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Inspired Changemakers Podcast hosted by Julia HealeyA Podcast about all the amazing things people are doing to make the world a better place - all about creating change and the moments that inspired our guests to activate.Stay tuned to be inspired!

Julia Healey

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    • May 20, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 31 EPISODES


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    Building Community Through The Game | A Conversation with Mike Brown & Evan Makle

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 35:46


    Building Community Through the Game | A Conversation with Mike Brown & Evan MakleDon't forget to subscribe to the Inspired Changemakers Podcast to stay updated with the latest stories of visionaries transforming lives and shaping a better future. Your support helps us continue sharing inspiring stories like Mike's and Evan's!About the EpisodeIn this episode, Julia Healey sits down with Evan Makle and Mike Brown, teammates on the Virginia Valley Vipers, to talk about how basketball has shaped their lives—and how they're using the game to give back.Evan Makle, a Shenandoah University graduate with a degree in media & communications and a minor in coaching, found his love for basketball as a toddler. Today, he channels that early passion into mentoring the next generation, from training kids during the week to coaching at local camps.Mike Brown, a Winchester native and University of Mount Olive alum, is just as committed to community as he is to the game. A dedicated husband and father, Mike balances family, work, and professional basketball—all while staying focused on making an impact through youth engagement, charity events, and leading by example.They open up about overcoming injuries, setbacks during COVID, and the mental discipline it takes to keep showing up — for themselves, their teammates, and their fans.Connect with Mike, Evan, and the Virginia Valley Vipers:Evan's Instagram: @evanmakleMike's Instagram: @_miikeb_ Website: https://virginiavalleyvipers.com/Instagram: @va_viperstblJoin our community of Inspired Changemakers!The Inspired Changemakers Podcast is a platform that showcases inspiring individuals who are making a difference in the world. Each episode features a new guest, sharing their journey, insights, and projects aimed at creating positive change in their communities and beyond. Join us as we learn from these changemakers and get inspired to take action in our own lives!You can find us on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeBuzzSproutSupport the show

    Leadership Is A Verb | A Conversation with Sheila Baerenz and Wayne Applewhite

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 46:01


    Leading with Action: A Conversation with Wayne Applewhite and Sheila BaerenzDon't forget to subscribe to the Inspired Changemakers Podcast to stay updated with the latest stories of visionaries transforming lives and shaping a better future. Your support helps us continue sharing inspiring stories like Wayne and Sheila's!About the EpisodeLeadership isn't a title—it's a practice, a mindset, and, according to this episode's guests, a verb. Wayne Applewhite and Sheila Baerenz, co-hosts of the podcast 27 Minutes with Sheila and Wayne, join host Julia Healey to explore what leadership really looks like in action.Drawing from decades of experience in education, military service, counseling, and business, they share powerful lessons on letting go, building self-efficacy, and the importance of listening and learning as a leader. With warmth and wit, this conversation invites us to rethink how small shifts in language—and mindset—can inspire big change.Connect with Sheila and Wayne:27 Minutes with Sheila and Wayne: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/27-minutes-with-sheila-and-wayne/id1660085600Sheila on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-baerenz-11b33120/Wayne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-applewhite-9660668/

    From Adversity to Advocacy: A Conversation With John Heath

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 44:59


    From Adversity to Advocacy: A Conversation With John HeathDon't forget to subscribe to the Inspired Changemakers Podcast to stay updated with the latest stories of visionaries transforming lives and shaping a better future. Your support helps us continue sharing inspiring stories like John's! About the EpisodeJohn Heath, adaptive CrossFit athlete and Marine Corps veteran, turned a challenging childhood and life-changing injury into a mission for adaptive athletics. As the founder and CEO of the Adaptive Athletic Foundation of Maryland, he champions innovative adaptive fitness certifications, advocates for prosthetic policy change, and builds inclusive fitness communities. In this episode, John shares how resilience, self-care, and community empowerment have redefined his journey—and how they continue to inspire lasting change for individuals with disabilities. Connect with John:Instagram: carbonfiber_john_Adaptive Athletics Foundation of MD's Instagram: adaptiveathletics_md 

    Empowering Athletes Beyond the Game | A Conversation with Hannibal Navies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 16:43


    Empowering Athletes Beyond the Game | A Conversation with Hannibal NaviesDon't forget to subscribe to the Inspired Changemakers Podcast to stay updated with the latest stories of visionaries transforming lives and shaping a better future. Your support helps us continue sharing inspiring stories like Hannibal's!

