How to Change the World Podcast
In interviews with changemakers in our communities and regular solo-casts, Catherine explores one simple question: How can we utilize purpose and core values as a tool for creating intentional change? Listen along for questions asked and lessons learned as she sets off on a mission to figure out how to change the world.
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Highlighted Episodes
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The How to Change the World podcast is back for a very special episode! This week, Catherine shares what’s next for the podcast and introduces an exciting returning guest – Marisa Hoskins, Javelina’s new Chief Operating Officer. Together, they take a deep dive into Marisa’s story, the power of narrative, and the process of creating change in the workplace.
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This week, Catherine recounts how she found her squad of world-changing women, why it’s so important to have a squad of your own – and how you can find yours. Learn more about Arizona Foundation for Women’s SHE Leads! program at https://www.azfw.org/sheleads.
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In this week’s episode of How to Change the World, Catherine co-hosts with award-winning speaker Sharon Tewksbury-Bloom, whose company Do Good, Be Good offers training and team building to AmeriCorps programs throughout the United States. You can check out Sharon’s podcast and learn more about her at https://sharonspeaks.com/
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This week, Catherine is joined by Jeri Royce, President and CEO of Esperança, and Mia A., her New Pathways for Youth mentee. Jeri and Mia tell us how we can discover new perspectives, open new possibilities, and create change in our communities by simply connecting with each other.
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Catherine is joined by Michelle Cirocco, Executive Director of the Televerde Foundation. Michelle tells her remarkable story of having gone to prison, the process of self-transformation, and finding success at Televerde, a marketing and sales company giving incarcerated women opportunities to succeed after their release.
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What if everything you’ve been told about business is wrong? Elizabeth MacBride and Seth Levine tackle our greatest misconceptions about entrepreneurship in their book, The New Builders. In this week’s episode, we learn about the next generation of business owners (hint, it’s not young white men) and how they’re changing the world. Get The New Builders at https://thenewbuilders.com/
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We know about smashing the patriarchy – but what about envisioning something new? Maureen Devine-Ahl answers that big question in her new book, How to Make the Matriarchy. Join Maureen and Catherine for a visionary conversation about power, gender, and how to create a future built around inclusivity. Get Maureen’s book at https://amzn.to/3pDGLxO.
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Alicia Maule is a digital strategist, Obama alum, and the Digital Engagement Director for the Innocence Project. Join Alicia and Catherine for a powerful and vulnerable conversation about criminal justice reform, ending the death penalty, and how digital engagement can help us create meaningful change in the real world. To get involved, visit pervispayne.org./
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Catherine is joined by organizer, creative, and business owner Philamer Batangan, who serves as the Director of Creative Services at the Arizona Asian Chamber of Commerce. As Philamer tells her personal story of dismantling systemic injustice, she imparts wisdom on channeling emotion into purpose, the path to finding community, how a common vision can create change, and so much more.
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In the world of social change, we don’t prioritize rest – and that’s a mistake. Taking some time to recharge your batteries, whether you’re going on a hike or laying on the couch, is not only good for you, but it’s part of achieving your vision for the world (believe it or not). Join Catherine as she delves into the essential role of rest and recovery in creating social change.
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Join Catherine for a wide-ranging and deeply meaningful conversation with Terri Waibel, founder and clinical director at the Center for Compassion. They delve into the experience of grief, the process of mourning, and the compassionate practices you can adopt to better connect with the people on your team and in your life.
The resources Terri mentioned in the interview can be found below.
MISS Foundation: www.missfoundation.org
Selah Carefarm: https://selahcarefarm.com/
Dr. Joanne Cacciatore: www.joannecacciatore.com
Refuge In Grief: https://refugeingrief.com/
What’s Your Grief: https://whatsyourgrief.com/
Soaring Spirits: https://soaringspirits.org/
Hospice of the Valley: https://www.hov.org/
Parents Of Murdered Children: https://pomc.org/
Compassionate Friends: https://www.compassionatefriends.org/
New Song Center: https://www.hov.org/our-care/grief-support/new-song-center-for-grieving-children/
Billy’s Place: https://billysplace.me/
Mindfulness in Grief: https://mindfulnessandgrief.com/
Dougy Center: https://www.dougy.org/
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Join Catherine for a deep dive into your organization’s marketing strategy – in less than 30 minutes! Learn the 5 easy categories to score your organization by and the keys to building powerful marketing strategies that will engage your target audiences like never before.
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Even as we approach a full year of pandemic life, there have been changemakers around the world who have continued – and succeeded – in their vital missions in spite of every difficulty. Kate Thoene, of Phoenix nonprofit Waste Not, is one of those changemakers. Join Catherine in an exciting conversation with Kate to hear about the values, principles, and practices that continue to realize Waste Not’s vision of sustainable food systems that help people and the planet flourish.
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Are you part of a team? Most of us are – and we want our teams to be as inclusive and successful as possible. Join Catherine for a phenomenal conversation about high-performing and inclusive teams with author and CEO Katharine Halpin. Katharine tells us the one thing every team needs, and shares specific tactics and strategies we can all take on to create inclusivity and success in the workplace, on a board, or even with our families.
Learn more about Katharine and the Halpin Method at https://halpincompany.com/
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Join Catherine for a solo episode as she works to answer a question on all of our minds – how can you make a difference when you’re completely burned out? When the world feels hopeless, it’s very easy to feel that you’re not doing enough — and feel totally powerless.
Learn three ways to confront this problem – and ten specific practices you can take on to make a change in your community right now.
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Catherine is joined by Kathy Sacks, entrepreneur, coach and investor who is passionate about helping people design a future they can’t wait to live in. Kathy shares her own personal journey to discovering meaning and purpose in her life and work, and how working on your relationship with yourself can unlock unlimited potential for creating meaningful change in the world. For anyone with questions about how to make the world better, you won’t want to miss this conversation.
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For our first episode of the New Year, Catherine is joined by her husband Ruben to share their predictions for change in 2021 – and to reflect on their not-so-accurate predictions for 2020. From action on the climate crisis to whatever we’ll do once we’re all vaccinated, Catherine and Ruben dig into the events and trends they’ll be looking out for in 2021 – and what it all means for making change in your community.
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This holiday season, we’re sharing one of our most downloaded episodes of the year – an episode that remains incredibly relevant as we look toward 2021. Catherine is joined by How to Change the World fan favorite (and our very first guest!) Jeannette Maré, the founder and former Executive Director of Ben’s Bells, an organization dedicated to educating about the transformative practice of intentional kindness. Jeannette and Catherine talk about how you can use kindness in your daily work confronting Coronavirus and institutional racism, how it is different than niceness or empathy, and tangible steps you can take today to build your own kindness skillset.
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In this week’s podcast, members of the Javelina team get together and look back at the year, with one big question: “What did 2020 teach us about how to change the world?” From the emotional impact of navigating big changes, to powerful storytelling, to reaching your audience more effectively, we dig deep into our lessons learned and how changemakers can make an even bigger impact in 2021. Featuring: CEO Catherine Alonzo, VP for Digital Strategy & Data Analytics Josh Zaragoza, Strategic Growths & Projects Manager Alana Campbell, and Client Communications Associate Jake Kless.
