Podcasts about changemakers

Peter Garrett was not only the lead singer for one of Australia's most iconic bands, he has spent his life trying to make a difference. He has achieved so much, beginning with protests against Vietnam War and apartheid, to playing a leading role in environmental and anti-nuclear movements, to deciding to join the Australian Labor Party and make change from the inside as a government minister.In this chat he shares some of what he has done and learnt over those decades of activism, and then, how he is bringing those experiences together to make space for public debate around AUKUS. This UK-US-Australia submarine deal is set to cost Australians more than $360 billion and yet neither the parliament nor the country have had a serious debate about this decision or contemplated alternatives.Peter talks us through what the people's inquiry is and how it works - and if you are listening and curious you can visit its website to find out more, and even put in a submission to have your voice heard: https://aukuspublicinquiry.com/.In the chat we talk about Peter's book, which shares more of what Peter has done in both music and politics. Its called Blue Blue Sky and you can find out more and buy it here: https://petergarrett.com.au/big-blue-sky/.For more on ChangeMakers check us out:Via our Website - https://changemakerspodcast.org (where you can also sign up to our email list!)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMakersPodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changemakerspodcast/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@changemakerspodcastBlue Sky: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersall.bsky.socialFor more on the books and Amanda's writing, have a look at:Amanda's website - https://amandatattersall.com/ Conscious Tribes: thinking differently about making a difference - here and via Hardie GrantPeople Power in Cities - here and via Oxford Uni PressOn Substack - https://substack.com/@amandatattersallOn Medium - https://amandatatts.medium.com/And - her much earlier book about coalition building - Power in Coalition and via Cornell Uni PressAmanda is on Socials here:On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandatattersall/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.tattersallBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/amandatattersall.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersallTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amanda.tattersall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Garrett was not only the lead singer for one of Australia's most iconic bands, he has spent his life trying to make a difference. He has achieved so much, beginning with protests against Vietnam War and apartheid, to playing a leading role in environmental and anti-nuclear movements, to deciding to join the Australian Labor Party and make change from the inside as a government minister.In this chat he shares some of what he has done and learnt over those decades of activism, and then, how he is bringing those experiences together to make space for public debate around AUKUS. This UK-US-Australia submarine deal is set to cost Australians more than $360 billion and yet neither the parliament nor the country have had a serious debate about this decision or contemplated alternatives.Peter talks us through what the people's inquiry is and how it works - and if you are listening and curious you can visit its website to find out more, and even put in a submission to have your voice heard: https://aukuspublicinquiry.com/.In the chat we talk about Peter's book, which shares more of what Peter has done in both music and politics. Its called Blue Blue Sky and you can find out more and buy it here: https://petergarrett.com.au/big-blue-sky/.For more on ChangeMakers check us out:Via our Website - https://changemakerspodcast.org (where you can also sign up to our email list!)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMakersPodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changemakerspodcast/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@changemakerspodcastBlue Sky: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersall.bsky.socialFor more on the books and Amanda's writing, have a look at:Amanda's website - https://amandatattersall.com/ Conscious Tribes: thinking differently about making a difference - here and via Hardie GrantPeople Power in Cities - here and via Oxford Uni PressOn Substack - https://substack.com/@amandatattersallOn Medium - https://amandatatts.medium.com/And - her much earlier book about coalition building - Power in Coalition and via Cornell Uni PressAmanda is on Socials here:On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandatattersall/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.tattersallBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/amandatattersall.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersallTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amanda.tattersall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you keep repeating the same #emotionalpatterns, relationships, or struggles?Tune in to this episode now to learn the most powerful steps to lasting #transformation, #lastingchange, grounded in Magnetic Soul Healing. Jesseca Banchy reveals the deeper realities of #emotionalhealing, learning to sit with #difficultemotions, and creating #sustainablechange instead of temporary relief. Jesseca offers the practical steps to create a #healthyrelationship with yourself and others.Note: Many people spend years trying to "fix" themselves, believing they're broken. Jesseca explains why true healing isn't about becoming someone new—it's about rediscovering the #authentic person you've always been beneath fear, trauma, and conditioning. Jesseca Banchy is the Founder of Magnetic Soul Healing. Learn more and connect with Jesseca now at:https://magneticsoulhealing.org/#soulhealing #SpiritualAwakening #HealingJourney #SelfHealing #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #ConsciousLiving #InnerHealing #EmotionalHealing #TraumaHealing #SelfDiscovery #SpiritualGrowth #AuthenticLiving #EmpowerYourself #MentalWellness #EnergyHealing #MindBodySpirit #HealingTransformation #PurposeDrivenLife #SelfWorth #Resilience #WomenEmpowerment #ConsciousPodcast #PersonalDevelopment _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

What does it actually take to build and scale a B2B brand voice that cuts through the noise? On this episode of The Changemakers, Dave Corlett sits down with Ryan Hammill - Principal and Founder of First Overall and former Creative Director at Amazon, AWS, and ServiceNow - to talk about building a B2B brand voice strong enough to stop people in their tracks and keep them coming back for more. Ryan opens up about surviving an Amazon MBA, the tricky balance between product features and human emotion, and the lessons behind building massive global campaigns for the NFL, Formula One, and beyond.We unpack:Fencing Creativity: Brand voice goes beyond creative freedom. It's all about maintaining strict guardrails and knowing exactly what not to say.The "Nightclub Attached to Costco" Paradox: How to keep your creative feeling alive and emotional when it's bolted onto a massive corporate platform.The AI Shift: AI can now catch off-brand language automatically. That's not taking away from creatives, but freeing them up for higher-value work. It may even spark a hiring boom instead of the job losses everyone expects.A Dream Team: Why visuals and words still have to move together, especially now that the internet is drowning in mediocre AI content.If you're a B2B marketer or creative tired of playing it safe, this conversation is required listening.

We jump on the World Cup band wagon to talk about what team support and our collective enthusiasm for it tells us about organisations, associational life and democracy.Of course, there is plenty to chat about given all the political interference in these games - and we do talk about Trump and his sporting "knowledge" - but we focus on what we know, the analogies and lessons about strong and weak organisations and whether there are lessons for us all in how we make change.For more on ChangeMakers check us out:Via our Website - https://changemakerspodcast.org (where you can also sign up to our email list!)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMakersPodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changemakerspodcast/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@changemakerspodcastBlue Sky: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersall.bsky.socialFor more about Samuel:Personal site: https://www.samuelmchu.comThe Campaign for Hong Kong: https://www.thecampaignforhongkong.orgDemocracy in Flight: https://www.democracyinflight.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelmchuTwitter/X: https://x.com/samuelmchuFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/samuelmchuInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuelmchuFor more about Amanda:Personal site: https://amandatattersall.com/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandatattersall/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.tattersallBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/amandatattersall.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersallHer new books are called People Power in Cities & Conscious Tribes: thinking differently about making a difference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We jump on the World Cup band wagon to talk about what team support and our collective enthusiasm for it tells us about organisations, associational life and democracy.Of course, there is plenty to chat about given all the political interference in these games - and we do talk about Trump and his sporting "knowledge" - but we focus on what we know, the analogies and lessons about strong and weak organisations and whether there are lessons for us all in how we make change.For more on ChangeMakers check us out:Via our Website - https://changemakerspodcast.org (where you can also sign up to our email list!)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMakersPodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changemakerspodcast/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@changemakerspodcastBlue Sky: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersall.bsky.socialFor more about Samuel:Personal site: https://www.samuelmchu.comThe Campaign for Hong Kong: https://www.thecampaignforhongkong.orgDemocracy in Flight: https://www.democracyinflight.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelmchuTwitter/X: https://x.com/samuelmchuFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/samuelmchuInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuelmchuFor more about Amanda:Personal site: https://amandatattersall.com/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandatattersall/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.tattersallBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/amandatattersall.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersallHer new books are called People Power in Cities & Conscious Tribes: thinking differently about making a difference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When algorithms give you everything to look at but nothing to feel, and AI can write your thoughts before you can, how do you discover who you are? Today's youth face unprecedented challenges, navigating a loneliness epidemic in a hyper-connected world. We are fighting to learn how to learn and think for ourselves, racing to outpace technological dependency before we forget how to think at all.If you're a young person or know a young person facing such challenges, listen now to this interview with Lawrence Harris, Youth Empowerment Speaker, to learn how you can #liveyourbestlife and achieve true success now by improving your #mentalhealth and #buildingresilience.Lawrence will motivate you to stop living on autopilot with his practical insights into #emotionalhealing, #mindsettransformation, #selfawareness, and creating #lastingchange from the #insideout. Click the link below to get a FREE BOOK of inspirational quotes that Lawrence has compiled:https://speakerhub.com/cta/ZlPbIqConnect with Lawrence at:https://www.lawrencecharris.com/https://www.instagram.com/lawrencec.empowershttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-harris-8b0177324/https://www.tiktok.com/@lawrencecempowershttps://www.youtube.com/@lawrencecempowers#PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #PurposeDrivenLife #HealingJourney #InnerHealing #SelfDiscovery #MentalWellbeing #EmotionalIntelligence #MindsetMatters #Transformation #AuthenticLiving #Resilience #ConsciousLiving #PersonalDevelopment #SpiritualGrowth #SelfLeadership #LifePurpose #PositiveMindset #InnerPeace #Empowerment #HealingTransformation #achiveyourdreams #achiveyourgoals _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

