Sam Katz [ website/social handles]

Founder & Executive Producer at History Making Productions

In this episode of Making Love & Designing the Future, host Jos Duncan Asé engages in a fascinating conversation with Sam Katz, a former politician turned filmmaker, about his transition from public service to the world of film. Sam reflects on his early aspirations of becoming mayor of Philadelphia and his experiences running for office multiple times. He discusses how his political and financial background paved the way for his success in filmmaking, particularly in fundraising for historical documentaries. The episode also highlights Sam's dedication to preserving Philadelphia's rich history through various digital projects and his advocacy for supporting local filmmakers. Jos and Sam emphasize the importance of making history relevant to the community, especially students, and discuss the importance of quality leadership, empathy, and the power of storytelling in creating social change.

This episode is packed with inspiration and wisdom you won’t want to miss!

Topics Discussed in This Episode:

• Sam Katz’s Political Journey
• The importance of preserving and celebrating local history
• Risk-taking in your career
• Empathy in leadership
• The importance of understanding history to prevent the rise of propaganda and misinformation in politics

Production Team:

• Produced by Tezarah Wilkins
• Associate Producer: Journey Moses
• Editing: Mike Love
• Music from Envato Elements
• Cover Design & Graphics: Jacqui Stallworth of 10.30 Designs LLC
• Executive Produced and Hosted by Jos Duncan Asé

Special Thanks to:

• History Making Productions

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