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.
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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 healthcare and community. In this deeply personal conversation, Brian opens up about what he calls his midlife review, the choice to walk away from pro football tryouts in his twenties,…
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 father that quietly shaped everything, to the organizations and nonprofits he helped bring into the world, to what it means now to look back as a father and grandfather. We explore…
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 car as a teenager, to building one of Baltimore's most beloved hospitality spaces. We explore the heart behind Café Dear Leon—the small but mighty café that has become a…
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-erasure to radical authenticity, purpose, and love. We explore the heart behind Equitea, the matcha studio that has quietly become one of Baltimore's most magnetic community spaces, and…
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 upbringing in North Carolina, his early awareness of what made him different, and his pursuit of playing professional football in the NFL. The conversation explores the highs and lows…
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 explore what happens when all distraction, identity, and productivity are stripped away, forcing a direct encounter with worth, fear, and the body's deeper wisdom. Lola reflects on…
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 platform, a voice, and a seat at the table. At a time where building consensus and getting people on the same page can seem overwhelming, Ben helps us see that not only is it…
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 motivated him to dig deeper, find his freedom, and answer the calling to change the world for him and for everyone around him.
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 group of Baltimore leaders and squeegee workers came together to listen to each other and map out a path forward that would be in the best interest of all those involved, has…
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 possesses, used correctly, just might be the tipping point that Baltimore needs to thrive together.
