How to Change the World

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL(s)!!! 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.

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 How to Change the World 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!

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.

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!

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!