
Hosted by veteran host Aaron Strout, the Reaching Higher Podcast explores the stories, passions and causes of influencers and celebrities, uncovering how they use their public platforms to drive positive change, inspire their audiences, and make a difference beyond their primary fields of fame. Featured guests have included The Today Shows, Al Roker; US Senate candidate, Mallory McMorrow; actor, A... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 42 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessSociety & Culture | |||

Today’s guest is someone who truly embodies what it means to reach higher—Chef Aaron Sanchez. I met Chef Aaron Sanchez about 15 years ago at his friend's restaurant in New Orleans. My family and I had discovered him on the Food Network's show, Choppe... more
In this episode, Aaron Strout sits down with Alaina Percival, co‑founder of Women Who Code to explore her journey from global brand management at companies like Puma and Versace to building one of the world’s most influential communities for women in... more
This week I did a thing. I launched a book I've been working on for the last 10 months. Hell, you might say I've been working on it for the last 30+ years. It's a codification of all the things I've learned over the course of my life, starting with m... more
In this episode of Reaching Higher, host Aaron Strout sits down with Dr. James McKowen, a clinical psychologist and addiction specialist at Mass General, to explore the evolving mental health challenges facing today’s youth. Dr. McKowen shares his un... more
On this episode of The Reaching Higher Podcast, Aaron Strout sits down with legendary futurist Faith Popcorn for a mind‑bending conversation about cocooning, ethical consumerism, AI agents, corporate “troublemaking,” and the rapidly shifting social l... more
Today on the Reaching Higher podcast, we're joined by someone whose life story is as extraordinary as his talent, comedian, actor, storyteller, and Oakland native, Don Reed. Don's journey spans two radically different worlds, from a deeply religious ... more
Today's guest is not only a dear friend, but also someone who has spent her career standing at the intersection of health, economics, technology, and humanity. That’s right, I’m talking about Jane Sarasohn Kahn who is a renowned health economist, tre... more
On this episode we’re joined by actor and advocate Tyler Ritter, whose path has been anything but ordinary.
The son of beloved comedian John Ritter, Tyler forged his own journey—stepping away from Hollywood after his father’s passing to teach Englis... more
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The program spotlights high-profile influencers and celebrities who actively use their platforms for social good, social impact, and authentic personal storytelling. Episodes frequently center on philanthropy, health and medical advocacy, journalism and media ethics, conservation, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Guests range from actors and musicians to physicians, tech pioneers, and nonprofit leaders, often sharing how they translated fame into purposeful work, built impactful initiatives, and navigated public life with humility and resilience. A notable strength is the breadth of guest backgrounds anchored by a consistent throughline: turning influence into tangible impact, whether through fundraising, policy, education, or community pr... more
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2. Faith Popcorn
3. Don Reed
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