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This Thanksgiving, we’re sharing one of our most downloaded episodes of the year. Fittingly, it’s all about being a giver. Adam Grant’s book “Give and Take” argues that most people are givers, takers, or matchers. I’m joined in this episode by Blake Hardison, founding member of Keyser, an innovative real estate firm that exclusively represents tenants and owner occupants in real estate transactions. Together, we discuss the value of giving, how givers are both the MOST and LEAST successful among us, and how to implement giving into your work life and culture.
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Join Catherine for a solo round as she talks about how you and your team can commit to making change in the face of everything that 2020 has exposed, from deep partisan divides to vulnerable public health to systemic racism. No matter how overwhelming and fruitless the fight might seem right now, she offers tangible tools you and your team can use in your work today, in order to create a world where equity and human dignity are no longer the exception.
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Catherine is joined by Jennifer Epps-Addison, the President and Co-Executive Director of the Center for Popular Democracy, a national organization that works to create equity, opportunity and a dynamic democracy in partnership with high-impact, grassroots organizations across the nation. Jennifer shares her own path to activism, as well as the Center for Popular Democracy’s philosophy of how we create community change. Don’t miss this conversation if you’re wondering what the 2020 election means for creating social impact, both in the immediate and long-range views.
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Looking after ourselves is perhaps one of the most important cornerstones of creating change in the world. You’ve heard the old adage that you must put your own oxygen mask on before you can tend to others? Well, sometimes it might be easier said than done. Catherine quizzes her close friend and excellent psychologist Daniel Birichi about how to practice effective self care, how to strengthen your emotional intelligence skillset and what supporting the mental health of yourself and others looks like in 2020. Take a time out and grab a listen.
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Whether your team includes two people or 100, strategic planning is a vital component in your long term strategy for making an impact. A strategic plan is an organized, intentional way of gathering input from all members of your organization to develop realistic and attainable goals that will steer your team towards success. It essentially functions as your magnum opus — housing the purpose, strategy and core values that guide your operation in the present day and for years to come. Catherine reviews why NOW is an essential time for any change-making team to invest time in strategic planning, and how to craft an effective process.
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Catherine is joined by Dr. Sandro Galea, Dean of Boston University School of Public Health and epidemiologist, to discuss what 2020 has exposed about health in America and how we can create change when it comes to health and living for everyone – not just the privileged few. They talk about institutional racism and health in our country, how rates of depression have tripled in the past 6 months (and what to do about it), and what the coming months hold in the fight against COVID-19.
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Catherine talks to the first female and first Latina Mayor of Tucson, Regina Romero, about how she came to make history from growing up in a small border town in Arizona. She shares what it has been like to lead during these crazy times and what she thinks it is going to take to make our communities stronger, safe and healthier – for everyone.
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Knowing your core values and using them in your leadership and social change work is a core skill that impactful leaders harness and develop, and yet as leaders, we rarely have the opportunity to truly laser in on what our core values are and the behaviors that extend from them in everyday life. In this interactive session, Catherine leads professional coach and habits expert Chesa in an exploration of her core personal values, with amazing results. Follow along and explore your own core values to unlock unlimited possibilities for your change work.
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Lloyd Hopkins is the 2020 winner of the Influential People Creating Change Award for Javelina’s inaugural How to Change the World Awards and the founder of the Million Dollar Teacher Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the very foundation of our education system: Teachers. Lloyd and Catherine talk about the power every individual has to make change, how to stay committed when your motivation wanes, and the three essential ingredients for creating culture shifts in our society today.
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Catherine shares three foundational lessons she’s learned about leading a team through difficult times, and is joined by VP of Digital Strategy Josh Zaragoza and Strategic Growth and Projects Manager Alana Campbell, who share their perspectives on how teams can show up for each other and their communities in challenging times. Tune in for tangible and easy-to-implement tips that your team can use right away!
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Catherine is joined by How to Change the World fan favorite (and our very first guest!) Jeannette Maré, the founder and former Executive Director of Ben’s Bells, an organization dedicated to educating about the transformative practice of intentional kindness. Jeannette and Catherine talk about how you can use kindness in your daily work confronting Coronavirus and institutional racism, how it is different than niceness or empathy, and tangible steps you can take today to build your own kindness skillset.
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Peter Sargent is an organizer. And no, that doesn’t mean he’s really good at folding shirts and cleaning closets. In his own words, it means he empowers members of communities that are negatively impacted by a societal problem to speak up and create change. Whether it’s climate change or gun violence, Peter seeks to bring the underrepresented to the table and ensure the story of their experience is told. In telling his own story, Peter shares with Catherine the three things that enables him to be an effective change maker and the vital ingredients that go into transforming communities.
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Amid national protests in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd and countless others at the hands of a corrupt, racist system designed to ground down and enslave black Americans, and the ongoing impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic, intentional, values-driven communications has never been more important for organizations focused on creating systemic change. Catherine shares our Communications Checklist – ten vital things you need for effective storytelling in the near- and long-view.
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Melissa Lamson has worked across the globe with some of the biggest name brands – LinkedIn, Volkswagen and Porsche, to name a few. And what she has learned is the power that organizations can leverage when they invest in their people. She shares with Catherine the signs of high and low performing teams, and what it looks like to transform from the latter into the former. She shares her own background with wanting to impact structural inequities, and how she has found her own path to doing just that.
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For business, nonprofits, and political campaigns, taking a communication break amid the complexities of COVID-19 might sound tempting, but it could more likely be damaging. In this episode, Catherine shares insight on the Do’s and Don’t of Fundraising, Selling, and Storytelling amid COVID-19. Learn to honor your mission while meeting your fundraising goals.
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Daniel Openden is the President and CEO of SARRC (Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center), an internationally recognized nonprofit that conducts innovative research, provides evidence-based practices, disseminates effective training and builds inclusive communities for individuals with autism and their families. Daniel talks to Catherine about his path to his current career, the state of autism research today, and how shifting our mindset toward people with disabilities can transform communities.
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Right now, the future feels full of unknowns. As the world comes together to fight COVID-19, many businesses, nonprofits, and political campaigns are drastically restructuring their methods of outreach, and it can be incredibly daunting. We share 7 tangible ways you can utilize digital and online tactics to serve your community at this time.
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Katie Hobbs started her professional career as a social worker before a friend suggested she explore running for office. She first ran for the AZ House of Representatives, then the AZ Senate, before running successfully for Secretary of State of Arizona in 2018. She shares with Catherine the pivotal moment that changed the trajectory of her entire life, how administering elections impacts all important issues, and what her experience has taught her are the three vital ingredients for creating social change.