In this episode of ChangeMakers with Katie Goar, Katie sits down with Sarah Buchanan, Executive Vice President of the San Diego Housing Federation, to talk about the real challenges facing affordable housing in one of the country's most expensive regions.Sarah shares how she entered the housing field, what makes San Diego's housing market so difficult, and why residents now need to earn around $50 an hour to afford a two-bedroom apartment. She also explains the difference between naturally occurring affordable housing and tax-credit affordable housing, the need for roughly 100,000 more units in San Diego, and the role coalition-building plays in creating real change.The conversation also explores homelessness, healthcare, hunger, childcare, workforce development, lived experience advocacy, and why self-care matters for people doing mission-driven housing work.If you care about affordable housing, homelessness prevention, community development, or the future of thriving cities, this conversation offers a grounded look at what it takes to move from crisis to solutions.Chapters00:00 Introduction to ChangeMakers00:13 Meet Sarah Buchanan00:50 Connecting Through the Women's Affordable Housing Network02:32 Compassion Fatigue and Self-Care in Housing Work03:06 Sarah's Path Into Affordable Housing05:04 The Reality of San Diego's Housing Market05:56 Why Residents Need $50 an Hour for a Two-Bedroom Apartment06:22 San Diego's 100,000-Unit Housing Gap07:31 What the San Diego Housing Federation Does08:29 Training the Affordable Housing Workforce10:35 Building Coalitions Around Basic Needs11:06 Housing, Homelessness, Hunger, Healthcare, and Childcare12:20 Centering Lived Experience in Advocacy13:05 Signs of Progress in San Diego14:40 What People Misunderstand About Affordable Housing16:44 Why Affordable Housing Projects Are So Complex18:18 Sarah's Leadership Approach19:58 The Big Idea: A One-Stop Housing Database21:43 How Technology Could Improve Housing Access22:51 What Drives People in Affordable Housing24:26 Self-Care, Boundaries, and Compassion Fatigue26:19 Closing Thoughts

What if failure isn't the opposite of winning — but the gift that makes it possible? In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, Your Health CEO Matt Staub opens up about the present he gave himself at 40: permission to fail. Then he shows what that looks like when life tests it — walking Jamie through a 2025 that brought prostate cancer, his daughter's surgery, the loss of his father, and professional hardship, and the quiet strength it takes to look back and say, "That was a good try. I'm still here. I'm hard to beat." In this episode, you'll hear: How Matt reframes a loss into a "fall forward" — and the simple habit he uses to do it The agonizing leadership question of when to let someone you care about fail Why accountability, done right, is one of the best gifts you can give a friend The danger of only celebrating big wins — and how complacency quietly creeps in Why the only voice that truly matters is the one inside your own head If you missed Part 1, start there for the full arc. Then settle in here for the deeper, more personal half — and walk away with a new relationship to the losses in your own life.

What happens when someone who was never “supposed” to succeed in traditional education ends up building a method that helps students leap multiple grade levels in literacy? Russell shares his unlikely journey from struggling with severe dyslexia to law school, government-backed research, and a writing-first framework that's helped students dramatically improve reading and writing outcomes in months rather than years. Along the way, we explore why neurodiverse learners often thrive through specialisation, how to use universal themes and structure to communicate ideas more powerfully (including with the help of AI), and why the changemaker mindset of pushing forward without a perfect plan can be the difference between a good idea and real-world impact.About Our Guest: Russell Van Brocklen is a dyslexia educator and researcher focused on accelerating literacy development through a writing-first approach. After navigating dyslexia himself and beginning with a first-grade reading and writing level, he went on to law school, learned to read rapidly, and later secured public funding for a multi-year program that helped struggling high school writers achieve significant gains in writing performance at low cost. Russell now teaches practical frameworks that support neurodiverse learners in organising ideas, strengthening communication, and building academic-level writing skills earlier than traditional models typically allow.

Anna Funder is one of Australia's most successful and accomplished writers. She has used her craft to explore power abuse and people's response, whether through stories about life under the Stasi in East Germany, the rise of Hitler, or by giving voice to the agency of Eileen O'shaughnessy - the wife of George Orwell. In telling new stories about power she has challenged the narratives of the powerful.In this conversation we explore how her writing is an act of change making, but also what the perspective of a writer might offer to those who seek to make change. Its a celebration of the power of all of us - our ordinary extraordinariness. She also shares how the kind of everyday outrage that we all experience has effected her in particular, driving her to advocate for writing and against the wanton content stealing that is enabling AI and the Tech Bros to make money.Photo credit: Michele Aboud.Anna will be part of an Australian speaking tour in August 2026, dates and tickets can be found here: https://thinkable.events/tours/an-evening-with-anna-funder.You can find out more about Anna's books here:https://www.annafunder.com/Anna's closing address at the 2025 Writers Festival, that we mention in the podcast, is here.For more on ChangeMakers check us out:Via our Website - https://changemakerspodcast.org (where you can also sign up to our email list!)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMakersPodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changemakerspodcast/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@changemakerspodcastBlue Sky: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersall.bsky.socialFor more on the books and Amanda's writing, have a look at:Amanda's website - https://amandatattersall.com/ Conscious Tribes: thinking differently about making a difference - here and via Hardie GrantPeople Power in Cities - here and via Oxford Uni PressOn Substack - https://substack.com/@amandatattersallOn Medium - https://amandatatts.medium.com/And - her much earlier book about coalition building - Power in Coalition and via Cornell Uni PressAmanda is on Socials here:On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandatattersall/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.tattersallBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/amandatattersall.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersallTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amanda.tattersall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anna Funder is one of Australia's most successful and accomplished writers. She has used her craft to explore power abuse and people's response, whether through stories about life under the Stasi in East Germany, the rise of Hitler, or by giving voice to the agency of Eileen O'shaughnessy - the wife of George Orwell. In telling new stories about power she has challenged the narratives of the powerful.In this conversation we explore how her writing is an act of change making, but also what the perspective of a writer might offer to those who seek to make change. Its a celebration of the power of all of us - our ordinary extraordinariness. She also shares how the kind of everyday outrage that we all experience has effected her in particular, driving her to advocate for writing and against the wanton content stealing that is enabling AI and the Tech Bros to make money.Photo credit: Michele Aboud.Anna will be part of an Australian speaking tour in August 2026, dates and tickets can be found here: https://thinkable.events/tours/an-evening-with-anna-funder.You can find out more about Anna's books here:https://www.annafunder.com/Anna's closing address at the 2025 Writers Festival, that we mention in the podcast, is here.For more on ChangeMakers check us out:Via our Website - https://changemakerspodcast.org (where you can also sign up to our email list!)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMakersPodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changemakerspodcast/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@changemakerspodcastBlue Sky: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersall.bsky.socialFor more on the books and Amanda's writing, have a look at:Amanda's website - https://amandatattersall.com/ Conscious Tribes: thinking differently about making a difference - here and via Hardie GrantPeople Power in Cities - here and via Oxford Uni PressOn Substack - https://substack.com/@amandatattersallOn Medium - https://amandatatts.medium.com/And - her much earlier book about coalition building - Power in Coalition and via Cornell Uni PressAmanda is on Socials here:On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandatattersall/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.tattersallBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/amandatattersall.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersallTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amanda.tattersall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why does betrayal feel like it shatters your entire world? #BetrayalTrauma practitioner and #RelationshipCoach Mr. Jay explains why broken trust affects us so deeply, how childhood wounds amplify #emotionalpain, and the practical steps toward #healingafterinfidelity, abandonment, or emotional betrayal. Mr. Jay shares the surprising statistics behind healing after betrayal, why many couples actually grow stronger, and the mindset shifts necessary to #rebuildtrust, restore intimacy, and move forward together after emotional devastation.This episode offers hope for anyone #rebuildingtrust after trauma.Learn more and connect with Mr. Jay at: www.MrJayRelationshipCoach.com https://linktr.ee/traumapractitionerjay#betrayaltrauma #betrayaltraumahealing #relationshiphealing #rebuildingtrust #trustafterbetrayal #infidelityrecovery #emotionalhealing #traumahealing #attachmenttrauma #childhoodtrauma #innerchildhealing #selftrust #healthyrelationships #relationshipadvice #mentalhealth #anxietyrecovery #depressionhealing #forgivenessjourney #boundaries #selfworth #resilience #personalgrowth #spiritualhealing #healthyrelationships #healthyrelationshiptips _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

Memphis isn't simply hoping for a bright future; we're creating the blueprint for success! Explore how collaboration is preparing a new generation to take an active role in historic preservation and the future of social justice with Arlinda Fair Cathey (National Civil Rights Museum) and Sam O'Bryant (BRIDGES USA). Resources mentioned in this episode include: Bayard Rustin Institute at the National Civil Rights Museum National Civil Rights Museum BRIDGES USA Rustin Social Change Fellowship Bridge Builders Youth Action Center Team BRIDGES The Little Rock 9 The Memphis 13 The Memphis State 8 1963 March on Washington Rustin Lecture Series Micah Memphis John Lewis Bayard Rustin Montgomery Bus Boycott The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

Today's episode was recorded in partnership with flaconi, Germany's leading online destination for beauty and fragrance. And it's one of those conversations that reminded me why I love doing this podcast so much.We're sitting down with Alicia Lindner, who runs a third-generation family business in the beauty industry called Annemarie Börlind. But this conversation is about so much more than a brand story. We talk about growing up surrounded by the scent of plant oils and flowers drifting out of a laboratory in the Black Forest and what it means to carry a legacy without turning it into something rigid.We also talk about sibling leadership, building and growing the brand independently, the spirit of the Schwarzwald, and the beauty industry as it looks today. But also about very human things. Like why skipping lunch is never a good idea and why the forest can be the best mentor when everything feels a bit too loud.This episode is thoughtful and honest. Alicia became an immediate star of the show. Please tune in and enjoy the energy that this episode will give you!Read more about the Women Authors of Achievement (WAA) Podcast via waa.berlin/aboutFollow us on Instagram & find us on LinkedInSubscribe to our newsletter via waa.berlin/newsletter ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Whoever scores the most goals wins. Simple — until you leave the field and try to keep score in your actual life, where there's no referee and no final whistle. So how do you know if you're winning? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Your Health CEO Matt Staub sits down with Jamie Preston to redefine what a win actually is. Matt opens with the daily ritual that grounds him — making it to the gym — and the moment he realized the win wasn't the scale or the heavier lift, but the discipline of showing up at all. In this episode, you'll hear: Why the heaviest weight at the gym is the front door — and what that teaches about every goal The hidden cost of only celebrating the big wins (hint: it's called burnout) What a humbling match-play golf loss taught Jamie about changing the goal instead of the game Why Matt believes pressure is a privilege — and how he leans into it Who actually decides what counts as a win, and what to do when there's no scoreboard This is the half where winning gets redefined from the outside in. Press play, then come back next week for Part 2 — where it gets personal.

