How to Change the World

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 ideas, and why they're not sure this is the same as achieving creative success. Filled with tales of The Beatles, J.K. Rowling, and tattooing your own leg to get a job, this is a hilarious episode full of strong opinions and laugh out loud moments.

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. Lisa also shares how she never saw herself as a changemaker in this world, and what happened to alter that forever.

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.

Christy McClendon is the President and CEO of New Pathways for Youth, a transformational organization that empowers youth to fulfill their potential. They serve young people, ages 12-21, experiencing poverty and adversity. Christy gets vulnerable and shares that when she was 18, her mother passed, starting a series of realizations and lessons that shapes Christy's 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. The youth that New Pathways serve experience four times the adversity of other youth—adversities such as parent incarceration, abuse and neglect, substance abuse, and high school dropout. Through 1:1 mentoring and evidence-based personal development and life skills retreats and workshops, their youth create breakthroughs in self destructive thought patterns that lead to actions consistent with the future they want. They have transformed more than 7,000 lives since their founding.

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.

Co-Founder and Co-Owner of the epic Tucson brewery Borderlands Brewing Co. Mike Mallozzi joins Catherine to talk about the groundbreaking 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 stony 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 you can action today.

Sara Mayer is a philanthropist and community change agent, 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, it turns out, is what Sara calls Self Management. Hear Sara's remarkable story about how personal loss gave her an insatiable thirst for living life, and how self management enables her to do just that. Catherine and Sara talk about managing your email, getting to know your own needs, the power of reflection, and how to master these important skillsets so that you are the master of your own life. When it comes to time management and task management, you will take away powerful insights that you can action today. Been feeling burned out? Stop everything and listen to this now.

Local First is the largest business membership group in the United States, with over 3,600 members, and a powerful advocate for shopping local and having pride in the place you call home. Thomas, who has been with Local First for 6 years and served as ED for 18 months, shares powerful insights about the power and importance of local businesses in making our communities a home, why you shouldn't feel ashamed to shop at Target, 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.

Catherine Scrivano is a dynamic Financial Planner who knows how to help her clients pursue financial dreams. She is regularly published both locally and nationally, and provides educational seminars for a variety of government, professional and community organizations. Her twenty-plus years in the industry have provided her with the valuable knowledge and insight people are looking for. 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 creating community change, as well as how to get started today.

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 political, nonprofit and business 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. And they talk about their shared vision for creating change in the modern era, and how it impacts your day-to-day work.