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.
The People in Common podcast identifies leaders, solutions, and effective ways to use our voices, our time, and our dollars to make change.
People in Common is a bridge between inspirational movement leaders and those of us who care but aren’t sure what to DO. With real stories about the 'why', we:
1. SHINE THE LIGHT on opportunities for meaningful action
2. MAKE IT EASY to learn / act / donate / volunteer / speak out
3. CHANNEL SUPPORT to frontline grassroots organizations making an impact now
In the first three episodes, we share conversations with leaders who inspire us:
'How to Win With Love' with Time 100's Desmond Meade - Executive Director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, TIME 100 Most Influential People in the World
'We Belong to Each Other' with Homeboy Industries’ Father Greg Boyle - Founder of Homeboy Industries, which received $20M from MacKenzie Scott the week we spoke
'Do Democracy to Save Democracy' with NRDC's Kelly Ward Burton - Founding President of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee with President Barack Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder
With a 25-year track record spanning startups, nonprofits, philanthropy, impact investing, government, and political campaigns, Jama Fitzgerald Adams specializes in building organizations from concept to impact, uniting diverse and influential stakeholders around shared goals, and securing essential resources.
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 244 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. As Interim Executive Director and COO of Responsible Innovation Labs, she spearheaded a groundbreaking Responsible AI Framework 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, including a month long surge effort in Arizona for the 2024 election. She is a founding member of the Global Giving Tech + Innovation Council. Jama connects philanthropists, tech leaders,political organizers, investors, policymakers, and community advocates to solve hard problems together.
Photo Credit: Homeboy Industries
