If you can’t imagine getting through whatever you are going through…...just try imagine getting through the next tiny little bit, the next 5 minutes, hour or day, whatever feels manageable. More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net Are you running out of gas? Do you feel like you are losing steam and need to recharge? Over the past month, we have noticed ourselves and others expressing the feeling of ‘hitting a wall.’ Having a loss of energy and feeling constantly fatigued. As...
Oct 01, 2020•21 min•Ep. 55
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old but on building the new.” Socrates More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net The COVID-19 pandemic has further exposed the systemic inequalities of our global economic system. At the same time, citizen and community action is increasing across the globe as our complex problems require cooperation and collective action. Have you thought about a way that you can contribute and have a social impact righ...
Sep 24, 2020•24 min•Ep. 54
“It is self-awareness that allows the best business-builders to walk the tightrope of leadership: projecting conviction while simultaneously remaining humble enough to be open to new ideas and opposing opinions.” -“ How Leaders Become Self-Aware ” by Anthony K. Tjan More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net Do you see yourself as a leader? What type of leader are you? Are you looking to improve your skills and have more impact as a leader? In this episode we talk about one of ...
Sep 17, 2020•15 min•Ep. 53
“All of us, whichever job or project we choose to take on, do something to change the culture. That social impact, positive or negative is our choice. It turns out that all of us are social entrepreneurs. It’s just that some people are choosing to make a bigger (and better) impact than others. It’s a spectrum, not a label.” -Seth Godin More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net Have you wondered how you can earn money while also having a positive impact on the community? You ca...
Sep 10, 2020•14 min•Ep. 52
Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. Martin Luther King More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net How can a large organization use social entrepreneurial principles in its everyday work? How can social innovation and human centered design be integrated into the work done to solve big community challenges? Listen to this dynamic conversation about how these important principles are used by AARP Foundation as they address challenges faced by today’s seniors liv...
Sep 03, 2020•29 min•Ep. 51
The best leaders don't know just one style of leadership - they're skilled at several, and have the flexibility to switch between styles as the circumstances dictate. Daniel Goleman More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net Welcome to the 50th episode of the Social Change Leaders Podcast! On today’s episode we will share with our audience a new quiz to help determine, ‘What Type of Social Change Leader Are You?’ To take the quiz, Go HERE On today’s episode we we discuss: How t...
Aug 27, 2020•22 min•Ep. 50
You many never know what results come from your action. But if you do nothing, there will be no result. -Gandhi More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net This podcast started out as a labor of love for social change leaders. Next week will be our 50th episodes and we have some exciting announcements coming up. On today’s episode we will look back and discuss what we have learned launching and doing a weekly podcast. We share some of the secrets from behind the scenes, lesson l...
Aug 20, 2020•32 min•Ep. 49
When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion. - Ethiopian Proverb Social change leaders and More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net Social innovators solving community challenges are recognizing more and more the importance that culture plays in developing solutions. Are you creating a solution that is culturally competent/responsive? Or, is it culturally specific? What is the difference? In this episode we have a conversation with Angela Reed who will explain the differen...
Aug 13, 2020•41 min•Ep. 49
Unity is strength ... when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved - Mattie Stepanek Social change leaders and More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net In today's episode we discuss collaboration. Collaboration is a skill that social change leaders must acquire and constantly improve in order to engage and energize individuals and groups to accomplish mutual goals. Collaborative leadership involves bringing the right stakeholders together to do t...
Aug 06, 2020•29 min•Ep. 47
Run the day or the day runs you. Jim Rohn More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net Are you making the most out of the time you have available? How are you figuring out how the important work gets done that is going to move you and your social initiative forward? Using the rock, pebble, sand in a jar analogy is helpful when you plan how to use your time to make sure it is helping you achieve your goals for social change. But how can you build in better time management practice...
