ChangeMakers
ChangeMakers
cityCURRENT, Jeremy C. Park, Andrew Bartolotta
The ChangeMakers Podcast presented by cityCURRENT shares personal stories and insights from those who are giving back and making a difference so we can learn and do the same. We cover life lessons, business advice, passion, and purpose. Share the ways you're making a difference using #changemakers.
Deborah Macfarlan Enright, Ed.D. - Improving the World Through Skillful Disruption of the Status Quo
Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Deb Macfarlan Enright, Ed.D., Founder and CEO of The Macfarlan Group, which helps nonprofits/social impact organizations challenge the status quo and make an even greater impact through strategic planning, leadership development, and operational effectiveness.
Feb 14, 2022
47 min
Dwania Kyles, Co-Founder of The Memphis 13 Foundation - Approaching Healing and Leading with Love
Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Dwania Kyles, a Civil Rights Advocate who was one of "The Memphis 13" youth involved in the integration of the Memphis City public schools on October 3, 1961, who shares some of her powerful story, perspective and personal experiences as part of this historical event.
Jan 10, 2022
1 hr 2 min
Jared Barnett, CEO of Slingshot Memphis, Inc. - Promoting a Results-Driven Poverty-Fighting Ecosystem
Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Jared Barnett, CEO of Slingshot Memphis, Inc., who shares some of his personal experiences growing up on the West Coast, pursuing a passion for consulting and purpose-driven work, moving overseas to work in Africa, and how he and his family have created a home in Memphis, Tennessee. During the interview, Jared highlights Slingshot Memphis, Inc., a nonprofit that aims to create a demonstrable reduction in poverty by promoting a results-driven poverty-fighting ecosystem. He talks about their unique model, the power of collaboration and understanding what creates impact, how philanthropy is changing, important lessons learned, and more.
Dec 3, 2021
59 min
Heidi Swartz, Executive Director of The Cowtown Marathon - Promoting a Lifelong Love of Fitness and Philanthropy
Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Heidi Swartz, Executive Director of The Cowtown Marathon in Fort Worth, Texas, who shares how her son led her to discover a passion for running and a career in marathons.
Oct 26, 2021
51 min
Jen Alessandra, SVP & Chief People Officer with Frontdoor, Inc. - Focusing on and Fostering Culture in Your Company
Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Jen Alessandra, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer with Frontdoor, Inc. who shares some of her personal story growing up as a competitive gymnast and transitioning to diving, graduating from the University of Southern California and how she started her corporate career. During the interview, Jen discusses some of the important trends taking place in the HR industry, tips for entrepreneurs and business executives, the importance of focusing on and fostering culture in your company, the power of taking an individual approach for incentivizing performance, and much more.
Sep 20, 2021
44 min
Ed Gillentine - Author of Journey to Impact
Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Ed Gillentine, who is principal and founder of Gillentine Group, the author of "Journey to Impact: A Practical Guide to Purpose-Driven Investing" and host of the podcast, Journey to Impact. During the interview, Ed discusses his formative years growing up in Memphis, Tennessee and how we became actively involved in strategic impact initiatives in Africa, Europe and the United States, including an agri-business that grows and processes apples for the flourishing of people and communities across Ethiopia.
Sep 2, 2021
57 min
Chris Whitney — One Gen Away and Teaching People To Love One Another Through Service
Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Chris Whitney, Founder and Director of One Generation Away, who shares his personal story of growing up in the St. Louis, Missouri area with a father who dealt with alcoholism, how he met his wife and found his faith in Christ, how he and his family have dealt with adversities and found healing, and how he and his wife started One Generation Away, an organization that distributes healthy foods to families throughout Middle Tennessee who currently do not have access to food sources due to economic and physical barriers. The organization works with companies, grocery stores and retailers to rescue food and leverages the power of volunteerism to bring their mission to life. During the interview, Chris also talks about dealing with imposter syndrome, where he has found strength, tips for community builders and the power of consistency, and much more.
May 17, 2021
54 min
Michael Graziano - Life Lessons From The Youngest Canadian-American To Visit Every Country In The World
Michael Graziano is the youngest Canadian/American male to visit all 193 UN Nations and is the founder of Mindful Media, a PR agency that works with mindful individuals and brands focused on leading their industries and communities towards a better future.
Apr 19, 2021
46 min
Rusty Reid - Chairman, President and CEO of Higginbotham
Host Jeremy C. Park talks to Rusty Reid, Chairman, President and CEO of Higginbotham, which is based in Fort Worth, Texas and is one of the largest independent insurance brokerage firms in the United States. Higginbotham is a single source for insurance and financial services that brokers business and personal insurance, employee benefits, retirement plans, executive benefits and life insurance. It supplements coverage with in-house risk management, benefit plan administration and human resources services.
Mar 10, 2021
51 min
Nancy Murphy - Intrapreneurs Influence Lab: How to Influence and Persuade Others to Realize Their Vision for Change Faster, With Less Frustration and Resistance
Host Jeremy C. Park talks with ChangeMaker Nancy Murphy, Founder and President of CSR Communications and Creator of Intrapreneurs Influence Lab, who talks about her passion to help leaders of change within established organizations (intrapreneurs) influence and persuade others so that they can realize their vision for change faster, with less frustration and resistance.
Feb 16, 2021
50 min
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