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 and expand their vision. In their conversation, they discuss:   What Stephanie and Traci have been up to the last 6 months   What Traci and Stephanie have discovered /  re-discovered for themselves   What is next for Traci, Stephanie and the Social Change Leaders Podcast     Mentioned in today’s conversation:   Social Change Leaders Quiz   Traci, Social Motion   Stephanie, Spark Good  

You can't see the whole picture when you're stuck in the middle of it. - Anonymous More information can be found at <a href="http://www.socialchangeleaderspodcast.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.socialchangeleaders.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.socialchangeleaders.net</a> 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 and expand their vision. In their conversation, they discuss: <ul> <li> What Stephanie and Traci have been up to the last 6 months </li> <li> What Traci and Stephanie have discovered /  re-discovered for themselves </li> <li> What is next for Traci, Stephanie and the Social Change Leaders Podcast </li> </ul> Mentioned in today’s conversation: <ul> <li> <a href="https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/5f3ff67485da5f0014437d08" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Change Leaders Quiz</a> </li> <li> Traci, <a href="https://www.socialmotion.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Motion</a> </li> <li> Stephanie, <a href="https://www.sparkgood.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spark Good</a> </li> </ul>

Reflections and Learnings from our Podcasting Pause

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.  Co-host Traci Warnberg-Lemm shares some observations about the emerging landscape of system change and how to maximize your impact as we move into 2023.   In this episode you will:   Learn what ESG is and how social change leaders can have more impact  Consider how to deepen your personal equity learning and practices and more effectively push for systemic change Hear how social innovators and social change leaders can better map and change systems to have more impact Hear about new research from the University of Maine that suggests that social change may depend on the relationship between beneficial behaviors and policies. Understand why looking deeper at systems helps us better address our own biases and limited understanding        In this episode we reference:  Spark Good, Stephanie - Spark Good Social Motion, Traci - Social Motion   Article: New research shows what it takes to make society change for the better   

We are weaving the future on the loom of today  - Grace Dawson <ul> <li> 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.  Co-host Traci Warnberg-Lemm shares some observations about the emerging landscape of system change and how to maximize your impact as we move into 2023.   In this episode you will:  <ul> <li>Learn what ESG is and how social change leaders can have more impact </li> <li>Consider how to deepen your personal equity learning and practices and more effectively push for systemic change</li> <li>Hear how social innovators and social change leaders can better map and change systems to have more impact</li> <li>Hear about new research from the University of Maine that suggests that social change may depend on the relationship between beneficial behaviors and policies.</li> <li>Understand why looking deeper at systems helps us better address our own biases and limited understanding</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> In this episode we reference: <ul> <li>Spark Good, Stephanie - <a href="https://www.sparkgood.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spark Good</a></li> <li>Social Motion, Traci - <a href="https://www.socialmotion.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Motion </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/04/220401160545.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Article: New research shows what it takes to make society change for the better</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul>

The Evolving Landscape of Systems Change for Social Change Leaders

More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net 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 sales.  Through the conversation with Kat you will:  Learn about how Kat first started working in the social enterprise field Understand why sales can be so challenging for social entrepreneurs and the work Kat does to work through the mindset blocks Listen to the importance of messaging in the sales process Hear about Kat’s focus on revenue generation, especially sales, which has led to the development of her aligned sales strategy. Learn about how Kat approaches working with her clients on pricing  More about Kat Luckock:  Kat Luckock, Founder of Share Entrepreneur Coach, is passionate about helping social enterprise Founders &amp; Leaders achieve their vision for social + environmental change with sustainable income streams, confident sales and a clear strategy. She is expert at helping you communicate your purpose and social impact in a way that attracts ready-to-buy customers, clients and partners. She provides coaching, mentoring and training to help women generate revenue and sales in a fully aligned way to who they are and build their business with a strategy that works for them and the way they want to live their life (which is often not “conventional”). She hosts the Creating Social Impact podcast.   Kat Luckock, Share Impact

More information can be found at <a href="http://www.socialchangeleaderspodcast.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.socialchangeleaders.net</a> 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 sales.  Through the conversation with Kat you will: <ul> <li>Learn about how Kat first started working in the social enterprise field</li> <li>Understand why sales can be so challenging for social entrepreneurs and the work Kat does to work through the mindset blocks</li> <li>Listen to the importance of messaging in the sales process</li> <li>Hear about Kat’s focus on revenue generation, especially sales, which has led to the development of her aligned sales strategy.</li> <li>Learn about how Kat approaches working with her clients on pricing</li> </ul> More about Kat Luckock:  Kat Luckock, Founder of Share Entrepreneur Coach, is passionate about helping social enterprise Founders &amp; Leaders achieve their vision for social + environmental change with sustainable income streams, confident sales and a clear strategy. She is expert at helping you communicate your purpose and social impact in a way that attracts ready-to-buy customers, clients and partners. She provides coaching, mentoring and training to help women generate revenue and sales in a fully aligned way to who they are and build their business with a strategy that works for them and the way they want to live their life (which is often not “conventional”). She hosts the Creating Social Impact podcast. <a href="https://www.shareimapct.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kat Luckock, Share Impact</a>

Creating an Aligned Sales Strategy for Your Social Enterprise

Casey Gromer

“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.net 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?  We get into all of these topics and more on this episode with C-Suite Boutique Founder and CEO, Casey Gromer.  Co-host, Stephanie Malon-Rufi, has a conversation with Casey about her work building a business catering to women CEOs by offering a custom business blueprint, strategic growth planning and fractional integrator services.  Through our conversation with Casey you will:  Learn about what a fractional integrator does and how it may benefit your business Understand the difference between a visionary leader versus a fractional integrator style leader Hear Casey’s unique approach to delegating, something many entrepreneurs often get wrong Learn tips for making you first hire(s) and how to set them up for success in your business Listen to best way to use your team even if you are a start-up business Understand how part-time expert help can be invaluable as you grow your business Hear Casey’s passion to changing the way we ‘do business’ recognizing that many of the systems supporting business growth are broken and don’t support  the additional responsibilities many women have within their households and communities     More about Casey Gromer:  Casey is host of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries podcast where she encourages women to ditch traditional, male-dominated business advice in favor of more realistic, workable ways of running their business while still achieving success. As founder of C-Suite Boutique, Casey and her team currently serve women entrepreneurs as Fractional Integrators.  Casey Gromer, C-Suite Boutique Casey Gromer on LinkedIn

“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 <a href="http://www.socialchangeleaderspodcast.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.socialchangeleaders.net</a> 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?  We get into all of these topics and more on this episode with C-Suite Boutique Founder and CEO, Casey Gromer.  Co-host, Stephanie Malon-Rufi, has a conversation with Casey about her work building a business catering to women CEOs by offering a custom business blueprint, strategic growth planning and fractional integrator services.  Through our conversation with Casey you will: <ul> <li>Learn about what a fractional integrator does and how it may benefit your business</li> <li>Understand the difference between a visionary leader versus a fractional integrator style leader</li> <li>Hear Casey’s unique approach to delegating, something many entrepreneurs often get wrong</li> <li>Learn tips for making you first hire(s) and how to set them up for success in your business</li> <li>Listen to best way to use your team even if you are a start-up business</li> <li>Understand how part-time expert help can be invaluable as you grow your business</li> <li>Hear Casey’s passion to changing the way we ‘do business’ recognizing that many of the systems supporting business growth are broken and don’t support  the additional responsibilities many women have within their households and communities </li> </ul> More about Casey Gromer:  Casey is host of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries podcast where she encourages women to ditch traditional, male-dominated business advice in favor of more realistic, workable ways of running their business while still achieving success. As founder of C-Suite Boutique, Casey and her team currently serve women entrepreneurs as Fractional Integrators.  <a href="https://c-suiteboutique.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Casey Gromer, C-Suite Boutique</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseygromer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Casey Gromer on LinkedIn</a>

Growing Your Social Business with the Right Support in Place: A Conversation with Casey Gromer

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 tool that will help you identify:  areas in your business that need better systems in place the types of support you need to keep the business on the right track good time management skills that work and how to maintain good boundaries if you are properly managing your health and well-being  In this episode we reference:  Free download: Building a Business That Doesn’t Burn You Out Spark Good, Stephanie - Spark Good Social Motion, Traci - Social Motion 

More information can be found at <a href="http://www.socialchangeleaders.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.socialchangeleaders.net</a> 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 tool that will help you identify: <ul> <li>areas in your business that need better systems in place</li> <li>the types of support you need to keep the business on the right track</li> <li>good time management skills that work and how to maintain good boundaries</li> <li>if you are properly managing your health and well-being</li> </ul> In this episode we reference: <ul> <li>Free download: <a href="https://unique-author-9818.ck.page/0165a9dce1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Building a Business That Doesn’t Burn You Out</a></li> <li>Spark Good, Stephanie - <a href="https://www.sparkgood.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spark Good</a></li> <li>Social Motion, Traci - <a href="https://www.socialmotion.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Motion</a></li> </ul>

Building A Business Without Burning Yourself Out 

“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 &amp; 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 important part of getting ready for the new year.   In this episode, co-host Stephanie Malon-Rufi goes solo and talks about the annual planning process she does for herself and with her clients. In this episode, you will:  Understand why reflection is a powerful planning tool Learn about the importance of reconnecting and refining your vision Hear about the book 12-Week Year and some of the key takeaways Stephanie recommends implementing in your planning and execution process Understand the necessity of setting goals along with a detail action plan Hear key tips to stay on track with your action plan and how to measure your progress Learn about the personalized annual planning package Stephanie is offering to listeners this year!  In this episode we reference:  2023 Annual Planning Package with Spark Good Spark Good, Stephanie - Spark Good 

“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 &amp; Michael Lenningston, 12 Week Year More information can be found at <a href="http://www.socialchangeleaders.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.socialchangeleaders.net</a> Have you started to think about planning your 2023?   Now is the time to decide when you will be doing this important part of getting ready for the new year.   In this episode, co-host Stephanie Malon-Rufi goes solo and talks about the annual planning process she does for herself and with her clients. In this episode, you will: <ul> <li>Understand why reflection is a powerful planning tool</li> <li>Learn about the importance of reconnecting and refining your vision</li> <li>Hear about the book 12-Week Year and some of the key takeaways Stephanie recommends implementing in your planning and execution process</li> <li>Understand the necessity of setting goals along with a detail action plan</li> <li>Hear key tips to stay on track with your action plan and how to measure your progress</li> <li>Learn about the personalized annual planning package Stephanie is offering to listeners this year!</li> </ul> In this episode we reference: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sparkgood.net/annual-planning" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2023 Annual Planning Package</a> with Spark Good</li> <li>Spark Good, Stephanie - <a href="https://www.sparkgood.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spark Good</a></li> </ul>

Creating and Implementing Your 2023 Annual Plan

“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 have to ‘dig a bit deeper to final gratitude.  If you have traditionally had a gratitude practice you may have fallen out of practice with it. In this episode we discuss a few ways to spread gratitude to others which puts us in the mindset of appreciation and can help us feel more grateful as well.  In this episode, we reference:  Episode #062: Being Grateful Because of 2020 Episode #011: The Importance of Building a Practice of Gratitude Traci Warnberg-Lemm, Social Motion Stepahnie Malon-Rufi, Spark Good  Is Your Business Impacting Social Change? Quiz

“Start every morning with deliberate thinking and thanks giving!!!” -Invajy More information can be found at <a href="http://www.socialchangeleaders.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.socialchangeleaders.net</a> 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 have to ‘dig a bit deeper to final gratitude.  If you have traditionally had a gratitude practice you may have fallen out of practice with it. In this episode we discuss a few ways to spread gratitude to others which puts us in the mindset of appreciation and can help us feel more grateful as well.  In this episode, we reference:  <a href="https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/062" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode #062: Being Grateful Because of 2020</a> <a href="https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/011" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode #011: The Importance of Building a Practice of Gratitude</a> Traci Warnberg-Lemm, <a href="https://www.socialmotion.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Motion</a> Stepahnie Malon-Rufi, <a href="https://www.sparkgood.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spark Good</a> <a href="https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/632e7776b77e680016217292" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Is Your Business Impacting Social Change? Quiz</a>

