more big ideas: ‪@TheLavinAgency (@TheLavinAgency) Listen to Me + Viv now: ‬https://www.tvo.org/podcasts/me-plus-viv (‬https://www.tvo.org/podcasts/me-plus-viv) ------ Credits: Producers: Alethea Ng and Kshiteej Sawhney Host: Charles Yao Guest: Alexandra Samuel

8. 

   11 Nov 2025

   Jacob Ward: Helping Millions of Viewers Separate AI Hype from Reality

   “I've often been called the Black Mirror correspondent, because that's what this is,” says Jacob Ward. For seven years, Jake was the on-air technology correspondent for NBC News, covering the monumental rise of AI for millions of mainstream viewers of NBC Nightly News and The Today Show. His influential book, The Loop, is credited with being one of the first to predict the rise of commercial AI and ChatGPT before they became part of our everyday lives. In it, he makes a powerful argument for how AI is uniquely capable of preying on our psychological vulnerabilities—and how to make sure it doesn’t. In this week’s episode of Lavin Voices, Jake helps host Charles Yao separate hype from reality at this fever pitch moment in AI, and he talks about why covering AI as a journalist is a “universal” beat, akin to democracy or capitalism. Jake also shows, from real-world examples, how it’s possible to regulate AI to ensure it has the widest possible benefits for all of society. “Where are the places in which we're using this technology to amplify the best parts of being human, the things that are really fragile and important about being human?” he asks. “And where are the places where we are using it to empower the least attractive qualities we have?” In this episode, you’ll learn: Why AI coverage is now a “universal beat” like democracy or capitalism How AI exploits our psychological blind spots—and what we can do about it Why Jacob Ward predicted the AI boom before ChatGPT How to regulate AI for societal benefit Why the future of AI depends on human restraint and choice In conversation with The Lavin Agency’s Director of Intellectual Talent, Charles Yao, Jacob answers these questions and more: What are the biggest ethical risks companies face with AI today? How can businesses avoid becoming the “bad guys” in the AI narrative? What is the “Super Villain Test” for AI innovation? How can AI enhance employee experience instead of replacing jobs? What’s the difference between using AI as a tool and using it as entertainment? How can regulation keep pace with the speed of AI development? Can AI ever help us make better human choices? Why is restraint the most underrated principle in innovation today? What does it truly mean to be human in the age of AI? Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok for more big ideas:  @TheLavinAgency (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCyr8T6_Hhe77ab62useLeww) ------ Credits: Producers: Alethea Ng and Kshiteej Sawhney Host: Charles Yao Guest: Jacob Ward

9. 

   4 Nov 2025

   Bree Groff: How to Make Work Fun. Really

   Work can be fun, says Bree Groff. In fact, work should be fun! And enjoying our workdays will make us not only more productive, but also more human. This week on Lavin Voices, we talk to Lavin Exclusive Speaker Bree Groff. Bree is a workplace culture expert and author of Today Was Fun: A Book About Work (Seriously). A hotly in-demand consultant and keynote speaker, Bree has worked with organizations like Pfizer and Microsoft to transform how teams think about work, boosting productivity and happiness along the way. In her dynamic keynotes, Bree challenges audiences to rethink the "patently ridiculous" norms we've accepted about work culture and shows leaders how to create environments where people thrive. "I'm a human being with only so many days on the planet," Bree says. "It's worth making these days fun—for myself and my team." In this episode, you'll learn: Why we've normalized unhealthy work practices (and how to undo them) The difference between work-life balance and work-life integration Why fun at work isn't about ping pong tables or happy hours How to design "Do Nothing Days" that spark creativity What psychological safety really looks like in practice Why professionalism often gets in the way of great work In conversation with The Lavin Agency's Director of Intellectual Talent, Charles Yao, Bree answers these questions and more: Can you have fun at work? Can customer service be fun? Should you really "do what you love"? What's the first step to changing workplace culture? How can you tell if your employees are happy? Why should business leaders care about employee engagement? How can AI help us be more human at work? Learn more about Bree or book her as a keynote speaker: https://thelavinagency.com/speakers/bree-groff/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=bree+groff+lavin+voices Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok for more big ideas: ‪ @TheLavinAgency (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCyr8T6_Hhe77ab62useLeww) ------ Credits: Producers: Alethea Ng and Kshiteej Sawhney Host: Charles Yao Guest: Bree Groff

10. 

