How We Change the World

In this episode, we explore the current, ongoing struggle to preserve democracy in Israel. SEE FULL SHOW NOTES & PHOTOS ON OUR WEBSITE Dr. Raed Mualem⁠ and ⁠Dr. Shaul Gabbay⁠ , both citizens of Israel, are my guests today. They discuss the very real danger of a precipitous fall into authoritarianism in their country. Along with millions of other Israelis, they are strongly rejecting this shock...

My special guest is Lauren Y. Casteel , community thought leader and President and CEO of The Women’s Foundation of Colorado, a non-profit community foundation focusing on gender, racial, and economic equity. Lauren has been outspoken in her criticism of the recent Supreme Court Decision of Students for Fair Admissions v. President & Fellows of Harvard College that struck down years of legal p...

In 1993, Sunniva Sorby was part of the first all-women expedition team to ski across Antarctica to the South Pole. That history-making journey kicked off a thirty-year career of wilderness adventure that eventually transformed Sunniva into a citizen scientist conducting climate change research in the Antarctic and Arctic regions. ( SEE FULL SHOW NOTES & PHOTOS : https://www.howwechangetheworld...

In this episode, I had the privilege of engaging in an enlightening conversation with the award-winning environmental reporter and author, Kristina Marusic . Our discussion delved deep into the heart of her groundbreaking book, " A New War on Cancer: Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention". See Full Show Notes at How We Change the World Website In this episode we discuss : • The crit...

With medical facilities in Lahaina entirely decimated along with more than 2200 other structures––nearly the entire town–– Mobile Medics International is not only responding to medical needs of the displaced population who are reeling from a massive loss of life along with their homes, they are also preparing to restore ongoing medical help to serve this population who are grieving and in shock. ⁠...

Mike and Robin Gordon founded Shining Light International to empower women, educate children, and bring hope to the destitute, isolated populations of Northern Pakistan. SEE FULL SHOW NOTES AND PHOTOS ON OUR WEBSITE Twenty-two years since its inception, Shining Light's influence is gauged not solely by the thousands of lives it has elevated through tangible enhancements such as heightened lite...

Fifteen years ago Thomas Keown was working as a journalist in NYC when, on vacation, he stumbled upon children suffering from injustice, poverty and indignity in the slums of Kenya. Appalled by the magnitude of suffering, he founded Many Hopes to create systemic change, and fifteen years later he is expanding his efforts globally.  Believing that children who have survived abusive lives of slavery...

GET TICKETS TO ACCELEBRATE! CHANNEL MOM'S ANNUAL FUNDRAISER AT BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY! JULY 27TH AT 5 PM Jenny Dean is a remarkable woman with a passion for supporting mothers from all walks of life. As the founder and director of Channel Mom , Jenny used lessons from her own challenges as a new mom to create an outreach program that provides financial, spiritual, and practical assistance to moms...

Meet ethical entrepreneur Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart, founder of Humans We Love , a company specializing in high-couture, ethically created wedding gowns, dresses, jewelry and more. Drawing on her own artistic talent, her career as a high-fashion model in Hong Kong, her MBA and her lifelong activism protecting animals, Leanne first took the plunge in 2011 to fill a need she saw no one else filling––eth...

In this week's episode we meet Vikas Garg, the Singapore-based founder and CEO of a unique and transformative business and app named "abillion." In 2017, after spending thirteen years in the finance industry directing billion-dollar portfolios and hedge funds, Vikas Garg pivoted to helping make the world better for everyone. Using his vast knowledge of data analysis, algorithms, fina...

In 2017, after spending thirteen years in the finance industry directing billion-dollar portfolios and hedge funds, Vikas Garg pivoted to helping make the world better for everyone. Using his vast knowledge of data analysis, algorithms, finance, and plant-based nutrition, Vikas developed an app that would create meaningful social change. His goal was to inspire ⁠ abillion ⁠ or more people to adopt...

In this special edition of How We Change the World , we invite you to join us on a journey of reflection, inspiration, and action. Our quest to make the world a better place often begins with a single spark - a moment, an experience, a conviction - that ignites a lifelong flame of dedication and resolve. This week, we turn the spotlight on those transformative beginnings, revisiting conversations...