Spreading Gratitude

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 change landscape and ecosystem to effectively do social change, fund it, communicate the value, and evaluate community efforts.  In this episode we referenced: Episode #024: Moving the Money: Connecting Investors and Underestimated Entrepreneurs Episode #070: Better Communication to Scale Your Idea and Have More Impact: Expert Tips from Brenden Kumarasami Episode #116: Engaging Communities to Evaluate Social Change Episode #120: ‘INTRA’preneurship - Leading Organizational Change from Within  Community Possibilities Podcast: Understanding the Why and How of Social  Change with Traci Warnberg Lemm  Stephanie Malon-Rufi: Social Enterprise as a strategy for social change Traci Warnberg-Lemm, Social Motion Stepahnie Malon-Rufi, Spark Good  Is Your Business Impacting Social Change? Quiz

More information can be found at <a href="http://www.socialchangeleaderspodcast.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.socialchangeleaders.net </a> 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 change landscape and ecosystem to effectively do social change, fund it, communicate the value, and evaluate community efforts.  In this episode we referenced: <a href="https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/024" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode #024: Moving the Money: Connecting Investors and Underestimated Entrepreneurs</a> <a href="https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/070" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode #070: Better Communication to Scale Your Idea and Have More Impact: Expert Tips from Brenden Kumarasami</a> <a href="https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/116" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode #116: Engaging Communities to Evaluate Social Change</a> <a href="https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/120" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode #120: ‘INTRA’preneurship - Leading Organizational Change from Within</a> <a href="https://communitypossibilities.buzzsprout.com/1585792/10792383-understanding-the-why-and-how-of-social-change-with-traci-warnberg-lemm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Community Possibilities Podcast: Understanding the Why and How of Social</a> <a href="https://communitypossibilities.buzzsprout.com/1585792/10792383-understanding-the-why-and-how-of-social-change-with-traci-warnberg-lemm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Change with Traci Warnberg Lemm</a> <a href="https://communitypossibilities.buzzsprout.com/1585792/10714532-stephanie-malon-rufi-social-enterprise-as-a-strategy-for-social-change" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Stephanie Malon-Rufi: Social Enterprise as a strategy for social change</a> Traci Warnberg-Lemm, <a href="https://www.socialmotion.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Motion</a> Stepahnie Malon-Rufi, <a href="https://www.sparkgood.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spark Good</a> <a href="https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/632e7776b77e680016217292" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Is Your Business Impacting Social Change? Quiz</a>

Podcast Guest Updates Part 3: Supporting the ecoSystem for Social Change

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 around racial equity and how the equity leadership space has evolved. In this episode we referenced: Episode #5: A Community Based Approach to Mental Wellness Episode #8: Increasing a Community's Consciousness and Capacity to Address Race Episode #40: Thoughts from Minneapolis: How did we get here? Where do we go from here? Traci Warnberg-Lemm, Social Motion Stepahnie Malon-Rufi, Spark Good  Is Your Business Impacting Social Change? Quiz

More information can be found at <a href="http://www.socialchangeleaderspodcast.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.socialchangeleaders.net </a> 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 around racial equity and how the equity leadership space has evolved. In this episode we referenced: <a href="https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/005" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode #5: A Community Based Approach to Mental Wellness</a> <a href="https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/008" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode #8: Increasing a Community's Consciousness and Capacity to Address Race</a> <a href="https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/040" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode #40: Thoughts from Minneapolis: How did we get here? Where do we go from here?</a> Traci Warnberg-Lemm, <a href="https://www.socialmotion.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Motion</a> Stepahnie Malon-Rufi, <a href="https://www.sparkgood.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spark Good</a> <a href="https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/632e7776b77e680016217292" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Is Your Business Impacting Social Change? Quiz</a>

Podcast Guest Updates Part 2: Equity Leadership

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 work.     In this episode we referenced: Episode #30:  Wellness + Self Care Series: Finding your Body-Mind-Spirit Connection Episode #32:  Wellness + Self Care Series: Writing as Self Care Episode #78:  Tilling the Soil for Equity Leadership  Jory Mickelson Poem/Song Traci Warnberg-Lemm, Social Motion Stepahnie Malon-Rufi, Spark Good  Is Your Business Impacting Social Change? Quiz

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 work.   In this episode we referenced: <a href="https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/030" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode #30:  Wellness + Self Care Series: Finding your Body-Mind-Spirit Connection</a> <a href="https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/032" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode #32:  Wellness + Self Care Series: Writing as Self Care</a> <a href="https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/078" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode #78:  Tilling the Soil for Equity Leadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ck9UtdTGr9A&amp;list=PLmPjh_DDKFAmg8Oeq4IYxXIaTGmoPPyH0&amp;index=5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Jory Mickelson Poem/Song</a> Traci Warnberg-Lemm, <a href="https://www.socialmotion.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Motion</a> Stepahnie Malon-Rufi, <a href="https://www.sparkgood.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spark Good</a> <a href="https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/632e7776b77e680016217292" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Is Your Business Impacting Social Change? Quiz</a>

Podcast Guest Updates #1: Integrating Wellness and Continuous Learning

Exploring the intersection of social change leadership, in the public, private and non profit sectors hosts Stephanie Malon-Rufi and Traci Warnberg-Lemm bring you interviews with thought leaders on the front lines. Packed with tips, actionable ideas and stories to inspire, this podcast will energize your efforts to make an impact in the world.

This interview was much needed in our community. Excellent information. Sending to everyone in my contact list.

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This was so timely, I could hardly finish the episode before sharing it with others in this important work. Thank you!

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Social Change Leaders Podcast

More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaderspodcast.net  In this episode, you will:  Meet Carl Young and learn about his journey into the mental health field and why he started Increasing Life Chances 4 You (ILC4Y) Learn about the unique, community-based approach ILC4Y is taking to reduce mental health stigma, support individuals, families and the community in order to address health disparities Have an opportunity to walk through a worksheet Carl uses to support mental wellness in our communities - worksheet available here: https://mailchi.mp/cc401ade8491/episode5 Hear about some of the challenges Carl has encountered as he innovates a solution to health inequities in Minnesota  “You don't owe your past an apology, You owe yourself a future.” - Carl Young, MS, co-founder of ILC4Y  www.ilc4y.com More about Social Change Leaders Podcast: The Social Change Leaders podcast explores the intersection of social change leadership, in the public, private and non profit sectors. . Packed with tips, actionable ideas and stories to inspire, this podcast will energize you to maximize your impact. The Social Change Leaders Podcast is a collaboration between Stephanie Malon-Rufi, Genuine Impact Consulting and Coaching, and Traci Warnberg-Lemm, Social Motion.

More information can be found at <a href="http://www.socialchangeleaderspodcast.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.socialchangeleaderspodcast.net</a> In this episode, you will: <ul> <li>Meet Carl Young and learn about his journey into the mental health field and why he started Increasing Life Chances 4 You (ILC4Y)</li> <li>Learn about the unique, community-based approach ILC4Y is taking to reduce mental health stigma, support individuals, families and the community in order to address health disparities</li> <li>Have an opportunity to walk through a worksheet Carl uses to support mental wellness in our communities - worksheet available here: <a href="https://mailchi.mp/cc401ade8491/episode5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mailchi.mp/cc401ade8491/episode5</a></li> <li>Hear about some of the challenges Carl has encountered as he innovates a solution to health inequities in Minnesota</li> </ul> “You don't owe your past an apology, You owe yourself a future.” - Carl Young, MS, co-founder of ILC4Y <a href="http://www.ilc4y.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ilc4y.com</a> More about Social Change Leaders Podcast: The Social Change Leaders podcast explores the intersection of social change leadership, in the public, private and non profit sectors. . Packed with tips, actionable ideas and stories to inspire, this podcast will energize you to maximize your impact. The Social Change Leaders Podcast is a collaboration between Stephanie Malon-Rufi, <a href="https://www.genuineimpact.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Genuine Impact Consulting and Coaching</a>, and Traci Warnberg-Lemm, <a href="https://www.socialmotion.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Motion</a>.

A Community Based Approach To Mental Wellness

More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net  In this episode, you will:  Meet Bukata Hayes and Stacy Wells and learn how they piloted an innovative approach to help a community to understand and think critically about race and its impact on our individual and collective lives. Listen to how they developed the community-based journaling project, Write on Race to be Right on Race, and how it prompted a 90% white community to learn about how race impacts many areas of public life such as education and health care. Understand the transformation that occurred from this project that spanned two years allowing people to use their head and their hearts to discuss race honestly and courageously.  Hear about what Bukata and Stacy learned as they launched this socially innovative community effort and how they have continued to move their work forward in other ways.   For more information about Write on Race, contact Bukata Hayes at buhayes@gmail.com or Stacy Wells at swellmn@gmail.com.   Follow the blog, Love and Struggle, Examining Issues Impacting Black Life and Social Justice at https://love-and-struggle.com/ “A collection of the proper knowledge for the proper purpose is an incalculable and powerful assortment of assets with no force too mighty to conquer.”  Black Topographical Center   More about Bukata Hayes: The most important thing about me is that I am the son of Dia Damani and Karen Hayes, husband to Lisa and father to Damani, Jalen, Zavier, and Zuri. In addition to this, he has served as the Executive Director of a non-profit focused on diversity, inclusion and equity in Southern Minnesota since September, 2006. In this role, he spearheads the organization’s efforts to include ALL across various dimensions of differences. Additionally, he facilitates systems change processes, organization culture change, anti-racism work and inclusion/equity initiatives with K-12 school districts, higher education, community organizations, for- profit businesses and governmental agencies across Southern Minnesota, the state and the Midwest.  More about Stacy Wells: Stacy Wells is a dedicated educator and equity thought leader with a variety of professional experiences, including leadership in the public and private sector; public school teacher and district wide administrator; and higher education faculty. She has over twenty years of training and facilitation experience. Her areas of specialty include teacher preparation, curriculum writing, and leadership development and coaching embedded in cultural competence and equity. She earned her B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from Drake University, and an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of St. Thomas. Stacy and her family currently live in Bloomington, MN and she is an Equity and Inclusion Director with the Minnesota Department of Human Services. More about Social Change Leaders Podcast: The Social Change Leaders podcast explores the intersection of social change leadership, in the public, private and non profit sectors. . Packed with tips, actionable ideas and stories to inspire, this podcast will energize you to maximize your impact. The Social Change Leaders Podcast is a collaboration between Stephanie Malon-Rufi, Genuine Impact Consulting and Coaching, and Traci Warnberg-Lemm, Social Motion.

