Social Change Leaders Podcast

"Questions bring us together. Answers keep us apart." — Peter Block What does it mean to lead change in a fractured world? In this powerful episode, Traci Warnberg-Lemm sits down with Peter Block — humble citizen of Cincinnati, Ohio and author of the newly updated third edition of Community: The Structure of Belonging — for a rich conversation about what it really takes to build civic culture, res...

“Take courage, friends. The way is often hard, the path is never clear, and the stakes are very high. Take courage. For deep down, there is another truth: you are not alone.” — Wayne B. Arnason In this joint episode of the Social Change Leaders Podcast and Spark Good Podcast, longtime collaborators and friends Stephanie Malon-Rufi and Traci Warnberg-Lemm reunite to name the moment we’re living in...

The Social Change Leaders Podcast is back! Host Traci Warnberg-Lemm returns with fresh insights on the intersection of leadership, civic engagement, and coaching. In this episode, she explores how coaching skills can enhance civic dialogue, and what practical tools leaders can use to strengthen their impact. Plus, Traci shares reflections from listeners on how their passions contribute to social c...

📢 “The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems.” – Gandhi Episode Summary: The Social Change Leaders Podcast is back! After a hiatus, host Traci Warnberg-Lemm returns with renewed purpose, fresh insights, and a deep commitment to supporting social impact leaders like you. In this episode, Traci shares personal and professi...

You can't see the whole picture when you're stuck in the middle of it. - Anonymous   More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net   The Social Change Leaders Podcast is back after a 6 month break! In this episode, Stephanie and Traci share reflections, lessons and reminders during the ‘pauses’ in their lives.   They discuss what has helped them sustain their efforts...

We are weaving the future on the loom of today  - Grace Dawson Do you see and think about the different systems impacting your social change efforts?  With the current challenges we face now as we emerge from a global pandemic, social change can feel even more out of reach.  It is important to understand the integration of systems when addressing our biggest community challenges. &n...

More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et As a social entrepreneur, do you find sales challenging?  Does setting prices and then talking about them make you cringe?  Take a listen to this episode where co-host, Stephanie Malon-Rufi, has a conversation with Kat Luckock, founder of Share Impact,  about her work with social entrepreneurs specifically in the area of...

“ What really draws me to this business is the power we have as women to change the world.”   - Casey Gromer     More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et As you continue to grow your business, do you struggle with how to grow your team?  Do you know how to use team members the most effectively? How can you build an effective team even for a small business?&...

More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net   Do you experience entrepreneurial burnout? Are you constantly running around wearing all the hats and putting out fires? This episode is a replay of a workshop that co-hosts Stephanie Malon-Rufi and Traci Warnberg-Lemm presented as part of Twin Cities Start-up Week.  In this episode, they  walk you through an assessment...

“The number-one thing that you will have to sacrifice to be great, to achieve what you are capable of, and to execute your plans, is your comfort.” -Brian P. Moran & Michael Lenningston, 12 Week Year More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net     Have you started to think about planning your 2023?   Now is the time to decide when you will be doing this importan...

“Start every morning with deliberate thinking and thanks giving!!!” -Invajy   More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net Have you fallen out of practice with your gratitude routines and habits? This is the time of year when we take time to connect with loved ones, get ready for the holiday season, and reflect on the things we have gratitude for.  Sometimes in life, we h...

More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net  The Social Change Leaders Podcast is 3 years old!  To celebrate, some of our former podcast guests are back giving social change leaders updates, lessons learned and some inspiration. In this episode, we will hear from Nancy Meyer, Elaine Rasmussen, Brenden Kumasari and Ann Price to share updates on their work in the social ch...

More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net  The Social Change Leaders Podcast is 3 years old!  To celebrate, some of our former podcast guests are back giving social change leaders updates, lessons learned and some inspiration. In this episode, we will hear from Carl Young, Bukata Hayes and Stacy Wells who all share updates on the work they are doing in the community ar...

The Social Change Leaders Podcast is 3 years old!  To celebrate, some of our former podcast guests are back giving social change leaders updates, lessons learned and some inspiration. In this episode, we will hear from Felicia Boone, Sarah Turino and Jory Mickelson who all shared updates on how they are integrating wellness, self improvement and continuous learning while doing social impact w...

More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net    Awaken your spirit to adventure; Hold nothing back, learn to find ease in risk; Soon you will be home in a new rhythm, For your soul senses the world that awaits you.                                       John O’Donahue   How...

More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net  Social entrepreneurs are not content just to give a fish or teach how to fish.  They will not rest until they have revolutionized the fishing industry.”   Bill Drayton   Is your business impacting social change?  Did you know that it can?  In this episode, co-host Stephanie Malon-Rufi talks about how a soci...

“The gap between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world's problems.”                                                              -Gandhi More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et...

Note to self: Don’t measure your progress using someone else’s ruler.                                                             -Anonymous       More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net     Are...

More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net    "The big aha for me, having studied populations of the long-lived for nearly a decade, is how the factors that encourage longevity reinforce one another over the long term. For people to adopt a healthful lifestyle, I have become convinced, they need to live in an ecosystem, so to speak, that makes it possible. ... The power...

Everybody wants what it looks like, not everybody wants what it feels like.  - Jesse Ross Jr.   More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et How can real change be made to move us to more equitable and inclusive workplaces?  What does knowledge of self have to do with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) work?  Listen to our inspiring conversation with Jesse R...

Radical simply means grasping at the roots. -Angela Davis More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net   Is the social impact of your business more of something that makes you feel good or is it integral to your work?  How integrated are your social change efforts into your business operations?  In this episode, co-host, Stephanie Malon-Rufi, addresses how you can go...

If you don’t build a social business model that includes paying yourself (the leader), then you are not building a sustainable business model.   - Stephanie Malon-Rufi More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net   Do you bring home a regular paycheck from your social business?  Do you have a plan to be paid regularly from your social business?  Do you want...

More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net     "If I had more time I would have written a shorter letter."    - Mark Twain  Are you confident when talking about the social impact you are trying to make? Do you struggle with making a clear and concise statement about the work you are doing?  Putting a persuasive pitch together that is short and i...

It is necessary to do a systems analysis of your life.  Look at where you gain power and where you lose power. - Frederick Lenz   More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et Do you struggle to get it all done?  Do you find that some of the important work is ignored because you are reacting to the urgent matter of the day?  What are some of your favorite system...

In ordinary life, we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich .  - Dietrich Bonhoeffer More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net   Hello and Welcome to SCL podcast. The summer is quickly winding down and we wanted to pause this week to remind all of us to make sure we are all enjoying and a...