Jul 30, 2020•21 min•Ep. 46
Once your mindset changes, everything on the outside changes along with it. - Steve Maraboli More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net As we continue to do socially impactful work, there are some common mindset traps that all social impact leaders can fall into on a regular basis. Getting stuck in these mindset blocks can have a big impact on many areas of our life: not only the work we are doing but our confidence, energy, relationships, health, fulfilment and success. If we ...
Jul 23, 2020•21 min•Ep. 45
Be Strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for it. - Anonymous More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net Social change leaders like you are doing important work. But as you launch, develop and more deeply engage in your social impact efforts, you may find you hit some road blocks or stall out a bit. This is the perfect time to bring in additional support and assistance and perspective from the outside. This can be very val...
Jul 16, 2020•23 min•Ep. 44
Most entrepreneurs fail because they are working in their business rather than on their business. - Michael Gerber More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net As you launch and grow your social change work do you often find yourself drowning in all your 'to dos' that are urgent, but rarely being able to work on what is important? When you are launching and operating your work around social change it is easy to get caught up in all the things you need to do. But it is equally cri...
Jul 08, 2020•15 min•Ep. 43
If you think you are beaten, you are If you think you dare not, you don't, If you like to win, but you think you can't It is almost certain you won't. If you think you'll lose, you're lost For out of the world we find, Success begins with a fellow's will It's all in the state of mind. If you think you are outclassed, you are You've got to think high to rise, You've got to be sure of yourself before You can ever win a prize. Life's battles don't always go To the stronger or faster man, But soon o...
Jul 02, 2020•36 min•Ep. 42
“Do we settle for the world as it is, or do we work for the world as it should be?” - Michelle Obama More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net Today we discuss how to social change leaders can sustain hope and action. In our conversation we: Discuss the current social change work that is being done is not just in the margins but the significant changes happening at the micro level and systems being challenged at the macro level. Discuss active hope vs. passive hope and the imp...
Jun 25, 2020•14 min•Ep. 41
More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et In the wake of the murder of George Floyd and the subsequent protests and reactions in the Twin Cities and around the world, we wanted to invite Carl Young back to the podcast. Carl is a social change leader, a mental wellness professional who does a lot of community-based work and a black man living in Minneapolis. In this episode with Carl we talk about: Carl’s experience growing up as a black man in the south contrasted with living...
Jun 18, 2020•46 min
More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net “A collection of the proper knowledge for the proper purpose is an incalculable and powerful assortment of assets with no force too mighty to conquer.” - Black Topographical Center Just a few weeks ago, the murder of George Floyd took place and since that time, Minnesota, the entire country and the world is once again grappling with issues of white supremacy, justice, white privilege, and racism. This week, we wanted to do an encore of...
Jun 11, 2020•51 min•Ep. 39
This week, we are participating in #podcastblackout in solidarity with others protesting the mistreatment, violence and murder happening in this country. Black Lives Matter
Jun 04, 2020•5 min•Ep. 38
More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net Have you been thinking about how your work can make more of a social impact. Or starting a social enterprise? Or launching a program that benefits the people and planet? Stop delaying yourself from taking action! Now is the time to be the change you want to see in the world. Listen to this replay of our virtual workshop to walk you through the 3 questions you need to ask yourself first. We will let you know the key pieces you need in p...
May 28, 2020•48 min
“A Journey of a Thousand Miles begins with a Single Step.” - Lao Tzu More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et Have you wondered why your idea for that social enterprise, nonprofit or social impact business is still inside your head? On today’s episode, Stephanie and Traci talk about the most important part of launching that idea to earn money by doing good things for people and the planet - GETTING STARTED! Stephanie and Traci are going to share their launch stories as well ...
May 21, 2020•29 min•Ep. 36
Chase your passions and money will come. Chase money and you may never find your passions. - Colin Wright More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net Have you wondered how you can earn money by doing good things for people and the planet? It is possible! On today’s episode, Stephanie and Traci talk about the different ways that people can make money while also providing a benefit to the collective. In our conversation we discuss: The difference between a for-profit and a non-pro...