Send us Fan MailHave you ever felt like you were shouting into the void—sending out resumes, reaching out on LinkedIn, trying to network your way forward—only to feel more disconnected than ever?What if the answer isn't doing more… but pausing long enough to reconnect with yourself, clarify what you actually want, and build relationships that don't feel transactional?In this episode, Esra Uzun Mason shares how career transitions can become opportunities for clarity, connection, and growth. The conversation explores layoffs and the uncertainty many professionals are facing, while offering a grounded perspective on how to navigate change with intention and support.At the center of the discussion is Papriqqa and its Community Kitchen — a cohort-based networking experience designed to help people reconnect with themselves, build meaningful relationships, and move forward with greater confidence.What we cover in this conversationWhy transitions can feel disorienting, especially when work, identity, and security are shifting at the same time.How to pause, reflect, and clarify what you really want before rushing into the next thing.Why non-transactional relationships matter when building a career and navigating uncertainty.Esra's background in more than 12 years of Learning & Development and her work creating scalable, human-centered employee development ecosystems.How Papriqqa's Community Kitchen brings together mindfulness, design thinking, creative writing, group coaching, accountability, and free 1:1 coaching.The role of the kitchen metaphor in creating an authentic, community-driven approach to networking.Connect with Esra Uzon Mason and Papriqqa Community Kitchenhttps://esrauzunmason.substack.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/papriqqa/Support the showThank you for listening...Our theme this year is "Changemakers in Motion"To find out how you can be changemaker and connect - check out WEBB Squared.Become a changemaker today! Support WEBB Squared's annual campaign. We would love to hear from you.  Please contact rinnie@webbsquared.org for more information.

Pawsitive Change Non-Profit: Safer Cleaning and Biosecurity Kits Helping Animal Shelters Fight OutbreaksIn this episode of The Story of My Pet, host Julie Marty-Pearson interviews Keri Lestage, Adrian Fulle, and Zach O'Shea, animal lovers working in human health, They discuss Pawsitive Change, a volunteer-driven initiative donating biosecurity kits to U.S. shelters to improve cleanliness, reduce disease spread, and save lives during overcrowding. They discuss how shelters spend enormous time disinfecting and how common chemicals like bleach can poison the air, require long reentry times, and leave harmful residues on surfaces animals may lick. Pawsitive Change provides EPA-approved, pet-safe disinfectant (Clean Republic), process guidance, and electrostatic sprayers that disinfect complex spaces faster and can help address airborne viruses like parvo and kennel cough; they also mention a surface barrier product (ArmRex) that inhibits microbial growth for up to 60 days. The team shares that they've reached hundreds of shelters, partnered with Merck Animal Health, and invites donations and local advocates via positivechange.org. To learn more about Pawsitive Change visit their Website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.00:33 Adrian Pet Journey02:17 Carrie Dogs To Cats03:12 Zach Reptiles And Foster04:34 Shelter Overcrowding Reality06:35 Biosecurity Kit Origin08:29 Toxic Cleaners Problem12:07 Electrostatic Sprayer Explained14:22 Different Shelter Layouts16:25 Behavior Change Roadblocks17:24 Politics Staffing Disasters19:07 Home Disinfectant Teaser19:34 Safer Shelter Disinfectant20:15 Food Surface Rinse Myth22:19 Pets Super Senses24:38 Airborne Virus Control27:20 Arm Rex Barrier Coating28:48 Donate and Ambassador Program30:29 Grassroots Shelter Outreach32:44 Trust and No Strings Support the showSupport the Podcast by Buying Us a Treat via Buy Me a CoffeeShop our Affiliate Partners:

Can life's greatest pain become your greatest #purpose? Listen now to Karen Olson's #incrediblestory. It is a testament to the power of #resilience. Karen Olson faced devastating personal loss, career setbacks, and a life-changing accident. Yet through every challenge, she found purpose in #servingothers.Learn how she founded and grew Family Promise, a national #nonprofitorganization that helps #homeless and low-income families. Family Promise has already helped over one million people find #hope, #housing, and a #newbeginning!This conversation is filled with wisdom, inspiration, and offers guidance for anyone searching for purpose.Karen has written her story in her #memoir, "Meant for More." Check it out at:https://prbythebook.com/experts/karen-olson/ Learn more about Family Promise at: https://familypromise.org/#findingthesilverlining #silverlining #FamilyPromise #EndHomelessness #FamilyHomelessness #HomelessnessAwareness #InspiringStories #PurposeDrivenLife #Compassion #KindnessMatters #OvercomingAdversity #NonprofitLeadership #SocialImpact #Volunteer #CommunitySupport #GivingBack #MentalHealthAwareness #LifePurpose #InspirationalPodcast #MotivationalInterview #ChangeTheWorld #Humanity #ActsOfKindness #PodcastEpisode #servinghumanity #servingthecommunity  #nonprofitleadership #lowincomesupport #unhoused #homelessness #helphomeless _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

Can life's greatest pain become your greatest #purpose? Listen now to Karen Olson's #incrediblestory. It is a testament to the power of #resilience. Karen Olson faced devastating personal loss, career setbacks, and a life-changing accident. Yet through every challenge, she found purpose in #servingothers.Learn how she founded and grew Family Promise, a national #nonprofitorganization that helps #homeless and low-income families. Family Promise has already helped over one million people find #hope, #housing, and a #newbeginning!This conversation is filled with wisdom, inspiration, and offers guidance for anyone searching for purpose.Karen has written her story in her #memoir, "Meant for More." Check it out at:https://prbythebook.com/experts/karen-olson/ Learn more about Family Promise at: https://familypromise.org/#findingthesilverlining #silverlining #FamilyPromise #EndHomelessness #FamilyHomelessness #HomelessnessAwareness #InspiringStories #PurposeDrivenLife #Compassion #KindnessMatters #OvercomingAdversity #NonprofitLeadership #SocialImpact #Volunteer #CommunitySupport #GivingBack #MentalHealthAwareness #LifePurpose #InspirationalPodcast #MotivationalInterview #ChangeTheWorld #Humanity #ActsOfKindness #PodcastEpisode #servinghumanity #servingthecommunity  #nonprofitleadership #lowincomesupport #unhoused #homelessness #helphomeless _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

The Prime Minister of the Labour Party in the UK just resigned, and looks set to be replaced by Andy Burnham.It got us thinking, what can you change (and not change) when you change leaders? We aren't particularly focused on the specifics of the UK situation - but we wanted to reflect broadly on what it means for organisations to change leaders, and what it takes to change organisational culture, practice and impact in the process.Amanda initiated this digest, having just spent time in the UK and being from Australia, where removing Prime Ministers is a kind of sport. Samuel chips in reflecting on the culture of political parties in the US and organisations he has been part of.In the conversation Amanda mentions two books, they are:People Power in Cities - order it via here - (which talks about the power of failure in strategy)Conscious Tribes - which you can pre-order now (and has the story about the school in it)For more on ChangeMakers check us out:Via our Website - https://changemakerspodcast.org (where you can also sign up to our email list!)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMakersPodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changemakerspodcast/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@changemakerspodcastBlue Sky: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersall.bsky.socialFor more about Samuel:Personal site: https://www.samuelmchu.comThe Campaign for Hong Kong: https://www.thecampaignforhongkong.orgDemocracy in Flight: https://www.democracyinflight.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelmchuTwitter/X: https://x.com/samuelmchuFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/samuelmchuInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuelmchuFor more about Amanda:Personal site: https://amandatattersall.com/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandatattersall/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.tattersallBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/amandatattersall.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leisel Jones is an Australian household name. She is a champion swimmer with 3 Olympic Gold medals and participated in four Olympics. In her post-Olympic career she has become a powerful advocate, lifting the lid on the kind of pressures and pain that are put onto young hopeful Olympians and sharing her own mental health struggles.She has written about these stories with Felicity McLean in the book Body Lengths.This is how host Amanda Tattersall met Leisel - they were both invited to speak at the Albury Winter Solstice event in 2024. For more on the event see here.In this chat Leisel shares about the some of the challenges she experienced in her Olympic journey and how that led her to advocate around mental health.For more about Leisel: https://leiseljones.com.au/For more on ChangeMakers check us out:Via our Website - https://changemakerspodcast.org (where you can also sign up to our email list!)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMakersPodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changemakerspodcast/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@changemakerspodcastBlue Sky: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersall.bsky.socialFor more on the books and Amanda's writing, have a look at:Amanda's website - https://amandatattersall.com/ Conscious Tribes: thinking differently about making a difference - here and via Hardie GrantPeople Power in Cities - here and via Oxford Uni PressOn Substack - https://substack.com/@amandatattersallOn Medium - https://amandatatts.medium.com/And - her much earlier book about coalition building - Power in Coalition and via Cornell Uni PressAmanda is on Socials here:On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandatattersall/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.tattersallBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/amandatattersall.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersallTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amanda.tattersallAmanda's website - https://amandatattersall.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Historic buildings can become a powerful part of a community's future.In this episode of ChangeMakers with Katie Goar, Katie sits down with Marie Cervay Hickle, Vice President at PNC, to explain how historic tax credits and new markets tax credits help bring aging buildings back to life.Marie has more than 15 years of experience in community development finance. She has helped originate and close more than $450 million in tax credit equity across the country.The conversation explores how developers can turn vacant mills, overlooked landmarks, former schools, and other underused properties into housing and community spaces. Marie breaks down how historic tax credits work, why experienced financing partners matter, and how new markets tax credits can support projects that bring healthcare, education, jobs, and social services into low-income communities.Katie and Marie also discuss the renovation of Cleveland's West Side Market and a 125-year-old South Carolina denim mill that became a 205-unit apartment community with lofts, a fitness center, coworking space, and modern amenities.You'll learn:• How historic tax credits help fill gaps in a development capital stack• Which buildings can qualify for historic tax credits• How new markets tax credits support community development• Why adaptive reuse can strengthen neighborhoods• How banks evaluate community development projects• Why redevelopment can create challenges around gentrification• How developers can begin the tax credit processLearn more about Katie Goar and Quadel at quadel.com.Chapters00:00 How historic buildings can shape the future of communities01:14 Meet Marie Cervay Hickle of PNC01:44 Marie's path from engineering to community development finance03:52 The Cleveland hotel renovation that shaped Marie's career05:00 Why new markets tax credits matter for low-income communities06:31 Historic tax credits explained09:53 Do historic tax credits make renovations more attractive?12:40 Restoring Cleveland's West Side Market15:31 How developers can begin the historic tax credit process19:54 New markets tax credits explained22:30 Which projects can qualify for new markets tax credits?24:29 How PNC evaluates community development investments27:05 Can redevelopment transform an entire neighborhood?28:38 The difficult balance between revitalization and gentrification30:55 PNC's priority markets for community investment32:15 How a 125-year-old denim mill became 205 apartments34:15 Final thoughts