    Purposeful Steps, Powerful Impact | A Conversation with Anthony Flynn

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 50:11


    Breaking Silos, Building Community | A Conversation with Staci Reidinger

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 35:58


    Breaking Silos, Building Community | A Conversation with Staci ReidingerDon't forget to subscribe to the Inspired Changemakers Podcast to stay updated with the latest stories of changemakers who are transforming lives and shaping a better future. Your support helps us continue bringing stories of impactful changemakers like Staci to light!

    Advocate By Nature | A Conversation with Tina Stevens-Culbreath

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 41:19


    Don't forget to subscribe to the Inspired Changemakers Podcast to stay updated with the latest stories of changemakers who are transforming lives and shaping a better future. Your support helps us continue bringing stories of impactful changemakers like Tina Stevens-Culbreath to light!

    From Burnout to Balance | A Conversation with Dr. Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 39:32


    From Burnout to Balance | A Conversation with Dr. JoyDon't forget to subscribe to the Inspired Changemakers Podcast to stay updated with the latest stories of changemakers who are transforming lives and shaping a better future. Your support helps us continue bringing stories of impactful changemakers like Dr. Joy to light!

    Giving Back | A Conversation with Jonny Rosch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 25:23


    Giving Back | A Conversation with Jonny RoschJoin host Julia Healey in an insightful conversation with Jonny Rosch on the Inspired Changemakers Podcast. Discover Jonny's profound journey driven by a core value instilled by his family: service. From early inspirations to becoming a CPA specializing in not-for-profit organizations, Jonny shares how his career path aligns with his passion for making a difference. With a wealth of experience in audit, assurance, and navigating complex accounting and tax issues unique to the not-for-profit sector, Jonny illuminates the pivotal role CPAs play in empowering these organizations.Beyond his professional achievements, Jonny's commitment to community service shines through his roles as Board Treasurer for Pathway Homes and his past service with Leadership Fauquier. The VSCPA recognized his dedication with the prestigious Top 5 Under 35 award, celebrating his contributions to the profession and the not-for-profit community. Through engaging anecdotes and practical insights, Jonny discusses how each challenge presents an opportunity to innovate and support organizations in achieving their missions.In the full episode, hear more from Julia and Jonny about their professional and philanthropic journeys! Like, share, and leave a comment below to show your support. 

    The Impact of Empowerment | A Conversation with Fred Baerenz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 34:55


    The Impact of Empowerment | A Conversation with Fred Baerenz

    The Leader's Edge | A Conversation with Kristin Lytle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 44:33


    The Leader's Edge | A Conversation with Kristin Lytle

    Most People Don't | A Conversation with Bart Berkey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 44:01


    Most People Don't | A Conversation with Bart Berkey

    It's Better to Give | A Conversation with Joe Cope

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 28:55


    Don't Do Nothing | A Conversation with Jonathan Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 34:07


    Don't Do Nothing | A Conversation with Jonathan SmithDon't forget to subscribe to the Inspired Changemakers Podcast to stay updated with the latest stories of changemakers who are transforming lives and shaping a better future.  

    The Ability to Change | A Conversation with Ryan McNeil

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 26:27


    The Ability to Change | A Conversation with Ryan McNeil

    Using Your Superpower | A Conversation with Lisa Geraci Rigoni

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 42:52


    Using Your Superpower | A Conversation with Lisa Geraci RigoniDon't forget to subscribe to the Inspired Changemakers Podcast to stay updated with the latest stories of changemakers who are transforming lives and shaping a better future.  

    Leaning Into Adversity | A Conversation with Hubert Payne

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 42:22


    Leaning Into Adversity | A Conversation with Hubert PayneDon't forget to subscribe to the Inspired Changemakers Podcast to stay updated with the latest stories of changemakers who are transforming lives and shaping a better future.  

    The Need for Structure | A Conversation with Kirk Cassidy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 37:50


    The Need for Structure | A Conversation with Kirk CassidyDon't forget to subscribe to the Inspired Changemakers Podcast to stay updated with the latest stories of changemakers who are transforming lives and shaping a better future.  

