How to Change the World

In our first full episode of 2024, Catherine sits down with Gloria Feldt, Co-founder and President of Take the Lead, and former CEO and President of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, to delve into the transformative power of women in leadership. Gloria shares her enlightening insights on how women can harness their inherent strengths to step into leadership roles and drive significant...

We're BACK, and better than ever! After a long hiatus, How to Change the World is back with a brand new look and a brand new season. Tune in to today's episode for a preview of the exciting year to come - including some amazing guests who are leading the way in creating change for their communities. Get ready to hear some inspiring stories and learn actionable tips for how to elevate your own impa...

Join us in this special episode as we introduce the passionate and dedicated individuals who have joined our mission to make a positive impact in our Arizona communities. Get inspired by their stories, visions, and dreams of a better world. Tune in now and be part of the transformational journey of changing the world! 

On this episode, our CEO Catherine Alonzo introduces the Colorado team as the Javelina herd continues to expand! We got together to talk about the advantages and changes that come with remote work as we venture on in this post-pandemic world.

The How to Change the World Podcast is back! Our latest episode features our three founding partners as they look back on Javelina's 10 years in business. From how it all started to their all-time favorite moments, Catherine, David, and Bill reminisce on the transformation and development of Javelina over this past decade, as well as the lessons they've learned along the way.

The How to Change the World podcast is back for a very special episode! This week, Catherine shares what's next for the podcast and introduces an exciting returning guest – Marisa Hoskins, Javelina's new Chief Operating Officer. Together, they take a deep dive into Marisa's story, the power of narrative, and the process of creating change in the workplace.

Today's episode of How to Change the World will be the last for a while – listen to find out why, and to join Catherine in reflecting on the past 3 1/2 years of changemaking conversations.

This week, Catherine recounts how she found her squad of world-changing women, why it's so important to have a squad of your own – and how you can find yours. Learn more about Arizona Foundation for Women's SHE Leads! program at https://www.azfw.org/sheleads.

In this week's episode of How to Change the World, Catherine co-hosts with award-winning speaker Sharon Tewksbury-Bloom, whose company Do Good, Be Good offers training and team building to AmeriCorps programs throughout the United States. You can check out Sharon's podcast and learn more about her at https://sharonspeaks.com/

This week, Catherine is joined by Jeri Royce, President and CEO of Esperança , and Mia A., her New Pathways for Youth mentee. Jeri and Mia tell us how we can discover new perspectives, open new possibilities, and create change in our communities by simply connecting with each other.

Catherine is joined by Michelle Cirocco, Executive Director of the Televerde Foundation. Michelle tells her remarkable story of having gone to prison, the process of self-transformation, and finding success at Televerde, a marketing and sales company giving incarcerated women opportunities to succeed after their release.

In this week's episode of How to Change the World, learn all about advocacy: what it is, what it means for your work, and how to advocate with skill and intention to create lasting change.

What if everything you've been told about business is wrong? Elizabeth MacBride and Seth Levine tackle our greatest misconceptions about entrepreneurship in their book, The New Builders. In this week's episode, we learn about the next generation of business owners (hint, it's not young white men) and how they're changing the world. Get The New Builders at https://thenewbuilders.com/

We know about smashing the patriarchy – but what about envisioning something new? Maureen Devine-Ahl answers that big question in her new book, How to Make the Matriarchy. Join Maureen and Catherine for a visionary conversation about power, gender, and how to create a future built around inclusivity. Get Maureen's book at https://amzn.to/3pDGLxO.

Alicia Maule is a digital strategist, Obama alum, and the Digital Engagement Director for the Innocence Project. Join Alicia and Catherine for a powerful and vulnerable conversation about criminal justice reform, ending the death penalty, and how digital engagement can help us create meaningful change in the real world. To get involved, visit pervispayne.org .

Catherine is joined by organizer, creative, and business owner Philamer Batangan, who serves as the Director of Creative Services at the Arizona Asian Chamber of Commerce. As Philamer tells her personal story of dismantling systemic injustice, she imparts wisdom on channeling emotion into purpose, the path to finding community, how a common vision can create change, and so much more.

In the world of social change, we don't prioritize rest – and that's a mistake. Taking some time to recharge your batteries, whether you're going on a hike or laying on the couch, is not only good for you, but it's part of achieving your vision for the world (believe it or not). Join Catherine as she delves into the essential role of rest and recovery in creating social change.

Join Catherine for a wide-ranging and deeply meaningful conversation with Terri Waibel, founder and clinical director at the Center for Compassion. They delve into the experience of grief, the process of mourning, and the compassionate practices you can adopt to better connect with the people on your team and in your life. The resources Terri mentioned in the interview can be found below. MISS Fou...

Join Catherine for a deep dive into your organization's marketing strategy - in less than 30 minutes! Learn the 5 easy categories to score your organization by and the keys to building powerful marketing strategies that will engage your target audiences like never before.

Join Catherine for the quickest brand consultation in the world - your 30-minute brand audit. Learn the 5 easy categories to score your organization by, and the keys to building a powerful brand that will shape your work and culture for years to come.

Even as we approach a full year of pandemic life, there have been changemakers around the world who have continued - and succeeded - in their vital missions in spite of every difficulty. Kate Thoene, of Phoenix nonprofit Waste Not, is one of those changemakers. Join Catherine in an exciting conversation with Kate to hear about the values, principles, and practices that continue to realize Waste No...

Are you part of a team? Most of us are - and we want our teams to be as inclusive and successful as possible. Join Catherine for a phenomenal conversation about high-performing and inclusive teams with author and CEO Katharine Halpin. Katharine tells us the one thing every team needs, and shares specific tactics and strategies we can all take on to create inclusivity and success in the workplace,...

Join Catherine for a solo episode as she works to answer a question on all of our minds - how can you make a difference when you're completely burned out? When the world feels hopeless, it's very easy to feel that you're not doing enough — and feel totally powerless. Learn three ways to confront this problem - and ten specific practices you can take on to make a change in your community  right now...

Catherine is joined by Kathy Sacks, entrepreneur, coach and investor who is passionate about helping people design a future they can't wait to live in. Kathy shares her own personal journey to discovering meaning and purpose in her life and work, and how working on your relationship with yourself can unlock unlimited potential for creating meaningful change in the world. For anyone with questions...

For our first episode of the New Year, Catherine is joined by her husband Ruben to share their predictions for change in 2021 - and to reflect on their not-so-accurate predictions for 2020. From action on the climate crisis to whatever we'll do once we're all vaccinated, Catherine and Ruben dig into the events and trends they'll be looking out for in 2021 - and what it all means for making change...