In this episode of Behind the Impact, Tiana Austel, Sr. Manager of Employee Engagement at the eBay Foundation, shares how employee engagement can become a powerful driver of leadership development, community building, and business value. From breaking into corporate social impact to building eBay's global Changemakers program, Tiana offers practical insights on creating durable impact programs, empowering employee leaders, and future-proofing the profession.

What does it mean to truly prepare students for life?In episode 98 of SELinEDU, I sit down with Dr. De'Shawn Washington, 2024 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year and founder of Cultivating Changemakers, for a conversation that weaves together three things every student deserves: the ability to read, the knowledge to manage money, and the freedom to learn with joy.We dig into why over 60% of Massachusetts third graders are reading below grade level, why less than 10% of students are getting financial literacy education, and why neither of those things can be fixed without joy at the center of how we teach.Dr. Washington reminds us that joy is not a reward for academic success. It lives within us, and it is our job as educators to help students find it, name it, and keep it.This one is worth your full attention.Connect with Dr. Washington via his website and LinkedIn!

Fluent Fiction - Danish: One Vote's Power: A Summer Day of Change and Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-06-20-07-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Solen skinnede klart over byen, og sommerens blomster prydede vejene omkring det lokale afstemningssted.En: The sun shone brightly over the city, and the summer's flowers adorned the roads around the local polling station.Da: Farverige bannere vinkede blidt i brisen og lokkede vælgerne med.En: Colorful banners gently waved in the breeze, beckoning the voters.Da: Der var valg til byrådet, og Freja stod foran skolen, der denne dag fungerede som afstemningssted.En: There was an election for the city council, and Freja stood in front of the school, which was serving as a polling station that day.Da: Hun kiggede på de mange mennesker, der gik ind og ud, og hun følte en voksende nervøsitet.En: She looked at the many people going in and out, feeling a growing nervousness.Da: Freja var meget engageret i det lokale samfund.En: Freja was very engaged in the local community.Da: Hun arbejdede utrætteligt for miljøet og havde længe støttet den kandidat, der kæmpede for en grønnere by.En: She worked tirelessly for the environment and had long supported the candidate fighting for a greener city.Da: Hendes bedste ven, Mikkel, stod ved siden af hende.En: Her best friend, Mikkel, stood beside her.Da: Han så lidt ligeglad ud og stirrede på sin telefon.En: He looked a bit indifferent, staring at his phone.Da: Mikkel havde aldrig været særlig interesseret i politik, men han respekterede Frejas passion.En: Mikkel had never been particularly interested in politics, but he respected Freja's passion.Da: "Jeg ved ikke, om det gør en forskel," sagde Mikkel pludselig og brød stilheden.En: "I don't know if it makes a difference," said Mikkel suddenly, breaking the silence.Da: "Tror du virkelig, én stemme betyder noget?"En: "Do you really think one vote matters?"Da: Freja sukkede og så på sin ven med et fast blik.En: Freja sighed and looked at her friend with a determined gaze.Da: Hun vidste, hun skulle handle nu.En: She knew she had to act now.Da: Med et stærkt hjerte besluttede hun sig for at gøre noget dristigt.En: With a strong heart, she decided to do something bold.Da: Hun stillede sig op på en bænk udenfor og begyndte at tale til folkemængden.En: She stood up on a bench outside and began talking to the crowd.Da: "Hej alle sammen!En: "Hello everyone!Da: Jeg ved, det kan føles som om, en stemme ikke betyder noget.En: I know it can feel like one vote doesn't matter.Da: Men hver eneste stemme er vigtig!En: But every single vote is important!Da: Vi har chancen for at forbedre vores by, vores miljø, vores liv!En: We have the chance to improve our city, our environment, our lives!Da: Lad os tage det valg!"En: Let's make that choice!"Da: Folk begyndte at STOPPE op og lytte.En: People began to stop and listen.Da: Mikkels øjne blev store, og han så, hvordan Frejas ord rørte ved folks hjerter.En: Mikkel's eyes grew wide as he saw how Freja's words touched people's hearts.Da: Hans skepsis begyndte at vakle.En: His skepticism began to waver.Da: Freja fortsatte med at tale.En: Freja continued speaking.Da: Hun forklarede, hvordan hver stemme kunne være med til at forme byens fremtid.En: She explained how each vote could help shape the city's future.Da: Til sidst lagde hun vægt på, at dette var alles chance for at være med til at gøre en forskel.En: Finally, she emphasized that this was everyone's chance to contribute to making a difference.Da: Da hun trådte ned fra bænken, var der et øjebliks stilhed, der derefter blev brudt af klapsalver.En: As she stepped down from the bench, there was a moment of silence, followed by applause.Da: Mikkel så på Freja, og noget ændrede sig i hans øjne.En: Mikkel looked at Freja, and something changed in his eyes.Da: "Okay, du har overbevist mig," sagde han med et lille smil.En: "Okay, you've convinced me," he said with a small smile.Da: "Jeg går ind og stemmer nu."En: "I'm going in to vote now."Da: Der var en følelse af fornyet håb, da Freja og Mikkel gik ind i afstemningsstedet sammen.En: There was a feeling of renewed hope as Freja and Mikkel entered the polling station together.Da: Timer senere, da stemmerne blev talt op, blev det annonceret, at miljøkandidaten havde vundet med en smal margin.En: Hours later, when the votes were counted, it was announced that the environmental candidate had won by a narrow margin.Da: Freja og Mikkel fejrede, deres indsats havde allerede gjort en forskel.En: Freja and Mikkel celebrated; their efforts had already made a difference.Da: Mikkel indså, hvordan hans stemme havde betydet noget, og han lovede sig selv at holde sig informeret om de lokale emner i fremtiden.En: Mikkel realized how his vote had mattered, and he promised himself to stay informed about local issues in the future.Da: Hans perspektiv var forandret, og han mente nu, at aktiv deltagelse i samfundet var vigtig.En: His perspective had changed, and he now believed that active participation in the community was important.Da: I denne lille sommerby, blandt farverige bannere og blomstrende blomster, var der sket en forandring, starten på en mere engageret fremtid for både Freja, Mikkel og deres samfund.En: In this small summer town, among colorful banners and blooming flowers, a change had occurred, the start of a more engaged future for both Freja, Mikkel, and their community. Vocabulary Words:shone: skinnedeadorned: prydedebanners: bannerebeckoning: lokkedepolling: afstemningsstedindifferent: ligegladdetermined: fastbold: dristigtbriskly: brisktcontribute: bidrageapplause: klapsalverengaged: engagerettirelessly: utrætteligtgreener: grønneresigh: sukkedegaze: blikbench: bænkmistrust: skepsisemphasized: lagde vægt pårenewed: fornyetmargin: marginrealized: indsåperspective: perspektivblooming: blomstrendeoccurred: sketinformed: holdt sig informeretconvinced: overbevistvote: stemmeflickered: gyngedeannounced: annonceret

Send us Fan MailWhat if the next contract you pursue isn't just about revenue—but about building jobs, stability, and a legacy that lasts?In this episode of The WEBB Remedy Podcast, we continue our Money Mindset series - sponsored by PNC Bank - by exploring how the beliefs we hold about money shape the way we approach government contracting, funding readiness, and community building.Podcast hosts Rinnie Orr and Stephanie Terry sit down with Jessica Richey, an award-winning entrepreneur, government contracting expert, Founder & CEO of NC Spotless Pros Powerwashing, Chief Strategist at Richey Workforce Development, business instructor at Wake Tech, and WEBB Squared Board member to unpack the mindset shifts that turn scarcity into strategy and competition into collaboration.Key Takeaways:Readiness is a practice, not a destinationCommunity is a strategy, not just a networkLegacy is built one intentional decision at a time Your next contract can be a pathway—not just a paycheckConnect with Jessica Richey:Jessica Richey, MBA | LinkedIn Richey Workforce Development | Business Strategies About WEBB Squared:WEBB Squared is a nonprofit incubator and accelerator building wealth through entrepreneurship for Black and Brown businesses in Chatham County. We offer free entrepreneurial coaching, mindset workshops, and promotion of BIPOC businesses in our community.  Learn more at www.webbsquared.orgemail: rinnie@webbsquared.orgSpecial Thank You to our Money Mindset Podcast Sponsor:This Money Mindset series is brought to you by PNC Bank, a proud supporter of The WEBB Squared and the entrepreneurial community we serve.Support the showThank you for listening...Our theme this year is "Changemakers in Motion"To find out how you can be changemaker and connect - check out WEBB Squared.Become a changemaker today! Support WEBB Squared's annual campaign. We would love to hear from you.  Please contact rinnie@webbsquared.org for more information.

