076 – S3 E13 – "I had the tools to break out of my bubble, but he had no tools to break out of his." - Juan-Felipe

homeroom is an international podcast bridging the education gap between the classroom and the living room by starting conversations impacting the next generation. In this episode, I speak with Juan-Felipe, engineer, policy officer, and CEO of Join a Town—about the 180° change in his journey when his straight-A and honors* track record changed for the first time during college. Juan-Felipe discusses the transformative impact that observing the significant disparities in living conditions between himself and marginalized populations within his own city had on his life trajectory. Check out this important episode that will make you check your privilege. Check out our conversation, join our ongoing discourse on social media, and subscribe for more. https://www.instagram.com/homeroomed You can also find a computer-generated transcript of our episode at https://www.homeroomed.com — Juan Felipe is a passionate leader with a diverse background in business and social innovation. As CEO and Co-Founder of Join a Town, he's driving positive change through a unique platform which brings together an ecosystem of social entrepreneurs and individuals. Previously, he leveraged his financial expertise at Amazon, managing multi-million dollar budgets and spearheading cost-saving initiatives across Europe. He also served as a Social Innovation Policy Officer at the French Ministry of Labor, demonstrating his commitment to creating a more equitable society. Juan Felipe's dedication extends beyond his professional career. He's a recognized leader as a Global Shaper with the World Economic Forum and a One Young World Ambassador, actively contributing to global conversations. https://www.linkedin.com/in/juanfelipemesa — Rée is a visual storyteller and educator exploring the consequences that mass education has on creativity, identity, and interpersonal connection. https://www.instagram.com/theinterdisciplinarian