More information can be found at <a href="http://www.socialchangeleaderspodcast.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.socialchangeleaders.net</a> In this episode, you will: <ul> <li>Meet Bukata Hayes and Stacy Wells and learn how they piloted an innovative approach to help a community to understand and think critically about race and its impact on our individual and collective lives.</li> <li>Listen to how they developed the community-based journaling project, Write on Race to be Right on Race, and how it prompted a 90% white community to learn about how race impacts many areas of public life such as education and health care.</li> <li>Understand the transformation that occurred from this project that spanned two years allowing people to use their head and their hearts to discuss race honestly and courageously. </li> <li>Hear about what Bukata and Stacy learned as they launched this socially innovative community effort and how they have continued to move their work forward in other ways. </li> </ul> For more information about Write on Race, contact Bukata Hayes at <a href="mailto:buhayes@gmail.com">buhayes@gmail.com</a> or Stacy Wells at <a href="mailto:swellmn@gmail.com">swellmn@gmail.com</a>.   Follow the blog, Love and Struggle, Examining Issues Impacting Black Life and Social Justice at <a href="https://love-and-struggle.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://love-and-struggle.com/</a> “A collection of the proper knowledge for the proper purpose is an incalculable and powerful assortment of assets with no force too mighty to conquer.”  Black Topographical Center More about Bukata Hayes: The most important thing about me is that I am the son of Dia Damani and Karen Hayes, husband to Lisa and father to Damani, Jalen, Zavier, and Zuri. In addition to this, he has served as the Executive Director of a non-profit focused on diversity, inclusion and equity in Southern Minnesota since September, 2006. In this role, he spearheads the organization’s efforts to include ALL across various dimensions of differences. Additionally, he facilitates systems change processes, organization culture change, anti-racism work and inclusion/equity initiatives with K-12 school districts, higher education, community organizations, for- profit businesses and governmental agencies across Southern Minnesota, the state and the Midwest. More about Stacy Wells: Stacy Wells is a dedicated educator and equity thought leader with a variety of professional experiences, including leadership in the public and private sector; public school teacher and district wide administrator; and higher education faculty. She has over twenty years of training and facilitation experience. Her areas of specialty include teacher preparation, curriculum writing, and leadership development and coaching embedded in cultural competence and equity. She earned her B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from Drake University, and an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of St. Thomas. Stacy and her family currently live in Bloomington, MN and she is an Equity and Inclusion Director with the Minnesota Department of Human Services. More about Social Change Leaders Podcast: The Social Change Leaders podcast explores the intersection of social change leadership, in the public, private and non profit sectors. . Packed with tips, actionable ideas and stories to inspire, this podcast will energize you to maximize your impact. The Social Change Leaders Podcast is a collaboration between Stephanie Malon-Rufi, <a href="https://www.genuineimpact.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Genuine Impact Consulting and Coaching</a>, and Traci Warnberg-Lemm, <a href="https://www.socialmotion.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Motion</a>.

Increasing a Community's Consciousness and Capacity to Address Race

More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaderspodcast.net  In this episode, you will have an opportunity to learn:  What policy entrepreneur is and what policy entrepreneurs do. he challenges we face and why policy entrepreneurship is important. How social change leaders can be more effective by 1) building your own policy entrepreneur skills  or 2) better leveraging and working with policy entrepreneurs    Click here to download ‘What is Policy Entrepreneurship?” [socialchangeleaders.net link]   “Instead of thinking outside the box, get rid of the box.”  - Deepak Chopra

More information can be found at <a href="http://www.socialchangeleaderspodcast.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.socialchangeleaderspodcast.net</a> In this episode, you will have an opportunity to learn: <ul> <li>What policy entrepreneur is and what policy entrepreneurs do.</li> <li>he challenges we face and why policy entrepreneurship is important.</li> <li>How social change leaders can be more effective by 1) building your own policy entrepreneur skills  or 2) better leveraging and working with policy entrepreneurs</li> </ul> Click here to download ‘What is Policy Entrepreneurship?” [<a href="http://socialchangeleaders.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">socialchangeleaders.net</a> link] “Instead of thinking outside the box, get rid of the box.”  - Deepak Chopra

What is Policy Entrepreneurship?

What is Social Enterprise and Social Entrepreneurship? More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net  In this episode, you will have an opportunity to learn:  What is a Social Enterprise?  What is a Social Entrepreneurship?  And how they are the same and different.  The three main types of business structures that support social entrepreneurship.  Specific examples of social enterprises that are in operating and making significant social impact on our world. How you can support the social enterprise sector.  We referenced the following social enterprises in this episode: Thomas Friedman's book, The World is Flat Greyston Bakery BioLite Energy Newman's Own Finnegans Genuine Impact Coaching and Consulting Ashoka  “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, Founder, Ashoka

What is Social Enterprise and Social Entrepreneurship? More information can be found at <a href="http://www.socialchangeleaderspodcast.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.socialchangeleade</a><a href="http://rs.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rs.net</a> In this episode, you will have an opportunity to learn: <ol> <li>What is a Social Enterprise?  What is a Social Entrepreneurship?  And how they are the same and different. </li> <li>The three main types of business structures that support social entrepreneurship. </li> <li>Specific examples of social enterprises that are in operating and making significant social impact on our world.</li> <li>How you can support the social enterprise sector.</li> </ol> We referenced the following social enterprises in this episode: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_World_Is_Flat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thomas Friedman's book, The World is Flat</a> <a href="http://www.greyston.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greyston Bakery</a> <a href="https://www.bioliteenergy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BioLite Energy</a> <a href="https://newmansown.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Newman's Own</a> <a href="https://finnegans.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Finnegans</a> <a href="http://www.genuineimpact.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Genuine Impact Coaching and Consulting</a> <a href="https://finnegans.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ashoka</a> “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, Founder, <a href="https://www.ashoka.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ashoka</a>

What is Social Enterprise and Social Entrepreneurship?

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More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net  In this episode, we discuss something central and critical to social innovation - mindset. In order to best leverage socially innovative ideas and energy, we all need to collectively embrace a mindset for it.  Specifically, you will:  Understand what mindset is and why it matters Hear about why a mindset for social innovation is important to anyone who wants to create a better world  Learn about the 6 key characteristics of someone with a social innovation mindset Learn some first steps so you can work toward a stronger social innovation mindset including actions you can take starting today as well as longer term strategies such as hiring a coach to guide you in the process of making mindset shifts.   In this episode, we reference:  Social Change Leaders Podcast Episode #7,  10 Ways to Build a Culture for Social Innovation Carol Dweck, Mindset book and Ted Talk “Developing a Growth Mindset” SSIR article  https://ssir.org/articles/entry/essential_mindset_shifts_for_collective_impact Simon Sinek Ted Talk,  “How Great Leaders Inspire Action”  Click here for show download, Mindset for Social Innovation. Both Stephanie and Traci offering coaching, and working on one’s mindset for social innovation is an area they can both address.  A coach can help you to see mindset issues you don’t realize, help you develop strategies to alter your mindset and help you come up with concrete ways to stick with new activities and thoughts to support your desired mindset. For more information on Traci, you can visit her company website, Social Motion. For more information on Stephanie, you can visit her company website, Genuine Impact. If you have a different mindset you will have a different outcome.  - Jack Ma

More information can be found at <a href="http://www.socialchangeleaderspodcast.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.socialchangeleaders.net</a> In this episode, we discuss something central and critical to social innovation - mindset. In order to best leverage socially innovative ideas and energy, we all need to collectively embrace a mindset for it.  Specifically, you will: <ul> <li>Understand what mindset is and why it matters</li> <li>Hear about why a mindset for social innovation is important to anyone who wants to create a better world </li> <li>Learn about the 6 key characteristics of someone with a social innovation mindset</li> <li>Learn some first steps so you can work toward a stronger social innovation mindset including actions you can take starting today as well as longer term strategies such as hiring a coach to guide you in the process of making mindset shifts. </li> </ul> In this episode, we reference: <ul> <li>Social Change Leaders Podcast Episode #7, <a href="https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/10-ways-to-build-a-culture-for-social-innovation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 10 Ways to Build a Culture for Social Innovation</a></li> <li>Carol Dweck, Mindset book and Ted Talk <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiiEeMN7vbQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Developing a Growth Mindset”</a></li> <li>SSIR article <a href="https://ssir.org/articles/entry/essential_mindset_shifts_for_collective_impact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://ssir.org/articles/entry/essential_mindset_shifts_for_collective_impact</a></li> <li>Simon Sinek Ted Talk, <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action?language=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> “How Great Leaders Inspire Action”</a></li> </ul> Click <a href="https://mailchi.mp/f271d54a981f/socialinnovationmindset" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> for show download, Mindset for Social Innovation. Both Stephanie and Traci offering coaching, and working on one’s mindset for social innovation is an area they can both address.  A coach can help you to see mindset issues you don’t realize, help you develop strategies to alter your mindset and help you come up with concrete ways to stick with new activities and thoughts to support your desired mindset. For more information on Traci, you can visit her company website, <a href="http://www.socialmotion.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Motion.</a> For more information on Stephanie, you can visit her company website, <a href="http://www.genuineimpact.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Genuine Impact</a>. If you have a different mindset you will have a different outcome.  - Jack Ma

How to Develop and Lead with a Mindset for Social Innovation

In this episode, you will:  Meet Alysha Price and learn how her journey as a mom and co-parent led her to pursue her passions and develop her own social enterprise, The Price Dynamic.  Understand how Alysha’s alignment of personal values and her business mission is making her unstoppable on her path to strengthen families, especially those that require cooperative co-parents. Learn about how Alysha decided to take a leap and apply for a Finnovation Fellowship in Minneapolis, Minnesota and how she will use this award will allow herself to scale up The Price Dynamic. Hear about the book Alysha authored, It is Not Complicated,  link here  and why she created a guide for mothers who co-parent. Learn about how a family decision led to the creation of the Family Meeting Cards, link here , a tool that can guide and support families through a decision-making that promotes quality interaction with kids and adults.  “Have the courage to do good when no one is watching.”  Iyanlya Vanzant Websites:  www.alyshaprice.com  www.thepricedynamic.com www.familymeetingcards.com https://finn-lab.com/fellowship/ More about Social Change Leaders Podcast: The Social Change Leaders podcast explores the intersection of social change leadership, in the public, private and non profit sectors. . Packed with tips, actionable ideas and stories to inspire, this podcast will energize you to maximize your impact. The Social Change Leaders Podcast is a collaboration between Stephanie Malon-Rufi, Genuine Impact Consulting and Coaching, and Traci Warnberg-Lemm, Social Motion.

In this episode, you will: <ul> <li>Meet Alysha Price and learn how her journey as a mom and co-parent led her to pursue her passions and develop her own social enterprise, The Price Dynamic. </li> <li>Understand how Alysha’s alignment of personal values and her business mission is making her unstoppable on her path to strengthen families, especially those that require cooperative co-parents.</li> <li>Learn about how Alysha decided to take a leap and apply for a Finnovation Fellowship in Minneapolis, Minnesota and how she will use this award will allow herself to scale up The Price Dynamic.</li> <li>Hear about the book Alysha authored, It is Not Complicated, <a href="https://alyshaprice.com/product/its-not-complicated-co-parent-guide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> link here</a>  and why she created a guide for mothers who co-parent.</li> <li>Learn about how a family decision led to the creation of the Family Meeting Cards, <a href="http://familymeetingcards.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">link here</a> , a tool that can guide and support families through a decision-making that promotes quality interaction with kids and adults.</li> </ul> “Have the courage to do good when no one is watching.”  Iyanlya Vanzant Websites:  <a href="http://www.alyshaprice.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alyshaprice.com</a> <a href="http://www.thepricedynamic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thepricedynamic.com</a> <a href="http://www.familymeetingcards.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.familymeetingcards.com</a> <a href="https://finn-lab.com/fellowship/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://finn-lab.com/fellowship/</a> More about Social Change Leaders Podcast: The Social Change Leaders podcast explores the intersection of social change leadership, in the public, private and non profit sectors. . Packed with tips, actionable ideas and stories to inspire, this podcast will energize you to maximize your impact. The Social Change Leaders Podcast is a collaboration between Stephanie Malon-Rufi, <a href="https://www.genuineimpact.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Genuine Impact Consulting and Coaching</a>, and Traci Warnberg-Lemm, <a href="https://www.socialmotion.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Motion</a>.

