How to Change the World

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

Michael Mallozzi, President at Borderlands Brewing Company 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!

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.

Carlos Terrazas, Access Consultant of Disability Resource Center at U of A 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.