ep. 70 - Peter Buffett - a podcast by GDA Speakers

Peter Buffett has an acclaimed career that spans more than 30 years as an Emmy Award winning musician, composer, philanthropist and author. He began his career as the musical mind behind many of the early MTV bumpers of the '80s, and the climactic crescendo in the memorable "Fire Dance" scene in 1990's Oscar winning film Dances with Wolves.

Peter is the co-president of the NoVo Foundation and co-chair of its Board of Directors. In partnership with his wife, Jennifer, he helps to guide NoVo’s vision, strategic mission, and program development. The NoVo Foundation focuses it's efforts in four key areas: Working sysetmically, they invest in the world's largest under-valued asset by Advancing Adolescent Girls' Rights; Ending Violence Against Girls and Women; Advancing Social and Emotional Learning; and Promoting Local Living Economies.

Buffett's inspiring book, Life Is What You Make It, has been translated in over 15 languages and has sold nearly half a million copies worldwide. Described by former President Bill Clinton as "a wise and inspiring book that should be required reading for every young person seeking to find his or her place in the world" Life Is What You Make It is about following one's passions over conventions, taking up the reins of your destiny, and living life to the fullest.

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