How A Social Enterprise is Strengthening Families by Supporting Cooperative Co-Parenting

More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net  In today’s episode, you will have the opportunity to:  Hear about social innovation is and why it is the important today  Understand we need to create culture and systems for social innovation to take root and thrive Learn 10 ways for YOU to start building and creating systems and culture for social innovation in your organizations and your community Be challenged to lead with mindset of social innovation  In this episode, we referenced:  Linda A Hill, The Art and Practice of Leading Innovation Deloitte,  Thought Leadership on Workplace Culture  To learn more about working with Traci, visit www.socialmotion.co   Click here to download. “Culture is not one aspect of the game. It is the game.”  - Louis Gerstner, IBM

More information can be found at <a href="http://www.socialchangeleaderspodcast.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.socialchangeleaders.net</a> In today’s episode, you will have the opportunity to: <ul> <li>Hear about social innovation is and why it is the important today </li> <li>Understand we need to create culture and systems for social innovation to take root and thrive</li> <li>Learn 10 ways for YOU to start building and creating systems and culture for social innovation in your organizations and your community</li> <li>Be challenged to lead with mindset of social innovation</li> </ul> In this episode, we referenced: <ul> <li>Linda A Hill, <a href="https://www.collectivegeniusbook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art and Practice of Leading Innovation</a></li> <li>Deloitte, <a href="https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/consulting/solutions/culturepath-shape-workplace-culture-drive-business-strategy.html?id=us:2pm:3ad:cplaunch:awa:cons:120116:qrtzt#culturepath-thought-leadership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Thought Leadership on Workplace Culture </a></li> <li>To learn more about working with Traci, visit <a href="http://www.socialmotion.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.socialmotion.co</a> </li> </ul> Click <a href="https://mailchi.mp/d6727c2295da/10waystobuildaculture%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to download. “Culture is not one aspect of the game. It is the game.”  - Louis Gerstner, IBM

10 Ways To Create Culture for Social Innovation

More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net    In this episode, you will have the opportunity to:    Determine how to identify your target market(s) and that you will have at least two. Understand the way you should describe your target market(s) Hear about the difference between demographics and psychographics and why both are important. Learn about four key areas (Distinguish, Describe, Determine and Describe) you need to flush out in order to create your marketing strategy for each target market. Comprehend the other areas of our enterprise that you will need to consider when implementing your marketing strategy for your target markets. Hear the story of TOMS shoes and how their company identified a social problem then created a market-based business to generate funds to address the social problem identified.  Through this example you see how there are two distinct target markets requiring different approaches.    We referenced: Toms Shoes  How I Built This with Guy Raz: Blake Mykoskie Learn more about working with Stephanie on your marketing strategy here   Click here to download ‘Target Market Canvas for Social Enterprises’’    “Know what you want. Clarity is power. And vague goals promote vague results.”  - Robin Sharma

More information can be found at <a href="http://www.socialchangeleaderspodcast.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.socialchangeleaders.net </a> In this episode, you will have the opportunity to: <ol> <li>Determine how to identify your target market(s) and that you will have at least two.</li> <li>Understand the way you should describe your target market(s)</li> <li>Hear about the difference between demographics and psychographics and why both are important.</li> <li>Learn about four key areas (Distinguish, Describe, Determine and Describe) you need to flush out in order to create your marketing strategy for each target market.</li> <li>Comprehend the other areas of our enterprise that you will need to consider when implementing your marketing strategy for your target markets.</li> <li>Hear the story of TOMS shoes and how their company identified a social problem then created a market-based business to generate funds to address the social problem identified.  Through this example you see how there are two distinct target markets requiring different approaches.</li> </ol> We referenced: <a href="http://www.toms.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Toms Shoes</a> <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/02/08/692781997/toms-blake-mycoskie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How I Built This with Guy Raz: Blake Mykoskie</a> Learn more about working with Stephanie on your marketing strategy <a href="http://www.genuineimpact.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Click <a href="http://socialchangeleaders.net/episode/006" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to download ‘Target Market Canvas for Social Enterprises’’  “Know what you want. Clarity is power. And vague goals promote vague results.”  - Robin Sharma

4 Steps to Identify and Reach Your Target Market or Audience

“A Journey of a Thousand Miles begins with a Single Step.”   - Lao Tzu More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net Have you wondered why your idea for that social enterprise, nonprofit or social impact business is still inside your head? On today’s episode, Stephanie and Traci talk about the most important part of launching that idea to earn money by doing good things for people and the planet - GETTING STARTED!  Stephanie and Traci are going to share their launch stories as well as a few stories of fellow social entrepreneurs and innovators that have been guests on the Social Change Leaders Podcast. We hope you are inspired and take courage from some of these stories!   In our conversation we:  Discuss how being an entrepreneur / social entrepreneur is not for the faint of heart, but how it can be a great career option Hear how Stephanie launched her social-based business by reframing her work and lifestyle as an entrepreneur Learn about Traci’s launch story and why she feels it has allowed her to have more impact  Discuss how social enterprises, nonprofits or social impact businesses can be started as a ‘side hustle’ and why you may want to consider this option Hear a recap of how LaPorsche Jymi left a steady job and turned her revolutionary head ware business into a social enterprise that helps mentor youth and combat cycles of poverty Get  inspired by a recap of how Alysha Price followed her passion, secured a fellowship and developed her own social enterprise   Understand how Carl Young and a business partner are using their business to address health disparities from many angles   We also talk about our upcoming course, Turning Your Passion into Impact: 5 Steps to Generate Revenue and Make a Difference. This course is a 5-lesson, step-by-step, video-based curriculum that will give you clarity, direction and momentum to turn your passion into social impact and revenue.   UPDATE: The course begins June 29, 2020.  Learn more here: https://www.socialmotion.co/turn-passion-into-impact In this episode we reference:   Link to Register for May 26 Virtual Workshop Turn Your Passion into Impact Course SCL Podcast #5 Carl Young SCL Podcast Episode #9 - Alysha Price SCL Podcast #22 - LaPorche Jymi Social Change Leaders Podcast Episode #34: Why now is the time to start Social Change Leaders Podcast Episode #35: Can I really make money while doing good? Stephanie website - Genuine Impact Traci website - Social Motion 

“A Journey of a Thousand Miles begins with a Single Step.”   - Lao Tzu More information can be found at <a href="http://www.socialchangeleaderspodcast.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.socialchangeleaders.n</a>et Have you wondered why your idea for that social enterprise, nonprofit or social impact business is still inside your head? On today’s episode, Stephanie and Traci talk about the most important part of launching that idea to earn money by doing good things for people and the planet - GETTING STARTED!  Stephanie and Traci are going to share their launch stories as well as a few stories of fellow social entrepreneurs and innovators that have been guests on the Social Change Leaders Podcast. We hope you are inspired and take courage from some of these stories!   In our conversation we: <ul> <li>Discuss how being an entrepreneur / social entrepreneur is not for the faint of heart, but how it can be a great career option</li> <li>Hear how Stephanie launched her social-based business by reframing her work and lifestyle as an entrepreneur</li> <li>Learn about Traci’s launch story and why she feels it has allowed her to have more impact </li> <li>Discuss how social enterprises, nonprofits or social impact businesses can be started as a ‘side hustle’ and why you may want to consider this option</li> <li>Hear a recap of how LaPorsche Jymi left a steady job and turned her revolutionary head ware business into a social enterprise that helps mentor youth and combat cycles of poverty</li> <li>Get  inspired by a recap of how Alysha Price followed her passion, secured a fellowship and developed her own social enterprise  </li> <li>Understand how Carl Young and a business partner are using their business to address health disparities from many angles </li> </ul> We also talk about our upcoming course, Turning Your Passion into Impact: 5 Steps to Generate Revenue and Make a Difference. This course is a 5-lesson, step-by-step, video-based curriculum that will give you clarity, direction and momentum to turn your passion into social impact and revenue.   <a href="https://www.socialmotion.co/turn-passion-into-impact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UPDATE: The course begins June 29, 2020.  Learn more here: https://www.socialmotion.co/turn-passion-into-impact</a> In this episode we reference:  <ul> <li><a href="https://www.socialmotion.co/pl/172739" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link to Register for May 26 Virtual Workshop</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.socialmotion.co/turn-passion-into-impact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Turn Your Passion into Impact</a> Course</li> <li><a href="https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/005" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SCL Podcast #5 Carl Young</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/009" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SCL Podcast Episode #9 - Alysha Price</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/022" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SCL Podcast #22 - LaPorche Jymi</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/034" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Change Leaders Podcast Episode #34: Why now is the time to start</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/035" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Change Leaders Podcast Episode #35: Can I really make money while doing good?</a></li> <li>Stephanie website - <a href="https://www.genuineimpact.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Genuine Impact</a></li> <li>Traci website - <a href="https://www.socialmotion.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Motion</a></li> </ul>

Social Impact Launch Stories

Chase your passions and money will come.  Chase money and you may never find your passions. - Colin Wright More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net  Have you wondered how you can earn money by doing good things for people and the planet?  It is possible!  On today’s episode, Stephanie and Traci talk about the different ways that people can make money while also providing a benefit to the collective. In our conversation we discuss:  The difference between a for-profit and a non-profit structure and the ways people earn an income in both structures The definitions of a social enterprise and a social entrepreneur The three more common types of social business / social enterprise models that people launch and examples of each:   Opportunity Employment: Organizations that employ people who have significant barriers to mainstream employment. Transformative Products or Services: organizations that create social or environmental impact through innovative products and services. Donate Back: businesses that contribute a portion of their profits (or even 100%) to nonprofits that address basic unmet needs.  Or it can be donating a product such as the the one-for-one model.    How to use a skill you have in an organization that does good through consulting and why this is can be best way to start   We also talk about our upcoming course, Turning Your Passion into Impact: 5 Steps to Generate Revenue and Make a Difference. This course is a 5-lesson, step-by-step, video-based curriculum that will give you clarity, direction and momentum to turn your passion into social impact and revenue.   UPDATE: The course begins June 29, 2020.  Learn more here: https://www.socialmotion.co/turn-passion-into-impact In this episode we reference:  Link to Register for May 20 Virtual Workshop Link to Register for May 26 Virtual Workshop Turn Your Passion into Impact Course Social Change Leaders Podcast Episode #3 about social enterprises  Social Change leaders Podcast Episode #34 about why now is the time to start Tech Dump Newman’s Own Stephanie website - Genuine Impact  Traci website - Social Motion 

Chase your passions and money will come.  Chase money and you may never find your passions. - Colin Wright More information can be found at <a href="http://www.socialchangeleaderspodcast.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.socialchangeleaders.net</a> Have you wondered how you can earn money by doing good things for people and the planet?  It is possible!  On today’s episode, Stephanie and Traci talk about the different ways that people can make money while also providing a benefit to the collective. In our conversation we discuss: <ul> <li>The difference between a for-profit and a non-profit structure and the ways people earn an income in both structures</li> <li>The definitions of a social enterprise and a social entrepreneur</li> <li>The three more common types of social business / social enterprise models that people launch and examples of each:</li> <li> <ul> <li>Opportunity Employment: Organizations that employ people who have significant barriers to mainstream employment.</li> <li>Transformative Products or Services: organizations that create social or environmental impact through innovative products and services.</li> <li>Donate Back: businesses that contribute a portion of their profits (or even 100%) to nonprofits that address basic unmet needs.  Or it can be donating a product such as the the one-for-one model. </li> </ul> </li> <li>How to use a skill you have in an organization that does good through consulting and why this is can be best way to start </li> </ul> We also talk about our upcoming course, Turning Your Passion into Impact: 5 Steps to Generate Revenue and Make a Difference. This course is a 5-lesson, step-by-step, video-based curriculum that will give you clarity, direction and momentum to turn your passion into social impact and revenue.   <a href="https://www.socialmotion.co/turn-passion-into-impact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UPDATE: The course begins June 29, 2020.  Learn more here: https://www.socialmotion.co/turn-passion-into-impact</a> In this episode we reference: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.socialmotion.co/pl/174630" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link to Register for May 20 Virtual Workshop</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.socialmotion.co/pl/172739" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link to Register for May 26 Virtual Workshop</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.socialmotion.co/turn-passion-into-impact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Turn Your Passion into Impact</a> Course</li> <li><a href="https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/003" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Change Leaders Podcast Episode #3 about social enterprises</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/034" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Change leaders Podcast Episode #34 about why now is the time to start</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.techdump.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tech Dump</a></li> <li><a href="https://newmansown.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Newman’s Own</a></li> <li>Stephanie website - <a href="https://www.genuineimpact.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Genuine Impact</a></li> <li> Traci website - <a href="https://www.socialmotion.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Motion</a></li> </ul>

Can You Really Make Money Doing Good?

