Kenley Joseph is a telecommunications and media attorney whose career bridges Big Law, public service, and nonprofit advocacy — all in the name of building a more equitable digital future.

Today we’re joined by Kenley Joseph — Tech and Telecom Policy Counsel at the Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council (MMTC), where he works to advance fair and inclusive access to broadband, spectrum, and emerging technologies. From his roots in South Florida as the son of Haitian immigrants to his work advising Fortune 500 clients and shaping national tech policy, Kenley’s journey is one of perseverance, adaptability, and purpose. Along the way, he’s led high-impact pro bono cases, mentored future policy leaders, and brought a human-centered perspective to some of today’s most pressing digital equity challenges. In this episode, Kenley shares how his upbringing, education in psychology and philosophy, and legal career informed his approach to advocacy — and why expanding digital access is critical in the age of AI.

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Pher Ellis—known to many as Pher the Legend—is an event production expert, multidisciplinary artist, and creative futurist helping redefine what it means to blend technology with personal expression.

Today we’re joined by Pher Ellis — a boundary-pushing creative based in the Bay Area whose journey has taken him from jazz-filled roots in Texas to his current role as an Event Manager at Stanford’s d.School. Known for his ability to merge artistic storytelling with immersive event design, Pher is showing a new generation that professional growth doesn’t have to come at the expense of creative authenticity. In this episode, Pher shares how music, migration, and the pandemic shaped his approach to creative production and futurism. We also dive into his work with The Whoa Studio, insights from Stanford, and advice for Gen Z professionals hoping to align purpose with passion.

🎧 Spoiler: You don’t have to separate the “artistic you” from the “professional you.”

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Nick Plante is a digital wellness advocate, Gen Z organizer, and leader in the fight for young people's rights in the digital age.

Today we’re joined by Nick Plante — Organizing Director at Design It For Us, a coalition dedicated to advocating for responsible tech that protects the rights of young people in the digital space. Nick’s journey began with a deep reflection on his personal relationship with tech, especially social media, which led him to study behavior change at Penn. From founding responsible tech startups to consulting for tech ethics organizations, Nick’s mission is to ensure technology serves society and respects our mental health and well-being. In this episode, Nick shares his journey from researching social media use to organizing for tech accountability, as well as his work with the Strother School of Attention, where he experiments with methods of collective action aimed at protecting attention and promoting digital wellness.

🎧 Spoiler: Sometimes the most radical action you can take is to unplug.

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