Action 2 Impact Podcast with Gwen Jones

Send us Fan Mail ENCORE SHOW: We are going way back to talk race and Rotary. Meet Nadine Pemberton founder of Rotarians Against Racism, as we have a real talk about race, racism, and Rotary.   Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

Send us Fan Mail We are dropping this weeks EP. early so you can get a first hand understanding with 5280 DG Albert Hernandez  of the tragedy that is the fires in LA, and how you can help. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

Send us Fan Mail I'm catching up with my friend Mohan Kumar as his updates me on his amazing work bringing independence, and hope to thousands of people with missing arms and legs.  Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

Send us Fan Mail This week i'm off to Sweden to talk Rotary history with longtime Rotary History geek and PDG Matts Ingemanson. We talk early Rotary, we talk about Rotary and the UN, and most of all we talk about how Rotary  is making wonderful new history everyday . Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHA...

Send us Fan Mail I'm taking a few weeks off to enjoy the holiday season with mu family, but i'll be right back here Jan.8th 2025 with new stories and new fun. Hope to see you then. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

Send us Fan Mail Today we are talking Rotary,50 years in Rotary. How has it changed? What made you stay in Rotary, Why don't more folks stay in this long? What has been some of your greatest events and stories. Just a few of the questions i put to my friend and 5050 DG, and 50yr Rotary vet, Dave Daskin. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 I...

Send us Fan Mail ENCORE SHOW: Can RI training be fun? Can it be happy, loud, comical? Should you walk away from a PETS not only feeling ready to be president, but super proud just to be a Rotarian? Well return guest Patrick Harrison, and newcomer to the show Amber Scarborough say YES to all of the above! Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impac...

Send us Fan Mail Time to learn about "Rotary Hands Across the Border" with 5050 DGE Marie Isabell Martinez Hair. She has gone way beyond "Peace Pole" to bring Rotarians for 2 different sides and countries to talk peace and understanding Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

Send us Fan Mail It's time to enjoy another fellowship this time "The  Fellowship of Rotary Photography". Our longtime podcast friend and fellowship junky Madu Bishnu is back to tell us all out these talented Rotarians, and the photo contest though RI that will show off their amazing work. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impac...

Send us Fan Mail Today I'm off to Malta to talk to new friend, Rotary Trainer/Zone 14 RYLA chair  John DeGiorgio. We talk RYLA. We talk training. We talk "clubs getting the kudos they deserve. We talk about one of the best "Smile Question" answers I have ever heard. Join us!  Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all ove...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Mark Esho. He's an Author, Polio Survivor, "Member of the British Empire", and the only Rotarian I know that has gone to a witch doctor. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

Send us Fan Mail Join me today as I introduce you to one of the most gusty Rotarians I have ever met, Micheal Fernando. A Rotarian who is willing to go to some of the darkest places on earth to bring new life, light and joy to the world in the "miracle minute" of life. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE...

Send us Fan Mail Time to cook!! Meet two Rotarians that are bringing the world to your table. One dish at a time. A perfect way to have to get ready for your #Poliodinner party. Join us! Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

Send us Fan Mail I'm off to Boca Raton Florida in the US for part 1 of our 2 part show on great things do do during Polio awareness month. Meet Douglas Heizer and his simple # that could get the word out about ending Polio. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

Send us Fan Mail ENCORE SHOW: Meet one of the most traveled and hardest working Rotarians out there...Drew Kessler. He's a board member, Trainer, COL member, dad and more. Drew found just enough time between travel and fatherhood to join me on the podcast, so join us too won't you? Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over th...

Send us Fan Mail I'm Off this week to Uganda Africa to talk to Jonas Ekombo about his "Unity Garden" projects that are bring food, joy, and now how to the villages of Uganda. Note: The internet was a bit off in the recording. Uganda is a long way from the USA which made our interview a bit short, but i'm sure you will enjoy out chat. Support the show Join me as I talk to those...

Send us Fan Mail Can we talk about politics at Rotary, Should we? Has politics made it harder to work in a world of DEI? Should we as a Rotarian speak out about others countries politics. A lot of questions right?  These questions could take you all over the place in a conversation, and ,well it did. But it was a fun ride. Join me and my new friend Phil Toombs as we talk politics, Rotary, and many...

Send us Fan Mail Join me as I talk to singer, daughter, Rotarian, and caregiver, Amy Scruggs. As she tells us about her public choice to share the journey of "Amy and her Dad "with the world. This is a truly heartwarming show that i know you are going to love. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANG...

Send us Fan Mail Summer is a great time for holidays and a great time to re-introduce you to the international Travel and Hosting Fellowship. Enjoy this encore presentation and have wonderful vacation and or holidays wherever you are this summer season. You know how I love my Fellowships!!! Join us as we travel all over the world!!! And you can too. Support the show Join me as I talk to those &quo...

Send us Fan Mail Meet a true renaissance man Peter Tonge. From his business as a Accessibility Consultant, to a  life as a lawyer, to fencer, photographer, and now even the District Governor of 5550 my new friend Peter Tong is sure to impress. Join us as we talk about accessibility Rotary and so very much more! Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions...

Send us Fan Mail What's it like to work for the Canadian government? What's it like to be a new district governor this time of District 7010? What's it like to be the kid of a Rotary international president? Past RI President Wilfrid Walkinson. What's it going to be link not to have Rotary presidential themes anymore? Just some of the questions that I ask my new friend Steve Wi...

Send us Fan Mail Well, I've been talking about it on the podcast and now it's official. The moving trucks are here.  The boxes are packed, the dogs, cars, and better half are ready to go and we are off to the East Coast. I would love to keep doing the podcast but the simple fact is right now, to my computer and my entire studio is boxed!  So I'm taking the week off to get all my duc...

Send us Fan Mail Take a look back at another amazing ENCORE show: "We Are This Close" as Rotarians we hear that all the time. Now find out how truly close we are with District 7780 Polio Plus chair and Polio survivor AnnLee Hussey. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

Send us Fan Mail What's the council on legislation? When did it start? Who's on it? What exactly is it? Just some of the questions that we ask past Council on Legislation member  and my good friendJane Helten today on the podcast . We'll learn about this extensive Rotary, governing body that helps put together the rules, regulations bylaws, and a whole bunch more for the entire Rota...

Send us Fan Mail This week I'm off to Sweden to talk to Ulf Bingsgard. We're gonna be talking about the Rotary Action Summit happening in Sweden this September. We're gonna be talking about major donors and the Rotary foundation and we're gonna be talking about, well, being the mayor of his town in Swedish why not it's the I'm A Rotarian podcast and as always we'...