Nothing is too wonderful to be true, if it be consistent with the laws of nature. Michael Faraday More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net How often do you incorporate play into your life?  Getting into the mindset of play can help you to reduce stress, deepen your connection with others and be a better leader.  On today’s episode, you will hear about how to use our senses and incorporate more play into our lives. Our guests, Nicola Kapala and Katie Strand, are creative partners collaborating on a video project to bring concepts of interplay and connection. Together they lead us through how social change leaders can adapt the mindset of play and the benefits of doing so. In our conversation:  Nicola and Katie each share their own story about how they came to work in the realm of play, senses and intimacy coaching. We understand how play and curiosity can be critical in helping to live through challenging times, build resilience and decrease stress. We define what play is and what it is not and give examples of what play looks like in personal as well as professional settings. Learn how play is used in leadership settings to invite and engage participation, problem-solve and heal, and to promote creativity and productivity Nicola uses her interplay framework to lead us through a 90 second exercise to help us  release energy and frustration and get into the mindset of play. Nicola and Katie share a key question we ask ourselves to easily access a place of play.  We learn how play and intimacy are related and can enhance and deepen our relationships.  Mentioned in today’s conversation:  Nicola Kapala website  Nicola Kapala Linked In  Katie Strand website  Dr. Stuart L Brown - Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul  Nicola Kapala: For the past fifteen years Nicola has been working with teams and individuals at the intersection of integrative health and leadership science.  Using the mediums of water and gravity, play therapy and integrative practices such as shiatsu, yoga and water massage she works from a mind/body approach to help people gain greater vitality and connection to their lives. A self confessed “neuroscience nerd” Nicola blends her background in business development and social sciences to facilitate and guide people to align themselves to their purpose and joy.  Katie Strand: Katie Strand is an Emmy-Nominated Film Producer and Coach. Her projects have been featured on Rock the Vote with the WNBA, HBO, PBS, NBC, MTV, Fox and over 20 national commercials including Super Bowl commercials and Deadpool 2. A modern-day renaissance woman, Strand also hosted the Catalyst Podcast (Catalyst Festival in Duluth), practices Martial Arts, Aerial Acrobatics, Stand Up Paddleboarding, and dances swing, tango, salsa and Zouk. For the better part of 25 years, Strand has been leaning-in to personal growth and self-actualization, which led her to earn a Master’s in Spiritual Psychology, and a Bachelor’s in Communications/Film, graduating with honors and magna cum laude.

Nothing is too wonderful to be true, if it be consistent with the laws of nature. Michael Faraday More information can be found at <a href="http://www.socialchangeleaderspodcast.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.socialchangeleaders.n</a>et How often do you incorporate play into your life?  Getting into the mindset of play can help you to reduce stress, deepen your connection with others and be a better leader.  On today’s episode, you will hear about how to use our senses and incorporate more play into our lives. Our guests, Nicola Kapala and Katie Strand, are creative partners collaborating on a video project to bring concepts of interplay and connection. Together they lead us through how social change leaders can adapt the mindset of play and the benefits of doing so. In our conversation: <ul> <li>Nicola and Katie each share their own story about how they came to work in the realm of play, senses and intimacy coaching.</li> <li>We understand how play and curiosity can be critical in helping to live through challenging times, build resilience and decrease stress.</li> <li>We define what play is and what it is not and give examples of what play looks like in personal as well as professional settings.</li> <li>Learn how play is used in leadership settings to invite and engage participation, problem-solve and heal, and to promote creativity and productivity</li> <li>Nicola uses her interplay framework to lead us through a 90 second exercise to help us  release energy and frustration and get into the mindset of play.</li> <li>Nicola and Katie share a key question we ask ourselves to easily access a place of play. </li> <li>We learn how play and intimacy are related and can enhance and deepen our relationships.</li> </ul> Mentioned in today’s conversation: <ul> <li><a href="http://nicolakapala.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nicola Kapala website</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolakapala" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nicola Kapala Linked In</a> </li> <li><a href="http://katiestrand.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Katie Strand website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/303738/play-by-stuart-brown/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Dr. Stuart L Brown - Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul</a></li> </ul> Nicola Kapala: For the past fifteen years Nicola has been working with teams and individuals at the intersection of integrative health and leadership science.  Using the mediums of water and gravity, play therapy and integrative practices such as shiatsu, yoga and water massage she works from a mind/body approach to help people gain greater vitality and connection to their lives. A self confessed “neuroscience nerd” Nicola blends her background in business development and social sciences to facilitate and guide people to align themselves to their purpose and joy.  Katie Strand: Katie Strand is an Emmy-Nominated Film Producer and Coach. Her projects have been featured on Rock the Vote with the WNBA, HBO, PBS, NBC, MTV, Fox and over 20 national commercials including Super Bowl commercials and Deadpool 2. A modern-day renaissance woman, Strand also hosted the Catalyst Podcast (Catalyst Festival in Duluth), practices Martial Arts, Aerial Acrobatics, Stand Up Paddleboarding, and dances swing, tango, salsa and Zouk. For the better part of 25 years, Strand has been leaning-in to personal growth and self-actualization, which led her to earn a Master’s in Spiritual Psychology, and a Bachelor’s in Communications/Film, graduating with honors and magna cum laude.

Wellness + Self Care Series: Part 5 - The Joy of Play

Sometimes the truth depends on a walk around a lake. - Wallace Stevens More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net  How often do you do creative writing in your life?   Have you ever tried to write as a way to relax and take care of yourself?  Today, our guest is Jory Mickelson, a writer, educator, and retreat facilitator living in Bellingham, Washington.  Jory helps us understand how writing and being in nature are important self-care practices. Jory is a writer, educator, and retreat facilitator living in Bellingham, Washington.  Even if you don’t consider yourself a writer, you can still benefit from the practice of writing.   In our conversation:  Jory shares his background especially how nature was an important part of his childhood and has inspired his writing Jory offers a variety of suggestions for those wanting to do more writing including the importance of scheduling time for a writing practice   Jory gives listeners a specific exercise they can try at home to kickstart a short and simple writing exercise We listen to a poem written and read by Jory Jory also talks about his own self care practices and writing routines  Mentioned in today’s conversation:   Book, Wilderness Kingdom by Jory Mickelson, Floating Bridge Press Poet Ted Kooser, Poet Laureate Joy Harjo, Poet Laureate Billy Collins, Poet Poet, Jane Kenyon The Artists Way , Author Julia Cameron  How you can connect with Jory:   Jory Mickelson website Email: interlucent@gmail.com  More about Jory: Jory’s work has appeared in Sixth Finch, The Puritan, Jubilat, Mid-American Review, Diode Poetry Journal, The Rumpus, Ninth Letter, Vinyl Poetry, The Collagist, and other journals in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.  Jory is the recipient of an Academy of American Poet’s Prize and they have received fellowships from the Lambda Literary Foundation and The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico. They’re first full-length collection WILDERNESS//KINGDOM was published in 2019. Jory is a graduate of the  University of Idaho’s MFA Program and the former Poetry Editor of 5×5 Lit Mag and the creator of the blog Literary Magpie. They have taught workshops and retreats on a wide variety of topics including writing and wilderness, mindfulness, zines, creative writing, and poetry as a spiritual practice. They live in Bellingham, WA.

Sometimes the truth depends on a walk around a lake. - Wallace Stevens More information can be found at <a href="http://www.socialchangeleaderspodcast.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.socialchangeleaders.n</a>et  How often do you do creative writing in your life?   Have you ever tried to write as a way to relax and take care of yourself?  Today, our guest is Jory Mickelson, a writer, educator, and retreat facilitator living in Bellingham, Washington.  Jory helps us understand how writing and being in nature are important self-care practices. Jory is a writer, educator, and retreat facilitator living in Bellingham, Washington.  Even if you don’t consider yourself a writer, you can still benefit from the practice of writing.   In our conversation: <ul> <li>Jory shares his background especially how nature was an important part of his childhood and has inspired his writing</li> <li>Jory offers a variety of suggestions for those wanting to do more writing including the importance of scheduling time for a writing practice  </li> <li>Jory gives listeners a specific exercise they can try at home to kickstart a short and simple writing exercise</li> <li>We listen to a poem written and read by Jory</li> <li>Jory also talks about his own self care practices and writing routines</li> </ul> Mentioned in today’s conversation: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.floatingbridgepress.org/product/wilderness-kingdom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Book, Wilderness Kingdom by Jory Mickelson, Floating Bridge Press</a></li> <li><a href="http://tedkooser.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Poet Ted Kooser, Poet Laureate</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.joyharjo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joy Harjo, Poet Laureate</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/billy-collins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Billy Collins, Poet</a></li> <li><a href="https://poets.org/poet/jane-kenyon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Poet, Jane Kenyon</a></li> <li><a href="https://juliacameronlive.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Artists Way , Author Julia Cameron</a></li> </ul> How you can connect with Jory:  <ul> <li><a href="http://jorymickelson.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jory Mickelson website</a></li> <li>Email: interlucent@gmail.com</li> </ul> More about Jory: Jory’s work has appeared in Sixth Finch, The Puritan, Jubilat, Mid-American Review, Diode Poetry Journal, The Rumpus, Ninth Letter, Vinyl Poetry, The Collagist, and other journals in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.  Jory is the recipient of an Academy of American Poet’s Prize and they have received fellowships from the Lambda Literary Foundation and The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico. They’re first full-length collection WILDERNESS//KINGDOM was published in 2019. Jory is a graduate of the <a href="https://www.uidaho.edu/class/english/graduate/mfa-creative-writing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> University of Idaho’s MFA Program</a> and the former Poetry Editor of <a href="https://5x5litmag.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5×5 Lit Mag</a> and the creator of the blog <a href="http://jorymickelson.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Literary Magpie</a>. They have taught workshops and retreats on a wide variety of topics including writing and wilderness, mindfulness, zines, creative writing, and poetry as a spiritual practice. They live in Bellingham, WA.

