ALC ChangeMakers Podcast

Episode Overview: Staying True to the Work: Disability Rights & Equity in Action What happens when the people most affected by decisions are the ones helping lead them? In this episode of ALC ChangeMakers, Jennifer Sconyers talks with Kerstin Sjoberg, Executive Director of Disability Rights Ohio, about her journey from corporate law to civil rights advocacy and the organization's mission to pr...

Episode Overview: From Trauma to Transformation: Reimagining Conservation Leadership What happens when someone who never saw themselves represented in conservation decides to change the system from the inside out? In this episode of the ALC ChangeMakers Podcast, host Jennifer Sconyers sits down with Leander Lacy to discuss leadership, trauma, entrepreneurship, and the evolution of conservatio...

Episode Overview Miranda Walton, Founder and Executive Director of Restorative Pathways Counseling in Zanesville, Ohio, shares her journey of building a behavioral health practice that prioritizes quality over quantity. She discusses navigating rural healthcare challenges, surviving difficult seasons as a business owner, and maintaining sustainable mental health services in an underserved Appalach...

Episode Overview In this Thanksgiving special episode of the ALC Changemakers Podcast, host Jennifer Sconyers shares the personal journey of founding Abundance Leadership Consulting and how the organization is evolving to meet current challenges facing mission-driven leaders. From organizational change and leadership coaching to nonprofit mergers and acquisitions, discover how ALC is helping commu...

Join host Jennifer Sconyers for an inspiring conversation with Ayanna Jordan , Assistant Program Director at New Directions Career Center in Columbus, Ohio. This episode explores women's career development, workplace inclusion, and innovative career coaching strategies that support women of color in today's challenging job market. Learn about holistic career services, inclusive leadership practice...

Episode Description: Discover why there's no such thing as "not using AI" in 2025 and learn how nonprofits can adopt artificial intelligence ethically and responsibly. Cheryl Contee, co-author of "AI for Nonprofits" and co-founder of Change Agent AI, shares practical strategies for mission-driven organizations navigating the AI revolution. Key Topics Covered: 🤖 AI Reality Check Why nonprofits are...

About Amanda Kern Amanda Kern is the founder and CEO of Emerald Creative Content, a marketing agency that specializes in search engine optimization (SEO) for small to mid-size businesses. Starting as a copywriter, Amanda discovered her passion for SEO when working with keyword briefs from SEO agencies. She was mentored by a woman-owned SEO agency and combined her creative content skills with techn...

Nonprofit Leadership Burnout Recovery: Strategic Resistance with Tauna Batiste | ALC ChangeMakers Guest: Tauna Batiste Founder & CEO, Drew Alexander Consulting Tauna Batiste is a leadership consultant who supports brilliant leaders in turning their bold ideas into strategic action. With extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, including executive roles at rare disease organizations, Tauna...

In this inspiring episode, Jennifer Sconyers sits down with Carol Kauffman, Executive Director of the Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) , to discuss her unique leadership journey, from international humanitarian work to leading one of Ohio's most influential environmental advocacy organizations. Carol shares how her early doubts about leadership were transformed through the lens of servant leadersh...

In this rich and reflective episode, Jennifer Sconyers sits down with Cedar Landsman and Lucien Demaris, the visionary co-founders of Relational Uprising, to explore how relational culture can transform organizations from the inside out. Together, they unpack the limitations of individualism in U.S. culture and make a compelling case for centering relationships—within teams, communities, and movem...

In this heartfelt and deeply insightful episode, Jennifer Sconyers sits down with Chelsea Elliott , a powerhouse entrepreneur and emotional wellness advocate . Chelsea is the founder and CEO of Sōmōcom Lab (Social Emotional Communication Lab), where she helps individuals and organizations create emotionally safe environments across all areas of life—from home and school to the workplace. Jennifer...

In this inspiring episode of the ALC ChangeMakers Podcast, host Jennifer Sconyers sits down with Mary Hoffman, CEO and majority owner of Faucethead Creative , a Columbus-area branding and marketing strategy agency. Mary shares her powerful leadership journey—transitioning from a retail executive to co-owner of a creative agency during the upheaval of 2020—and how she’s intentionally realigning her...

In this dynamic episode of the ALC ChangeMakers Podcast, host Jennifer Sconyers sits down with cultural architect and leadership strategist, Varsey Laurelle , for a grounded and energizing conversation on navigating change, building team effectiveness, and staying true to your purpose in a rapidly shifting world. Jennifer and Varsey share stories from their connection through Haven Collective in C...

In this episode of the ALC ChangeMakers Podcast, host Jennifer Sconyers welcomes the dynamic and inspiring Elizabeth Wangugi a burnout consultant, yin yoga specialist, and founder of the Biz Witch Doc. Through a deeply personal and powerful conversation, Elizabeth shares her transformative leadership journey—from corporate burnout to radical wellness—and the lessons she’s carrying forward into her...

n this compelling episode, host Jennifer Sconyers welcomes long-time collaborator and senior ALC consultant Mark Fairfield to the ALC ChangeMakers Podcast. Together, they dive into the complexity of relational work within mission-driven organizations, the pain signals that bring clients to ALC, and the strategies they use to support organizations navigating systemic conflict, burnout, and change....

This is the inaugural episode of Abundance Leadership Consulting, LLC's ALC ChangeMakers Podcast! This podcast is created to tell the stories of entrepreneurs, community leaders, and entities creating positive social change! About Abundance Leadership Consulting The   ALC ChangeMakers Podcast   is brought to you by   Abundance Leadership Consulting (ALC) , a certified MBE/WBE consul...