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As COVID-19 and its social, psychological, and economic impacts unfold, organizations are facing wide-ranging tough decisions about all aspects of your work. Answers are hard to craft against a backdrop of breaking news alerts and disparate opinions about best practices around the world. In this solo-round episode, Catherine reviews how to develop an adaptive response plan drawn from your core values. Connect with us on social media if you have questions about developing a values-based response plan.
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Margaret Tyndall joins us as the third of four 2020 YWCA of Metropolitan Phoenix Tribute to Leadership honorees. Margaret served as the CEO of YWCA Pittsburgh for 23 years (1977-2000) and as CEO of YWCA USA for two years (2000-2002). She shares with Catherine the pivotal moment in her life that created a passion for YWCA’s core mission of empowering women and eliminating racism, the job ad that changed the trajectory of her career, and everything she has learned about creating change along the way.
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Our conversation with Mary Mitchell is the second of four with the 2020 YWCA of Metropolitan Phoenix Tribute to Leadership honorees. Mary serves as the Deputy Director, Girl Scouts—Arizona Cactus-Pine Council. In her 21 years with the organization she has served in a variety of capacities and now serves as co-lead for the organization’s work related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Mary and Catherine discuss what these terms mean in today’s world, and how they can be incorporated into change making.
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For the next four weeks, we are proud to partner with the YWCA of Metropolitan Phoenix to spotlight their 2020 Tribute to Leadership honorees. Up first, is January Contreras. January ran for Arizona Attorney General in 2018, after founding ALWAYS, a nonprofit that provides no cost legal services to vulnerable young people and victims of human trafficking. From law school to election day, January opens up to Catherine about what she’s learned along the way and what’s next on her journey of community change.
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Catherine is joined by Javelina partner David Waid to discuss The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz, field notes from the desk of a seasoned Silicon Valley tech CEO on how to build and run a business. Catherine and David share their key takeaways from the entrepreneur and current-day venture capitalist’s own personal story. Look out for actionable takeaways on hiring and firing, the importance of culture, and when making a “culture hire” is a bad idea – along with much more!
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Anyone who knows Kate Wells know she is a friendly, warm extrovert who has a passion for the people around her and the community we all call home. Over 20 years ago, Kate and her friends vowed to open a children’s museum when they learned Phoenix was the only city in the country’s largest 100 cities without one. It took them a decade to open it, and it has been shaping our community ever since. Kate shares with Catherine the secrets to her success and what it takes to turn a vision into reality.
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Last June, Jacqueline Thomas was crowned Miss Arizona 2019, and is currently serving our community under that title. In high school, Jacqueline was forbidden from being class President because of her gender, and ever since she has been determined to make change for women. Jacqueline talks to Catherine about what enabled her to win the Miss Arizona title after 6 years of competing, as well as what politics and pageantry have in common, and how we can take lessons on how to change the world from both.
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Jenny Poon is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of CO+HOOTS, a purpose-driven coworking space in Arizona. Jenny is committed to building vibrant and equitable cities by bringing visibility to coworking as an economic development tool. She talks to Catherine about the childhood moment that changed everything for her, and has led her to a career dedicated to changing the face of entrepreneurship in our communities.
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This month, Catherine is joined by Blake Hardison, founding member of Keyser. They discuss Adam Grant’s Give and Take which argues that in professional interactions most people operate as either givers, takers or matchers. Whereas takers strive to get as much as possible from others and matchers aim to trade evenly, givers are the rare breed who contribute to others without expecting anything in return. Learn why givers are the least AND most sucessful among us and how to implement giving in your own life.
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For our first episode of the decade, Catherine is joined by her husband Ruben to roll out their four biggest predictions for changes we’ll see in 2020. From non-alcoholic craft beer to Harvey Weinstein’s criminal trial, they dig into the things they’ll be on the lookout for this year – and the wider implications they have for creating community change.
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For our very special 100th podcast episode, members of the Javelina team get together and look back at 2019. What went well? What changed? What mistakes did we make? From expanding to Colorado to launching strategic digital services, the team dig in to the highs and lows of the year that’s about to end – every step of the way asking: what did we learn? Featuring: Colorado VP Rob DuRay, VP for Digital Strategy Josh Zaragoza, Partner David Waid, Client Associate Justin Plumb and CEO Catherine Alonzo.
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Kathy Hoffman was teaching in a public school when she was inspired to run for office. While many told her to start small, she had her heart set on the place that touches teachers and students statewide: the office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Kathy talks with Catherine about everything she’s learned about creating change in our community, from the moment she first thought about running to today, as she gets ready to head into her second year as the Superintendent of Arizona’s schools.
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Tania Katan is a speaker, performer, coach and consultant, and the author of Creative Trespassing, a field guide for injecting creativity into your work and life to break old barriers and create new outcomes. Tania is also the genius behind the #ItWasNeverDress movement and online phenomenon. No stranger to doing things differently and bringing her whole self into whatever space she is in, Tania and Catherine talk about what it takes to color outside of the lines and think beyond the rules.
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This month, Catherine and David are joined by business leader and coach Eileen Rogers, who is certified in Brenè Brown’s transformational Dare to Lead training program, to discuss the author’s latest book: Dare to Lead. #1 New York Times bestselling author Brenè Brown has spent the past two decades studying the emotions and experiences that give meaning to our lives. Her work on perfectionism and shame have made her a household name and have generated organizational transformation around the globe.
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On a very normal day eleven years ago, Jodi read a text message that irreversibly changed the course of her life forever. Today, she leads U and Improved, an award-winning leadership development company that offers hands-on experiential training for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and individuals who want to learn, grow and improve. Jodi shares with Catherine that heart-stopping moment that changed it all, and what lies at the center of our innate ability to choose to live the life we want.
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Karine Jean-Pierre is an accidental political organizer. Growing up wanting to be a doctor, she fell into political advocacy unexpectedly. She worked on Obama’s 2008 campaign, served in his White House and today serves as the Chief Public Affairs Officer for MoveOn.org, and teaches at Columbia University. The author of the brand new memoir Moving Forward, she joins Catherine to tell the story of growing up a Haitian-American immigrant and falling into the career she loves.
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Catherine is joined by Javelina team members David Waid and Marisa Hoskins and Senior Advisor to the Arizona Department of Economic Security Maureen Casey to discuss this month’s book: The Creative Curve by Allen Gannett. They uncover what it takes to create commercially successful products and why they’re not sure this is the same as achieving creative success. Filled with tales of The Beatles and tattooing your own leg to get a job, this is a hilarious episode full of opinions and laugh out loud moments.
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With a background in entrepreneurialism and technology, an unexpected moment on a beach changed Lisa’s life forever and now she runs Police2Peace. Through a series of programs, including the simple act of adding the words PEACE OFFICER to public safety vehicles, Police2Peace develops community engagement and lowers the barriers between police and the community. Lisa talks with Catherine about the epidemic of violence in our communities today, and how Police2Peace’s approach is making tangible differences.