Wellness + Self Care Series: Part 4 - Writing as Self Care

“We change the world not by what we say or do,  but as a consequence of what we have become.”  - Dr David Hawkins More information can be found here. On today’s episode we speak with Dr Josh Eha. Dr. Josh has close to 20 years experience helping patients free themselves from physical, mental, and emotional bondage through acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and Emotional Releasing techniques. Patients demonstrate time and time again the necessity and effectiveness of releasing practices for stress, anxiety and depression that are the root of most modern chronic disease.  Dr. Josh explains his emotional releasing practices to let go of negative emotions from the body. In our conversation:  Dr. Josh Eha discusses his background and experience in healing, including how he switched from a western medicine track to the field of Chinese medicine We learn about the importance of managing negative emotions and the impact those emotions have on our physical health. Dr. Josh describes how unresolved emotions lead to stress which affects our sleep, eating and general well being   We explore the importance of acknowledging emotions as a first step to deeper healing Understand how Dr. Josh unlocks issues with individuals by doing emotional releasing techniques that lead to better emotional and physical health  Learn how Dr. Josh works with clients to increase self-awareness and how this allows access to deeper parts of ourselves   Explore how the root of fear is insecurity and listen while Dr. Josh explains how each of us can start to shift our fears through techniques he uses with clients    Dr. Josh describes how social change leaders can have more impact by acting out of love versus fear Dr. Josh shares his thoughts on how we create the world around based on the vibration we put out and how that can get reflected back to us We hear about Dr. Josh’s own daily wellness and self-care routines including a specific meditative practice he follows Dr. Josh shares what you can do in 2 minutes to transform your day    In this episode we reference: Website:  Dr. Josh Midwest Specialty Acupuncture Facebook: click here LinkedIn:   click here 

“We change the world not by what we say or do,  but as a consequence of what we have become.”  - Dr David Hawkins More information can be found <a href="https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/031" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> On today’s episode we speak with Dr Josh Eha. Dr. Josh has close to 20 years experience helping patients free themselves from physical, mental, and emotional bondage through acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and Emotional Releasing techniques. Patients demonstrate time and time again the necessity and effectiveness of releasing practices for stress, anxiety and depression that are the root of most modern chronic disease.  Dr. Josh explains his emotional releasing practices to let go of negative emotions from the body. In our conversation: <ul> <li>Dr. Josh Eha discusses his background and experience in healing, including how he switched from a western medicine track to the field of Chinese medicine</li> <li>We learn about the importance of managing negative emotions and the impact those emotions have on our physical health.</li> <li>Dr. Josh describes how unresolved emotions lead to stress which affects our sleep, eating and general well being  </li> <li>We explore the importance of acknowledging emotions as a first step to deeper healing</li> <li>Understand how Dr. Josh unlocks issues with individuals by doing emotional releasing techniques that lead to better emotional and physical health </li> <li>Learn how Dr. Josh works with clients to increase self-awareness and how this allows access to deeper parts of ourselves  </li> <li>Explore how the root of fear is insecurity and listen while Dr. Josh explains how each of us can start to shift our fears through techniques he uses with clients   </li> <li>Dr. Josh describes how social change leaders can have more impact by acting out of love versus fear</li> <li>Dr. Josh shares his thoughts on how we create the world around based on the vibration we put out and how that can get reflected back to us</li> <li>We hear about Dr. Josh’s own daily wellness and self-care routines including a specific meditative practice he follows</li> <li>Dr. Josh shares what you can do in 2 minutes to transform your day</li> </ul> In this episode we reference: Website:  <a href="http://specialtyacupuncture.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Josh Midwest Specialty Acupuncture</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/specialtyacupuncture/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-joshua-eha-daom-l-ac-ba704120/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">  click here</a>

Wellness + Self Care Series: Releasing stress and anxiety

"You can't hate your body into a shape you will love."  Ijeoma Oluo More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net  How do you find wellness in your life?  Are you trying to find alignment with your mind, body and spirit?  On today’s episode we offer a fresh perspective to this topic of wellness with our interview with Sarah Turino.  Sarah Turino is CEO of Whole Woman Wellness and creator The Whole Woman Wellness Formula. For nearly 17 years, Sarah has helped smart, successful women take control of their health holistically - body, mind and spirit. Sarah is a Wellness Coach, Holistic Personal Trainer, and RYT 500 Yoga Guide and Mentor. Her specialty is making complex philosophy, physiology and functional fitness approachable and accessible. Prior to creating The Whole Woman Wellness Formula Sarah was in the radio and television industry for nearly 20 years. Sarah is also an author of one book, “The Illusion of Balance” and produces video trainings and virtual wellness programs. In our conversation:  Sarah shares her journey to creating Whole Woman Wellness  She explains the four pillars of the Whole Woman Wellness Formula (Nourish, Movement, Calm and Love) and her layered approach to teaching these elements to those she works with in the program. Hear how Sarah reframes the meaning of wellness away from our culture of diet and exercise and redefines the meaning of fit to not equate to thin Learn what Sarah does each day to practice her own self-care and wellness Sarah shares three tips that social change leaders can practice daily: fresh air, breathing and moving your body. She guides us on a calming exercise that is helpful to use especially when experiencing fear or anxiety Sarah also talks about how she started her current business, the important social components of her work and her recommendation of hiring a business coach If you want to learn more about working with Sarah, she invites our listeners to join her on her 3-day wellness challenge.  Mentioned in today’s conversation:  Brene Brown Kristen Neff Sarah’s 3-day wellness challenge Ijeoma Oluo Ese Eniwumide  How you can connect with Sarah:  Whole Woman Wellness Sarah Turino on Instagram  Whole Woman Wellness on Facebook  Whole Woman Wellness YouTube Channel  Whole Woman Wellness on Pinterest Sarah Turino on LinkedIn 

"You can't hate your body into a shape you will love."  Ijeoma Oluo More information can be found at <a href="https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/030" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.socialchangeleaders.net </a> How do you find wellness in your life?  Are you trying to find alignment with your mind, body and spirit?  On today’s episode we offer a fresh perspective to this topic of wellness with our interview with Sarah Turino.  Sarah Turino is CEO of Whole Woman Wellness and creator The Whole Woman Wellness Formula. For nearly 17 years, Sarah has helped smart, successful women take control of their health holistically - body, mind and spirit. Sarah is a Wellness Coach, Holistic Personal Trainer, and RYT 500 Yoga Guide and Mentor. Her specialty is making complex philosophy, physiology and functional fitness approachable and accessible. Prior to creating The Whole Woman Wellness Formula Sarah was in the radio and television industry for nearly 20 years. Sarah is also an author of one book, “The Illusion of Balance” and produces video trainings and virtual wellness programs. In our conversation: <ul> <li>Sarah shares her journey to creating Whole Woman Wellness </li> <li>She explains the four pillars of the Whole Woman Wellness Formula (Nourish, Movement, Calm and Love) and her layered approach to teaching these elements to those she works with in the program.</li> <li>Hear how Sarah reframes the meaning of wellness away from our culture of diet and exercise and redefines the meaning of fit to not equate to thin</li> <li>Learn what Sarah does each day to practice her own self-care and wellness</li> <li>Sarah shares three tips that social change leaders can practice daily: fresh air, breathing and moving your body.</li> <li>She guides us on a calming exercise that is helpful to use especially when experiencing fear or anxiety</li> <li>Sarah also talks about how she started her current business, the important social components of her work and her recommendation of hiring a business coach</li> <li>If you want to learn more about working with Sarah, she invites our listeners to join her on her 3-day wellness challenge.</li> </ul> Mentioned in today’s conversation: <ul> <li><a href="https://brenebrown.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brene Brown</a></li> <li><a href="https://self-compassion.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kristen Neff</a></li> <li><a href="https://sarahturino.activehosted.com/f/2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah’s 3-day wellness challenge</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ijeomaoluo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ijeoma Oluo</a></li> <li><a href="https://eseeniwumide.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ese Eniwumide</a></li> </ul> How you can connect with Sarah: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sarahturino.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Whole Woman Wellness</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarah_turino/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah Turino on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SarahTurino.WholeWomanWellness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Whole Woman Wellness on Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQjDnPtYfXtXsRaDkfAXM3g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Whole Woman Wellness YouTube Channel</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/sarahturinowholewomanwellness" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Whole Woman Wellness on Pinterest</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-turino-09499217/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah Turino on LinkedIn</a></li> </ul>

Wellness + Self Care Series:  Finding your body-mind-spirit connection

How we value and honor our own bodies impacts how we value and honor the bodies of others.  Sonya Renee Taylor More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/029 On today’s episode we speak with Vimbai Madzura. Vimbai holds a Master of Social Work with a concentration in Policy, Administration and Community Practice from Arizona State University and a Master of Arts in Advertising from the University of Texas at Austin. In her current role, she is responsible for directing the work of Minnesota’s version of the federal health home initiative. In addition, she is tasked with strategic planning and works to ensure an equity framework addresses social inequities in her program work area. Vimbai is also a licensed Zumba® Instructor, and holds an Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) group fitness instructor certification and is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certified personal trainer (CPT). Vimbai is committed to supporting others in reaching their health and wellness goals and leads effective and enjoyable group exercise classes in dance fitness and strength training. Vimbai teaches classes for a national fitness club chain, as well as for a high intensity interval functional training program, F45. In our conversation, we discuss:  The background and experience of Vimbai Madzura, a fellow social change leader and fitness enthusiast  How Vimbai took her passion for working out, supporting others in getting healthy and turned it into a second source of income.   Tricks for how to keep fitness routines and habits in your life Why social change leaders and helping professionals should incorporate regular exercise as a tool to avoid compassion fatigue and support overall wellness Vimbai’s advice for how to keep committed to an exercise and fitness routine   In this episode we reference: For more information on Vimbai's F45 schedule, visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/f45minnesota.  You can find information about Vimbai's Zumba® classes on her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/dancefitnessbyv and learn routines at https://www.youtube.com/channel/VDanceFitness. Her weekly online Zumba® classes are offered free of charge, however donations can be made through PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/DanceFitnessbyV. She can also be reached by email at vmadzura@hotmail.com for more information.

How we value and honor our own bodies impacts how we value and honor the bodies of others.  Sonya Renee Taylor More information can be found at <a href="http://www.socialchangeleaderspodcast.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/029</a> On today’s episode we speak with Vimbai Madzura. Vimbai holds a Master of Social Work with a concentration in Policy, Administration and Community Practice from Arizona State University and a Master of Arts in Advertising from the University of Texas at Austin. In her current role, she is responsible for directing the work of Minnesota’s version of the federal health home initiative. In addition, she is tasked with strategic planning and works to ensure an equity framework addresses social inequities in her program work area. Vimbai is also a licensed Zumba® Instructor, and holds an Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) group fitness instructor certification and is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certified personal trainer (CPT). Vimbai is committed to supporting others in reaching their health and wellness goals and leads effective and enjoyable group exercise classes in dance fitness and strength training. Vimbai teaches classes for a national fitness club chain, as well as for a high intensity interval functional training program, F45. In our conversation, we discuss: <ul> <li>The background and experience of Vimbai Madzura, a fellow social change leader and fitness enthusiast </li> <li>How Vimbai took her passion for working out, supporting others in getting healthy and turned it into a second source of income.  </li> <li>Tricks for how to keep fitness routines and habits in your life</li> <li>Why social change leaders and helping professionals should incorporate regular exercise as a tool to avoid compassion fatigue and support overall wellness</li> <li>Vimbai’s advice for how to keep committed to an exercise and fitness routine</li> </ul>  In this episode we reference: For more information on Vimbai's F45 schedule, visit <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/f45minnesota" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/f45minnesota</a>.  You can find information about Vimbai's Zumba® classes on her Facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dancefitnessbyv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/dancefitnessbyv</a> and learn routines at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/VDanceFitness" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/VDanceFitness</a>. Her weekly online Zumba® classes are offered free of charge, however donations can be made through PayPal at <a href="https://www.paypal.me/DanceFitnessbyV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.paypal.me/DanceFitnessbyV</a>. She can also be reached by email at vmadzura@hotmail.com for more information.

