Francesca Antonone joins Peacecore to discuss her research at the intersection of technology, intellectual-property law, and conflict resolution. She explores her thesis surrounding The New York Times vs. OpenAI case and proposes a new dispute-resolution model to protect human labor and reduce copyright conflicts. In this conversation she examines three solutions for ethical AI development. Like so many emerging leaders working toward justice and cooperation, Francesca represents a future of peace and humanity that gives all of us real reason to be hopeful for the next generation.

Nadine Hack, lifelong social activist, peacemaker, and bridge-builder joins us to share her powerful insights on building relationships and cultivating genuine connection. In this conversation, she offers a preview of her upcoming book, The Power of Connectedness, with a foreword by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Desmond Tutu, exploring how relationships, though often messy and complex, are the foundation of both personal and collective growth. Because true connection starts with openness and the courage to keep our hearts open, even when it’s hard.

In this episode, conflict resolution expert Amy Sereday shares what it means to be an ombuds: a confidential, impartial resource who helps people navigate workplace challenges. She discusses the key skills needed for the role, like empathetic listening and perspective-taking, and explains why intergenerational conflict and conflict avoidance are growing concerns in the workplace. She touches on the importance of self-awareness, setting boundaries, and promoting conflict resolution skills early in life.

Therapist Michon Dubss shares how her personal journey with trauma and loss shaped her compassionate, practical approach to mental health. She rejects clinical jargon in favor of real talk and hands-on tools like breathwork, tapping, and somatic awareness. Emphasizing connection, self-care, and body-mind healing, she encourages clients to set boundaries, trust their instincts, and find peace in small moments. Her message: therapy should feel human, accessible, and empowering.

A communications leader working in the humanitarian sector explores the evolving landscape of digital media. She brings a unique perspective to the rapid rise of the war on narratives and its ripple effects on our real world identities and ideologies. She covers how media literacy is even more critical today as the world raises more digital natives. And why especially the awareness of our own digital diet is crucial at this moment in time.

Rosie Manmeet Chawla, conflict resolution expert, explores how media, institutions, and individuals can shift from silence and exclusion to inclusion and action. She highlights overlooked global crises like human trafficking and corruption, and champions the concept of positive peace - actively building cooperation across differences. Drawing from her own journey from finance to peacebuilding, Chawla urges listeners to start where they are, challenge their biases, and embrace negotiation as a life skill. In a world fractured by conflict, this episode is a call to lead with empathy, inclusion, and purpose.

This episode features Hawwa Muhammad, founder and CEO of Pink Trumpet, a mission-driven consultancy that helps nonprofits and entrepreneurs bring impactful ideas to life. Hawwa shares insights from her journey in the social impact and the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) sectors, discussing the importance of building sustainable systems, navigating resistance, and staying grounded amidst challenges.