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Kevin Patterson is a true warrior for change – and his story is remarkable. A five-time cancer survivor, adoptive father to two girls, plaintiff in the lawsuit that toppled Arizona’s gay marriage ban in 2013, and a former candidate for elected office, Kevin has faced more change in the past decade than many people do in a life time. He shares his fascinating tale with Catherine, as well as the lessons he learned every step of the way.
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Christy McClendon is the President and CEO of New Pathways for Youth, an organization that empowers youth to fulfill their potential. Christy gets vulnerable and shares that when she was 18, her mother passed, starting a series of realizations and lessons that shapes her life to this day. Catherine and Christy talk about the power of getting to know yourself really well, how to do it, and what it can create in your life when you do. They have transformed more than 7,000 lives since their founding.
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Claudia Alvarado is a social media influencer on a mission. As a survivor of sexual abuse, she wants to help women trapped in a cycle of self-destructive behaviors break free from the shame that confines them, and help them realize that they, in fact, are enough. Claudia shares her own story of an ultimate breakdown that led her to seek treatment, and the unexpected breakthrough that changed her life forever, as well as her advice for anyone looking to make transformational change in their own lives.
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Co-Owner of the epic Tucson brewery Borderlands Brewing Co. Mike Mallozzi joins Catherine to talk about the book Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson. The book teaches essential skills for how to have important conversations with the people you care about without them disintegrating into screaming voices or silence. From ‘Making it Safe’ to ‘The Pool of Meaning’, Catherine and Mike draw from their own experiences to break down the core concepts of the book and translate them into tangible takeaways.
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Sara Mayer is a philanthropist, the Operations Director for one of the most well known nonprofits in the nation, and a foster mom. When Catherine first read her bio, she thought: “How does she do it all?” The answer is what Sara calls Self Management. Hear Sara’s story about how personal loss gave her an insatiable thirst for living life, and how self management enables her to do just that. When it comes to time management and task management, you will take away insights that you can action today.
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Local First is the largest business membership group in the United States, with over 3,600 members, and a powerful advocate for shopping local. Thomas, who has been with Local First for 6 years and served as ED for 18 months, shares powerful insights about the power of local businesses in making our communities and the secret to creating change in your life and at work. Catherine also goes on a rant about the difference between cause marketing and change engineering, so you won’t want to miss that.
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Catherine Scrivano is a dynamic Financial Planner who knows how to help her clients pursue financial dreams. In this episode, in celebration of Money Month, Catherine Scrivano shares how personal tragedy instilled in her a passion for helping women manage money, as well as some tried-and-tested strategies for managing your personal and business finances. Catherine Scrivano and Catherine Alonzo explore the connection between sound financial management and community change, as well as how to get started.
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Josh is a brand new member of the Javelina team, having just joined our ranks as the Vice President for Digital Strategy. Under his leadership, Javelina will be expanding our paid digital services for our clients. Josh talks to Catherine about the pivotal moment that forever changed his career trajectory, and set into motion a professional path he could never have imagined. They discuss how digital strategies have changed in the past few years, and what you can expect to see from 2020 political campaigns.
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Catherine and David are joined by Sara Mayer, Director of Operations for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for five chapters in the Southwest region and master philanthropist, to discuss the three-book missive of Ray Dalio known by the simple name: Principles. They dig into his numbered lists of principles for life and work, and unearth a fountain of knowledge for creating impactful change and leading fulfilling lives.
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If you’ve ever struggled with setting your own boundaries, have worried you’re not good enough, or been plagued by imposter syndrome, then take the time to listen to Murphy’s story. Murphy shares her own personal experiences of how she has come to recognize her own agency, and develop the skillset to know her own worth in every job. Catherine and Murphy reflect on the power of getting to know (and love) yourself in anyone’s ability to create change in the world.
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When Drex Davis started working at Scrapbook.com in his late twenties to pay the bills while he pursued his dream of getting into the music management business, he could never have imagined it would become the vocation it is for him today. Started as a hobby, Scrapbook.com has become a business with 100 employees and worldwide customers. Drex talks to Catherine about what he has learned along the way about discovering your passion, finding great mentors, and the power of human kindness.
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Pita Juarez is many things. A communications professional; a queer immigrant woman from Guatemala; an award winning filmmaker, and more. She shares her own story with Catherine, explaining how a racist law in Arizona changed her path forever, and what she is doing today to impact communities through storytelling. We dig into her experience making the award-winning documentary You Racist, Sexist, Bigot and how what she learned has impacted how she walks in the world today.
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Everything you thought you knew about how incredible things like international air travel and Toy Story occur will change when you read Loonshots by physicist and entrepreneur Safi Bahcall. Mind Your Business regulars Catherine Alonzo and David Waid are joined by nonprofit consultant and dedicated community advocate Barbara Lewkowitz, and they dive deep into what this book teaches us about how to nurture a world-changing idea.
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Andrès Cano was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2018; one of the new wave of non-traditional elected officials who represent a new way of approaching elected government. Andrès talks to Catherine about how family tragedy has shaped his drive to make change in the world, and what he has learned from his first legislative session about what it takes to create change.
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Have you ever wished a friend or family member would change their actions or make different choices? Have you ever withheld the truth from a friend because you are scared of rocking the boat? This week, Catherine talks to Forest Melton about the emotional intelligence it takes to create change – and how to develop it. Forest is a cancer researcher, a passionate crusader for nonprofits, and the 2019 Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s Man of the Year.
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Representative Jennifer Longdon is a freshman member of the Democratic Caucus in the House of Representatives. When a gun crime left her paralyzed from the collar bones down, Jennifer’s entire life changed. Whether it’s against gun violence, for equal rights for people with disabilities, or for the improvement of the everyday lives of Arizonans, Jennifer is fighting for change in our world every second of every day. Hear how and why she does it in this impactful conversation.
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Sentari Minor and George Grombacher fight all the time. The hosts of podcast Figure it Out, they come together to battle it out over important issues as friends and co-hosts. They talk to Catherine about the importance of talking to people who disagree with you, how your personal values should shape your career path, and how childhood events can shape the rest of your life.
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Josh is a brand new member of the Javelina team, having just joined our ranks as the Vice President for Digital Strategy. Under his leadership, Javelina will be expanding our paid digital services for our clients. Josh talks to Catherine about the pivotal moment that forever changed his career trajectory, and set into motion a professional path he could never have imagined. They discuss how digital strategies have changed in the past few years, and what you can expect to see from 2020 political campaigns.
LATEST EPISODES
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Interim Dean of Arizona State University’s Law School and author of the recently published Outsiders, Professor Zachary Kramer, thinks we should understand human rights violations differently. He talks to Catherine about the power of recognizing rights and identity on an individual basis rather than in groups, as well as a whole lot of other things: leadership, powerful listening, storytelling in the law, and the secret to being a great lawyer.
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What is the biggest predictor of achievement? If you’re thinking it’s talent, think again. Javelina Founding Partners sit down to discuss this month’s book club pick: Grit by Angela Duckworth. Discover how to find your purpose, how to tap into your passion to achieve your wildest dreams, what it means to be a wise parent, and when to give up and when to persevere.