Wellness and Self Care Series Part 1:  Incorporating Everyday Fitness

Shared leadership ... is less like an orchestra where the conductor is always in charge, and more like a jazz band, we're leadership is passed around … depending on what the music demands at the moment and who feels moved by the spirit to express the music. - Philip Schlechty More information can be found at https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/028 We are absorbing a lot of news and information about COVID-19 on TV, in our social media feeds, from papers and magazines, in our emails and from our friends and family.  On today’s episode, Traci shares some positive stories you may or may not have heard about and consider what lessons may be in these stories for social change leaders about how to bring ideas, creativity, innovation and leadership to your work.   Traci has over 25 years working with communities in the United States and abroad, specifically working within nonprofits and government in the areas of innovation, collaboration, learning and systemic change. In this episode, Traci will share how social change leaders should:  Bend the rules and rebel sometimes: Listen to several stories about doctors on the front lines of battling the COVID-19 pandemic and how they pushed against rules in order to benefit the greater good. Build civic culture and engagement: The need for citizens to engage with civic and political leaders is important and public policy right now matters.  In times like this, our civic and democratic health matter.   Keep a sense of humor, even during hard times: Stories, videos, memes are popping up each day to help bring some humor during these times and relief. Collaborate, partner and enlist others:  Listen to some examples of innovation happening to address this pandemic and understand the importance of partnering between and among public, private and nonprofit sectors.  Global cooperation and work together has been incredible.    In this episode, we referenced:  Story about Dr. Helen Chu - here Story about social isolation modeling -  here Story about ventilator innovation -  here 

Shared leadership ... is less like an orchestra where the conductor is always in charge, and more like a jazz band, we're leadership is passed around … depending on what the music demands at the moment and who feels moved by the spirit to express the music. - Philip Schlechty More information can be found at <a href="http://www.socialchangeleaderspodcast.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/028</a> We are absorbing a lot of news and information about COVID-19 on TV, in our social media feeds, from papers and magazines, in our emails and from our friends and family.  On today’s episode, Traci shares some positive stories you may or may not have heard about and consider what lessons may be in these stories for social change leaders about how to bring ideas, creativity, innovation and leadership to your work.   Traci has over 25 years working with communities in the United States and abroad, specifically working within nonprofits and government in the areas of innovation, collaboration, learning and systemic change. In this episode, Traci will share how social change leaders should: <ol> <li>Bend the rules and rebel sometimes: Listen to several stories about doctors on the front lines of battling the COVID-19 pandemic and how they pushed against rules in order to benefit the greater good.</li> <li>Build civic culture and engagement: The need for citizens to engage with civic and political leaders is important and public policy right now matters.  In times like this, our civic and democratic health matter.  </li> <li>Keep a sense of humor, even during hard times: Stories, videos, memes are popping up each day to help bring some humor during these times and relief.</li> <li>Collaborate, partner and enlist others:  Listen to some examples of innovation happening to address this pandemic and understand the importance of partnering between and among public, private and nonprofit sectors.  Global cooperation and work together has been incredible.</li> <li> </li> </ol> In this episode, we referenced: <ul> <li>Story about Dr. Helen Chu - <a href="https://radiopublic.com/TheDaily/s1!4fe44" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></li> <li>Story about social isolation modeling - <a href="https://www.twincities.com/2020/03/23/why-walz-is-holding-back-on-mn-coronavirus-shelter-in-place-computer-models-will-hold-the-key-he-says/?utm_source=listrak&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=https://www.twincities.com/2020/03/23/why-walz-is-holding-back-on-mn-coronavirus-shelter-in-place-computer-models-will-hold-the-key-he-says/&amp;utm_campaign=stpaul-morning-report&amp;utm_content=manual&amp;fbclid=IwAR2cVZiLjeR7SDEnKMyPgQmm_gHJiRKZVr7AhK0o0zaVkipvFrJKSHyMRk4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a></li> <li>Story about ventilator innovation - <a href="https://www.kare11.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/going-full-on-macgyver-u-of-m-doctor-creates-makeshift-ventilators-to-battle-covid-19/89-ecf8ced9-fd76-478b-ad6e-ae3aeab50b4a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a></li> </ul>

What Social Innovation Leaders Can Learn from COVID 19 Stories

Try this perspective shift. Instead of seeing “social distancing” and travel bans as panic, try seeing them as acts of mass cooperation intended to protect the collective whole. This plan is not about individuals going into hiding. It's a global deep breath...an agreement between humans around the planet to be still. Be still, in hopes that the biggest wave can pass without engulfing too many of the vulnerable among us.  - Dr. Lindsay Jernigan More information can be found at https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/027 There is great uncertainty right now in our world with the COVID-19 outbreak.  People are isolating in order to ‘flatten the curve’ and do their part to level out the infection rate and keep our medical system from being unable to handle the demand.  It is unknown how long it will last and what the damage will be a result. But there are some things that remain known. Your mission and the social challenge you are addressing will still be prevalatest.  The work you are doing still matters. The world still needs your voice and your work.   Co-host Stephanie Malon-Rufi has spent over 15 years working with nonprofits, start-up social businesses and social enterprises.  She has worked with many leaders who have had to work in the face of uncertainty, make key decisions in hard times and develop strategies to allow enterprises to survive and thrive.  And she already works virtually! In this episode, you will hear her 10 strategies to try out during the recent COVID-19 outbreak as many of us are ‘social distancing.’   Go Virtual! Find virtual ways to offer your revenue-generating services.  Get creative. Innovate! Lessons, meetings, coaching sessions, classes – these can all be done virtually.  Give it a try! Work ON your enterprise! I know I have a list of projects I want to do for my business.  And these are projects that actually are going to help me to grow.  Do you have some? For example, map out your content, learn a new social media platform, write your email nurture sequence, etc. Reduce news intake! It is important to be updated on what is happening but also important not to get sucked into the 24-hour news cycle.  it is distracting and anxiety-producing.   Learn and grow with books!  Currently I am reading Contagious Culture by Anese Cavanaugh and Infinite Mindset by Simon Sinek.  And I have a lot more ready to go. What book are you reading?  Listen to podcasts!  Social Change Leaders Podcast has been releasing episodes weekly, we have 26 so far!  Take a listen to some of our episodes. Boost your immune system!  Sleep, avoid eating and drinking sugar, get vitamin D, take a daily probiotic and drink water.   Get outdoors!  You can still get fresh air and take a walk outside, visit a park.  Move your body. This is also a great way to combat some of the fear and anxiety that this situation brings. Look for the good!  In times like these there is a lot of good happening.  Make sure you are paying attention. You can even keep a list of what you notice each day. Be the good!  What can you do or offer during this time?  It can be offering to shop for an elderly neighbor, so they don’t have to go out.  It could be having consistent phone calls with loved ones who live elsewhere. Have your kids draw pictures to mail to nursing homes since visitors are banned right now.  Do you have a helpful product that you can give away to those in need? Spend some energy and time on creating good in this situation. And if you have kids spending more time at home…. co-create a daily schedule, work together to brainstorm ideas of what they can do, have them help keep the house clean…..Work Together!  We referenced: Genuine Impact Learn more about working with Stephanie here

Try this perspective shift. Instead of seeing “social distancing” and travel bans as panic, try seeing them as acts of mass cooperation intended to protect the collective whole. This plan is not about individuals going into hiding. It's a global deep breath...an agreement between humans around the planet to be still. Be still, in hopes that the biggest wave can pass without engulfing too many of the vulnerable among us.  - Dr. Lindsay Jernigan More information can be found at <a href="http://www.socialchangeleaderspodcast.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/027</a> There is great uncertainty right now in our world with the COVID-19 outbreak.  People are isolating in order to ‘flatten the curve’ and do their part to level out the infection rate and keep our medical system from being unable to handle the demand.  It is unknown how long it will last and what the damage will be a result. But there are some things that remain known. Your mission and the social challenge you are addressing will still be prevalatest.  The work you are doing still matters. The world still needs your voice and your work.   Co-host Stephanie Malon-Rufi has spent over 15 years working with nonprofits, start-up social businesses and social enterprises.  She has worked with many leaders who have had to work in the face of uncertainty, make key decisions in hard times and develop strategies to allow enterprises to survive and thrive.  And she already works virtually! In this episode, you will hear her 10 strategies to try out during the recent COVID-19 outbreak as many of us are ‘social distancing.’  <ol> <li>Go Virtual! Find virtual ways to offer your revenue-generating services.  Get creative. Innovate! Lessons, meetings, coaching sessions, classes – these can all be done virtually.  Give it a try!</li> <li>Work ON your enterprise! I know I have a list of projects I want to do for my business.  And these are projects that actually are going to help me to grow.  Do you have some? For example, map out your content, learn a new social media platform, write your email nurture sequence, etc.</li> <li>Reduce news intake! It is important to be updated on what is happening but also important not to get sucked into the 24-hour news cycle.  it is distracting and anxiety-producing.  </li> <li>Learn and grow with books!  Currently I am reading Contagious Culture by Anese Cavanaugh and Infinite Mindset by Simon Sinek.  And I have a lot more ready to go. What book are you reading? </li> <li>Listen to podcasts!  Social Change Leaders Podcast has been releasing episodes weekly, we have 26 so far!  Take a listen to some of our episodes.</li> <li>Boost your immune system!  Sleep, avoid eating and drinking sugar, get vitamin D, take a daily probiotic and drink water.  </li> <li>Get outdoors!  You can still get fresh air and take a walk outside, visit a park.  Move your body. This is also a great way to combat some of the fear and anxiety that this situation brings.</li> <li>Look for the good!  In times like these there is a lot of good happening.  Make sure you are paying attention. You can even keep a list of what you notice each day.</li> <li>Be the good!  What can you do or offer during this time?  It can be offering to shop for an elderly neighbor, so they don’t have to go out.  It could be having consistent phone calls with loved ones who live elsewhere. Have your kids draw pictures to mail to nursing homes since visitors are banned right now.  Do you have a helpful product that you can give away to those in need? Spend some energy and time on creating good in this situation.</li> <li>And if you have kids spending more time at home…. co-create a daily schedule, work together to brainstorm ideas of what they can do, have them help keep the house clean…..Work Together!</li> </ol> We referenced: <a href="http://www.genuineimpact.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Genuine Impact</a> Learn more about working with Stephanie <a href="https://www.genuineimpact.net/strategicplanning" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

10 Strategies to Keep Working and Living During COVID-19 

If Not You, Who? Give me a place to stand, and I will move the world. - Archimedes For more information, visit: https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/026 On today’s episode we speak with Jules Porter, Esq and MBA, and learn how and why she is leading the way toward a more diverse video gaming industry.  In this episode, we discuss:   Jules’ diverse background and how her commitment to learning led her to careers in the military, engineering, the legal system as well as launching the first Black woman-owned company to launch a console video game, Seraph 7 Studios. How the $164 billion gaming industry is larger than the world-wide sports industry.   How the development of video games is impacted by the fact that 3% of gaming programers represent people of color and about 5% of the industry is women The influences of media conditioning and how that informs our perception of race, especially in rural and more segregated communities.  Some of the barriers faced by women and people of color entering the gaming industry and by those participating in gaming  How Jules managed to launch a video gaming company and why she is doing a kick-starter campaign to support artists and other professionals to fill diversity gaps in the gaming industry.  Across all industries, Black women receive less than 1 % of the funding provided by venture capitalists, thus using alternate avenues to acquire funding, such as Kickstarter, is imperative.   The cool concept behind her fist game, Ultimate Elder Battle Royale. The way that Seraph 7 Studios is also a social enterprise.  Seraph 7 Studios, LLC, portrays people of color in a positive light, provides positive heroes for young girls and kids of color, and improves the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) competence and confidence of local high school students. Jules’ philosophy of ‘lifting as we climb’ and how her work supports students to build skills and confidence for a future in the gaming industry by learning art, storyboarding, animation, gaming physics, gaming architecture, C++, etc.  In this episode:  Seraph 7 Studios Kickstarter Page Serph 7 Studios Website Connect with Jules and Seraph 7 Studios on -  Twitter: https://twitter.com/seraph7studios LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seraph7studios YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM7XMO17aoXLYebeeBf-gJQ More about Seraph 7 Studios Founded by JD/MBA student Jules Porter in her parent's basement (like all other tech companies), Seraph 7 Studios, LLC is a console video game development company that empowers compelling change through diverse storytelling and empowering local youth. Seraph 7 believes in powering social change by bringing unique and meaningful diverse story-lines to the video game medium and teaching local students how to code for console platforms (Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Xbox One, and Sony PlayStation.

