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A World of Difference

A podcast at the intersection of society, culture and travel that brings our differences around the table to make a difference together. Inspiring guests enlighten us. From authors that help us think deeply to nonprofit leaders who inspire, to survivors' wisdom of firsthand experience to how travel can change our worldview, we make our world a better place.

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April 24, 2024

Lori Adams-Brown on Learning to Dance in the Rain: Finding Joy and Resilience While Traveling

Hey there, difference makers and global leaders! Ever feel like you've been told to just "toughen up" when facing life's challenges? Maybe you've tried to push through the pain and suffering, only to find yourself feeling ov…
April 17, 2024

Jemar Tisby and Doug Stone on Awakening Justice: Rediscovering Abolitionists' Calls for Equality

If you're feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of racial justice and faith intersections, and wondering how to truly make a difference, then you are not alone! The struggle to understand the historical context and apply i…
April 17, 2024

Jemar Tisby and Doug Stone on Awakening Justice: Rediscovering Abolitionists' Calls for Equality

If you're feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of racial justice and faith intersections, and wondering how to truly make a difference, then you are not alone! The struggle to understand the historical context and apply i…
April 10, 2024

Songwriting As Self-Expression: Shannan Copland's Journey From Self-Doubt To Embracing Her Voice

Does this sound familiar? Have you ever felt the pressure of unrealistic expectations weighing you down, leaving you questioning your worth? It's a struggle many of us face, especially as women, and it can be incredibly dish…
April 9, 2024

Songwriting As Self-Expression: Shannan Copland's Journey From Self-Doubt To Embracing Her Voice

Does this sound familiar? Have you ever felt the pressure of unrealistic expectations weighing you down, leaving you questioning your worth? It's a struggle many of us face, especially as women, and it can be incredibly dish…
April 7, 2024

Unlocking Leadership Potential: Inspiring Women in Tech - Limor Bergman Gross

Calling all women in tech leadership! Join me in this enlightening episode of A World of Difference as I sit down with Limor Bergman Gross, a global leadership expert and technology executive. Discover the obstacles women fa…

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Listening to Understand: A Superpower for Global Change

Introduction In our fast-paced world of constant distractions, we often overlook the importance of truly listening. But what if we could unlock the transformative power of listening to understand? Imagine a world where leaders prioritize empathy an…

Women Pastors and Various Forms of Abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention: A Recap of the A World of Difference Podcast Episode w/ Lori Adams-Brown

The recent events that took place in the Southern Baptist Convention may have caused disappointment, frustration and grief to many, especially to those who have experienced abuse of any kind. If you're one of those people, the latest episode of A …

Reviving the Original Context in His Second Testament Translation: A Conversation with Dr. Scot McKnight and Lori Adams-Brown

Goodness is vital in all areas of life, and the church should definitely be no exception. In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Scot McKnight and I discuss the value of congruence in ministry and how accurate interpretation of the Bible plays a role. L…

About the Host

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Lori Adams-Brown

Podcast Host &. Executive Producer

Lori Adams-Brown is a Senior Manager of Global Leadership and Development in a Silicon Valley tech company. She hosts the top 5% global podcast A World of Difference, celebrating humanity’s unique differences and encouraging us all to make a difference around the world together. She is an international speaker and consultant with over 20 years of global management work experience from living and working on 3 continents. She sits on the board of Justice Revival in Washington, D.C.

Raised in international schools in Costa Rica and Venezuela, and having lived and worked in Southeast Asia for 20 years, Lori has led cross-functional global teams to do everything from tsunami relief to community development to business. As a former international relief & development leader, she has led diverse global teams in multiple cultures where she learned to speak six languages. She has spoken to audiences in Singapore, Venezuela, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei, and all over the US. She holds a BA in both Sociology and Spanish and a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies.

Her happy place is sipping a flat white coffee and having a deep conversation while enjoying either a beach or mountain vacation with the love of her life, Jason, their urbanite TCK teens, and Singaporean rescue dog.

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