In today's episode of the podcast, we journey to Belize to explore the holistic and heart-based approach to healing and community with the phenomenal Julz Peña of Julz Holistic Massage Studio . Julz's journey is nothing short of inspiring. From a childhood marked by poverty and struggle, growing up with a single mom and four siblings, often moving and going hungry, she's risen above th...

In today's episode, we present a real-life adaptation of the proverb, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." Amid the 2020 pandemic lockdown, an isolated college student stumbled upon a shocking paradox while watching the news - farmers wasting surplus food, leading to an environmental crisis, while food banks struggled to meet demand. This disturbing dichotomy struck a chord w...

Today's episode is all about how to save the bees! Did you know bees are responsible for pollinating 80 percent of all flowering plants including most fruits, nuts, and vegetables grown in the United States? Tragically, bees and other pollinators are plummeting in numbers and some species are facing extinction. If bees go extinct, it would likely lead to a major change in ecosystems and a disr...

Did you know that the beagle, one of America's most beloved dog breeds, is also one of the most exploited in laboratory testing? Today, we have a guest who has dedicated her life to change this narrative - Shannon Keith, animal rights lawyer & founder of the Beagle Freedom Project . Shannon Keith is a passionate animal rights lawyer who traded courtroom battles for a different kind of figh...

This week, I had the privilege to speak with Matt Tullman , an inspiring, mission-based entrepreneur who is leading a revolution in health and nutrition. As CEO & co-founder of the plant-based nutrition company Complement⁠ , Matt is on a mission to promote healthy plant-based nutrition, aiming for 30% of the population to be plant-based by 2030. 🎙 In this episode, we discuss: The concept of Co...

🎥 Watch full episode with captions on  ⁠YouTube⁠ ! In the heart of Belize , one woman's vision has led to the flourishing of both wildlife and human life. This week, we delve into the story of Jessie Young and her groundbreaking work as President of the Community Baboon Sanctuary . Jessie Young is the tenacious director of the Community Baboon Sanctuary Women's Conservation Group (CBSWCG)...

Dr. Deb Sandella is a psychotherapist with nearly 50 years of experience and the founder of the RIM Institute. RIM stands for Regenerating Images in Memory, a technique that Dr. Deb developed to help people access and release emotional pain that's stored in their bodies. Dr. Deb explains how emotions are stored as images in our bodies, and trauma or intense emotions can cause these images to g...

Episode #18 features Dr. Brad Harrington, Director of the Boston College Center for Work and Family. Dr. Harrington conducts research on a variety of topics related to work and family life. His work helps businesses better understand current topics related to employee satisfaction, productivity, and improving employees’ lives such as work-life balance, flexible work arrangements, women’s empowerme...

In this episode, CEO Josie Naughton shares the incredible story of how she and a few friends started helping refugees arriving in Europe in 2015 by posting a social media post for donations, and how that small act of kindness turned into a full-fledged organization that has raised over 100 million dollars in just eight years funding over 400 partner organizations who help millions of displaced peo...

Madhvi Chittoor is a 12-year renowned climate activist and UN child advisor. In this episode Madhvi shares her inspiring journey of working for a sustainable world since the age of six. In addition to many other accomplishments, Madhvi was successful in eliminating styrofoam from her school district’s cafeterias, and highly instrumental in getting state legislation passed to eliminate plastics and...

In this episode, we talk with Michael J. Kline, a Master Trainer, Retreat Leader, and Firekeeper who helps individuals and coaches develop the skills to overcome emotional blocks that prevent them from leading more productive, happier lives and showing up for the world in meaningful ways. Michael believes that if individuals are going to change the world, we must be emotionally capable. “ We can a...

A Conversation with Finley on the Challenges of Being a Transgender Individual Host Deborah Rohan speaks with Finley, a transgender, non-binary individual, about their experiences as a trans person navigating today’s challenging society. Finley shares their experience announcing their gender identity to their schoolmates, the benefits of family love and support, the importance of using correct pro...

In this episode, we celebrate the life of a ninety-year old change maker, Hamzi Moghrabi. A Palestinian refugee since age fourteen, Hamzi found his path as an engineer, building infrastructure across the Arab world, from Abu Dhabi to North Africa. When civil war in Lebanon drove him to take his family and seek safety in the US, he became a warrior for social justice, fighting for the rights of Ara...