What if #addiction isn't a disease—but a #stressreduction strategy that's gone wrong? Dr. Gary Sprouse, "The Less Stress Doc" shares a powerful new perspective that could transform how we understand #AddictionRecovery and #healing. Listen to this episode now to learn about his groundbreaking "Stress Reducer Loop" model that explains why the very things we use to #feelbetter can sometimes become the source of even more stress. And even better, learn practical strategies to recognize destructive coping patterns, #reducestress at the source, and create #healthierhabits that actually support your wellbeing.ABOUT DR. GARY SPROUSE:Dr. Gary Sprouse is an expert on happiness, mindset and stress reduction. Dr. Gary says, “Please don't resign yourself to living stressed out. There is another way!” He is extremely passionate about bringing happiness into people's lives through humor, compassion and understanding. He is committed to helping people improve their mental health and has a unique perspective on stress that no one else is talking about. He has uncovered a groundbreaking new way to define where the majority of human stress originates. This new insight and the tools he developed to deal with stress are changing lives. Dr. Sprouse helps people have less stress, feel happier and be more productive through innovative tools to reduce stress, worry, guilt and regret.Also known as The Less Stress Doc, Dr. Sprouse has had his own 55-gallon drum of stress for decades, dealing with a malpractice suit, the medical board, hospital administrators, insurance providers and more. He talks about it in his award-winning book, Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress and developed tools and strategies to effectively reduce or eliminate it. These tools worked for him and he is pleased to share them with the world. Dr. Gary Sprouse is a retired primary care physician who practiced in Maryland for 38 years. He graduated from George Washington University Medical School in the top 10% of his class and is a member of Mensa. His goal is to have everyone living in their Happy Place. Dr. Sprouse also collaborated on a book with Jack Canfield. The new book, Mindset Matters, is a best-seller on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Learn more and connect with Dr. Sprouse at: www.thelessstressdoc.com#addictionawareness #StressManagement #MentalHealthAwareness #EmotionalHealing #SelfImprovement #PersonalGrowth #SelfCompassion #TraumaHealing #MindsetShift #MentalWellness #RecoveryJourney #StressRelief #HealthyHabits #BehaviorChange #EmotionalWellbeing #HealingJourney #InnerHealing #SelfAwareness #Resilience #OvercomingAddiction #Psychology #PositiveChange #WellnessJourney #PersonalDevelopment #addictionrecoverypath #liveyourbestlife  _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

What if #addiction isn't a disease—but a #stressreduction strategy that's gone wrong? Dr. Gary Sprouse, "The Less Stress Doc" shares a powerful new perspective that could transform how we understand #AddictionRecovery and #healing. Listen to this episode now to learn about his groundbreaking "Stress Reducer Loop" model that explains why the very things we use to #feelbetter can sometimes become the source of even more stress. And even better, learn practical strategies to recognize destructive coping patterns, #reducestress at the source, and create #healthierhabits that actually support your wellbeing.ABOUT DR. GARY SPROUSE:Dr. Gary Sprouse is an expert on happiness, mindset and stress reduction. Dr. Gary says, “Please don't resign yourself to living stressed out. There is another way!” He is extremely passionate about bringing happiness into people's lives through humor, compassion and understanding. He is committed to helping people improve their mental health and has a unique perspective on stress that no one else is talking about. He has uncovered a groundbreaking new way to define where the majority of human stress originates. This new insight and the tools he developed to deal with stress are changing lives. Dr. Sprouse helps people have less stress, feel happier and be more productive through innovative tools to reduce stress, worry, guilt and regret.Also known as The Less Stress Doc, Dr. Sprouse has had his own 55-gallon drum of stress for decades, dealing with a malpractice suit, the medical board, hospital administrators, insurance providers and more. He talks about it in his award-winning book, Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress and developed tools and strategies to effectively reduce or eliminate it. These tools worked for him and he is pleased to share them with the world. Dr. Gary Sprouse is a retired primary care physician who practiced in Maryland for 38 years. He graduated from George Washington University Medical School in the top 10% of his class and is a member of Mensa. His goal is to have everyone living in their Happy Place. Dr. Sprouse also collaborated on a book with Jack Canfield. The new book, Mindset Matters, is a best-seller on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Learn more and connect with Dr. Sprouse at: www.thelessstressdoc.com#addictionawareness #StressManagement #MentalHealthAwareness #EmotionalHealing #SelfImprovement #PersonalGrowth #SelfCompassion #TraumaHealing #MindsetShift #MentalWellness #RecoveryJourney #StressRelief #HealthyHabits #BehaviorChange #EmotionalWellbeing #HealingJourney #InnerHealing #SelfAwareness #Resilience #OvercomingAddiction #Psychology #PositiveChange #WellnessJourney #PersonalDevelopment #addictionrecoverypath #liveyourbestlife  _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

Most changemakers don't need more content strategies.They need the confidence and clarity to share what they already know.In this episode of the Online Expert Series, Adina explores one of the biggest barriers holding mission-led entrepreneurs back from building influential online brands: visibility.Because creating content isn't really about algorithms, followers, or going viral.It's about sharing your expertise, perspective, and message with the people who need it most.Whether you're a social entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, advocate, consultant, coach, or mission-driven expert, your voice matters. And in a world where individuals increasingly shape conversations, culture, and change, staying invisible comes at a cost.This episode breaks down how changemakers can approach content differently - through authenticity, service, thought leadership, and strategic visibility.In This Episode, You'll Learn:✨ Why changemakers often struggle more with visibility than content strategy✨ The mindset shift that helps overcome self-doubt and fear of showing up online✨ Why you don't need a massive audience, viral posts, or flashy marketing to create meaningful impact✨ How positioning, messaging, and content work together to grow your brand✨ The power of storytelling in building trust and connection✨ Why taking a stand can become one of your most effective content strategies✨ How content serves as ongoing market research to refine your positioning and messaging✨ The two essential components of a successful content strategyKey TakeawaysContent is where your positioning and messaging come to life.Visibility is often a bigger challenge than strategy.Your expertise and lived experience are uniquely valuable.Authentic content starts with alignment to your values.Storytelling creates trust, connection, and influence.Taking a stand helps differentiate your brand and deepen your impact.You do not need a large audience to create meaningful change.The future belongs to changemakers willing to lead publicly.The Two Pillars of Changemaker Content Strategy1. VisibilityLearning to navigate:Fear of judgmentSelf-doubtPerfectionismResistance to being seen2. Strategic ContentAnd shifting your focus back to service and impact.Creating content rooted in:Clear positioningMagnetic messagingThought leadershipStorytellingAuthentic advocacyThe 3P Framework: Purpose, People & ProfitThroughout this episode, Adina introduces her signature framework for building a sustainable online expert brand:PurposeClarify what you're here to do and the impact you're meant to create.PeopleCommunicate your message in a way that deeply connects with the people you're here to serve.ProfitBuild sustainable revenue that allows your mission and impact to grow.Ready to Illuminate Your Brand?✨ Illuminate Digital® BlueprintThe 3P Framework for Purpose, People & ProfitA masterclass for purpose-driven entrepreneurs ready to light up the internet, grow a magnetic and sought-after personal changemaker brand, and turn expertise into consistent sales.

On today's episode, we're kicking off a new series of spotlight episodes featuring the incredible cast of The Dot Experience.The Dot Experience is a new inclusive museum opening this October. It features more than 20 individuals who are blind or have low vision, each sharing authentic stories.The cast includes advocates, artists, professionals, athletes, students, parents, and workers—highlighting the many roles blind individuals hold in society and showcasing vibrant, diverse lives.And today, we're learning about Dan Man-cina. Not only is he a Cast Member for The Dot Experience, he is also a skateboarder… and today we get to hear his story. Hello Chris and welcome to Change Makers.On this episodeNarratorSara Brown, APH Public Relations ManagerDan Mancina, The Dot Experience Cast Member and SkateboarderAdditional LinksThe Dot ExperienceDan Mancina on InstagramEmail Change Makers

There's nothing like the right combination of music and lyrics to crystalize a moment... or a movement. It's why we're asking every guest this season their favorite protest songs: everyone has an answer to that question, because we all instinctively understand music's power. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Chelsey Green, musician, educator, and the first Black woman to chair the Board of Trustees for The Recording Academy, the organization behind the Grammy Awards. She helps us unwrap why music, and representation in music, is such a big part of the quest for justice. Learn more about Dr. Chelsey Green's work at chelseygreen.com.And if our conversation inspires you, let us know what your favorite protest song is at raceunwrapped@lpm.org. We're making a playlist, and it's already gooood, y'all. This season of Race Unwrapped is supported by the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, and by our listeners. Click here to help make this work possible!

