![Ideaprov](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8635954/rsz50_1__6l8fd.png)
Ideas together are better than ideas alone. Ideaprov harnesses the power of collaborative thought and service design to propose solutions to real-life issues. Through empathy and creative thinking, co-creators share ideas and brainstorm our way to a possible solution. Listen in as this all unfolds to you and us live in every episode! Still unclear? Try this link: https://youtu.be/hslMDwHsGIc Website: www.ideaprov.live Hosted by Mike Pedersen
Episodes
![Financial Freeze Tag](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog8635954/IDEAPROV-Iconsmall_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Financial Freeze Tag
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Let's hit the pause button, literally. Could temporarily freezing debt help economies grow faster? In this episode Megan Underwood and I ideaprov a way in which this could work using stories and some comic relief.
Co-creator passion: Virtual internships. Through Practera and the City of Boston this program engages growing minds through practice and innovative learning.
Invention of the week: Soilios. An solar powered, oil spill clean up robot.
![Wrangling the wealth gap](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog8635954/IDEAPROV-Iconsmall_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Aug 27, 2020
Wrangling the wealth gap
Thursday Aug 27, 2020
Thursday Aug 27, 2020
Mo money, one big problem. The gap in wealth is widening fast than ever. In this episode Nick, Abby, and I ideaprov a way to close that wealth gap.
We explore changing consumer habits, crafting your network, and educating yourself in a way that make a difference.
Co-creator passion: I AM EMPATH. A way of mobilizing positivity to create your best self and empower the same in others.
Invention of the week: Hyperloop, a new mode of advance transportation
![Diploma vs Done it](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog8635954/IDEAPROV-Iconsmall_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Diploma vs Done it
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
"I don't want to go to school." Who says you should? In this new age, the conversation around getting a degree or having the right experience is changing. In this episode Francisco and I ideaprov a better way to approach the dynamic.
We share stories about backpacking through Europe, company cultures, and the next generation coming into the workforce.
Co-creator highlight: Assuming good intent, a way to focus on the positive
Invention of the week: Resistbot
![Office Paw-lotics](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog8635954/IDEAPROV-Iconsmall_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
Office Paw-lotics
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
Animal lovers, this ones for you! Ever wondered how you could get fun-loving animals into an office environment? In Office Paw-lotics Lacey Hutchinson and I ideaprov how to do it.
Listen in to spot the way forward, make it engaging for teams and how to get the big boss on board.
Co-creator passions: Be kind. Use the little gestures to make someone's day
Invention of the week: Green walls and roofs
![Mirror Mirror](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog8635954/IDEAPROV-Iconsmall_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Mirror Mirror
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Mirror Mirror is an episode for those looking for purpose but not at the cost of their sanity. Here Cristina Loriano, Britt Holtsinger, and Kim Linton and I co-create on how to be content with yourself while also having ambition to be a better person.
We talk about pushing our boundaries, the narratives we tell ourselves and pressing forward curiously. Join us as we create solve to balance it all.
Co-creator passions:
- Cristina: Embracing a new stage in life
- Britt: Appreciate your streamlined life
- Kim: Caring for yourself so you can take care of others
Invention of the week: Natural waste solar lamps
![Gaming and Geometry](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog8635954/IDEAPROV-Iconsmall_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Gaming and Geometry
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
The video gaming industry has exploded with professionals, teams, and leagues. Can we capitalize on the craze and create popular games for teens/young adults that are educational but not cheesy?
Listen in as Damian Stoddard and I explore this topic with some comedic relief along the way.
Co-creator shout-out: Mentoring and teaching style. How and why people learn is the key to unlock growth in the individual personally and professionally.
Invention of the Week: Sanergy- A waste management project for developing eco-sustainable energy, feed, and fertilizer for growing underdeveloped cities.
![Courage in C sharp](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog8635954/IDEAPROV-Iconsmall_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Courage in C sharp
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Sing in the shower? Thumb a beat on the table? We all do. Music is the essence of life. In this episode, brothers Alex and Andre Fernandez and I ideaprov how more people can not be shy and just play and sing.
Listen to hilarious personal stories, brotherly banter and mental pep talks that propel us to our solution.
Co-Creator shout-outs:
Alex: Re-centering
Andre: Feeding America Tampa Bay
![Mental Muscle](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog8635954/IDEAPROV-Iconsmall_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Mental Muscle
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
The mind is the most important tool you have. In this episode Chris Schenck and I talk about mental health and how to keep it balanced on a daily basis. We discuss safeguarding your mental peace, addressing your insecurities, and experiencing your emotions differently.
Co-creator shoutout: Tribrid Fitness, an authentic way for you to lead a happier, healthier life for you and your family. More here: Get Started
Facebook: Chris's Facebook
LinkedIn: Chris's LinkedIn
![Are we there yet?](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog8635954/IDEAPROV-Iconsmall_300x300.jpg)
Friday Jul 10, 2020
Are we there yet?
Friday Jul 10, 2020
Friday Jul 10, 2020
In this episode co-creator Bonnie Hazell and I discuss how families can experience places and travel more often.
Join us as we talk about meltdowns escapades, unforgettable memories, and opening the world of possibilities travel can bring.
Co-creator shoutout: Foster family Care Teams. A network of kind people helping foster families make day-to-day life a bit easier.
![The Bilingual boost to education](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog8635954/IDEAPROV-Iconsmall_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
The Bilingual boost to education
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
In this episode co-creator Laura Marks and I discuss how to better integrate languages into the school system to create more well rounded children?
Join us as we talk about pen pals, flirting, and share humorous personal stories about our exploits with language and learning.
Co-creator shoutout: Scattered Solutions, an online learning platform to provide children worldwide and opportunity to learn, create and grow. Check them out at https://www.scattered.solutions/