They call him inexperienced; we call him untainted. On this episode of The World’s Mayor Experience, host Joshua T. Berglan introduces you to the face of the future: Alan Henderson. A 25-year-old Esports entrepreneur running for Mayor of Tampa in 2027, Alan is fighting for access over authority and people over portfolios.
In this raw, unfiltered conversation, we discuss:
- The Gamer Mindset in City Hall: How to optimize government and eliminate “lag.”
- Radical Housing Reform: Vacancy taxes on investors and the case for modular homes.
- AI & Civil Liberties: How to use Technology for transparency without creating a surveillance state.
- Restorative Justice: Why we need Mental Health response teams alongside police.
Alan shares his heartbreaking story of losing his mother to a failed system and how that tragedy mobilized him to build a “Smart City with Heart.” Whether you live in Florida or halfway across the globe, this is a masterclass in modern, common-sense leadership.
Guest: Alan Henderson (hendersonfortampa.org) Host: Joshua T. Berglan (The World’s Mayor)
Joshua T. Berglan is a visionary multimedia creator and social empowerment leader, renowned globally as "The World's Mayor." As an award-winning producer, internationally bestselling author, and pioneering show host, Joshua is spearheading a transformative movement at the intersection of media literacy, accessible education, and community empowerment.
His ground-breaking works include the game-changing book "Media Company in a Box: Independent Media in the 4th Industrial Revolution," providing a roadmap for ethical media entrepreneurship leveraging emerging technologies like AI and the metaverse. Joshua's raw, redemptive memoir "The Devil Inside Me" chronicles his journey overcoming addiction and trauma.
The World's Mayor Experience, Joshua's innovative media platform, features empowering content tailored for under-served groups like at-risk youth, mental health communities, formerly incarcerated individuals, abuse survivors, human trafficking victims, and disabled people. As a proud advocate from these marginalized backgrounds himself, Joshua is dedicated to amplifying unheard voices through media skills training and accessible business mentorship.
While his inspirational books are available at bookstores worldwide, Joshua has made "Media Company in a Box" freely accessible at public libraries globally, exemplifying his commitment to democratizing vital knowledge. As a SCORE mentor, he provides pro-bono coaching to entrepreneurs and nonprofits.
Through immersive virtual experiences, online academies, published works, advocacy initiatives, and an upcoming worldwide touring show, Joshua Berglan is sparking a people-powered renaissance - equipping a global community of ethical storytellers and digitally literate changemakers to reshape societal narratives for the better.
