Jessica Nersesian’s journey doesn’t follow a straight line; it is driven by curiosity, ethics, and a deep belief that design can change the world.

A lifelong reader and systems thinker, Jessica explored communication, ethics, sustainability, and design before co-founding a product design firm that now guides products from concept to manufacturing, recyclability, and end-of-life impact. Along the way, she has worked across continents, challenged industry norms, advocated for workers’ rights, and pushed sustainability into spaces where it’s rarely prioritized—like consumer electronics manufacturing.

In this episode, Jessica shares:

• How curiosity and broad learning shaped her nonlinear career
• What sustainability really means inside global manufacturing
• Why ethics and workers’ dignity must be part of design
• The difference between talking about sustainability and designing for real impact
• Why the future depends on policy, innovation, and many small solutions—not one perfect fix

This conversation is for anyone who believes work should align with values—and that meaningful change often starts far from the spotlight.

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Gus Orozco’s story is one of resilience, service, and the power of saying yes to unexpected opportunities.

Growing up in Long Beach as the child of immigrants, Gus struggled in school, dropped out of high school, and earned his GED while searching for direction and support. Structure and community eventually came through ROTC and military service, where he deployed to Iraq at a young age and carried the weight of leadership far earlier than most people his age.

After leaving active duty, Gus returned home feeling lost—sleeping on a couch, working overnight shifts, and unsure of what came next. College, mentorship, and public service slowly reshaped his path. He became a student leader, city commissioner, nonprofit caseworker supporting homeless veterans, Army Reserve officer, and ultimately a field representative and caseworker in the office of a U.S. Congressmember, helping constituents navigate federal systems and access critical services.

In this episode, Gus reflects on:

• Military service, leadership, and sacrifice
• Reinvention through education and mentorship
• Running for city council—and choosing a different path
• What public service really looks like behind the scenes
• Why success begins with doing the work and saying yes

This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt behind, uncertain, or unsure where they belong—and needed proof that purpose can be built step by step.

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Melissa Romero never followed a straight line—and that’s exactly the point. From a perfectionist, science-loving kid with dreams of being a singer or mermaid to an environmental advocate writing legislation and lobbying in Sacramento, Melissa built a meaningful career in public policy. Yet even in success, something felt unfinished.

That quiet pull led her somewhere unexpected: birth work.

After witnessing the birth of her niece, Melissa began training as a birth doula, slowly building a second path alongside her advocacy career before making the courageous decision to leave stability behind and follow purpose full-time. Today, she is combining birth support, photography, language immersion in Mexico, and community advocacy to serve families—especially those historically underserved by the healthcare system.

This episode explores courage, intuition, reinvention, and why careers unfold in seasons—not straight lines.

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