Refreshing conversations with inspiring people. Welcome to Planting Seeds. I'm Jeff Hilimire, a husband, father, entrepreneur, and author. I created this podcast to talk to people that inspire me, either because they've accomplished great things or done a lot of good in the world - or more likely, a combination of both. My goal is to learn people's origin stories, really dig into what makes them tick, and understand their secrets to success.
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In this episode of the Planting Seeds podcast, hosts Jeff Hilimire, Adam Walker (48in48 and Edgewise), and Mickey Mellen (GreenMellen) discuss the concept of AI-driven leadership, the 48in48 Good Host project (reach out to adam@48in48.org to get involved) and their personal experiences with AI tools. They explore how AI can serve as a thought partner, the importance of effective prompting, and the…
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Terence Lester, author of From Dropout to Doctorate: Breaking the Chains of Educational Injustice. In this episode, Dr. Lester shares his powerful journey from high school dropout to earning a PhD, overcoming homelessness, trauma, and systemic barriers. We dive into the realities of educational injustice, the impact of poverty on Black families, and…
Join me for an inspiring conversation with Joel Conwell, author of the powerful children's book "The Boy in the Tree: When Weak is Okay." In this episode, we dive deep into Joel's beautifully crafted story about a young boy who gets stuck in a tree and discovers that vulnerability isn't a weakness—it's actually a superpower. Buy the book! https://littleripples.media/books/the-boy-in-the-tree🌟…
Kyle Pease joins me to discuss anything and everything, including his foundation (The Kyle Pease Foundation), his personal Purpose, his life with cerebral palsy and spastic quadriplegia, and so much more.Learn more about The Kyle Pease Foundation at https://kylepeasefoundation.org/ Follow along with Kyle's journey at @thekylepeasefoundation
Steve joins me to discuss his new book, Work is Fun, which launched on April 1st, 2025. He's the founder and CEO of King of Pops, and in this interview, we talk about the lessons from the book (including the King of Pops story) that everyone can use to find more fun in their work. The subtitle says it all: Seven Ways a Successful Ice Pop Company Makes Work Meaningful and How You Can Too.His book…
Mo and I have had numerous conversations about leadership and its evolution in organizations and teams, and we've decided to bring those discussions to this podcast episode. You can find out more about Mohamed and the work he is doing at https://www.thevessol.com/ Episode details:This video features a conversation between Jeff Hilimire and Mohamed Massaquoi, a speaker and coach specializing in…
Hannah Palmer, author of The Pool is Closed, joins me to do a deep dive (pun intended) into the book. In this livestream, I’m joined by Hannah Palmer, urban naturalist, activist, and acclaimed author of The Pool Is Closed: Segregation, Summertime, and the Search for a Place to Swim. Together, we dive deep into the book’s themes of water access, segregation, parenting, environmental history, and…
On this episode, I talk with Kate T. Parker, a mother, wife, entrepreneur, photographer, author, and turns out, a great podcast guest! We talk about her story and what led her to the incredible work she's doing today. Kate's books! -> https://amzn.to/3w9bYk3 Kate's website -> https://katetparker.com/ Kate's TedX talk -> YOUTUBE Don’t forget to subscribe 👍🏼 About me: Sign up for my weekly…
I'm obsessed with the TV show The Bear. Like, obsessed. So, I decided to have Fred Castellucci (Atlanta restaurateur legend) on the podcast to help me understand just how accurate their depiction of running a restaurant is. (Spoiler: pretty darn accurate.) Don’t forget to subscribe 👍🏼 About me: Sign up for my weekly email newsletter! CEO: Purpose Group Co-founder: …
On this episode, Bonnie Wan joins me for the second time, this time with her (hopefully, first of many) published book, The Life Brief! I devoured this book in a matter of days, complete with more highlights and notes than I knew what to do with. Please a) use the link below to buy your copy, b) listen to this podcast to hear Bonnie tell her story, and c) check out our first podcast interview,…
