CharityFocus at AGNT

Birthing A Gift Economy Stories from the CharityFocus Posse Presented at Evolution of Revolution, with 700 attendees Palm Springs, CA (Oct 4, 2008) Update: Stories From Palm Springs (the audio by itself doesn't catch the magic :))
Nipun Mehta is the founder of a CharityFocus that leverages the Internet to promote the Inner-net. With membership base of 200 thousand volunteers, they are committed to reviving the gift-economy in its modern form; their most recent project is Karma Kitchen, a restaurant where your meal is offered as a gift and you pay-forward for the guests after you. Nipun's commonly used phrase: "Step it up." Contact: nipun@charityfocus.org	Audio ... Part 1: Part 2: Part 3:
Silas Hagerty is the founder of SmoothFeather Productions that leverages the power of film to inspire positive social action. Despite being actively sought by Hollywood filmmakers, Silas insists on operating in a gift-economy modality. Two years ago, he packed his studio (and life) in a backpack and took his offerings on the road. He says, "I'm inspired by whatever gives me a chill up my spine." Contact: silas@smoothfeather.com	Audio ...
Suzanne Schafer is a mother of two small children and finds balance in her work as a meditation teacher, designer, and an upcoming author of her first book, Bare Naked Bliss. She is committed to helping others heal from within, and seeks to support the rebalancing of the divine masculine and feminine. In her fondest moments, Suzanne is usually laughing. :) Contact: suzanne@outofyourmind.com	Audio ...
Francisco "Pancho" Ramos Stierle is a Gandhian, who grew up in Mexico and supports non-violent activism. After 4 years of pursuing AstroBiology PhD at UC Berkeley, he withdrew until UC ceases its involvement with production of atomic bombs; most recently, he was an active partner in the 21-month tree sitting campaign to save a several hundred year old Oak Grove. His motto is: "If you want to be a rebel, be kind. Human-kind, be both." Contact: ramospancho@gmail.com	Audio ...
Sukh Chugh is the founder of Be The Cause, a group of Los Angeles based volunteers who are committed to "be the change they wish to see in the world". After 9/11, they launched an annual 'Walk For Hope' that continues to this day and has attracted thousands of people. All their work is offered as a pure gift, without any solicitation. His goodbyes typically end with, "Love life, brother." Contact: sukh@bethecause.org	Audio ...
Conclusion: includes earlier panelist -- Christine Chavez, grand-daughter of Cesar Chavez. See also: Group photos, Follow-up Email	Audio ... Part 1: Part 2:

Birthing A Gift Economy