Rick Ornelas
I Spark Change Podcast
Are you ready to join us in creating a better world? Awesome! Because you’re in the right place. The I Spark Change Podcast is about those who spread positive change across the globe. They are doing acts or work that have a positive impact on humanity. The guests on our show are what we call Social Impact Heroes. These are everyday people like you and me. They make a difference, whether through their actions or their impact on others. Their impact may be big or small. In all instances, it's a beacon of light for everyone they encounter. Each week we feature inspiring stories and messages of st...
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Rick Ornelas
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Mar 11, 2026
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Episodes
Ep#106: Faith, Failure, and Fulfillment w/ Kelly Jahner-Byrne 28.02.2024 51:23
In this episode, Rick interviews Kelly Jahner-Byrne, a remarkable entrepreneur and philanthropist whose journey from humble beginnings to business success is nothing short of inspiring. Kelly's story is a testament to the power of perseverance, determination, and a genuine desire to make a difference in the world. Despite lacking a business background, Kelly has built a highly successful busi...
Ep#105: Healing the Self, Healing the World w/ Rani Thanacoody 21.02.2024 44:03
In this episode, Rick interviews an inspiring woman who has a commitment to healthy living that extends beyond words as it's ingrained in her daily life. Dr Rani Thanacoody, our guest today, is a dynamic and multifaceted practitioner who offers a range of transformative modalities to support her clients in overcoming trauma and living purposeful lives. Dr Rani Thanacoody is empathetic, driven...
Ep#104: I Spark Change Through Love 14.02.2024 12:21
In this episode, Rick talks about sparking change through Love. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙 🚀 🚀 🚀 We will discuss the following: ⭐️ Different definitions of love and how accurate and powerful they are. ⭐️ Love is a complex emotion that is fundamental to human experiences. ⭐️ Self-love and the appreciation and acceptance of oneself. ⭐️ Unconditional love and its benefits. Are you wor...
Ep#103: The Road to A Legendary Life w/ Damian Geleyns 07.02.2024 43:11
In this episode, Rick interviews an extraordinary individual who epitomizes living life to the fullest and positively impacting the world. Damian Geleyns, our guest today, is a legend in his own right, a life evangelist, and a passionate storyteller. Damian is not just another entrepreneur; he's a health and fitness advocate who defies age stereotypes with his remarkable physical condition at...
Ep#102: The Key to Fulfillment w/ Adam Hergenrother 31.01.2024 50:19
In this episode, Rick interviews Adam Hergenrother, a remarkable individual who has embarked on an inspiring journey from pursuing external success to discovering inner fulfillment and purpose. Adam's story serves as a powerful reminder that true contentment and meaning in life can be found by being present in every moment and elevating the quality of each experience. Adam Hergenrother is a r...
Ep#101: Discovering Your Hero Within w/ Dr. Monica Krishnan 24.01.2024 37:07
In this episode, Rick interviews a prolific medical writer for a mental health platform and a keynote speaker who brings her audience a unique and transformative perspective. Her story is an inspiration to those who see an equilibrium between personal and professional life, among other things. Authentic, driven, empowering, and amazing Dr. Monica Krishnan. She's a relentless advocate for men...
Ep#100: Special Episode 17.01.2024 28:18
In this episode, we celebrate the 100th episode of the show. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙 🚀 🚀 🚀 We will discuss the following: ⭐️ Social Impact Heroes ⭐️Moving Interviews ⭐️ 100th episode ⭐️ Thank you to all our listeners Are you working on improving yourself or your business? IS the struggle real...or not? It’s time to LEVEL UP! https://www.levelupchallenge.net/ Do you know abou...
Ep#99: Embracing Empathy w/ Nicolas Rion 10.01.2024 38:25
In this episode, Rick interviews a successful leader in both the personal and professional spheres, a certified professional, international associate certified coach, along with being trained in nonviolent communication, Nicolas Rion. He's faced difficult tragedies and challenges in his life, which helps him to relate to others through it all. He's harnessed the power of empathy, self-aw...
Ep#98: Rising from Darkness w/ Betsy Guerra 03.01.2024 48:35
In this episode, Rick interviews an authentic, empathetic, empowering, and amazing founder and CEO of Better With Betsy and the Faith-Based Coaching Academy, Betsy Guetta. She believes we are all children of God, and we're all created for greatness. She's someone who wants you to master human understanding, grow in your faith, practice what you preach, and use your God-given gift of emp...
Ep#97: Recap of the Year 2023 27.12.2023 18:23
In this episode, Rick talks about the best episodes of 2023. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙 🚀 🚀 🚀 We will discuss the following: ⭐️ Sparking Change through Fitness & Wellness ⭐️ The Best Timing ⭐️ Becoming a Super Hero ⭐️ Into The Comfort Zone Are you working on improving yourself or your business? IS the struggle real...or not? It’s time to LEVEL UP! https://www.levelupchalleng...
Ep#96: A Courageous Conversation with Barbara Yebuga 20.12.2023 48:23
In this episode, Rick interviews a catalyst for change and an influential voice in diversity, equity, and inclusion, Barbara Yebuga. She has a unique ability to foster connections while promoting a culture of acceptance and diversity of thought. Barbara is funny, authentic, and engaging as a storyteller and a keynote speaker. She strives to transform conversations, challenge perceptions, and insp...
Ep#95: The Principles of Leadership with Scott De Long 13.12.2023 42:49
In this episode, Rick interviews a dynamic figure in the world of leadership development who's passionate about empowering others, a transformative author, and host of the CEO podcast, Scott De Long. He has taught from university students to CEOs as he's imparted his wisdom as a respected and passionate professor. Scott has also built multiple companies from the ground up to success and...