    28 Oct 2025

    Nick Thompson on Running and "Doing Things That Seem Impossible."

    "If you keep moving forward, things will get better." Nick Thompson is the CEO of the Atlantic and the former editor in chief of Wired; he's also an American record-holding distance runner. In his new memoir, The Running Ground, Nick philosophizes on what running can teach us about life, work, resilience, confidence, commitment, focus, and good habits. "The effort is what you remember," he tells us. Also: "Discipline is cumulative." What does "talent" actually mean? How important is goal-setting? Nick talks to host Charles Yao about why showing up every day is the most important thing you can do. They also delve into how Nick's fascinating family history and hectic work schedule impact his running and vice versa. Success is not a mountain, he reminds us. It's a series of rolling peaks. In this episode, you'll learn: How to overcome mental barriers in running and life Why your brain limits your performance (and how to trick it) The science of pain during exercise and endurance sports What makes someone talented at running (and why it's not what you think) How to balance career ambitions with athletic training In conversation with The Lavin Agency's Director of Intellectual Talent, Charles Yao, Nick answers these questions and more: Can you get faster at running in your 40s? What are the best marathon training tips for busy professionals? What is ultra marathon training like? Can you improve running performance with age? How can you stay motivated during long training cycles? Learn more about Nick or book him as a keynote speaker: https://thelavinagency.com/speakers/nick-thompson/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=nick+thompson+lavin+voices (https://thelavinagency.com/speakers/nick-thompson/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=nick+thompson+lavin+voices) Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok for more big ideas: ‪@TheLavinAgency (@TheLavinAgency)‬ ------ Credits: Producers: Alethea Ng and Kshiteej Sawhney Host: Charles Yao Guest: Nick Thompson

11. 

    21 Oct 2025

    Cas Holman: On the Power of Play (and Why Adults Need to Play Too)

    When was the last time you played? Not just playing a video game or a sport, where the goal is to win, but just playing for play's sake? This week on Lavin Voices, we talk to Lavin Exclusive Speaker Cas Holman. Cas is a world-renowned toy designer who's been featured on Netflix's award-winning series Abstract: The Art of Design. She's also the author of Playful (out today!), which reveals how play can boost creativity and collaboration, help us connect and recharge, and show us how to find fulfilment at work. Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat Pray Love) calls it "a radiant and essential book for our anxious age." In this episode, you'll learn: What free play is and why it's fundamentally different from structured activities or games The scientific reasons play directly impacts problem-solving abilities and creativity Why play is so necessary for innovation (and why a focus on efficiency and productivity might be killing it) How to integrate play into everyday adult life without making it feel forced In conversation with The Lavin Agency's Director of Intellectual Talent, Charles Yao, Cas answers these questions and more: What is free play vs. structured play? How does play affect brain development in adults? How does play relate to productivity? How to make more innovative corporate cultures? How to make meetings more productive? How can we live together better? Why is play important for children? How to reconnect children with unstructured play? Learn more about Cas or book her as a keynote speaker: https://thelavinagency.com/speakers/cas-holman/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=cas+holman+lavin+voices (https://thelavinagency.com/speakers/cas-holman/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=cas+holman+lavin+voices) Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok for more big ideas: ‪@TheLavinAgency‬ (‪@TheLavinAgency‬) ------ Credits: Producers: Alethea Ng and Kshiteej Sawhney Host: Charles Yao Guest: Cas Holman

12. 