If Not You, Who? Give me a place to stand, and I will move the world. - Archimedes For more information, visit: <a href="https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/026" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/026</a> On today’s episode we speak with Jules Porter, Esq and MBA, and learn how and why she is leading the way toward a more diverse video gaming industry.  In this episode, we discuss:  <ul> <li>Jules’ diverse background and how her commitment to learning led her to careers in the military, engineering, the legal system as well as launching the first Black woman-owned company to launch a console video game, Seraph 7 Studios.</li> <li>How the $164 billion gaming industry is larger than the world-wide sports industry.  </li> <li>How the development of video games is impacted by the fact that 3% of gaming programers represent people of color and about 5% of the industry is women</li> <li>The influences of media conditioning and how that informs our perception of race, especially in rural and more segregated communities. </li> <li>Some of the barriers faced by women and people of color entering the gaming industry and by those participating in gaming </li> <li>How Jules managed to launch a video gaming company and why she is doing a kick-starter campaign to support artists and other professionals to fill diversity gaps in the gaming industry.  Across all industries, Black women receive less than 1 % of the funding provided by venture capitalists, thus using alternate avenues to acquire funding, such as Kickstarter, is imperative.  </li> <li>The cool concept behind her fist game, Ultimate Elder Battle Royale.</li> <li>The way that Seraph 7 Studios is also a social enterprise.  Seraph 7 Studios, LLC, portrays people of color in a positive light, provides positive heroes for young girls and kids of color, and improves the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) competence and confidence of local high school students.</li> <li>Jules’ philosophy of ‘lifting as we climb’ and how her work supports students to build skills and confidence for a future in the gaming industry by learning art, storyboarding, animation, gaming physics, gaming architecture, C++, etc.</li> </ul> In this episode: <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/seraph7studios/ult-elder-battle-royale-a-video-game" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Seraph 7 Studios Kickstarter Page</a> <a href="http://www.seraph7studios.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Serph 7 Studios Website</a> Connect with Jules and Seraph 7 Studios on -  Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/seraph7studios" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/seraph7studios</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/seraph7studios" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/seraph7studios</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM7XMO17aoXLYebeeBf-gJQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM7XMO17aoXLYebeeBf-gJQ</a> More about Seraph 7 Studios Founded by JD/MBA student Jules Porter in her parent's basement (like all other tech companies), Seraph 7 Studios, LLC is a console video game development company that empowers compelling change through diverse storytelling and empowering local youth. Seraph 7 believes in powering social change by bringing unique and meaningful diverse story-lines to the video game medium and teaching local students how to code for console platforms (Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Xbox One, and Sony PlayStation.

Lifting as She Climbs in the Video Gaming Industry and Beyond

Resmaa Menakem

“One sick elephant doesn’t stop a circus; so figure it out.”  More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net  On today’s episode we speak with Resmaa Menakem, a healer, author, trauma specialist and podcaster.  Resmaa shares his thoughts and insights about racialization as pedagogy and white body supremacy.  In our conversation, we dive into:  Key concepts about the impacts of racism on black and brown bodies The concept of white body supremacy as the standard by which all bodies of humanity are measured and why white people must get comfortable with that term How black and brown bodies can be harmed when white people seek validation and comfort from people of color The recent work Resmaa has done with author and speaker Robin DiAngelo about identifying and combating White Fragility       How current policies and procedures allow white body supremacy to multiply  Why Resmaa believes white people must engage in a longer-term, embodied process of work and self study to transform as individuals to better address the dismantling of white body supremacy  Why white people must learn to create their own culture to better hold space for discomfort when discussing race Resmaa’s creative ideas about how to leverage technology and other innovative fields to support anti-racism work  In this episode:  Resmaa Website:  here Robin DiAngelo Website:  here  Resmaa Book, My Grandmother's Hands, Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies: here  More about Resmaa Resmaa Menakem, MSW, LICSW, SEP, has appeared on both The Oprah Winfrey Show and Dr. Phil as an expert on conflict and violence. He has served as director of counseling services for the Tubman Family Alliance; as behavioral health director for African American Family Services in Minneapolis; as a domestic violence counselor for Wilder Foundation; as a certified Military and Family Life Consultant for the U.S. Armed Forces; as a trauma consultant for the Minneapolis Public Schools; and as a Cultural Somatics consultant for the Minneapolis Police Department. As a Community Care Counselor, he managed the wellness and counseling services for civilians on fifty-three US military bases in Afghanistan. Resmaa studied and trained at Peter Levine’s Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute, as well as with Dr. David Schnarch (author of the bestselling Passionate Marriage) and Bessel van der Kolk, MD (author of the bestselling The Body Keeps the Score). He currently teaches workshops on Cultural Somatics for audiences of African Americans, European Americans, and police officers. He is also a therapist in private practice.

“One sick elephant doesn’t stop a circus; so figure it out.”  More information can be found at <a href="http://www.socialchangeleaderspodcast.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.socialchangeleaders.net</a> On today’s episode we speak with Resmaa Menakem, a healer, author, trauma specialist and podcaster.  Resmaa shares his thoughts and insights about racialization as pedagogy and white body supremacy.  In our conversation, we dive into: <ul> <li>Key concepts about the impacts of racism on black and brown bodies</li> <li>The concept of white body supremacy as the standard by which all bodies of humanity are measured and why white people must get comfortable with that term</li> <li>How black and brown bodies can be harmed when white people seek validation and comfort from people of color</li> <li>The recent work Resmaa has done with author and speaker Robin DiAngelo about identifying and combating White Fragility      </li> <li>How current policies and procedures allow white body supremacy to multiply </li> <li>Why Resmaa believes white people must engage in a longer-term, embodied process of work and self study to transform as individuals to better address the dismantling of white body supremacy </li> <li>Why white people must learn to create their own culture to better hold space for discomfort when discussing race</li> <li>Resmaa’s creative ideas about how to leverage technology and other innovative fields to support anti-racism work</li> </ul> In this episode: <ul> <li>Resmaa Website:  <a href="https://www.resmaa.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></li> <li>Robin DiAngelo Website:  <a href="https://robindiangelo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> </li> <li>Resmaa Book, My Grandmother's Hands, Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies: <a href="https://www.resmaa.com/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></li> </ul> More about Resmaa Resmaa Menakem, MSW, LICSW, SEP, has appeared on both The Oprah Winfrey Show and Dr. Phil as an expert on conflict and violence. He has served as director of counseling services for the Tubman Family Alliance; as behavioral health director for African American Family Services in Minneapolis; as a domestic violence counselor for Wilder Foundation; as a certified Military and Family Life Consultant for the U.S. Armed Forces; as a trauma consultant for the Minneapolis Public Schools; and as a Cultural Somatics consultant for the Minneapolis Police Department. As a Community Care Counselor, he managed the wellness and counseling services for civilians on fifty-three US military bases in Afghanistan. Resmaa studied and trained at Peter Levine’s Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute, as well as with Dr. David Schnarch (author of the bestselling Passionate Marriage) and Bessel van der Kolk, MD (author of the bestselling The Body Keeps the Score). He currently teaches workshops on Cultural Somatics for audiences of African Americans, European Americans, and police officers. He is also a therapist in private practice.

Culture and White Body Supremacy, A conversation with Resmaa Menakem

More information can be found at: www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/024 ‘Level Up’  Ciara On today’s episode we speak with Elaine Rasmussen, Founder and CEO  of Social Impact Strategies Group, and Stephannie Lewis, their Director of Strategic Partnerships.  Social Impact Strategies Group (SISG) a Black/Native-led certified B-corp social enterprise. SISG provides facilitation and consultation on racial equity and social impact audits, education workshops for investors &amp; underestimated entrepreneurs, and produces the annual ConnectUP! MN Summit which promotes and grows inclusive and equitable entrepreneur ecosystems that drive positive, sustainable social impact grounded in economic justice.   Listen to this lively conversation filled with thoughtful insights and innovative ideas about how to co-design an ecosystem that prioritizes equitable access to resources, capital &amp; networks.  In our conversation, we dive into:  Why investors and support systems need to shift to invest in and work with underestimated entrepreneurs (those who are women, people of color and LGBT) also known as the Missing MIddle Entrepreneurs (MME). How authentic relationship building and cross-pollinating networks of investors and businesses are critical to building a better entrepreneurial ecosystem.  The State of the Work Report 2019 published by SISG that proposes a framework and recommendations to addresses these disparities and equity gaps in the Minnesota entrepreneur ecosystem. SISG’s annual ConnectUP! MN conference that supports state-wide black and brown women and underestimated entrepreneurs by bringing together entrepreneurs, investors and supporting entities within the ecosystem.  And how this unique 2-day culturally grounded gathering can be replicated in other cities and states. The story of Elaine’s experience in impact investing and how it inspired her to launch SISG and create a space and support for entrepreneurs who have made it to ‘first base’ but need guidance to move forward and scale to make it to ‘third base.’ Elaine and Stephannie’s advice for launching a business and partnering with others to grow it, including the importance of giving yourself grace, why women should raise their prices and embracing the motto “I Don’t Do Favors, I Do BUsiness” How Elaine and Stephannie are working to make Minnesota the best place to have a business, not just start a business, for everyone.  In this episode we reference:  ConnectUP! MN Conference link here Social Impact Strategies Group: Elaine Rasmussen: elaine@socialimpactnow.com Stephannie Lewis: slewis@socialimpactnow.com Social Handles: @SISG_, @connectupmn, @connectup_, @YERasmus Grab your “I Don’t Do Favors, I Do Business” t-shirts here! 

More information can be found at<a href="http://www.socialchangeleaderspodcast.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">: www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/024</a> ‘Level Up’  Ciara On today’s episode we speak with Elaine Rasmussen, Founder and CEO  of Social Impact Strategies Group, and Stephannie Lewis, their Director of Strategic Partnerships.  Social Impact Strategies Group (SISG) a Black/Native-led certified B-corp social enterprise. SISG provides facilitation and consultation on racial equity and social impact audits, education workshops for investors &amp; underestimated entrepreneurs, and produces the annual ConnectUP! MN Summit which promotes and grows inclusive and equitable entrepreneur ecosystems that drive positive, sustainable social impact grounded in economic justice.   Listen to this lively conversation filled with thoughtful insights and innovative ideas about how to co-design an ecosystem that prioritizes equitable access to resources, capital &amp; networks.  In our conversation, we dive into: <ul> <li>Why investors and support systems need to shift to invest in and work with underestimated entrepreneurs (those who are women, people of color and LGBT) also known as the Missing MIddle Entrepreneurs (MME).</li> <li>How authentic relationship building and cross-pollinating networks of investors and businesses are critical to building a better entrepreneurial ecosystem. </li> <li>The State of the Work Report 2019 published by SISG that proposes a framework and recommendations to addresses these disparities and equity gaps in the Minnesota entrepreneur ecosystem.</li> <li>SISG’s annual ConnectUP! MN conference that supports state-wide black and brown women and underestimated entrepreneurs by bringing together entrepreneurs, investors and supporting entities within the ecosystem.  And how this unique 2-day culturally grounded gathering can be replicated in other cities and states.</li> <li>The story of Elaine’s experience in impact investing and how it inspired her to launch SISG and create a space and support for entrepreneurs who have made it to ‘first base’ but need guidance to move forward and scale to make it to ‘third base.’</li> <li>Elaine and Stephannie’s advice for launching a business and partnering with others to grow it, including the importance of giving yourself grace, why women should raise their prices and embracing the motto “I Don’t Do Favors, I Do BUsiness”</li> <li>How Elaine and Stephannie are working to make Minnesota the best place to have a business, not just start a business, for everyone.</li> </ul> In this episode we reference: <ul> <li>ConnectUP! MN Conference <a href="https://connectupmn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">link here</a></li> <li>Social Impact Strategies Group:</li> <li>Elaine Rasmussen: elaine@socialimpactnow.com</li> <li>Stephannie Lewis: slewis@socialimpactnow.com</li> <li>Social Handles: @SISG_, @connectupmn, @connectup_, @YERasmus</li> <li>Grab your “I Don’t Do Favors, I Do Business” t-shirts <a href="https://connectupmn.com/product/connectupmn-t-shirt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here!</a></li> </ul>

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