Human Rights advocate and Co-Founder of Vanguard Africa Jeffrey Smith joins Adam for this week's episode of Take A Knee. Adam opens the show asking Jeff about his organization Vanguard Africa that helps promote democracy in struggling countries within Africa. Then Jeffrey talks about the most effective way money should be spent in Africa to help lift up struggling countries. After that, Adam asks Jeffrey about the current state of South Africa and how it relates to some of the other countries in the region. Before they wrap, Adam wonders what it would be like if all aid was pulled from Africa and they were left to figure it out for themselves.
Host of The Amazing Race and director of the Tour de France documentary Le Ride Phil Keoghan joins Adam for this week's episode of Take A Knee. Adam opens the show asking Phil about the history behind the Tour de France and how its changed over the years. Then the guys discuss the importance of having grit, determination, and resilience in your life if you want to make a success of yourself. After that, Adam asks Phil about his new documentary and the journey he took to make it both physically and mentally. Before they wrap, Phil talks about the notion that it’s better to be effective than it is to be right when dealing with other peoples short comings.
CEO and Co-Founder of Hello Tech Richard Wolpert joins Adam for this week's episode of Take A Knee. Adam opens the show asking Richard about some of the previous companies he started before getting into Hello Tech. Then Richard talks to Adam about his time working for Steve Jobs and what it was like working for Disney after not hearing great things about the company throughout the years. Before they wrap, the guys discuss the use of data and analytics in companies today and how effective they are.