Homeless Teen living on the streets to Business Leader - Kelly talks to Jennifer Gligoric

Send us a text Jennifer Gligoric had a rough start in life when she became pregnant and homeless at the same time. But adversity creates resilience and decades later she is now a successful business owner and leader supporting entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and succeed. We talk about shared experiences of homelessness, periods when living on the streets, free speech and the erosion of trust in our society. Keywords Jennifer Gligoric, Asgardia, digital nation, leadership, homelessness, problem solving, technology, free speech, media trust, business innovation Summary In this conversation, Jennifer Gligoric shares her journey from being homeless to becoming a leader in the Digital Nation of Asgardia. She discusses the importance of dreaming big, navigating cultural differences, and the challenges of free speech in today's society. Jennifer emphasizes the role of adversity in shaping resilience and problem-solving skills, and highlights the impact of technology on business and community support. The conversation concludes with a call to action for listeners to question everything and champion the causes they believe in. Takeaways Jennifer Gligoric is a podcast host and Minister of Equity for Asgardia. Asgardia aims to create a peaceful digital nation in space. Cultural differences can pose challenges in leadership and communication. Personal experiences of homelessness can shape resilience and problem-solving skills. Adversity can lead to personal empowerment and success. Technology has a significant impact on society and business. Free speech is essential for a healthy democracy. Trust in media and institutions is declining. Business innovation requires continuous problem-solving and adaptation. Community support is vital for addressing social issues. Titles From Homelessness to Leadership: Jennifer Gligoric's Journey Building a Digital Nation: The Vision of Asgardia Sound bites "It's a race to the bottom." "You have to be willing to speak." "You have to question everything." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jennifer Gligoric and Asgardia 02:53 The Vision of a Digital Nation 05:36 Navigating Cultural Differences in Leadership 08:24 Overcoming Personal Challenges and Homelessness 11:06 The Importance of Problem Solving in Business 13:53 The Impact of Adversity on Personal Growth 16:55 The Role of Wisdom and Experience in Society 19:23 Empathy and Support for the Homeless 22:20 Balancing Business Growth and Personal Well-being 32:07 Resilience Through Adversity 34:18 Creative Problem Solving in Business 36:17 The Importance of Differentiation in Business 37:59 The Rise of Small Businesses on Social Media 40:01 The Power of Citizen Journalism 40:57 The Impact of AI on Perception 43:39 The Necessity of Free Speech 46:34 Trust in Institutions and Media 50:32 Championing Change in Society Support the show