Joshua T. Berglan sits with Dr. Rob Carpenter, UCLA professor and novelist, in this powerful Unmasking Humanity: 21 Questions episode. From surviving a hit-and-run to shaping lives globally, Dr. Rob shares how storytelling and creativity heal division. Preview his 2025 books Of Kennedy and King and The Creative Leader. A must-listen for inspiration and unity!”Note: iTunes descriptions are often limited to around 250-300 characters for the preview snippet, but the full description can be longer. This version is succinct yet engaging, with a full version below if you prefer more detail:Full iTunes Description (if space allows):”In this episode of Unmasking Humanity: 21 Questions, Joshua T. Berglan welcomes Dr. Rob Carpenter—a UCLA professor, thriller novelist, and global change-maker. After surviving a near-fatal hit-and-run, Dr. Rob turned his second chance into a mission to empower through storytelling and creative leadership. With a rich heritage (part Black, White, and Native American) and a career spanning the White House, Hollywood, and classrooms worldwide, he offers profound insights on resilience, Mental Health, and unity. Get a sneak peek at his 2025 releases, Of Kennedy and King and The Creative Leader, and discover how one man’s journey lights the way for a divided world.
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.