Today on the podcast, Gail Eichenthal is joined by leaders at the intersection of Arts & Health to celebrate LA Opera's partnerships and impact as we as we reflect on 5 years of LA County Arts and Health Week Summits. Listen in to conversations covering our 5th annual Summit's Core Themes. From Research to Practice with Sunil Iyengar of the NEA; Five Years of Progress with Kristin Sakoda, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture; and Advocacy Across Sectors with Co-Director of the Jameel Arts & Health Lab Dr. Nisha Sajnani. Then, we'll hear from LA Opera Connects Vice-President Dr. Andréa Fuentes as we look the future of caring for our communities through the arts. LAOpera.org/Summit Arts.gov/Impact/Research LACountyArts.org JameelArtsHealthLab.org

Why are so many people #stressedout? What if the biggest threat to your health isn't your diet, age, or genetics—but your stress?Dr. Gary Sprouse, "The Less Stress Doc", says, “Please don't resign yourself to living stressed out. There is another way!” Dr. Sprouse reveals how #chronicstress impacts every system in the body and shares #practicaltools to help you #reclaimyourhealth, #happiness, and #peaceofmind.In this uplifting conversation, Dr. Gary explains why your "happy place" is already within reach and how understanding your mind can dramatically #reducestress and improve your life.Dr. Sprouse has a unique perspective on stress that no one else is talking about. He has uncovered a groundbreaking new way to define where the majority of human stress originates. This new insight and the tools he developed to deal with stress are changing lives. Dr. Gary Sprouse is a retired primary care physician who practiced in Maryland for 38 years. He graduated from George Washington University Medical School in the top 10% of his class and is a member of Mensa. His goal is to have everyone living in their Happy Place. Dr. Sprouse also collaborated on a book with Jack Canfield. The new book, Mindset Matters, is a best-seller on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Learn more and connect with Dr. Sprouse at: www.thelessstressdoc.com#StressManagement #MentalHealth #MentalWellness #EmotionalWellbeing #ChronicStress #StressRelief #MindsetMatters #PositiveMindset #SelfEsteem #ConfidenceBuilding #EmotionalResilience #PersonalGrowth #SelfDevelopment #HappinessHabits #HappinessJourney #MentalHealthAwareness #MindBodyConnection #InnerPeace #AnxietySupport #Resilience #Wellbeing #HealthyMindset #LifeTransformation #DrGarySprouse #liveyourbestlife  _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

Why are so many people #stressedout? What if the biggest threat to your health isn't your diet, age, or genetics—but your stress?Dr. Gary Sprouse, "The Less Stress Doc", says, “Please don't resign yourself to living stressed out. There is another way!” Dr. Sprouse reveals how #chronicstress impacts every system in the body and shares #practicaltools to help you #reclaimyourhealth, #happiness, and #peaceofmind.In this uplifting conversation, Dr. Gary explains why your "happy place" is already within reach and how understanding your mind can dramatically #reducestress and improve your life.Dr. Sprouse has a unique perspective on stress that no one else is talking about. He has uncovered a groundbreaking new way to define where the majority of human stress originates. This new insight and the tools he developed to deal with stress are changing lives. Dr. Gary Sprouse is a retired primary care physician who practiced in Maryland for 38 years. He graduated from George Washington University Medical School in the top 10% of his class and is a member of Mensa. His goal is to have everyone living in their Happy Place. Dr. Sprouse also collaborated on a book with Jack Canfield. The new book, Mindset Matters, is a best-seller on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Learn more and connect with Dr. Sprouse at: www.thelessstressdoc.com#StressManagement #MentalHealth #MentalWellness #EmotionalWellbeing #ChronicStress #StressRelief #MindsetMatters #PositiveMindset #SelfEsteem #ConfidenceBuilding #EmotionalResilience #PersonalGrowth #SelfDevelopment #HappinessHabits #HappinessJourney #MentalHealthAwareness #MindBodyConnection #InnerPeace #AnxietySupport #Resilience #Wellbeing #HealthyMindset #LifeTransformation #DrGarySprouse #liveyourbestlife  _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

Dr Daniel Nour considers himself an accidental change maker, but he is also a pretty prodigious one. A doctor, inspired by the health care that helped his brother as a child, it was an experience offering emergency medical care to a homeless man in London during his medical studies that left him unable to ignore the gaps in the healthcare system, especially for marginalised communities.In response in Australia he created Street Side Medics, a mobile general practice unit that meets and provides medical care to people that are homeless in the places where they are at - at food venues. It started in Sydney and has spread across Australia. His work led him to be recognised as 2022 Young Australian of the Year.Here he talks about that journey and what he learnt creating something from nothing. He explores the art of founding an organisation, the limits of planning and the importance of mentors and vision.For more on Street Side Medics: https://www.streetsidemedics.com.au/For more on ChangeMakers check us out:Via our Website - https://changemakerspodcast.org (where you can also sign up to our email list!)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMakersPodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changemakerspodcast/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@changemakerspodcastBlue Sky: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersall.bsky.socialFor more on the books and Amanda's writing, have a look at:Amanda's website - https://amandatattersall.com/ Conscious Tribes: thinking differently about making a difference - here and via Hardie GrantPeople Power in Cities - here and via Oxford Uni PressOn Substack - https://substack.com/@amandatattersallOn Medium - https://amandatatts.medium.com/And - her much earlier book about coalition building - Power in Coalition and via Cornell Uni PressAmanda is on Socials here:On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandatattersall/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.tattersallBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/amandatattersall.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersallTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amanda.tattersallAmanda's website - https://amandatattersall.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

California's housing crisis has pushed families, investors, and homeowners to rethink what housing can look like.In this episode of ChangeMakers, Katie Goar sits down with Whitney Hill, co-founder and CEO of SnapADU, to explore how accessory dwelling units, better known as ADUs, are changing the housing landscape across San Diego and beyond.Whitney shares how SnapADU launched during the 2020 shutdown, why California's regulatory changes created a massive opportunity, and how her company has now completed more than 100 detached ADU builds.The conversation covers:• The real drivers behind ADU demand• Why families are embracing multi-generational living• How homeowners are using ADUs for wealth building• The biggest bottlenecks slowing housing development• Why permitting and utility regulations remain a challenge• The future of affordable housing in California• What most people misunderstand about ADUsWhitney also explains why the most successful ADU projects focus on quality of life, thoughtful design, and long-term planning instead of simply maximizing density.If you're interested in affordable housing, real estate investing, urban development, entrepreneurship, or the future of housing policy, this episode delivers practical insight into one of the fastest-growing housing trends in America.Subscribe for more conversations with leaders creating real-world solutions in housing, healthcare, business, and community development.Topics Covered / What You'll LearnWhat an ADU actually isWhy California changed ADU lawsHow Snap ADU grew during COVIDThe economics behind ADU investingWhy multi-generational housing is growingThe biggest construction and permitting bottlenecksHow homeowners use ADUs to offset mortgage costsThe future of housing density in CaliforniaWhy San Diego became a hotspot for ADUsHow thoughtful housing design improves quality of lifeThe hidden complexity behind “simple” ADU buildsHow Whitney Hill built a niche construction companyTimestamps00:00 Intro00:12 Meet Whitney Hill of Snap ADU01:00 How California's ADU law changes created opportunity02:40 The story behind the name Snap ADU03:30 Why San Diego became an ADU hotspot05:10 Who is building ADUs today?06:30 Community concerns around density and parking08:25 Housing demand and city capacity09:45 Why California has embraced ADUs11:00 ADUs as a wealth-building tool12:15 Multi-generational living success stories14:20 The realities of running an ADU construction company16:20 The biggest bottlenecks slowing housing growth17:45 ADU design trends and creative layouts19:15 Whitney Hill on leadership and entrepreneurship21:00 Yale, NYU, and finding her professional niche22:40 Snap ADU's future growth strategy24:30 Can ADUs help affordable housing?26:20 Closing thoughts

