Swan Dive
Now in its 5th year, with over 100 episodes, Swan Dive features inspiring people who had the clarity and courage to pivot in life and chase their dreams. Hosts and life-long friends, Ron Rothberg and Stu Sheldon, both made massive swan dives from successful careers in media and finance to the unknowns of content creation and fine art. Through failures and successes, both eventually found the soul satisfaction of becoming "who they wanted to be when they grew up." Their joyful wisdom graces each conversation with guests that include: legendary musical artists, National Geographic photographers, social justice warriors, clergy, journalists ... even Africa's first black, female brain surgeon. Each guest opens up about their unique emotional journey, their fear of the unknown, the grind of starting a new path and, hopefully, the world's embrace on the road to their most authentic selves. Vulnerability, laughter and inspiration abound. Hopefully, you'll find comfort and kinship in your own big pivot, whether you've made it yet or not. Share your Swan Dive story with us and we may feature you. Find us @stuart_sheldon and ronrothberg@comcast.net.
Swan Dive
Earl M. Johnson, Jr. - Take It Down! - The Son of MLK's Attorney Continues His Father's Struggle
Earl M Johnson, Jr's father was Martin Luther King, Jr's attorney. The son followed his father's footsteps as an attorney and, even though he grew up in a privileged upper middle class black family, Earl Jr. is no stranger to the indignities of systemic racism. Just 5 weeks ago, in a moment of clarity which he describes breathtakingly for Swan Dive, Earl Jr. founded TakeItDown.org, the only organization dedicated to the removal of Confederate statues on public land. In short order, the laser-focused mission of TakeItDown is now Earl's primary focus.
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