Sowing Change

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Sowing Change is a podcast exploring change in all of its forms. Change can be small, subtle, and nuanced, and we’re here to show you that you can be a changemaker wherever you are.

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6. Mid-Season Special: How Moving the Needles Created a Community During the Pandemic

In this mid-season special, the Moving the Needles co-founders chat about the humble beginnings of the community, how it grew, and their hopes for the future. They also talk about their journey growing a community during the pandemic and the many challenges they faced, while providing some insights and advice for anyone who has an idea they want to turn into fruition. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook (@movingtheneedles) to stay up to date on when we’ll be back and learn more on our website at...

Sep 21, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 6

5. Anibal Rocheta: An Adventurer Promoting the Outdoors in the Latinx Community

Anibal Rocheta, a professional adventure guide and photographer from Venezuela, recalls how his love for mountaineering began, and the reasons leading up to his decision to leave his home country and move to the U.S. He discusses his experience with Loco Por La Aventura, an outdoors program for the Latinx community, and how through his outdoors program, he continues to support those like him who come from a foreign culture. **At 18:30, the interview will shift to Spanish, as we wanted to give An...

Sep 14, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 5

4. Shreeti Pradhan: A Musical Therapist Healing Through Songs

Shreeti Pradhan, a musical therapist and student of Buddhist studies in Nepal, recalls the reasons she decided to go into music, and the process she went through of cultivating her passion into a way to help other people. She reveals the lessons she’s learned from both her musical therapy career and her experience in Buddhist studies, and talks about how one may give back through their career. Shreeti discusses the importance of having self-love and an open mind, and gives tips for people going ...

Sep 07, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 4

3. Sibia Ranjbar: An Engineer Empowering the Women of Tomorrow

In this episode of our series highlighting different career paths, Dr. Sibia Ranjbar, a healthcare consultant from northern Iran, revisits her past, and discusses her experience being one of the few female engineers growing up in Iran. She reveals the struggles that come with being the minority in her field of work, as well as how she was able to combat these struggles. Dr. Ranjbar also gives advice to all the young females out there who are entering the male-dominated STEM field. Hosted, produc...

Aug 31, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 3

2. Troy Regis: An Educator Who Can

“Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach.” Is the teaching profession really as simple as that saying makes it sound? In this episode, Dr. Troy Regis, a mathematics educator, talks about his experience as an educator for so many years, and what powerful insights he gained from teaching. He provides insight on what education is about, and reveals the true challenges and rewards that come with being an educator. Hosted, produced, edited by Toffy Char with special thanks to Linda Tran and Fair Pi...

Aug 24, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 2

1. Sandina Robbins: A Journalist of all Trades

In the first episode of this series, Sandina Robbins, a journalist of all trades, talks to us about her career as a journalist, her experiences hosting in radio, and her passion for spreading positivity through music. She delves into the challenges journalists face in their field of work, discusses how she is creating change in her career, and gives advice to all of our young professionals out there. Hosted, produced, edited by Toffy Char with special thanks to Linda Tran and Fair Pisuttisarun; ...

Aug 17, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Sowing Change Trailer

Sowing Change is a podcast exploring change in all of its forms. Change can be small, subtle, and nuanced, and we’re here to show you that you can be a changemaker wherever you are. In our first-ever season, we’ll be talking to seasoned professionals from different careers, listening to their stories, and exploring how they are moving the needles in their respective fields. Sowing Change premieres August 17, 2020. Artwork credit: Judy Chen; Music credit: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod Link:...

Jul 28, 2020•3 min

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