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: How One Community Fought to Save Their Beloved Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-06-07-07-38-19-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Våren hade svept genom den lilla svenska bostadsområdet som en mild bris.En: Spring had swept through the small Swedish residential area like a gentle breeze.Sv: Liljor och syrener blomstrade överallt och fyllde luften med sin söta doft.En: Lilies and lilacs bloomed everywhere, filling the air with their sweet scent.Sv: Men trots den idylliska miljön fanns en oro som genomsyrade samhället.En: But despite the idyllic surroundings, there was an anxiety that permeated the community.Sv: Ett nytt byggprojekt hotade att förstöra den älskade grönskan i deras park, den där lilla oasen där invånarna samlades för att fira, spela och koppla av.En: A new construction project threatened to destroy the beloved greenery in their park, that little oasis where residents gathered to celebrate, play, and relax.Sv: Elin var på väg hem från jobbet när hon hörde rykten om det planerade bygget.En: Elin was on her way home from work when she heard rumors about the planned construction.Sv: Hon stannade mitt på gatan, med händerna fyllda med kassar, och kände en blandning av ilska och oro.En: She stopped in the middle of the street, with her hands full of bags, feeling a mix of anger and worry.Sv: Hon kände sin roll som gemenskapens ledare.En: She felt her role as the community's leader.Sv: Det var hennes ansvar att agera.En: It was her responsibility to act.Sv: Hon svängde in på den välbekanta vägen mot huset där hennes granne och vän Oskar bodde.En: She turned onto the familiar road leading to the house where her neighbor and friend Oskar lived.Sv: Oskar öppnade dörren och hälsade henne med ett vänligt men frågande leende.En: Oskar opened the door and greeted her with a friendly but questioning smile.Sv: "Har du hört talas om bygget i parken?"En: "Have you heard about the construction in the park?"Sv: frågade Elin med en röst som darrade av beslutsamhet.En: asked Elin with a voice trembling with determination.Sv: Oskar nickade sakta.En: Oskar nodded slowly.Sv: "Ja, jag hörde det.En: "Yes, I heard.Sv: Många verkar tro att vi inte kan göra något åt det."En: Many seem to think we can't do anything about it."Sv: "De har fel," sa Elin bestämt.En: "They're wrong," said Elin firmly.Sv: "Vi måste göra något.En: "We have to do something.Sv: Vi måste samla alla."En: We must gather everyone."Sv: Med Midsommar på intåg och den gemensamma känslan av samhörighet som firandet förde med sig, fick Elin en idé.En: With Midsommar approaching and the shared sense of togetherness that the celebration brought, Elin got an idea.Sv: Hon bestämde sig för att organisera ett möte i den centrala parken.En: She decided to organize a meeting in the central park.Sv: Hon visste att hon var tvungen att agera snabbt.En: She knew she had to act quickly.Sv: Några dagar senare, när solen precis började gå ner, samlades grannarna under lummiga träd och lyktor av pappersblommor.En: A few days later, as the sun was starting to set, the neighbors gathered under leafy trees and lanterns of paper flowers.Sv: Det var en skör, men hoppfull stämning i luften.En: There was a fragile, yet hopeful atmosphere in the air.Sv: Inte alla var övertygade.En: Not everyone was convinced.Sv: Några rynkade på pannan och muttrade skeptiskt.En: Some frowned and muttered skeptically.Sv: Elin kände av deras tvivel och hennes egna osäkerheter gnagde inom henne.En: Elin sensed their doubts and her own insecurities gnawed at her.Sv: Men med Oskars uppmuntrande nick vid sin sida, steg hon fram.En: But with Oskar's encouraging nod by her side, she stepped forward.Sv: "Jag förstår," började hon, "att vi alla känner oro och kanske tvivel.En: "I understand," she began, "that we all feel worry and maybe doubt.Sv: Men titta runt er.En: But look around you.Sv: Det vi har här är värt att kämpa för.En: What we have here is worth fighting for.Sv: Vi kan göra skillnad."En: We can make a difference."Sv: Hennes ord väckte en gnista i många.En: Her words sparked an interest in many.Sv: Diskussioner blossade upp, vissa höll med och andra uttryckte sina farhågor.En: Discussions flared up, some agreed and others expressed their concerns.Sv: Men Elin lyssnade tålmodigt, lät alla röster höras och delade även sina egna rädslor och tvivel.En: But Elin listened patiently, let all voices be heard, and shared her own fears and doubts as well.Sv: När skymningen föll och eldflugorna började dansa, märktes det en förändring.En: As dusk fell and fireflies began to dance, a change was noticed.Sv: Sakta men säkert enades grannarna.En: Slowly but surely, the neighbors united.Sv: De lovade att arbeta tillsammans för att bevara sin park.En: They promised to work together to preserve their park.Sv: Mötet slutade med ett gemensamt skratt och en känsla av att de kunde skapa en bättre framtid.En: The meeting ended with a shared laughter and a feeling that they could create a better future.Sv: Elin kände sig lättad, men mer än så, hon kände sig stärkt.En: Elin felt relieved, but more than that, she felt strengthened.Sv: Hon hade fått mod att leda men även att visa sina svagheter.En: She had gained the courage to lead but also to show her vulnerabilities.Sv: Och det, insåg hon, gjorde henne bara starkare.En: And that, she realized, only made her stronger.Sv: Midsommar närmade sig fylld av ljus och samhörighet.En: Midsommar approached full of light and unity.Sv: Deras lilla bostadsområde var redo att möta framtiden tillsammans, tack vare Elins mod och Oskars tysta men starka stöd.En: Their little residential area was ready to face the future together, thanks to Elin's courage and Oskar's silent but strong support. 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How do you read a Saturn return, a Pluto return, or any astrological return chart? Bestselling author and astrologer Theresa Reed, The Tarot Lady, joins me to break it all down from her newest book, The Book of Astrological Returns: Your Complete Guide to Every Life Cycle from the Sun to Pluto (Weiser Books). I don't cry easily, but when Theresa agreed to write the foreword for my upcoming book, Astrology for Changemakers, I absolutely teared up. That's the kind of generosity she brings to this whole astrology family. She's been reading tarot and astrology for 40 years, she's the author of more than eight books, and she's one of the warmest, funniest humans I know. In this episode you'll learn the four things Theresa looks at in any return chart, why your second Saturn return rarely goes the way you expect, and how she reads the United States Pluto return as a lens on the times we're living through. Theresa even gifts me a live mini-reading of her own solar return, with real talk about visibility, PR, and showing up for the Astrology for Changemakers launch. Theresa's book gives you the cycles. Astrology for Changemakers gives you how to lead with your stars inside them. Read together, they're a guide for being the change you want to see.

Want to make a real, meaningful impact in the world? Not sure what's holding you back? Need to better define your goals and create a #roadmaptosuccess?Want to know how to #stayoncourse when life throws curveballs?Listen now to this interview with Dr. Paul Rivera, co-founder of BeActChange, to understand how you can #unleashyourpotential to #transformyourworld and beyond. Dr. Paul reveals:-- The powerful "Be.Act.Change." formula to #changeyourlife and #changetheworld  -- How to let go of “Safe” to follow your purpose and #followyourdreams -- The huge difference between maintaining positivity and building true resilience!-- How to Take #SmallSteps to Create Massive Change--  The real tools that help us #riseagain after life knocks us down-- And so much more!Connect with Dr. Paul now at: https://beactchange.com/#FearOfFailure #AbundanceMindset #ScarcityMindset #PersonalGrowth #SpiritualAwakening #EmotionalHealing #Resilience #MindsetShift #SelfDiscovery #PurposeDrivenLife #HumanConnection #HealingJourney #InnerHealing #CollectiveHealing #AuthenticLiving #SelfAwareness #MentalHealthAwareness #ImmigrantStories #ConsciousLiving #Breathwork #SettingBoundaries #SelfLoveJourney #Empowerment #Transformation #liveyourbestlife  #followyourpassion #followyourbliss #followyourvision #followyourcalling  #smallstepsmatter #smallstepsbigchange #smallstepsbigimpact #smallstepsbigchanges #smallstepsbigwins #riseup  #unleashyourstrength #transformyourlife  _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

Want to make a real, meaningful impact in the world? Not sure what's holding you back? Need to better define your goals and create a #roadmaptosuccess?Want to know how to #stayoncourse when life throws curveballs?Listen now to this interview with Dr. Paul Rivera, co-founder of BeActChange, to understand how you can #unleashyourpotential to #transformyourworld and beyond. Dr. Paul reveals:-- The powerful "Be.Act.Change." formula to #changeyourlife and #changetheworld  -- How to let go of “Safe” to follow your purpose and #followyourdreams -- The huge difference between maintaining positivity and building true resilience!-- How to Take #SmallSteps to Create Massive Change--  The real tools that help us #riseagain after life knocks us down-- And so much more!Connect with Dr. Paul now at: https://beactchange.com/#FearOfFailure #AbundanceMindset #ScarcityMindset #PersonalGrowth #SpiritualAwakening #EmotionalHealing #Resilience #MindsetShift #SelfDiscovery #PurposeDrivenLife #HumanConnection #HealingJourney #InnerHealing #CollectiveHealing #AuthenticLiving #SelfAwareness #MentalHealthAwareness #ImmigrantStories #ConsciousLiving #Breathwork #SettingBoundaries #SelfLoveJourney #Empowerment #Transformation #liveyourbestlife  #followyourpassion #followyourbliss #followyourvision #followyourcalling  #smallstepsmatter #smallstepsbigchange #smallstepsbigimpact #smallstepsbigchanges #smallstepsbigwins #riseup  #unleashyourstrength #transformyourlife  _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

On this episode of Change Makers, we're continuing our series of spotlight episodes featuring the incredible cast of The Dot Experience. The Dot Experience is a new inclusive museum opening in October. It features more than 20 individuals who are blind or have low vision, each sharing authentic stories. The cast includes advocates, artists, professionals, athletes, students, parents, and workers, highlighting the many roles individuals who are blind or low vision hold in society and showcasing vibrant, diverse lives.On this episode, learn about Chris Downey. Chris is an architect, planner, and consultant who lost his sight entirely in 2008 following surgery to remove a brain tumor. Not only is he a Cast Member for The Dot Experience, he is also the Founder and owner of Architecture for the Blind. After his interview, enjoy our monthly Tech Takeaway where you'll learn five Monarch tips to keep you engaged over the summer.On this episode (In order of appearance)NarratorSara Brown, APH Public Relations ManagerChris Downey, The Dot Experience Cast Member, Founder and Owner of Architecture for the BlindJennifer Wenzel, APH Technology Product SpecialistMichael Dennis, APH Technology Product SpecialistAdditional LinksThe Dot Experience websiteArchitecture for the Blind websiteEmail Change Makers

Affordable housing is one of the biggest challenges facing communities today. But how does it actually get funded?In this episode of ChangeMakers, Katie Goar sits down with Jason Blain, Senior Commercial Banker at Independent Bank*, to break down how banks, developers, and public programs work together to create affordable housing.Jason shares a behind-the-scenes look at the real financial tools driving housing development, including tax credits, rate buydowns, and community partnerships. He also explains why homeownership still plays a critical role in building long-term wealth and stability.This conversation goes beyond theory. You'll hear how affordable housing projects come together, what slows them down, and what needs to change to scale solutions.*Independent Bank is a Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. It should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with qualified financial or legal professionals. Banking products, terms, rates, and regulations may vary and are subject to change. Please consult your financial institution or a licensed advisor before making any financial decisions.