    Giving Legends | A Conversation with Hannibal and Charlie

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 28:41


    The Mental Game | A Conversation with Alexis Belton

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 24:55


    Servant Leadership and Being Your Best Self | A Conversation with Dr. Mindy Milavsky

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 49:53


    Servant Leadership and Being Your Best Self | A Conversation with Dr. Mindy Milavsky 

    The Bridge between Africa and America | A Conversation with Larry Asante

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 28:09


    Embracing the Journey | A Conversation with Tammy Highley and Meagan Zawistowski

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 51:39


    Community and Connection – A Conversation with Valerie Pisierra

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2023 28:12


    About the Episode:Valerie Pisierra is a 35-year military wife who landed in Loudoun County, Virginia and has been Executive Director of Loudoun Cares since October 2017. She led the organization through the COVID 19 pandemic to eventually earn the Nonprofit of the Year and Small Business of the Year awards by the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce in 2021. Throughout the episode, she opens up about her background, thepivotal moments that led her to become a changemaker, and how powerful community and connection can be. Please remember to like, share, and leave a comment below to support Valerie and herimpactful work.Connect with Valerie and learn more about Loudoun Cares:LinkedInLoudoun Cares WebsiteJoin our community of Inspired Changemakers!The Inspired Changemakers Podcast is a platform that showcases inspiring individuals who are making adifference in the world. Each episode features a new guest, sharing their journey, insights, and projectsaimed at creating positive change in their communities and beyond. Join us as we learn from thesechangemakers and get inspired to take action in our own lives! You can find us on:InstagramLinkedInYouTubeBuzzSproutAre you creating an impact in the world? Do you want to share your message with our community of Inspired Changemakers? Email creative@unitedcharitable.org or DM us on Instagram!Support the show

    Identify Your Calling – A Conversation with Rennie Curran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2023 33:52


    About the Episode:Rennie Curran is a former professional athlete who currently serves as an active Keynote Speaker,Author, and the CEO of Game Changer Coaching. Throughout the episode, he opens up about his background, the pivotal moments that led him to become a changemaker, and how identifying your passions can be the key to learning what your calling is and unlocking your activation. Please remember to like, share, and leave a comment below to support Rennie and his impactful work.Connect with Rennie:InstagramLinkedInWebsiteJoin our community of Inspired Changemakers!The Inspired Changemakers Podcast is a platform that showcases inspiring individuals who are making adifference in the world. Each episode features a new guest, sharing their journey, insights, and projectsaimed at creating positive change in their communities and beyond. Join us as we learn from thesechangemakers and get inspired to take action in our own lives! You can find us on:InstagramLinkedInYouTubeBuzzSproutAre you creating an impact in the world? Do you want to share your message with our community of Inspired Changemakers? Email creative@unitedcharitable.org or DM us on Instagram!Support the show

    Being ‘More Than' – A Conversation with Charlie Batch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2023 27:10


    About the Episode:Charlie Batch is a retired NFL quarterback and social entrepreneur who is passionate about giving back.He is the Founder of the Best of The Batch Foundation, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit focused on unlocking potential in communities to build the best future for kids and families by providing choices, motivation, and education. Throughout the episode, he opens up about his background, the pivotal moments that led him to become a changemaker, and what it means to ‘be more than'. Please remember to like, share, and leave a comment below to support Charlie and his impactful work.Connect with Charlie Batch and learn more about Best of the Batch Foundation:Charlie's InstagramLinkedInBest of the Batch WebsiteBest of the Batch InstagramJoin our community of Inspired Changemakers!The Inspired Changemakers Podcast is a platform that showcases inspiring individuals who are making adifference in the world. Each episode features a new guest, sharing their journey, insights, and projectsaimed at creating positive change in their communities and beyond. Join us as we learn from thesechangemakers and get inspired to take action in our own lives! You can find us on:InstagramLinkedInYouTubeBuzzSproutAre you creating an impact in the world? Do you want to share your message with our community of Inspired Changemakers? Email creative@unitedcharitable.org or DM us on Instagram!Support the show

    Welcome to Inspired Changemakers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 0:19


    A Podcast about all the amazing things people are doing to make the world a better place - all about creating change and the moments that inspired our guests to activate.Stay tuned to be inspired!Inspired Changemakers Podcast hosted by Julia HealeySupport the show

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