Ep#94: I Spark Change Through Creating an Annual Vision 06.12.2023 10:17
In this episode, Rick talks about sparking change through Creating an Annual Vision. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙 🚀 🚀 🚀 We will discuss the following: ⭐️ This changed my life for the better 13 years ago. ⭐️ Tips on accomplishing any goals that you have ⭐️ Only 9 percent of Americans who make resolutions, complete them. ⭐️ Accurate and Powerful Tool Are you working on improving yours...
Ep#93: Leading with Purpose w/ Ken Joslin 29.11.2023 44:25
In this episode, Rick interviews the CEO of the Grow Stack Drive brand, former Pastor turned Coach and real estate professional Ken Joslin. He is an inspiring coach passionate about helping business leaders build confidence, gain clarity & create community. Ken is also a very proud father of four beautiful girls and knows that faith, family, and fulfillment play a massive role in attaining suc...
Ep#92: Self-Love Ignites Me w/ Sanet Van Breda 22.11.2023 55:05
In this episode, Rick interviews author, public speaker, mindfulness teacher, and master NLP life & business coach Sanet Van Breda. She's gone from feeling discarded, unfulfilled, and overwhelmed to being filled with confidence, love, and happiness. Her mission is to help you unlock your inner power, embrace self-love, and empower your voice. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙🚀 We will d...
Ep#91: The Hero Project w/ Adam Jablin 15.11.2023 45:53
In this episode, Rick interviews certified life coach, best-selling author, speaker, and creator of the Hero Project, Adam Javlin. He's learned many difficult lessons through his journey, but he was shown the way out, and now he's here to help you find your way. His mission is to help you crack through your fears and denials and connect you to your enthusiasm. This episode is a MUST-LI...
Ep#90: I Spark Change Through Gratitude 08.11.2023 12:20
In this episode, Rick talks about sparking change through GRATITUDE. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙 🚀 🚀 🚀 We will discuss the following: ⭐️ Begin your day with gratitude ⭐️ End your day with gratitude ⭐️ Three-minute Power of Positivity Journal ⭐️ Thanksgiving Season Are you working on improving yourself or your business? IS the struggle real...or not? It’s time to LEVEL UP! https://w...
Ep#89: Rise of the Reader w/ Nick Hutchison 01.11.2023 51:48
In this episode, Rick interviews the author of the soon-to-be bestseller; Rise of the Reader, motivating, dynamic, informative, and enthusiastic as and founder of BookThinkers, Nick Hutchison. He shares the work of others to inspire and uplift his audience, which he learned at the young age of 20. When he discovered the world of personal development he quickly used the books he was reading to im...
Ep#88: Let's Shine Brighter w/ Victoria Rader 25.10.2023 49:40
In this episode, Rick interviews an authentic, driven, empowering, and fantastic possibility coach, Victoria Rader. She knows what you notice is what you create and wants everyone to create possibilities. She's been through the struggles and triumphs of marriage, child raising, and business building and has traveled the world, seeing over 40 countries. She's honest, driven, passionate,...
Ep#87: From Pain to Purpose w/ Guillaume McMartin 18.10.2023 45:03
In this episode, Rick interviews a public speaker, visionary, blogger, and author, Guillaume McMartin. He's gone from a lifetime of bullying where he felt he was worth nothing and wanted to end his life to spending two years living on his bicycle, biking across Canada to share a message of love, harmony, and peace. He's someone who knows the beauty of this world and has taken years of h...
Ep#86: I Spark Change Through Self-Care 11.10.2023 7:59
In this episode, Rick talks about sparking change through self-care. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙 🚀 🚀 🚀 We will discuss the following: ⭐️ Daily Journaling ⭐️ Created a Positive Impact ⭐️ Find a Path to Improve ⭐️ Become the Best Version of Yourself & more... Join us in the LEVEL UP Membership Community today! https://www.levelupchallenge.net/ Are you working on improving yoursel...
Ep#85: Growing from the Trauma with Music w/ NEDY 04.10.2023 43:45
In this episode, Rick interviews creative, unique, vibrant, authentic, and cheerful pop singer and songwriter Nedy. She has an individual radiance and beauty that shines as bright as the morning sun and feels that our value never changes. It doesn't matter what anyone else says about us. It just matters what God says. She believes we're all special and unique. We are created with a parti...
Ep#84: The Power of Purposeful Leadership and Advocacy w/ Ryan Warner 27.09.2023 35:22
In this episode, Rick interviews a globally recognized speaker, award-winning psychologist, and an accomplished scholar, Ryan Warner. He's an award-winning psychologist who loves assisting teams to boost their bottom line by fostering innovation and optimizing effectiveness. He enraptures audiences as a speaker while accelerating organizational excellence through crucial needs such as inclusi...
Ep#83: The Art of Inspiring Excellence w/ Sunny McGaw 20.09.2023 39:40
In this episode, Rick interviews an authentic university lecturer and TEDx host, Sunny McGaw. She's a born leader who loves maximizing optimism, confidence, high-performing leadership, and diversity. She loves amplifying the voices of people and brands that need to be heard. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙🚀 We will discuss the following: ⭐️ Am I going to grow as a human from my comfort zo...
Ep#82: I Spark Change Through Time 13.09.2023 10:43
In this episode, Rick talks about English's most important single word. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙 🚀 🚀 🚀 We will discuss the following: ⭐️ Worth More Than Gold and Money ⭐️ Prioritizing and Making Time ⭐️ How can we spark change through TIME? ⭐️ More Precious Than Love & more... Join us in the LEVEL UP Membership Community today! https://www.levelupchallenge.net/ Are you wo...
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