Brian J Matos

By: Brian J Matos
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  • Join this community of curious minds. Through in-depth conversations with preeminent thought leaders, authors, activists, community and business leaders, industry experts and academics, listeners get an “insiders” perspective about trends impacting our communities, families and individual lives. Born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, raised in Chicago, Illinois, USA, and currently residing in Dallas, Texas, USA, Brian has a unique perspective on current global events and public policy. His Puerto Rican, Polish and American heritage allow him to see issues through several cultural prisms. His professional training in journalism, public relations and marketing along with a natural curiosity inspire his probing questions that reveal deep insights from his guests.
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  • S2E30: Season 2 Finale: Brian's Reflections on 2 Years of Conversations with You

    S2E30: Season 2 Finale: Brian's Reflections on 2 Years of Conversations with You
    Jan 25 2025
    Brian wraps up season 2 with his reflections on the topics covered over the past year and some memorable interviews with his guests over the past 2 years. Brian reviews critical topics that this podcast discussed long before they were mainstream topics, proving how this show keeps listeners ahead of the headlines, giving them a competitive advantage in planning for their future.

    Listen to this show, then give us your perspective.

    Question for Brian? Email: info@brianjmatos.com or DM on X @BrianJMatos or find Brian on your favorite social media platform.

    Find more episodes like this at our show website: http://www.brianjmatos.com/ and subscribe to the YouTube channel for the latest clips and exclusive content: www.youtube.com/@brianjmatospodcast
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    26 mins
  • S2E29: Rethinking Money, Business and Economics w/ Phillip Ullmann

    S2E29: Rethinking Money, Business and Economics w/ Phillip Ullmann
    Jan 20 2025

    Brian interviews Phillip Ullmann, a self-described social business entrepreneur, with a track record of building disruptive business models that deliver value – measured as much by people, communities, and nature as by financial assets.

    In this conversation, Phillip shares his journey from transforming a family manufacturing business to exploring the concept of social enterprise. He discusses the challenges of implementing social enterprises in a profit-driven world and emphasizes the need for a paradigm shift in business practices. Ullmann advocates for rethinking money and economics, promoting a system that prioritizes community needs and the flow of resources. He highlights the growing cynicism in the business community and the importance of creating a more equitable and sustainable economic model. In this conversation, Phillip discusses the evolution of money, its current meaninglessness, and the need for a systemic change in our economic and social structures. He emphasizes the importance of relationships and purpose over profit, advocating for a new model of business that prioritizes meaningful work and community care. Ullmann also highlights the inevitability of a systemic collapse in the current banking model and the necessity for a reset that focuses on meeting people's needs.

    To learn more about Phillip and his work:

    • Websites: https://www.themannajourney.com/ & https://www.phillipullmann.com/my-story
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipullmann/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Phillip-Ullmann-Covenant-Advisory-102436989341855
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_manna_journey?igsh=MW9la3djaWZhbG5mMA==
    • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@phillip_ullmann
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWqPrdvhmxW1_0JEcYu21hA
    • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6EF8BHh9gYrZhz5NaZtAax

    Find more episodes like this at http://www.brianjmatos.com/

    Question for Brian? Email: info@brianjmatos.com or DM on Twitter @BrianJMatos
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • S2E28: The Complexities of Ceasefire Deals with Marika Sosnowski

    S2E28: The Complexities of Ceasefire Deals with Marika Sosnowski
    Dec 24 2024
    Brian explores the legal and practical concepts of ceasefire deals with Marika Sosnowski, an Australian-qualified lawyer, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Melbourne Law School and a Research Associate at the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) in Hamburg. She works as a legal anthropologist with primary research interests in the fields of critical security studies (mainly ceasefires), local/rebel governance and legal systems, particularly issues around citizenship and belonging. In this conversation, Marika Sosnowski discusses the complexities of ceasefires, their definitions, historical context, and implications for governance in conflict zones. She emphasizes the need for a nuanced understanding of the ceasefire concept, the extra-ordinary challenges in negotiating them, and the importance of considering the local dynamics and consequences of these agreements. The discussion also highlights the role of governance structures post-ceasefire and the unintended consequences that can arise from attempts to restore order. Marika discusses the complexities of implementing ceasefires in conflict zones, emphasizing the lack of sanctions for breaking them and the often ineffective monitoring mechanisms. Brian and Marika explore the implications of ceasefires on peace agreements, the role of local leaders, and the impact of age and experience on negotiation. The discussion also delves into the resilience of individuals in conflict, the importance of empathy in negotiations, and the misconceptions surrounding ceasefires and their effects on communities. Marika's academic work has been published in Citizenship Studies, International Studies Quarterly, the Leiden Journal of International Law and Civil Wars among others. Her first book Redefining Ceasefires: Wartime Order and Statebuilding in Syria came out in June 2023 with Cambridge University Press. For this book, and other associated work, she was unanimously awarded the University of Melbourne's prestigious 2024 Woodward Medal in Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. She has also published a range of more public-facing work including for AllegraLab, al Jumhuriya, Middle East Eye, the Lieber Institute West Point, The Conversation, The Atlantic Council and the Washington Institute. To learn more about Marika and her work: Book: Redefining Ceasefires: Wartime Order and Statebuilding in Syria (Amazon link for Kindle readers)Websites: https://marikasosnowski.com/ and https://law.unimelb.edu.au/about/staff/marika-sosnowskiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marika-sosnowski-b1500624/?originalSubdomain=au Find more episodes like this at http://www.brianjmatos.com/ Question for Brian? Email: info@brianjmatos.com or DM on Twitter @BrianJMatos
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    1 hr and 2 mins

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