How to Change the World

Pita   Juarez  is many things. A communications professional; a queer immigrant woman from Guatemala; an award winning filmmaker, and more. She shares her own story with Catherine, explaining how a racist law in Arizona changed her path forever, and what she is doing today to impact communities through storytelling. We dig into her experience making the award-winning documentary  You Racist, Sexis...

Everything you thought you knew about how incredible things like international air travel and Toy Story occur will change when you read Loonshots by physicist and entrepreneur Safi Bahcall. Mind Your Business regulars Catherine Alonzo and David Waid are joined by nonprofit consultant and dedicated community advocate Barbara Lewkowitz, and they dive deep into what this book teaches us about how to...

Andrès Cano was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2018; one of the new wave of non-traditional elected officials who represent a new way of approaching elected government. Andrès talks to Catherine about how family tragedy has shaped his drive to make change in the world, and what he has learned from his first legislative session about what it takes to create change. 

Have you ever wished a friend or family member would change their actions or make different choices? Have you ever withheld the truth from a friend because you are scared of rocking the boat? This week, Catherine talks to Forest Melton about the emotional intelligence it takes to create change - and how to develop it. Forest is a cancer researcher, a passionate crusader for nonprofits, and the 201...

Representative Jennifer Longdon is a freshman member of the Democratic Caucus in the House of Representatives, the latest chapter in her loooong track record of advocacy. When a gun crime left her paralyzed from the collar bones down, Jennifer's entire life changed. Whether it's against gun violence, for equal rights for people with disabilities, or for the improvement of the everyday lives of Ari...

Sentari Minor and George Grombacher fight all the time. The hosts of podcast Figure it Out, they come together to battle it out over important issues as friends and co-hosts. They talk to Catherine about the importance of talking to people who disagree with you, how your personal values should shape your career path, and how childhood events can shape the rest of your life.   

Ever wondered why some teams flounder while others change the world? Legal mastermind and political changemaker Bob Lord joins Javelina partners Catherine Alonzo and David Waid on this week's episode of How to Change the World to discuss Simon Sinek's Leaders Eat Last, which lays out a 21st-century approach to transformational leadership in action. We discuss the top takeaways from Sinek's best-se...

Interim Dean of Arizona State University's Law School and author of the recently published Outsiders, Professor Zachary Kramer, thinks we should understand human rights violations differently. He talks to Catherine about the power of recognizing rights and identity on an individual basis rather than in groups, as well as a whole lot of other things: leadership, powerful listening, storytelling in...

What is the biggest predictor of achievement? If you're thinking it's talent, think again. Javelina Founding Partners sit down to discuss this month's book club pick: Grit by Angela Duckworth. Discover how to find your purpose, how to tap into your passion to achieve your wildest dreams, what it means to be a wise parent, and when to give up and when to persevere.

The former Director of University of Arizona's Marching Band, Enrique Feldman one day walked out on the job he'd forever set his sights on with no plan. Facing gripping fear and all the reasons in the world to not take the risk, Enrique leapt - and has never looked back.    Catherine and Enrique talk about the power of a blank slate and what can be possible when we don't set limitations on ourselv...

Bridie Farrell is a record-breaking American speed skater and sexual abuse survivor, who has been a vocal champion for legislation around the country that protects the victims of child sex abuse. She was a key voice in the passage of Arizona's against-all-odds HB 2466, which allows survivors of child sex abuse an additional 10 years to sue their abusers. Bridie talks with Catherine about the pivot...

This week Catherine sits down with Dimitri Zakharov, CEO and Co-Founder of Impact Enterprises . His company is focused on helping pioneer socially-conscious outsourcing in Africa and was the first company of its kind in Zambia. They talk about his job, how Impact Enterprises is providing quality jobs for Zambians, and they get a bit philosophical about what it takes to change the world.

ICYMI: We're reposting Rob DuRay's interview from March in anticipation of this week's celebration. If you're in the Phoenix area, we hope you can come to celebrate the Colorado expansion and our newest team members at our party this Thursday, May 23rd (bit.ly/javelinaparty2019) . You'll have chance to meet Rob himself and learn more about everything that's happening with Javelina.

Daniel Ramos is the Executive Director at One Colorado : the state's leading advocacy organization dedicated to advancing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Coloradans and their families.  We talk about how Daniel got into politics and advocacy, and the amazing work One Colorado is doing to create a more equal place for the LGBTQ community.

This week, Catherine reconnects with an old friend – Jayson Sime. He opens up about the powerful difference between surviving and thriving, and the changes he made to get beyond survival. They also discuss Jayson's plunge into politics, the importance of self-care, and when he decided to become a yoga teacher. Jayson has led an incredible path to get to where he is today and there's a bit of somet...

Candi CdeBaca is a fifth generation Denverite running for Denver City Council District 9. We talk about her amazing campaign, her vision for Denver, and why she's running to make a change. She's so inspiring and we hope you can listen in and learn about her experiences, and how we can all show up to make a difference in the world.

Jo Ellen Caldwell has led a trailblazing career and is currently a Captain and Paramedic with the Phoenix Fire Department. You name it and she's done it: martial arts, kickboxing, a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, working every position on a fire truck, and so much more. She's committed to empowering and building up others so they can achieve their goals, and her work has earned her the distinction...

Paula Cullison is the Founder and President of the Arizona Women's Partnership which awards grants to small charities in AZ that assist underserved women and children. Their amazing work has impacted more than 100,000 women. We talk about advocacy, what she has learned from her travels, and moving ideas into action. Paula is our second incredible guest as we feature YWCA Phoenix Tribute to Leaders...

On this month's Mind Your Business Book Club episode, we're covering one of the most highly regarded and recommended business books out there: Good to Great by Jim Collins. We dive into the main concepts covered and what we learned about leadership, the application of new technologies, and the importance of maintaining hope while facing harsh realities.

We're excited to feature interviews with the recipients of the YWCA Phoenix Tribute to Leadership Awards for the month of April. Our very first guest is Alejandra Gomez, recipient of the 2019 Racial Justice Award. Alejandra is Co-Director of Living United for Change in Arizona (LUChA) – an amazing community organization of families, working together to bring about a more socially and economically...

We're excited to feature one of our first guests from Colorado. This week Catherine sits down with Juston Cooper, the Deputy Director of the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition ( www.ccjrc.org ) to talk about being committed to change, the importance of criminal justice reform, and his work with this incredible group. The CCJRC is a client of ours so we really hope you enjoy this conversati...

This week we're featuring Rob DuRay! In case you haven't heard the big news, we're expanding to Colorado and Rob is our new Vice President of the Colorado Office. On this episode, he'll be sharing a bit about himself and how he came to Javelina. If you're in the Denver area, come join us for our launch event on March 27. Visit: bit.ly/JavelinaDenverParty

This month's book is Rebel Talent by Francesca Gino. Catherine Alonzo, Ariel Reyes, and special guest David Waid sit down for a chat about nonconformity in the workplace and life, and how we all can embrace a bit of rebellion.

This week on the podcast we talk with Amy  Armstrong , the founder and CEO of Support My Club.  Support My Club  is a nonprofit organization that gives people opportunities to contribute to their communities by donating to high school clubs and teams. Their mission is to provide a convenient, specific and efficient way for individuals to support out of classroom education. Tune in to learn more ab...

We've got so much change we want to share This week on the podcast Catherine, Ariel and Taylor discuss the recent changes at Javelina. In this episode we say some goodbyes, praise our new office, discuss all our new hiring and even tease a little something special that's coming up. You won't want to miss this podcast full of twists and turns.