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Brian Sims is a man whose life has moved through reinvention with intention: from college and professional football, to a Baltimore City Council run in the middle of a pandemic, to work now at the intersection of healthc

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Hosted by Thibault Manekin · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 65 episodes
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The Larger Than Yourself Podcast follows host Thibault Manekin and his inspiring guests as they explore how reimagining industries, leading with purpose, and giving communities a real seat at the table can turn tiny ideas into powerful and impactful movements—inspiring listeners at a time when social entrepreneurship is no longer a buzzword but a global necessity.
Thibault Manekin hosts Larger Than Yourself, a business show with 65 episodes published.

Brian Sims is a man whose life has moved through reinvention with intention: from college and professional football, to a Baltimore City Council run in the middle of a pandemic, to work now at the intersection of healthc

Ron Shapiro is the kind of man who has spent a lifetime turning influence into impact. In this deeply personal conversation, Ron reflects on the long arc of a life built around people — from the relationship with his fat

Min Kim is the kind of human who turns a simple croissant into an act of care. In this deeply moving conversation, Min shares the long, winding road that led him from immigrating to the United States, to sleeping in his

Quentin Vennie is the kind of human who turns a simple cup of matcha into a sacred act. In this deeply moving conversation, Quinten shares the long, winding road that led him from trauma, addiction, loss, and self-erasur

Kory Bailey is one of those rare humans who makes you feel like the most important person in the world the moment you're with him. A master connector and a living example of pure consciousness, Kory shares about his upbr

Lola Manekin, my wife, my oracle, and one of the most powerful healers I know, joins me to share her experience of a multi-day dark room retreat—a modern vision quest spent in complete darkness. In this conversation, we

Ben Nichols is a third generation marine who epitomizes the concept of a humble servant leader. Whether leading troops in Afghanistan or running Harkins Builders here in America, Ben is committed to giving everyone a pla

Sekwan Merritt is magic. His smile, his beautiful heart, and his hope are just a few of the things that separate him from the rest of us. Sekwan never let a 25 year prison sentence slow him down. If anything, it motivate

Victoria Thompson spent years hustling in the squeegee business, which has been one of the most polarizing topics that we've faced in Baltimore in a long time. Her recent leadership in the Squeegee Collaborative, where a

My friend Shelonda Stokes is the glue that is helping all of Baltimore stick. Her life's quest to blaze an equal trail for women and people of color has led her to a point in her career where the social capital that she

Luke Cooper is on a quest to level the playing field for entrepreneurs of color. Raised surrounded by drugs and violence, as a young boy he watched his father get sentenced to 20 years in prison. If it wasn't for a stron

Alicia Wilson is the mightiest person I know. Her ability to navigate community, and life, in a way that is transparent, humble, and compassionate have landed her in some of the most important conversations in Baltimore,

Charlotte James and Undrea Wright believe deeply in the healing powers of plant medicine. Our conversation explored how their personal journeys with psychedelics led them to create The Ancestor Project, which uses these

At 16 years old, Artie Gonzales was already deep in the gang world when he took the life of another man, was tried as an adult, and caught a life sentence in the California prison system. 21 years later, through hard per

Ashley Williams is on a quest to make sure that the youth of this world, our future generation, have the emotional intelligence needed to thrive in these incredibly challenging times. It's as important to her as math, En

Dr. John Brothers is the glue that is quietly and humbly holding Baltimore city together. Our conversation covered everything from his growing up in deep poverty, to his ability to see the beauty in even the most challen

Monique Smith was abducted as a baby and raised by an abusive woman who claimed to be her mother. It wasn't until she was in her 30s that Monique began to put the pieces together. Today, Monique is on a quest to discover

Kondwani Fidel is a Baltimore legend. Known for his ability to use words to stir an awakening and deep emotion, Kondwani's poetry, lyrics and books are both asking and answering our toughest questions. Kondwani's ability

Lola Manekin is my wife, my oracle and one of the most powerful healers that I've ever met. In this conversation, which was rooted in creation, we dove deep into marriage, children, birthing ideas, the universes' wisdom,

In 2017, Ethan Lipsitz was diagnosed with brain cancer. Rather than giving up, this challenged him to face his mortality and reorient his priorities around health and love. From that period onwards Ethan founded the Love
Ashley Williams
former Wales and Swansea captain · education consulting firm
1 appearance on this show
Tara Ryan
co-founder and CEO · Confidante
1 appearance on this show
D. Watkins
New York Times best-selling author and educator
1 appearance on this show
Jonathan Rose
author of The Well-Tempered City · His Glory Crypto
1 appearance on this show
Eric Jackson
Benefit Plan Investment Strategist · Bionutrient Food Association
1 appearance on this show
Alex Smith
executive coach specializing in ADHD and neurodiversity · Division Street Landscaping
1 appearance on this show
Brian Murray
PharmD, BCCCP · Microwild
1 appearance on this show
Jamie McDonald
stand-up comedian and artist · UpSurge Baltimore
1 appearance on this show
Shelly Bell
Founder · Black Girl Ventures
1 appearance on this show
Quentin Vennie
The Equitea Company
1 appearance on this show
Londin Angel Winters
1 appearance on this show
Chris Wilson
Attorney and Healthcare Ethics Consultant · Fairfield Real Estate Finance
1 appearance on this show
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