May 14, 2020•20 min•Ep. 35
The time is now. The Person if you. - Nido R. Qubein More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net Do you have a little voice inside you that is nudging you to finally launch that thing or take that leap into having more impact? Or maybe you have wanted to take the leap into going out on your own. On today’s episode, Stephanie and Traci will be talking about why NOW is the perfect time to start that social enterprise, launch that nonprofit or social impact business that makes a co...
May 07, 2020•20 min•Ep. 35
Nothing is too wonderful to be true, if it be consistent with the laws of nature. Michael Faraday More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et How often do you incorporate play into your life? Getting into the mindset of play can help you to reduce stress, deepen your connection with others and be a better leader. On today’s episode, you will hear about how to use our senses and incorporate more play into our lives. Our guests, Nicola Kapala and Katie Strand, are creative partne...
Apr 30, 2020•41 min•Ep. 33
Sometimes the truth depends on a walk around a lake. - Wallace Stevens More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et How often do you do creative writing in your life? Have you ever tried to write as a way to relax and take care of yourself? Today, our guest is Jory Mickelson, a writer, educator, and retreat facilitator living in Bellingham, Washington. Jory helps us understand how writing and being in nature are important self-care practices. Jory is a writer, educator, and retr...
Apr 23, 2020•36 min
“We change the world not by what we say or do, but as a consequence of what we have become.” - Dr David Hawkins More information can be found here. On today’s episode we speak with Dr Josh Eha. Dr. Josh has close to 20 years experience helping patients free themselves from physical, mental, and emotional bondage through acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and Emotional Releasing techniques. Patients demonstrate time and time again the necessity and effectiveness of releasing practices for stress, anxiet...
Apr 16, 2020•40 min
"You can't hate your body into a shape you will love." Ijeoma Oluo More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net How do you find wellness in your life? Are you trying to find alignment with your mind, body and spirit? On today’s episode we offer a fresh perspective to this topic of wellness with our interview with Sarah Turino. Sarah Turino is CEO of Whole Woman Wellness and creator The Whole Woman Wellness Formula. For nearly 17 years, Sarah has helped smart, successful women tak...
Apr 09, 2020•26 min•Ep. 30
How we value and honor our own bodies impacts how we value and honor the bodies of others. Sonya Renee Taylor More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/029 On today’s episode we speak with Vimbai Madzura. Vimbai holds a Master of Social Work with a concentration in Policy, Administration and Community Practice from Arizona State University and a Master of Arts in Advertising from the University of Texas at Austin. In her current role, she is responsible for directing t...
Apr 02, 2020•33 min•Ep. 27
Shared leadership ... is less like an orchestra where the conductor is always in charge, and more like a jazz band, we're leadership is passed around … depending on what the music demands at the moment and who feels moved by the spirit to express the music. - Philip Schlechty More information can be found at https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/028 We are absorbing a lot of news and information about COVID-19 on TV, in our social media feeds, from papers and magazines, in our emails and f...
Mar 26, 2020•24 min•Ep. 28
Try this perspective shift. Instead of seeing “social distancing” and travel bans as panic, try seeing them as acts of mass cooperation intended to protect the collective whole. This plan is not about individuals going into hiding. It's a global deep breath...an agreement between humans around the planet to be still. Be still, in hopes that the biggest wave can pass without engulfing too many of the vulnerable among us. - Dr. Lindsay Jernigan More information can be found at https://www.socialch...
Mar 18, 2020•22 min
If Not You, Who? Give me a place to stand, and I will move the world. - Archimedes For more information, visit: https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/026 On today’s episode we speak with Jules Porter, Esq and MBA, and learn how and why she is leading the way toward a more diverse video gaming industry. In this episode, we discuss: Jules’ diverse background and how her commitment to learning led her to careers in the military, engineering, the legal system as well as launching the first Bla...
Mar 12, 2020•32 min•Ep. 26