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The former Director of University of Arizona’s Marching Band, Enrique Feldman one day walked out on the job he’d forever set his sights on with no plan. Facing gripping fear and all the reasons in the world to not take the risk, Enrique leapt – and has never looked back.
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Bridie Farrell is a record-breaking American speed skater and sexual abuse survivor, who has been a vocal champion for legislation around the country that protects the victims of child sex abuse. She was a key voice in the passage of Arizona’s against-all-odds HB 2466, which allows survivors of child sex abuse an additional 10 years to sue their abusers.
Bridie talks with Catherine about the pivotal moment that led to publicly sharing what happened to her, her advice to others on how to tell their own story, and what it takes to pass world-changing legislation.
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This week Catherine sits down with Dimitri Zakharov, CEO and Co-Founder of Impact Enterprises. His company is focused on helping pioneer socially-conscious outsourcing in Africa and was the first company of its kind in Zambia.
They talk about his job, how Impact Enterprises is providing quality jobs for Zambians, and they get a bit philosophical about what it takes to change the world.
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ICYMI: We’re reposting Rob DuRay’s interview from March in anticipation of this week’s celebration.
If you’re in the Phoenix area, we hope you can come to celebrate the Colorado expansion and our newest team members at our party this Thursday, May 23rd (bit.ly/javelinaparty2019). You’ll have chance to meet Rob himself and learn more about everything that’s happening with Javelina.
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Daniel Ramos is the Executive Director at One Colorado: the state’s leading advocacy organization dedicated to advancing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Coloradans and their families.
We talk about how Daniel got into politics and advocacy, and the amazing work One Colorado is doing to create a more equal place for the LGBTQ community.
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This week, Catherine reconnects with an old friend – Jayson Sime. He opens up about the powerful difference between surviving and thriving, and the changes he made to get beyond survival. They also discuss Jayson’s plunge into politics, the importance of self-care, and when he decided to become a yoga teacher. Jayson has led an incredible path to get to where he is today and there’s a bit of something for everyone in his story.
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Candi CdeBaca is a fifth-generation Denverite running for Denver City Council District 9. We talk about her amazing campaign, her vision for Denver, and why she’s running to make a change. She’s so inspiring and we hope you can listen in and learn about her experiences, and how we can all show up to make a difference in the world.
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Jo Ellen Caldwell has led a trailblazing career and is currently a Captain and Paramedic with the Phoenix Fire Department. You name it and she’s done it: martial arts, kickboxing, a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, working every position on a fire truck, and so much more. She’s committed to empowering and building up others so they can achieve their goals, and her work has earned her the distinction of being the 2019 YWCA First Responder Honoree.
You can learn about Jo Ellen and her incredible journey on the YWCA website.
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Paula Cullison is the Founder and President of the Arizona Women’s Partnership which awards grants to small charities in AZ that assist underserved women and children. Their amazing work has impacted more than 100,000 women. We talk about advocacy, what she has learned from her travels, and moving ideas into action. Paula is our second incredible guest as we feature YWCA Phoenix Tribute to Leadership Award honorees for the month of April.
You can learn about Paula and her advocacy to uplift women on the YWCA website.
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On this month’s Mind Your Business Book Club episode, we’re covering one of the most highly regarded and recommended business books out there: Good to Great by Jim Collins.
We dive into the main concepts covered and what we learned about leadership, the application of new technologies, and the importance of maintaining hope while facing harsh realities.
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We’re excited to feature interviews with the recipients of the YWCA Phoenix Tribute to Leadership Awards for the month of April. Our very first guest is Alejandra Gomez, recipient of the 2019 Racial Justice Award. Alejandra is Co-Director of Living United for Change in Arizona (LUChA) – an amazing community organization of families, working together to bring about a more socially and economically just AZ. She shares the story of how she came to her work and the importance of community organizing and advocacy.
You can learn about Alejandra and her work in advancing racial justice on the YWCA website.
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We’re excited to feature one of our first guests from Colorado. This week Catherine sits down with Juston Cooper, the Deputy Director of the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (www.ccjrc.org), to talk about being committed to change, the importance of criminal justice reform, and his work with this incredible group. The CCJRC is a client of ours so we really hope you enjoy this conversation and feel as inspired as we do.
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This week we’re featuring Rob DuRay. In case you haven’t heard the big news, we’re expanding to Colorado and Rob is our new Vice President of the Colorado Office. On this episode, he’ll be sharing a bit about himself and how he came to Javelina. If you’re in the Denver area, come join us for our launch event on March 27.
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This week on the podcast we talk with Amy Armstrong, the founder and CEO of Support My Club. Support My Club is a nonprofit organization that gives people opportunities to contribute to their communities by donating to high school clubs and teams. Their mission is to provide a convenient, specific and efficient way for individuals to support out of classroom education.This week on the podcast Catherine, Ariel and Taylor discuss the recent changes at Javelina. In this episode we say some goodbyes, praise our new office, discuss all our new hiring and even tease a little something special that’s coming up. You won’t want to miss this podcast full of twists and turns.
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We’ve got so much change we want to share
This week on the podcast Catherine, Ariel and Taylor discuss the recent changes at Javelina. In this episode we say some goodbyes, praise our new office, discuss all our new hiring and even tease a little something special that’s coming up. You won’t want to miss this podcast full of twists and turns.
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Saving the world – one business at a time.
This week on the podcast we talk with Brian Mohr. Brian is the President of the Arizona Chapter of Conscious Capitalism and Co-Founder of Y Scouts. In April of 2000, he became a founding member of a job board called Jobing.com and over an 11 year period, he helped build the company from 5 employees and a few thousand dollars in revenue to nearly 400 employees and $38M.
Conscious Capitalism is a way of thinking that focuses on the potential businesses have in creating a positive impact in the world. It’s a fascinating discussion, and something more people are expecting of companies. Tune in and learn more about how business can be a force for good.
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Are you thriving?
This week on the Mind Your Business Bookclub podcast we discuss Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder by Arianna Huffington. We’ll give you a hint. If you’re only getting 5 hours of sleep – you’re not thriving.
Join us as we talk about what it means to thrive, how to find wonder in your life and why success is more than just money.
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We can do it!
This week on the podcast we talk with Patti Russo, a longtime advocate and fighter for women’s rights. Patti is currently the Executive Director of the Women’s Campaign School at Yale University, where she trains and prepares women to run for public office.
We discuss the barriers to achieving gender parity in politics and her work to bridge the gap. You won’t want to miss this conversation with a true change-engineer. Patti has led an incredible career and has a fierce passion for what she does.
Applications for the the WCS Yale Summer Session are due by April 15th, so be sure to check it out if you or someone you know is gearing up to run for public office.
