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How We Change the World

The mission at How We Change the World is to inspire the kind of hope that leads to action toward solving the many global challenges unique to the times in which we live. We’ll do that in by engaging in conversations with people making progress in the areas of climate change, poverty, health, governance, social justice, animal welfare, preserving the natural world, and so much more. We’ll talk to people around the world who are engaged at all levels of action, from scientists to political leaders,

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00:29:27

The Quadruple Win: Vikas Garg on abillion’s...

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2023/07/05

In 2017, after spending thirteen years in the finance industry directing billion-dollar portfolios and hedge funds, Vikas Garg pivoted to helping make the world better for everyone. Using his vast knowledge of data analysis, algorithms, finance, and plant-based nutrition, Vikas developed an app that would create meaningful social change. His goal was to inspire ⁠abillion⁠ or more people to adopt a vegan lifestyle, or to simply lean into eating less meat and choosing foods that are sustainable for

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01:05:53

From Spark to Flame: Looking Back at our...

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2023/06/28

In this special edition of How We Change the World, we invite you to join us on a journey of reflection, inspiration, and action. Our quest to make the world a better place often begins with a single spark - a moment, an experience, a conviction - that ignites a lifelong flame of dedication and resolve. This week, we turn the spotlight on those transformative beginnings, revisiting conversations with 12 extraordinary individuals whose inspiring actions continue to ripple across the world. This

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00:41:39

Beauty of Belize: Julz Peña on Healing and Fostering...

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2023/06/21

In today's episode of the podcast, we journey to Belize to explore the holistic and heart-based approach to healing and community with the phenomenal Julz Peña of Julz Holistic Massage Studio. Julz's journey is nothing short of inspiring. From a childhood marked by poverty and struggle, growing up with a single mom and four siblings, often moving and going hungry, she's risen above these hardships to create a space of healing, positivity, and care for her Belize community. Julz firmly

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01:08:29

Nourish & Nurture: The Farmlink Project's Quest to...

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2023/06/14

In today's episode, we present a real-life adaptation of the proverb, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." Amid the 2020 pandemic lockdown, an isolated college student stumbled upon a shocking paradox while watching the news - farmers wasting surplus food, leading to an environmental crisis, while food banks struggled to meet demand. This disturbing dichotomy struck a chord with Aidan Reily, a Brown University junior, and his best friend, James Kanoff, a Stanford junior. Driven

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00:58:32

Pollinators in Peril: Brad Kuhn on Planting Flowers...

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2023/06/07

Today's episode is all about how to save the bees! Did you know bees are responsible for pollinating 80 percent of all flowering plants including most fruits, nuts, and vegetables grown in the United States? Tragically, bees and other pollinators are plummeting in numbers and some species are facing extinction. If bees go extinct, it would likely lead to a major change in ecosystems and a disruption in the food supply. And what about all those beautiful flowers that brighten our world? Our guest

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01:04:36

Unlocking the Cages: Shannon Keith’s Legal Fight to...

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2023/05/31

Did you know that the beagle, one of America's most beloved dog breeds, is also one of the most exploited in laboratory testing? Today, we have a guest who has dedicated her life to change this narrative - Shannon Keith, animal rights lawyer & founder of the Beagle Freedom Project. Shannon Keith is a passionate animal rights lawyer who traded courtroom battles for a different kind of fight - the fight against animal testing. Shannon's journey began with a deep love for animals and a

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01:04:15

The Impact Entrepreneur: Matt Tullman on Driving...

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2023/05/24

This week, I had the privilege to speak with Matt Tullman, an inspiring, mission-based entrepreneur who is leading a revolution in health and nutrition. As CEO & co-founder of the plant-based nutrition company Complement⁠, Matt is on a mission to promote healthy plant-based nutrition, aiming for 30% of the population to be plant-based by 2030. 🎙 In this episode, we discuss: The concept of Conscious Capitalism, the idea that businesses can thrive and help make the world better by considering

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00:49:07

Baboons & Biodiversity in Belize: Jessie Young on...

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2023/05/17

🎥 Watch full episode with captions on ⁠YouTube⁠! In the heart of Belize, one woman's vision has led to the flourishing of both wildlife and human life. This week, we delve into the story of Jessie Young and her groundbreaking work as President of the Community Baboon Sanctuary. Jessie Young is the tenacious director of the Community Baboon Sanctuary Women's Conservation Group (CBSWCG). In our conversation, she paints a vivid picture of her lifelong devotion to wildlife, recounting the

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01:07:39

Healing the World by Healing Ourselves: Dr. Deb...

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2023/05/10

Dr. Deb Sandella is a psychotherapist with nearly 50 years of experience and the founder of the RIM Institute. RIM stands for Regenerating Images in Memory, a technique that Dr. Deb developed to help people access and release emotional pain that's stored in their bodies. Dr. Deb explains how emotions are stored as images in our bodies, and trauma or intense emotions can cause these images to get stuck. RIM uses guided visualization to help individuals access these images and release the

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01:08:25

Crafting the Ideal Workplace: Dr. Brad Harrington's...

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2023/05/03

Episode #18 features Dr. Brad Harrington, Director of the Boston College Center for Work and Family. Dr. Harrington conducts research on a variety of topics related to work and family life. His work helps businesses better understand current topics related to employee satisfaction, productivity, and improving employees’ lives such as work-life balance, flexible work arrangements, women’s empowerment, gender and diversity in the workplace, and leadership and career development. Dr. Harrington and

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01:03:20

Choosing Love Over Borders: Josie Naughton's Journey...

