The Change Maker

Welcome to today's episode of the Change Maker Podcast. Join Deke as he talks with his guest, Eduardo Gomez. Eduardo was born in Colombia and moved to the USA as a young man. Eduardo graduated with a BA in Economics, and an MSW from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee where he started sculpting. Later, he completed his art major in sculpture at the University of Arkansas, Little Rock and receiv...

Welcome to today's episode of the Change Maker Podcast. Join Deke as he talks with his guest, Heather Hackett. Heather is the founder and Executive Director of the Local Relief, a Florida-based 501(c)(3) and social platform build specifically for severe-weather disaster and recovery. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! Subscribe to The Changemaker Podcast on your fav...

Welcome to today's episode of the Change Maker Podcast. Join Deke as he talks with his guest, Daniel Geraci. Daniel works for United in Crisis, whose mission is to develop, train, and equip networks of churches in cities across the world to effectively shepherd crisis survivors, meeting their long-term emotional, spiritual, and physical needs. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Don’t miss this inspiring c...

Welcome to today's episode of the Change Maker Podcast. Join Deke as he talks with his guest, Bob Gossom. The LA writer Bob Gossom is known for his distinctive poetry and love of music, movies, books, hiking, body surfing, and tap dancing. His new projects are avidly anticipated by a band of fanatic and loyal followers, who appreciate his clarity of voice and the sophistication layered beneath it....

Welcome to today's episode of the Change Maker Podcast. Join Deke as he talks with his guest, Charles Knox. Charles is a deacon in the Global Methodist Church, and, with his wife Julia, are following the Holy Spirit's call to minister to today's youth. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! Subscribe to The Changemaker Podcast on your favorite podcast platforms. If you...

Welcome to today's episode of the Change Maker Podcast. Join Deke as he talks with his guest and our show's producer, Ethan Balducci. Ethan is a young professional born and raised in Augusta, GA. He is the production manager at Get Up Productions, and is also a musician, having played in a number of bands and musical projects, including Village Sticks, The Dusty Angels, his own project Alto Pablo,...

Welcome to today's episode of the Change Maker Podcast. Join Deke as he talks with guest, Mayor Tim Kelly. Tim Kelly is serving as the 66th Mayor of Chattanooga, recently winning re-election by an 85% margin running as an independent. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! Subscribe to The Changemaker Podcast on your favorite podcast platforms. If you enjoyed this episo...

Welcome to today's episode of the Change Maker Podcast. Join Deke and his guest, Nicole Jansen. Nicole is a transformational business coach with 35 years of experience developing and empowering leaders, transforming their lives, and helping them achieve extraordinary results in business. Nicole is also the host of the Leaders of Transformation podcast, which showcases those inspiring individuals w...

Welcome to today's episode of the Change Maker Podcast. Join Deke and his guest, Mike Thomas, the 28-year-old host of the Forever Forward podcast, as they discuss the power of podcasts today and the importance of meaningful conversations. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! Subscribe to The Changemaker Podcast on your favorite podcast platforms. If you enjoyed this e...

Welcome to today's episode of the Change Maker Podcast. Join Deke as he talks with Chet Hurwitz and Jacob Blaeser of Ventures ATL, a nonprofit whose mission is to cultivate pathways to purposeful and lasting employment for talented adults with autism and other developmental differences. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! Subscribe to The Changemaker Podcast on your...

Welcome to today's episode of the Change Maker Podcast. Join Deke as he talks with Dov Baron on emotional maturity, spirituality, and rising above our circumstances to find our purpose. Dov Baron is the preeminent expert on Emotional Source Code, specializing in leadership and transformation. He guides the top 1% of leaders to discover their personal and professional meaning. 🎧 Listen & Subsc...

Welcome to today's episode of the Change Maker Podcast. Join Deke as he talks with Oscar Trimboli on deep listening and how it can be utilized by today's leaders. Oscar is an author, host of the Apple award-winning podcast  Deep Listening  and a sought-after keynote speaker. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! Subscribe to The Changemaker Podcast on your favorite pod...

