In this episode of The Mindcast Show, we sit down with David Ruttenberg—a father, visionary scientist, Fulbright Specialist, and innovator at the intersection of neuroscience, education, and adaptive technology.

With a career that spans award-winning research, patented inventions, and groundbreaking work across institutions like University College London and the University of Cambridge, David’s journey is as personal as it is pioneering. Inspired daily by his 22-year-old daughter, Phoebe,—who is autistic, has ADHD, and lives with epilepsy—David channels both his expertise and his love as a father into creating technologies that meet people where they are, especially those with sensory, attention, and mental health challenges.

From developing digital accommodations that support neurodivergent individuals to leading socially engaged research across the globe, David shares what it means to design with empathy, innovate with intention, and advocate with unwavering commitment. We explore the power of interdisciplinary science, the urgent need for inclusive design, and how fatherhood fuels his mission to build a more comfortable, accessible world for all of us.

David also reflects on the role of storytelling in science, his unique path from GRAMMY™ producer to best-selling author, and why we must center lived experience in every solution we create.

Whether you're passionate about technology, neurodiversity, or the science of human potential, this conversation is a moving reminder that innovation is most powerful when it’s personal.

In this episode of The Mindcast Show, we sit down with Sarah E. Huang (黄秀慧), a Taiwanese-American multidisciplinary artist, arts educator, and cultural connector whose work explores identity, memory, and belonging through a deeply personal lens.

Based in Delray Beach, Florida, Sarah’s evocative paintings, drawings, and installations draw on the tender textures of her cross-cultural upbringing—from the intimate ritual of dim sum gatherings to the generational stories carried through food, language, and place. Through this lens, she crafts immersive, emotionally resonant work that challenges viewers to sit with complexity and beauty in equal measure.

As a resident artist at Arts Warehouse and Chair of the Delray Beach Public Art Advisory Board, Sarah is not only shaping the visual language of her own practice but also helping to shape the cultural landscape of her community. We talk about her path from a young artist navigating the margins to an established voice in South Florida’s art scene, and how memory, cultural hybridity, and personal mythology guide her creative process.

In this conversation, Sarah opens up about the role of vulnerability in creative leadership, the nuance of teaching abstract art, and the quiet, radical act of honoring one's heritage through visual storytelling.

Whether you're an artist, educator, or simply curious about how identity and imagination intersect, this episode offers a tender, thoughtful look at what it means to create from the heart—and to leave room for what cannot be preserved.

In this episode of The Mindcast Show, we sit down with Emanuel “Dupree” Jackson Jr., a visionary community leader and the Founding Director of the EJS Project—a nonprofit organization in Delray Beach, Florida, dedicated to empowering youth and challenging systemic inequities.

A lifelong resident of Delray Beach, Dupree’s personal journey is deeply intertwined with the community he now serves. From growing up in underserved neighborhoods to leading one of Palm Beach County’s most impactful youth development initiatives, his story is a testament to resilience, purpose, and the power of giving back.

Under Dupree’s leadership, the EJS Project has become a sanctuary for teens across Palm Beach County, offering mentorship, advocacy, and real opportunities for growth. He opens up about the early challenges that shaped him, the founding vision behind EJS, and the importance of building trust, truth, and leadership among young people—especially in communities historically left behind.

We explore what it takes to dismantle systemic barriers, create safe and affirming spaces for youth of color, and why community-rooted solutions are essential for lasting change. Dupree also reflects on the significance of the EJS Project’s upcoming 10-year anniversary, and the lessons he’s learned along the way about sustainable activism, equity, and the quiet power of consistency.

Whether you're passionate about social justice, youth development, or simply want to be reminded of how one person can drive meaningful change, this conversation is an unforgettable look at leadership with heart.