This Is Why …
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"This Iz Why" is a podcast for changemakers across generations who believe the world is brimming with potential and are courageous enough to transform it. We bring together visionary leaders—both seasoned trailblazers and rising disruptors—to tackle the most pressing and complex issues of our time. From the ethical dilemmas and transformative power of AI to the global stakes of climate resilience and the shifting dynamics of geopolitics, we dive deep into what truly shapes our world. Through thought-provoking conversations, we explore vital questions for a changing world.
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The podcast focuses on transformative societal issues, particularly the ethical dilemmas of AI, climate resilience, and geopolitics. For example, an episode featuring Cate Twining-Ward discusses the psychological impact of fitness tracking devices as a form of social media validation, reflecting on personal experiences and societal trends while raising questions about control in a tech-driven world.
Brighton Kaoma is a New York-based entrepreneur and leadership strategist working at the intersection of business, policy, and social impact. He is the Founder and CEO of Amano So, a global digital mentoring and leadership platform dedicated to shaping a new generation of transformative leaders across industries.
He co-founded This Is Why Podcast to share the unfiltered stories, decisions, and defining moments of leaders of today and tomorrow in business, policy, and society. Through honest conversations with founders and executives, the podcast explores the why behind their decisions.
Brighton Kaoma sits down with Tanner Lewis, Senior Officer on the Digital Public Infrastructure team at the Gates Foundation, for a wide-ranging conversation about the invisible systems that shape modern life.
From his days as a national champion debater to McKinsey consultant to global philanthropy strategist, Tanner reflects on how analytical rigor and empathy can coexist – and why digital infrastructure may be one of the most radical levers for development today.
Along the way, they unpack what digital public infrastructure actually means, why identity systems matter more than we realize, and how governments can deliver services more effectively, especially in resource-constrained environments.
When opening a bank account, accessing benefits, or even voting depends on proving who you are, what responsibilities come with building those systems?
Thoughtful, sharp, and grounded in real-world complexity, this episode explores the foundations of inclusion in a rapidly digitizing world – and the invisible architecture that determines who gets to participate.
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