Welcome to today's episode of the Change Maker Podcast. Join Deke as he talks with his friend and spiritual advisor, Bob Garrett, about Bob and his life in the Alleluia Community in Augusta, GA. Bob has been a member of the Alleluia Community since the early 70s, a currently serves as one of the 7 elders of the community.  🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! Subscrib...

Welcome to today's episode of the Change Maker Podcast. Join Deke as he talks with Dr. Craig Albert about a multitude of topics, including national security and cyber defense, as well as faith and family life. Dr. Albert is a professor of Political Science at Augusta University. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! Subscribe to The Changemaker Podcast on your favorite...

Welcome to today's episode of the Change Maker Podcast. Join Deke as he talks with Georgia State Senator District 10 Candidate Kate Denny about Georgia's political landscape. Kate is running on a platform based on school care assistance, livable wages, accessible health care, and affordable housing. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! Subscribe to The Changemaker Pod...

Join host Deke Copenhaver in this episode of the Change Maker Podcast as he talks with Gabe McGuire. Gabe is a freshman at the University of Pennsylvania and serves as the President of the Young Forwardists Committee. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! Subscribe to The Changemaker Podcast on your favorite podcast platforms. If you enjoyed this episode, give it a thu...

Join host Deke Copenhaver in this episode of the Change Maker Podcast as he talks with Dr. Ralph Turner. Dr. Turner is the President of the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) at Wellstar, bringing a wealth of experience in clinical leadership, medical education, and strategic growth. *🎧 Listen & Subscribe:* Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! Subscribe to *The Changemaker Podcast* on YouTub...

Join host Deke Copenhaver in this inspiring episode of the Change Maker Podcast as he sits down with Wendy Cocke, bestselling author and founder of Engineering Leadership Solutions LLC. Wendy shares her incredible journey from a successful engineering career to becoming a leading voice in flexible work, career management, and leadership. *🎧 Listen & Subscribe:* Don’t miss this inspiring conve...

Deke Copenhaver is back with another episode of the Change Maker podcast. This time he interviews Lindsey Drath, CEO for the Forward Party. She tells us all about how much the party has achieved in the last election and how they continue to bridge the divide in our partisan government. Listen & Subscribe: Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! Subscribe to The Changemaker Podcast on YouTube a...

In this episode of *The Changemaker Podcast*, host Deke Copenhaver sits down with Nick Schreiber, the visionary founder of **Old Barnwell**, a mission-driven golf club in Aiken, South Carolina. Discover how Nick is using golf to bridge communities, foster inclusivity, and create positive social impact. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/u6obYzgOFKQ **🎙️ Episode Highlights:** 🔹 **Old B...

This week on the Change Maker: David McDonald. David is a pastor who uses his life experience and faith to unite and rebuild communities around the world. He shares his journey from hate to faith and love and how he managed to revive a town in Australia. To find more information on this show: https://www.augustapodcasts.com/thechangemaker Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/rN46BxYSKkw

This week on the Change Maker: Tom Fishman returns. Tom is the CEO of Builders, former known as Starts With Us, a movement designed to bridge the political gap in the United States. Tom talks about the name change and how our current politicians measure up to building bridges. Connect with Builders on social media and find out more at: https://startswith.us/builders/ To find more information on th...

This week on the Change Maker: Ethan and David Sanborn. Ethan, with help form his dad David, is the CEO of Kiid Coffee. Kiid Coffee is just what it sounds like, coffee for kids! Deke hears all about how the company got its start from Ethan breaking his legs (Both of them!) and how the community has come together to support it. Learn more about the Kiid Coffee at: https://kiidcoffee.com/ To find mo...

This week on the Change Maker: Laura Bonnell. Laura is a former journalist and the founder of the Bonnell Foundation, an organization devoted to raising funds and bringing awareness to individuals with cystic fibrosis. Laura tells us all about her journey and how she and her husband are helping the CF community to live longer, happier lives. Learn more about the Bonnell Foundation at: https://theb...

This week on the Change Maker: Steve Cassell. Steve is a civil engineer helping with the cleanup in Augusta after the devastation brought by Hurricane Helene. He and Deke discuss how the city came together after the storm and how it will bounce back better than ever after the cleanup is over. To find more information on this show: https://www.augustapodcasts.com/thechangemaker Watch the video vers...