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Knowledge is power… it’s true
This week on How to Change the World we talk with Jeanne Nizigiyimana, the Co-Founder and Program Manager of Refugee Women’s Health Clinic center at Maricopa Integrated Health System. Jeanne opens up to us about her own experience as a refugee and her journey to safety. She shares what it means to be a refugee and the knowledge that everyone should have about refugees’ role in society.
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Knowledge is power… it’s true
This week on How to Change the World we talk with Jeanne Nizigiyimana, the Co-Founder and Program Manager of Refugee Women’s Health Clinic center at Maricopa Integrated Health System. Jeanne opens up to us about her own experience as a refugee and her journey to safety. She shares what it means to be a refugee and the knowledge that everyone should have about refugees’ role in society.
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There are those that run toward the sound of change
This week on the podcast we talk with Marcus Ferrell, a man with a storied political career and a burning passion for criminal justice reform and equality. Marcus has worked as a consultant for the Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential race, David Garcia’s gubernatorial campaign in 2018, and Adrian Fontes’ run for Maricopa County Recorder in 2016. We also talk race, racism, and Arizona.
You won’t want to miss this conversation with a true change engineer.
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This week on the Mind Your Business Book Club Podcast…
The Lean Startup by Eric Ries takes the lean manufacturing framework and applies it to anyone launching a new product or service in a world of uncertainty. Yeah, so that’s all of us then. It’s one of the first books we’ve all liked – you won’t want to miss this one.
So join us as…
Ariel talks about Six Sigma, which is not actually a cult despite its unusual name,
Taylor explains the difference between a superhero and their non-super identity,
And Catherine questions her British-ness after a failed Harry Potter reference.
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It’s that time of year when the gym is packed, todo lists are long and aspirations are realized – er, attempted. This week on the podcast, Catherine talks with some of the Javelina Herd about their personal goals for the year. We have perspectives from the all-time goal keeper, the sometimes-I-get-things-done goal setter and the goal averse. Tune in and share your own 2019 goals with us on Facebook.
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We wouldn’t be ringing in the New Year right without bringing you a special episode. That’s why today we’re highlighting clips from four episodes as Catherine Alonzo reflects on the lessons she’s learned through these interviews in 2018.
It’s almost been a year since we launched the podcast, and it’s been incredible connecting with change-engineers from around the country and across the pond. We hope you’ve enjoyed the journey and we’re looking forward to sharing more stories of change!
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Our first podcast episode was also our most popular to date. In case you missed it or want to give another listen, we’re sharing it again.
Jeannette Maré is the founder and Executive Director of Ben’s Bells, a nonprofit working to make the world a kinder place. In this conversation, she explains how kindness helped her through the darkest time of her life. If you’re familiar with the work of Ben’s Bells, it should come as no surprise that kindness came out on top.
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A lot happened this year. Let’s take a closer look.
2018 has been a long year… like, you-probably-don’t-remember-the-2018-Winter-Olympics-happened-this-February long. In this episode, our team boils the year down to its most important happenings.
We have hot takes on:
Women and Equality: Strides made this year and progress yet to come.
The Royal Wedding: Why it was more than a spectacle.
The Climate: This year’s weather and what is means for the future of humanity.
All are welcome at our table, so sit with us and listen in!
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It’s time for another Mind Your Business Book Club review!
Do you make New Year resolutions? How often do you follow through on them? This week in the Mind Your Business Bookclub podcast, we look at a book that aims to help you grow in all aspects of life – and keep those pesky resolutions.
Your Best Year Ever by Michael Hyatt is a 5 step approach for achieving your most import goals in life – at least that’s what the book jacket says. Join us on our journey to see if this book can help us achieve our dreams!
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WebPT has experienced some crazy growth
Growing a company is full of change. Growing a company to 500+ employees in 10 years is full of constant change. WebPT set out to change the way physical therapists file their paperwork and in the process built a company that’s made the fastest growing businesses list 6 times between Inc., Forbes, and Deloitte.
Last week, we sat down with WebPT President and Co-Founder Heidi Jannenga. We talk about how a college basketball injury led her to physical therapy and how she has revolutionized the industry since.
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Most people dread laundry day, it’s a tedious task, but what if laundry day was filled with music, books and games? Laundromats are often overlooked spaces with so much to offer, but this week’s guest knows how to shake things up and change the status quo. She believes in the restoration of community kinship and that warm, post-dryer feeling of new beginnings.
Our incredible guest is Christy Moore, owner and founder of Social Spin, a local laundromat and community space. We discuss the importance of providing a safe and clean place for the community to come together. Who knew laundry talk could be so much fun!
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This week on How To Change the World, we’ve got a very special interview in store. We sat down with Jose Acevedo, the Host and Founder of the Finding Arizona Podcast: a weekly podcast that interviews local business owners.
We discuss his story growing up on the Hopi reservation, the amazing community we have right in our backyard, and podcasts as a medium for sharing incredible stories. We suggest cleaning your ears for this one, you don’t want to miss a thing!
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It’s time for another Mind Your Business Book Club review!
Ever wonder why people respond differently to requests? One person will immediately do something – no questions asked, and another person might just downright refuse for seemingly no reason. Frustrating, right?
Well, this week we’re reviewing The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin, which will take away a bit of the mystery behind why we behave the way we do. It all comes down to how people respond to expectations. People are either an Upholder, Obliger, Questioner, or Rebel.
Take the quiz to find out what you are, then tune on in to find out how this book changed the way we work and understand each other at Javelina.
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The day has come…
Election day is here and what better way to change the world than to participate and vote!
It’s only right that for this big day we talked to Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes. He understands the importance of participating in elections and knows not to underestimate the power of voters.
On this week’s episode of How to Change the World, we talk about the power of a single vote in making change, how an Election Day disaster changed Adrian’s life, and the importance of understanding where you’re at if you want to change it. Lots of voting. Lots of change.
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When you think of health, what do you picture? A hospital? A doctor? This week on How to Change the World we’re out to change your perception on what it really means to be “healthy”.
We sit down with Dr. Sandro Galea, dean and professor at the Boston University School of Public Health, to talk about what it means to be healthy. Dr. Galea, one of Time Magazine’s top scientific minds, brings together the social, economic and environmental conditions that lead to health in our conversation and in his new book Well: What we need to talk about when we talk about health.
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Here at Javelina, we understand the importance of storytelling. No two stories are the same, and we know they have the power to bring communities together. Having your words come to life to inspire change is a beautiful thing.
On this week’s podcast, Megan Finnerty, Director of Storytellers Brand Studio, shares the art of storytelling and how it can deepen our connection to the world around us. Stories are more than just words. Tune in to find out how to tell your tale!
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At Javelina, we believe business is about so much more than profits. This week’s podcast guest agrees with us too. He’s a biologist, a brewer, and a true change-engineer.
Mike Mallozzi sits down to talk with us about what it takes to truly be a part of a community. Mike’s brewery, Borderlands Brewing Company, is more than just a place to get a pint – it’s an engine for change. Cheers to that!
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This week on the How to Change the World podcast…
Catherine talks about yelling CHANGE in an elevator, Ariel defines “Carfax” and Taylor sets out to fill empty chairs.
This month’s Mind Your Business Bookclub book is To Sell is Human by Daniel H. Pink. We won’t try and sell you on this episode but we can tell you it’s definitely worth a listen.
Confused? Javelina now hosts a book club with our partner Changing Hands Bookstore. The book club is on the second Monday of every month. So, we figured on every second Tuesday, we’d bring you an extra special podcast version with our CEO Catherine Alonzo, Marketing Associate Taylor Flamini, and Client Manager Ariel Reyes.
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This week on How to Change the World we’re making history. For the first time in Javelina podcasting history (ahem, nine months), we sit down with one of our first interviewees to check in on the change.
Carlos Terrazas updates us on how things are going and his big plans to head over to the United Kingdom and advance his education. In case you missed his first appearance, check out Carlos’ interview back in Episode 15. In his original episode, we discussed another major life change: a car accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down at age 19.
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This week, Catherine sits down with her mum, Christine Macpherson. Christine opens up about the sudden loss of her first child – Catherine’s older brother, Rory. Their conversation is deeply personal and incredibly moving.
This episode includes sensitive content that may be difficult for some listeners.
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This week we talk with Lauren Stiller Rikleen, President of the Rikleen Institue for Strategic Leadership, about her work creating effective multigenerational teams in the workplace. Lauren comes from the legal world, having served as an equity partner practicing environmental law and as the author of several books and more than 175 articles. Lauren shares with us her desire for a kinder world and it’s an episode you don’t want to miss.
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In case you missed it, Javelina now hosts a book club with our partner Changing Hands Bookstore. The book club is on the second Monday of every month. So, we figured on every second Tuesday, we’d bring you an extra special podcast version with our CEO Catherine Alonzo, Marketing Associate Taylor Flamini, and Client Manager Ariel Reyes.
This month we talked about Who: The A Method for Hiring by Geoff Smart and Randy Street. What did we think of it? Well, you’ll have to listen in on the episode to find out.
Join us for lots of laughs and some useful change-engineering knowledge along the way.
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Michele Kalo is the Music Director of the Scottsdale Concert Band at Scottsdale Community College and teaches band at Gilbert Classical Academy. She’s been teaching music for 20 years, and she’s known this was her passion since she was in the 7th grade.
We discuss how she was drawn to music, the importance of music in our lives, and how it brings communities together.
The day before our interview, the Invest in Education Act was tossed from the Arizona ballot, so this conversation is quite a snapshot in time. We also talk about the RedforEd movement, her involvement in pulling together the spirit band during the teacher walkouts, and what we were feeling when we got the news about the Invest in Education Act’s fate.
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Smashing barriers.
Nancy Feldman is the head coach of Boston University’s Women’s Soccer Team. Entering her 24th season, Nancy has redefined the program, taking it from club level challengers to regional champions.
Nancy joins us to not only talk about the sport she loves, but to tell us that it all serves a greater passion – educating and mentoring her team.
Feldman Facts:
New England Regional Championship x2
Career Record of 75-9-7
New England Coach of the Year 1991 and 1993
NEWISA/Brine Service Award 1993
Catherine’s interview with brother Alex Macpherson is episode 11 of How to Change the World.
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Be cheep now, save for later.
Natasha Lopez-Rodriguez brings the cha-change by helping people escape debt, start businesses and become financially independent. She’s the Financial Education Program Director for YWCA in Phoenix – and se rocks at it.
Natasha talks with us about the importance of financial literacy, learning from the past and preparing for success in the future.
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Adam Callow is the Founder and CEO of ExpertTrades. An entrepreneur at heart, Adam has chased his dreams of starting his own company.
Adam sits down with us to talk shop, the entrepreneurial spirit and what it takes to forge your own path. Change-engineers will not want to miss out on Adam’s tale of realizing his own strengths and leveraging those into a successful business.
In his free time, Adam also has a podcast. Check out his interview with our CEO, Catherine Alonzo, on StartUp Diary.
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AiVi Nguyen became a partner at Bowditch & Dewey at just 31 – a testament to how intelligent, dedicated, and driven she is. As the daughter of Vietnamese refugees she grew up in public housing and had limited resources. But despite the obstacles, she was driven to reach the Ivy League and pursue a successful law career.
We sit down for an inspiring conversation with AiVi to talk about opportunity and how to find and open doors when there’s seemingly none to be found.
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We have a special interview this week featuring two guests: CEO Jack Wight and COO Carrie Dougher of Buyback Boss. They encourage folks who have old iPhones and Samsungs lying around to put them to good use by selling them back through their company, which offers cash payment.
The story of Buyback Boss is a fascinating one. Jack started the company out of his Arizona State University dorm room and Carrie lived just next door. Up to his ears in used phones and shipment packaging, Carrie’s top-notch Excel skills added systems and process to a great idea. A few years down the road, Jack’s natural entrepreneurialism and Carrie’s operational prowess have created a rapidly growing company, with a team of eleven and expanding profits. We talk to them about how it all started, the lessons they’ve learned, and what the future holds.
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Working from home is very fashionable.
It wasn’t always that way though. Sherry Michaels started working remotely 30 years ago – before it was a “thing” – and she has been running her own company of work-from-homers for 20 years. Change is coming to the modern workplace and working remotely is on the rise.
Learn what it’s really like from a remote work lifer.
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If you’ve been in Arizona or on the internet lately, chances are you’ve heard of the #RedforEd movement for increased public education funding. Support has been posted in business windows, written on vehicles, discussed on national news, worn on shirts, and resulted in a historic teacher walkout across the state.
This week, we sit down with one of the people who helped to start it all. Noah Karvelis co-founded Arizona Educators United and helped spark the #RedforEd movement in Arizona. We discussed the reality for Arizona educators today, how teachers mobilized, and what leading a movement has been like every step of the way.
The movement continues. 270,000 signatures were recently submitted to the Arizona Secretary of State to place the Invest in Education Act on the state’s ballot this November. Due to the inaction of the Arizona State Legislature earlier this year, this ballot initiative seeks to raise the revenue necessary to restore some of the $1 billion that has been cut from public schools since 2008. Javelina is excited and honored to be a partner in this effort as the general consultant on the campaign moving forward.
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Not-so-fun-fact: Did you know that fewer than 20% of top leaders across all sectors are women?
Thankfully there are extraordinary people like Gloria Feldt who are trailblazing the way and vigilantly fighting for gender parity.
Gloria is the Co-Founder and President of Take the Lead, a nonprofit focused on preparing, developing, inspiring, and propelling women to leadership positions. And that’s after she rose through Planned Parenthood’s ranks to serve as President and CEO of the national organization from 1996-2005. Oh, and she’s a New York Times best-selling author too.
She joins the podcast to share her incredible journey, the wonders of internal and external barriers to leadership, and how we can make the world a more equal place.
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Mi-Ai Parrish, former publisher of The Arizona Republic and current professor at ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, joins us to discuss her path from intern to publisher, how she came to trust her instincts, and handling a barrage of death threats after taking a stand for what she believed in.
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Ellis Palmer, Senior Broadcast Journalist at the BBC, joins the podcast this week. Ellis was born super early, resulting in cerebral palsy. He opens up about growing up, living, and working with a disability. We chat about the changes that would make everyday better – like accessible Tube stations. Get your day on the right track with Ellis’s story.
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Hanna is the CEO & Founder of Ringmaster, where she works with teams to understand their gifts and maximize their talents. We talk with Hanna about the importance of leaning into your strengths to create lasting and meaningful change – and we also chat about her time in the circus.
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On June 14, 2017, the Grenfell Tower fire in West London claimed seventy-one lives. It was one of the deadliest fires in Britain over the past century.
Sean Mendez has close ties to the community devastated by the fire. He runs Solidarity Sports, a nonprofit that works with at-risk and disadvantaged youth. That night, Sean lost children he worked with and members of their families. Sean talked to us with grace and passion about the devastating impact of the tragedy, fighting for justice for the families affected, and facing the unimaginable.
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Rick McCartney came out as a gay man at the age of 47 and it changed his life.
We talk about his incredible journey – from what it’s like to come out when you have a family to navigating new relationships and the unknown. Rick is President and CEO of InMedia, a multimedia development company, so we talk a little business along the way too.
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100 years ago, the Dunbar School in Tucson, Arizona opened its doors as a segregated school. It was the only school in the city that served African-American children up until 1951. As you can imagine, it’s a place with a complex history.
We dive into that history with Debi Chess Mabie and discuss her work to revitalize the space and elevate the contributions of African-Americans in Tucson. We also discuss her 100-year view, what a legacy means, and how no matter what – our plans are constantly subject to change.
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Drena discusses her experience living through the war in Kosovo as a teenager, leaving for the United States for her last year of school, and how it shaped her as a person.
Today, she is the General Manager of the Southwest Region for Lyft and she dives into how she got there, what she loves about her job, the change happening in ridesharing, and how Lyft is providing solutions to community challenges to create opportunity.
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One of the biggest life changes anyone can experience is becoming justice system-involved.
Going through the system means enduring a broken, confusing process that turns lives upside down and changes people forever.
Grace Gámez shares with us her personal story of involvement with the criminal justice system, the changes that need to happen to make improvements, and the impact that opening up to share a personal story has on the storyteller.
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Change is not always for the better.
Change is often thought of as a good thing, new human rights protections or funding for education, but what happens when change is forced upon us that we didn’t ask for? Not all change is welcomed.
This week on the podcast, Carlos Terrazas talks with us about living with uninvited change when he became paralyzed at 19 years old in a rollover car accident. Hear how he hasn’t let that become a negative point in his life.
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Tracey Beal and Jill Hicks of School Connect join us and share how they help our schools impact lives and form lasting relationships through partnerships. They tell us about the pivotal moments in their lives, how to ensure every partnership is a win-win situation, and how everyone has something valuable to give – no matter how big or small.
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Andrei Cherny has seen, experienced, and been a force for change throughout his life. He joins us to share his remarkable story as a son born to immigrants to working in the White House to starting his own socially-conscious banking and investing company.
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Nate talks about growing up LGBTQ in a Mormon family and coming out in his twenties. He also shares his story about making the change from a corporate background to leading a nonprofit, what he’s learned from volunteerism, and how he’s gathered mentors to help him in his new leadership role.
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Alex Macpherson, brother of Catherine Alonzo, joins us to talk about the twists, turns and changes he’s encountered from college to his current career. The two siblings also open up about growing up in a grieving family after the tragic loss of their older brother.
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Janey Pearl Starks discusses change moments in her life that have inspired her to make a positive impact in the world. From her grandfather’s influence, to her immigration at a young age, to the moment she discovered she had a brain tumor – Janey shares the pivotal points in her life that have made her the woman she is today.
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Ever wondered what role business’ play in social change and how society benefits from innovation? Shane Greer, Co-Owner of Campaigns and Elections shares his thoughts with us. He also discusses the #MeToo movement and how lasting political change might come about.
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In 2016, Arizonans overwhelmingly voted to increase the minimum wage and provide earned sick time for workers. This week’s episode gives you a behind-the-curtain peek into the story of this historic change. It’s a much more complicated tale than you might expect, and it starts with one man: Tomas Robles, Co-Executive Director of Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA). Tomas shares about his background in the military, the challenges he faced growing up, how he got into organizing – and most important – how he overcame doubt and obstacles to realize a vision of change he believes in.
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The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has a long history of drawing national attention and coverage for all the wrong reasons. But in 2016, all that changed. Voters brought in a new sheriff – Paul Penzone. Sheriff Penzone believes in being the change you want to see, so he ran for office to bring change to an office he believed could do better for the communities it serves. He’s been in office a bit over a year now and you can learn how he’s turned the organization around for all the right reasons.
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Starting and growing a business is tough work. 90% of companies fail within their first five years. But Tanya Alvarez is working to change that. She’s the CEO and Co-Founder of OwnersUp, a place for solopreneurs to team-up, problem solve and supercharge their growth. Hear about the importance of building the right team, connecting to others, and how Tanya relies on teams to do everything in life – including finding her husband.
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As Assistant Director of Digital Communications, Alicia Maule helps tell the powerful stories of the people The Innocence Project serves. If you’re not familiar with The Innocence Project, it is a national non-profit legal organization that is committed to exonerating wrongly convicted people through DNA testing. We dive into a discussion about the criminal justice system at large and it is such an eye-opening, and important conversation. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to share their work with you.
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In our personal and professional lives we often encounter all sorts of life-changing challenges that affect the way we move forward. Maricela Solis’ strength and the perseverance of her family in the military with a young son and husband experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder will inspire you. In the fourth episode of our podcast Maricela and I discuss the way our lives can change forever.
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In my experience, dream jobs are always unplanned and Anand Varma is no different. As a child, he dreamed of becoming a marine biologist because he was fascinated by fish and other marine species and even went to school for marine biology. And then he kind of accidentally found photography and has built this incredibly fascinating career. In this interview Anand shares the story of how he came to be a photographer for National Geographic and we talk about his approach to his amazing work.
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Jay is a personal friend of mine and a professional that I admire so much. I was so honored to sit down with her and talk with her about her career, her job, and what it looks like to create change. Prior to working for the WNBA Jay was the President/CEO of the Arizona Super Bowl host committee. She worked really closely in that role with the NFL and with the local community to execute a record-breaking Super Bowl 49. We discuss her career and she shares some great insights.
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Jeannette has experienced unimaginable change and she makes huge change every single day. The work of Jeannette and the nonprofit she founded and runs, Ben’s Bells, literally changes people’s lives on a daily basis. She shares the story of her son Ben and how kindness helped her through the darkest period of her life. She’s an incredible human being and you’ll learn how we can all be kinder to one another.