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2023/04/26

In this episode, CEO Josie Naughton shares the incredible story of how she and a few friends started helping refugees arriving in Europe in 2015 by posting a social media post for donations, and how that small act of kindness turned into a full-fledged organization that has raised over 100 million dollars in just eight years funding over 400 partner organizations who help millions of displaced people. Josie Naughton is the CEO of Choose Love, a British charity and now US non-profit dedicated to

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00:59:39

Madhvi Chittoor: A 12-yr old Climate Activist and UN...

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2023/04/19

Madhvi Chittoor is a 12-year renowned climate activist and UN child advisor. In this episode Madhvi shares her inspiring journey of working for a sustainable world since the age of six. In addition to many other accomplishments, Madhvi was successful in eliminating styrofoam from her school district’s cafeterias, and highly instrumental in getting state legislation passed to eliminate plastics and forever chemicals known as PFAS from our soil, air, and water. Madhvi shares her experiences meeting

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01:05:03

Michael J Kline: Moving Beyond the Thinking Brain to...

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2023/04/12

In this episode, we talk with Michael J. Kline, a Master Trainer, Retreat Leader, and Firekeeper who helps individuals and coaches develop the skills to overcome emotional blocks that prevent them from leading more productive, happier lives and showing up for the world in meaningful ways. Michael believes that if individuals are going to change the world, we must be emotionally capable. “We can advance ourselves so much more than we thought we could to be free to handle this world is which we live

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00:49:15

Challenges and Triumphs of Transgender Individuals...

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2023/04/05

A Conversation with Finley on the Challenges of Being a Transgender Individual Host Deborah Rohan speaks with Finley, a transgender, non-binary individual, about their experiences as a trans person navigating today’s challenging society. Finley shares their experience announcing their gender identity to their schoolmates, the benefits of family love and support, the importance of using correct pronouns for trans individuals, safety concerns, current legislation against trans people, and

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00:51:04

Hamzi Moghrabi: 90 Years of Impact: From Refugee, to...

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2023/03/29

In this episode, we celebrate the life of a ninety-year old change maker, Hamzi Moghrabi. A Palestinian refugee since age fourteen, Hamzi found his path as an engineer, building infrastructure across the Arab world, from Abu Dhabi to North Africa. When civil war in Lebanon drove him to take his family and seek safety in the US, he became a warrior for social justice, fighting for the rights of Arabs in America. He would also become the President of Arab- Anti-Discrimination Committee in Washington

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01:05:09

Zainab Salbi: Helping Women Survive War to...

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2023/03/22

In Episode #12 of How We Change the World podcast, I talk with Zainab Salbi, the celebrated humanitarian, author, and journalist Oprah Winfrey identified as one of 25 women changing the world and Foreign Policy Magazine called one of “100 Top Global Thinkers.” ⁠ Zainab is an Iraqi American woman who grew up in Baghdad in an atmosphere of peace and prosperity until the age of eleven, when two simultaneous events changed her life forever. First, the Iraq-Iran war exploded around her family, and Saddam

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01:18:29

Teresa Gray: The Hero Behind Mobile Medics International

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2023/03/15

In Episode #11 of How We Change the World, lifetime humanitarian and CNN Hero of the Year finalist for 2022, Teresa Gray, shares her experience founding Mobile Medics International to serve the hard to reach and unserved victims of natural disasters and refugee crises. Teresa and her volunteers have visited five continents and over thirty countries since starting Mobile Medics International in 2017. When catastrophe strikes, they pack their gear and fly to search for "the need" not being met by

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01:11:15

Eric Lombardi: From Zero Waste Pioneer to Social...

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2023/03/08

In this episode of How We Change the World, pioneering environmentalist Eric Lombardi discusses the importance of using Social Enterprise to usher in a Zero Waste world. As the Executive Director of Eco-Cycle (www.EcoCycle.org) from 1989 to 2014, Eric transformed the fledgling, Boulder, Colorado non-profit into the world’s largest Zero Waste Social Enterprise. Along the way, he discovered that while recycling is an absolute necessity to protect the planet, it was only the first step in our long

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00:56:12

Dr. Anita Sanchez: Using Indigenous Wisdom to Heal...

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2023/03/01

Listeners will be uplifted and inspired by the ancient indigenous wisdom shared by my guest, Dr. Anita Sanchez, on Episode #9 of the How We Change the World podcast. Anita is the author of the internationally best-selling book, "The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom for the Modern World,” which draws insight from indigenous elders in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas (learn more at 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/3SJbU1m). Anita has spent four decades sharing this wisdom with executives and their teams

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01:22:06

The Aftermath of Gun Violence: Sen Tom Sullivan & Lt...

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2023/02/22

Episode #8 features two guests, both impacted by the same mass shooting. Colorado State Senator Tom Sullivanbegan working to end gun violence in 2012 after his son, Alex, was murdered along with eleven others in a mass shooting in a movie theatre in Aurora, Colorado. Tom and his family’s lives were torn apart, forever altered by the loss of such a beloved and vibrant young man. Fraught with grief and consumed by a desire to make change, Tom retired from a nearly 30-year career with the postal

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