    7 Oct 2025

    Judd Kessler: Understand Hidden Markets and Tip the Scales in Your Favor

    Every day, you play a game you don't even know you're playing. Daycare slots, good jobs, medical care, concert tickets: all these are allocated through a powerful phenomenon called "hidden markets." And by understanding their rules, you can make them work for you. This week on Lavin Voices, we talk to Lavin Exclusive Speaker Judd Kessler. Judd is a Wharton professor who has spent two decades researching how hidden markets work and how to use them to your advantage. He's also the author of Lucky by Design, in which he offers a wealth of examples of everyday hidden markets, and offers a framework for identifying and succeeding in them. Annie Duke (Thinking in Bets) says that "Kessler reveals the hidden rules of the game, and arms you with the strategies you need to win them." In this episode, you'll learn: What hidden markets are—and how you're already competing in dozens of them without realizing it The "go for gold vs. settle for silver" strategy that can help you win restaurant reservations, concert tickets, and daycare spots Why Taylor Swift left billions on the table—and what it reveals about the psychology of pricing and demand How to design markets that are fair to everyone, and how to win in markets where the rules aren't clear In conversation with The Lavin Agency's Director of Intellectual Talent, Charles Yao, Judd answers these questions and more: What are hidden markets and how do they work? How do I get a reservation at a popular restaurant? Why are concert tickets so hard to get? How do daycare waitlists work? What strategies help you win lotteries and raffles? How are promotions really decided at work? How should I manage my calendar to protect my time Learn more about Judd or book him as a keynote speaker: https://thelavinagency.com/speakers/judd-kessler/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Lavin+Voices+Judd+Kessler (https://thelavinagency.com/speakers/judd-kessler/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Lavin+Voices+Judd+Kessler) Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok for more big ideas:  @TheLavinAgency  (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCyr8T6_Hhe77ab62useLeww) ------ Credits: Producers: Alethea Ng and Kshiteej Sawhney Host: Charles Yao Guest: Judd Kessler

13. 

    30 Sept 2025

    Jeff Chang: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America

    Bruce Lee rose to prominence at the same time as Asian America. And in doing so, he changed all of our lives. This week on Lavin Voices, we talk to Lavin Exclusive Speaker Jeff Chang. Named "a preeminent chronicler of Asian American history" (Publishers Weekly), Jeff is a celebrated social historian whose powerful work on culture and history helps us better understand our country and ourselves. In his new book, Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America, Jeff turns his eye to the story of this martial arts icon and how he shaped the America that we know today. He shows us why Bruce still matters today, and how his story continues to influence us now and into the future. In this episode, you'll learn: How Bruce Lee became a symbol of the underdog How Bruce challenged Hollywood stereotypes and paved the way for Asian American representation in media How Bruce's struggle for recognition mirrors the rise of broader social movements even beyond America In conversation with The Lavin Agency's Director of Intellectual Talent, Charles Yao, Jeff answers these questions and more: Who was Bruce Lee? Why does Bruce Lee's life story matter today? What was Bruce Lee's philosophy on martial arts and self-improvement? Why did Bruce Lee leave Hollywood? How did Bruce Lee change the representation of Asians in Hollywood? Learn more about Jeff or book him as a keynote speaker: https://thelavinagency.com/speakers/jeff-chang/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Lavin+Voices+Jeff+Chang (https://thelavinagency.com/speakers/jeff-chang/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Lavin+Voices+Jeff+Chang) Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok for more big ideas: @TheLavinAgency ----- Credits: Producers: Alethea Ng and Kshiteej Sawhney Host: Charles Yao Guest: Jeff Chang

