In this week’s episode of Impact Driven Leader, Tyler spoke with the founder and Chief Question Asker of the 7:47 Gratitude Experience™, Chris Schembra. Chris shares his journey, highlighting how hosting pasta dinners became a catalyst for change, not just for himself, but for a growing community seeking connection and understanding. We explore the power of gratitude, the importance of empathy, and the healing potential of sharing a meal, as Chris reveals how these elements combined to reshape his perspective on life and forge a path toward healing and happiness. Connect with Chris: https://www.chrisschembra.com/ https://www.747club.org/ https://www.instagram.com/chris.schembra/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/schembra/ Impact Driven Leader: Impact Driven Leader Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@impactdrivenleader  https://www.instagram.com/impactdrivenleader/  Tyler is on: https://www.tylerdickerhoof.com/  https://www.facebook.com/tyler.dickerhoof.3  https://www.instagram.com/tyler_dickerhoof/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-dickerhoof-1960351b  What Was Discussed: 00:00 Intro 02:48 What is gratitude? 04:34 Being grateful in the present moment 09:11 Who is Chris? 14:09 The 747 story 17:04 Connection and gratitude 20:50 Why pasta sauce? 26:07 The power of eating together 30:57 What is empathy? 37:15 “People have less differences than we are alike…” 38:48 Go out and be grateful first 41:07 Falling out of love with gratitude 48:19 Leaving a positive impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices