Introducing Make the Most – A New Podcast by CEO, Cheryl Contee!

Friends,

I'm incredibly excited to share something close to my heart with you today: the launch of Make the Most, my new podcast series that explores how we can enrich our lives, careers, and impact on the world. As someone who has spent my career at the intersection of technology, social impact, and leadership, I've learned that the most powerful insights often come from authentic conversations—especially during uncertain times like these.

Starting Strong with Baratunde Thurston

For our first episode, Make the Most of: Your Future, I had the privilege of sitting down with my friend and fellow change-maker, Baratunde Thurston. If you don't know Baratunde yet, you're in for a treat. He's not just a bestselling author and captivating speaker—he's one of the most insightful voices on democracy, technology, and social justice I know.

Our conversation couldn't have come at a more crucial moment. As we navigate the aftermath of recent elections and unprecedented social change, Baratunde and I dive deep into questions that keep me up at night:

• What does democracy look like in an age of rapid technological change?

• How can we learn from indigenous wisdom to build more inclusive systems?

• Where do we find genuine community in our increasingly changing world?

What I love about Baratunde is his ability to tackle serious issues with humor and heart. Together, we explore these challenging topics while keeping hope and possibility at the center of our discussion. And yes, we even managed to laugh along the way—because sometimes that's exactly what we need when facing our biggest challenges.

An Invitation to Join Us

I truly believe that the path forward—through all our current uncertainty—lies in our ability to learn from each other and imagine new possibilities together. That's what Make the Most is all about.

You can find our first episode on:

• Spotify

• Apple Podcasts

• YouTube

As we stand at this pivotal moment in history, I invite you to join me in these conversations about our shared future. Let's explore together how we can make the most of every opportunity, challenge, and possibility that lies ahead.

With hope and determination, Cheryl

P.S. I'd love to hear your thoughts after you listen. What resonated with you? What questions did it spark? Let's keep this important conversation going.