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    23 Sept 2025

    Rutger Bregman: Moral Ambition and How to ACTUALLY Make the World a Better Place

    We only get 4000 weeks on this earth. Why are so many of us wasting them? This week on Lavin Voices, we talk to Lavin Exclusive Speaker Rutger Bregman. Named “one of Europe’s most prominent young thinkers” by TED, Rutger is a New York Times bestselling author whose books (Moral Ambition, Humankind, and Utopia for Realists) have sold over 2 million copies and been translated into 46 languages. He has shared the stage with Yuval Noah Harari, been interviewed by Jon Stewart, gone viral at the World Economic Forum conference at Davos, and given a TED Talk which TED curator Chris Anderson named one of the 10 best of the year. Rutger is a warm, passionate keynote speaker who argues that we need more than good intentions to change the world. We need "moral ambition": the idealism of an activist and the ambition of an entrepreneur. And he can show us how to muster both in order to make real change. In this episode, you'll learn: Why making the world "a little bit better" is the wrong goal—and what to aim for instead How small groups of committed people can spark outsized movements The counterintuitive truth about doing good (hint: it's not about being a good person) In conversation with The Lavin Agency's founder and CEO, David Lavin, Rutger answers these questions and more: How can ordinary people change the world? Why do good people do nothing about injustice? Is universal basic income a good idea? What can you do if you hate your job? How can you find meaningful work? Learn more about Rutger or book him as a keynote speaker: https://thelavinagency.com/speakers/rutger-bregman/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm… (https://thelavinagency.com/speakers/rutger-bregman/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm…) Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok for more big ideas: @TheLavinAgency ----- Credits: Producers: Alethea Ng and Kshiteej Sawhney Host: David Lavin Guest: Rutger Bregman

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    16 Sept 2025

    Karen Hao: Will AI Return Us to an "Age of Empire"?

    The AI revolution will have consequences for our democracy. But there's still time to take the power into our own hands. This week on Lavin Voices, we talk to Lavin Exclusive Speaker Karen Hao, author of Empire of AI and one of the 2025 TIME100 AI. As the first journalist to ever profile OpenAI, Karen is a long-time Silicon Valley insider who has spent years investigating the most consequential tech arms race in history. A passionate, hopeful speaker, Karen shows us how thoroughly AI will alter society, and what role we can all play in shaping AI so that it benefits everyone. “The way we develop technology is now fundamentally broken,” she says. “But I truly believe that we can fix it.” --- In this episode, you'll learn: How a handful of tech companies are consolidating unprecedented power—and what this means for us Why AI FOMO is driving adoption of technology that doesn't actually improve productivity How citizens can stand up for democracy and build an AI future that benefits us all ----- Learn more about Karen or book her as a keynote speaker: https://thelavinagency.com/speakers/karen-hao/ ( https://thelavinagency.com/speakers/karen-hao/) Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok for more big ideas:  @TheLavinAgency  (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCyr8T6_Hhe77ab62useLeww) ----- Credits: Producers: Alethea Ng and Kshiteej Sawhney Host: Charles Yao Guest: Karen Hao

16. 

    9 Sept 2025

    Hans Peter Brondmo: Why AI SHOULD Take Our Jobs

    The robots are coming… and they can’t get here soon enough. This week on Lavin Voices, we talk to Lavin Exclusive Speaker Hans Peter Brondmo. As the founder of Everyday Robots at Google, Hans Peter has spent decades helping to make AI-powered robots that will tackle our biggest societal problems and free us up to find more purpose, serve our communities, and, ultimately, be more human. A thoughtful, clear-eyed leader and speaker, Hans Peter shows us how we can all flourish in a future where AI helps us rethink purpose and fulfillment. “We want to take all the robotic stuff and give it to the robots—and allow for us humans to be more human,” he says. -- In this episode, you’ll learn: Why the biggest AI opportunities might not be what we think What today’s leaders get wrong about AI adoption, and how to get it right Why AI SHOULD take our jobs—and how that will help us live better, more fulfilling lives Learn more about Hans Peter or book him as a keynote speaker: https://thelavinagency.com/speakers/hans-peter-brondmo/ (https://thelavinagency.com/speakers/hans-peter-brondmo/) ------ Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok for more big ideas: @TheLavinAgency (@TheLavinAgency) ------ Credits: Producers: Alethea Ng and Kshiteej Sawhney Host: Charles Yao Guest: Hans Peter Brondmo

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