Democracy is in trouble right now. In the US, Trump's authoritarian impulses are closing over the checks and balances that used to make space for people to participate. In the UK the success of Reform in May's local government elections reveal that people are increasingly seeing politics as elite sport - choosing to attack the system as a whole. In Australia, the success of One Nation in recent bi-elections suggests that it is also not immune from this anti-democratic movement.In this chat with democracy academic Hahrie Han we explore this challenge, and some seeds of hope that are emerging at the local scale. Recorded ahead of the UCL Policy Lab's Ecosystem Project gathering in May 2026 (where Hahie and Amanda are both speaking), they talk about source of hope that lie in the practices of a politics that can build spaces that can invite and explore people who are different, and have different opinions to work together.Things might be grim, but we are never without power. This conversation seeks to make practical where collaboration across our differences can make a difference.======We talked with Hahrie back in 2019 - take a listen to it here: https://changemakerspodcast.org/hahrie-han-changemaker-chat/For more on the UCL Ecosystem project, visit: https://ecosystem-project.ucl.ac.uk/For more about Hahrie Han's work (including her latest book Undivided and her many books on organising, people power and making change), visit: https://www.hahriehan.com/For more on ChangeMakers check us out:Via our Website - https://changemakerspodcast.org (where you can also sign up to our email list!)We have a brand new podcast called ChangeMakers Digest - co-hosted by Samuel Chu and Amanda Tattersall, take a listen: https://changemakerspodcast.org/category/episodes/digest/You can keep up to date via:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMakersPodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changemakerspodcast/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@changemakerspodcastBlue Sky: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersall.bsky.socialFor more on the books and Amanda's writing, have a look at:Amanda's website - https://amandatattersall.com/ Conscious Tribes: thinking differently about making a difference - here and via Hardie GrantPeople Power in Cities - here and via Oxford Uni PressOn Substack - https://substack.com/@amandatattersallOn Medium - https://amandatatts.medium.com/And - her much earlier book about coalition building - Power in Coalition and via Cornell Uni PressAmanda is on Socials here:On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandatattersall/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.tattersallBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/amandatattersall.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersallTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amanda.tattersall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why are we so uncomfortable with #silence? And what happens when we #stoptalking long enough to truly feel? Silence can feel terrifying… but it can also become the doorway to #healing. In this deeply profound conversation, Ron Tabachnick,  #Spiritual Strategist, Master Strategic #Facilitator & #Coach, explores #trauma, #emotionalsuppression, #fear, #grounding, and how silence can help us reconnect with our emotions, #truth, and #innerpeace.Discover how silence can reconnect us to our #trueself, dissolve mental chatter, awaken #emotionalhealing, and create space for deeper consciousness, presence, and #spiritualgrowth.Learn more and connect with  Ronald now at:https://www.insightacall.com/#SpiritualAwakening #Mindfulness #Consciousness #Presence #HealingJourney #SelfAwareness #Meditation  #TraumaHealing #EnergyHealing #PersonalGrowth #Awareness #MindsetShift #BeingPresent #SelfDiscovery #MentalClarity #ConsciousLiving #SpiritualPodcast #HealingThroughSilence #InnerHealing #liveyourbestlife #silenceispower _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

Why are we so uncomfortable with #silence? And what happens when we #stoptalking long enough to truly feel? Silence can feel terrifying… but it can also become the doorway to #healing. In this deeply profound conversation, Ron Tabachnick,  #Spiritual Strategist, Master Strategic #Facilitator & #Coach, explores #trauma, #emotionalsuppression, #fear, #grounding, and how silence can help us reconnect with our emotions, #truth, and #innerpeace.Discover how silence can reconnect us to our #trueself, dissolve mental chatter, awaken #emotionalhealing, and create space for deeper consciousness, presence, and #spiritualgrowth.Learn more and connect with  Ronald now at:https://www.insightacall.com/#SpiritualAwakening #Mindfulness #Consciousness #Presence #HealingJourney #SelfAwareness #Meditation  #TraumaHealing #EnergyHealing #PersonalGrowth #Awareness #MindsetShift #BeingPresent #SelfDiscovery #MentalClarity #ConsciousLiving #SpiritualPodcast #HealingThroughSilence #InnerHealing #liveyourbestlife #silenceispower _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

What does it really mean to lead — especially during times of uncertainty, burnout, and constant change? In this episode, I'm joined by author and longtime movement leader Eveline Shen to discuss her book Choosing to Lead Against the Current: The Courageous Operating System for Changemakers. After spending more than two decades leading Forward Together, Shen has helped mentor organizers, activists, and changemakers working to build stronger communities and more sustainable movements. This conversation explores leadership, courage, burnout, systems thinking, and how people can create meaningful change without losing themselves in the process.

Dr. Adam Dorsay introduces SuperPsyched and interviews leadership consultant Minette Norman about psychological safety and her co-authored book, The Psychological Safety Playbook for Changemakers. Norman defines psychological safety as the belief that in a group you can ask questions, make mistakes, and voice differing views without embarrassment, exclusion, or repercussions, and contrasts it with environments where people agree publicly but dissent privately. They discuss high-stakes consequences of low psychological safety (healthcare errors, the Challenger disaster), organizational costs (reduced innovation and performance, increased burnout and disengagement, reputation management and groupthink), and links to inclusion and hearing from introverts and neurodivergent thinkers. Norman shares practical leadership actions such as redesigning meetings, inviting dissent, asking “What am I missing?”, admitting mistakes, using blameless learning after failures, and sustaining safety through mutual respect; she highlights “the power of the pause” to respond thoughtfully when triggered.00:00 Welcome to SuperPsyched00:27 Why Safety Matters03:15 Defining Psychological Safety05:00 Real World Stakes06:47 How the Book Happened11:37 What It Is Not15:19 The Hidden Costs21:35 Reputation and Inner Circles23:34 Building It Day by Day30:57 Inclusive Meetings for All36:51 Top Practices to Try39:30 The Power of the Pause43:07 Final TakeawaysHelpful Links:Minette NormanMinette Norman LinkedInMinette Norman InstagramThe Psychological Safety Playbook for Changemakers Book

Minette Norman is an award-winning author, speaker, and leadership consultant who previously spent decades leading global technical teams in the Silicon Valley software industry and realized that we needed a new, more human model of leadership. Mike Petrusky asks Minette about her new book, "The Psychological Safety Playbook for Changemakers: Transform Your Workplace Culture" and what motivated she and he co-author, Dr. Karolin Helbig, to write it. They explore how innovation thrives in a team environment where psychological safety allows open, respectful debate and diverse ideas to flourish. Minette says that anyone can be a changemaker and encourages us all to positively influence workplace culture through small, deliberate actions that create ripple effects. Successful change management prioritizes the human side of change by listening to concerns, anticipating impact, and fostering inclusion to reduce resistance, so the book offers practical strategies for addressing skepticism. Curiosity and open-minded listening are essential leadership qualities, so Mike and Minette offer the encouragement and inspiration you need to be a Workplace Innovator in your organization! Connect with Minette on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minettenorman/ Buy Minette's new book "The Psychological Safety Playbook for Changemakers": https://thepsychologicalsafetyplaybook.com/the-psychological-safety-playbook-for-changemakers/ Learn more about Minette: https://www.minettenorman.com/ Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSkmmkVFvM4H3pwnlU2AuqynuRDpvnh4J Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/workplace-innovator/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

Think you need better systems, better marketing, or more productivity to achieve #businesssuccess?According to Will Steel, an #executivecoach, #entrepreneurcoach, #businesscoach,  the real limitation is often hidden within ourselves. This powerful episode dives deep into how #trauma, #fear, and #identity patterns impact #leadership, #delegation, #growth, and success — and how to finally #break through.Will Steel explains the Islamic and universal concept of #Fitra — the pure, authentic essence within every human being — and how reconnecting to it can radically transform leadership, relationships, and purpose, helping you become “free to lead.”Will doesn't just challenge the idea that playing prescribed roles leaves us unfulfilled; he questions whether most of us even know what #authenticity is. As a former RAF pilot who earned the Leadership Trophy and later guided leadership programs for over 60,000 people in 26 countries, Will's background is as broad as it is deep. He's spent over 21 years helping leaders see how our self-stories and secret approval-chasing keep us stuck, and his book "Free to Lead" became an #internationalbestseller for how it shakes up assumptions about #personalgrowth.Will's coaching methods have quietly influenced thousands of founders, CEOs, creatives, and more. He brings warm, practical stories and a global perspective, yet stays direct about what genuinely unlocks impact, confidence, and honesty.Learn more and connect with Will now at: http://willsteel.com/#AuthenticLeadership #TraumaHealing #HealingJourney #InnerHealing #TransformationalLeadership #SelfDiscovery #MindsetShift #EntrepreneurMindset #ConsciousLeadership #EmotionalHealing #FearHealing #AuthenticSelf #BusinessGrowth #SelfAwareness #LeadershipDevelopment #HealingTrauma #InnerPeace #SpiritualGrowth #HumanPotential #MindsetTransformation #PodcastInterview #liveyourbestlife  _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