

How to Change the World
Catherine Alonzo
Welcome to our podcast, How to Change the World, where we dive deep into the world of changemaking leadership! Whether you're leading an organization, a political campaign, or a community cause, this podcast is your go-to resource for creating impactful change.
We'll bring you engaging stories and actionable tips from our team and inspiring guests who are making waves in their communities. Tune in for clear takeaways and practical advice to elevate your impact through powerful storytelling. Stories change the world - let's help you tell yours.
We'll bring you engaging stories and actionable tips from our team and inspiring guests who are making waves in their communities. Tune in for clear takeaways and practical advice to elevate your impact through powerful storytelling. Stories change the world - let's help you tell yours.
Episodes
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Jun 22, 2021 • 52min
Ep. 144 - The New Builders with Elizabeth MacBride & Seth Levine
What if everything you've been told about business is wrong? Elizabeth MacBride and Seth Levine tackle our greatest misconceptions about entrepreneurship in their book, The New Builders. In this week's episode, we learn about the next generation of business owners (hint, it's not young white men) and how they're changing the world. Get The New Builders at https://thenewbuilders.com/

Jun 8, 2021 • 58min
Ep. 143 - Making the Matriarchy with Maureen Devine-Ahl
We know about smashing the patriarchy – but what about envisioning something new? Maureen Devine-Ahl answers that big question in her new book, How to Make the Matriarchy. Join Maureen and Catherine for a visionary conversation about power, gender, and how to create a future built around inclusivity. Get Maureen's book at https://amzn.to/3pDGLxO.

May 25, 2021 • 37min
Ep. 142 - Digital engagement and ending the death penalty with Alicia Maule
Alicia Maule is a digital strategist, Obama alum, and the Digital Engagement Director for the Innocence Project. Join Alicia and Catherine for a powerful and vulnerable conversation about criminal justice reform, ending the death penalty, and how digital engagement can help us create meaningful change in the real world. To get involved, visit pervispayne.org.

May 11, 2021 • 38min
Ep. 141 - Organizing to dismantle systemic injustice with Philamer Batangan
Catherine is joined by organizer, creative, and business owner Philamer Batangan, who serves as the Director of Creative Services at the Arizona Asian Chamber of Commerce. As Philamer tells her personal story of dismantling systemic injustice, she imparts wisdom on channeling emotion into purpose, the path to finding community, how a common vision can create change, and so much more.

Apr 29, 2021 • 25min
Ep. 140 - The essential role of rest and recovery in creating social change
In the world of social change, we don't prioritize rest – and that's a mistake. Taking some time to recharge your batteries, whether you're going on a hike or laying on the couch, is not only good for you, but it's part of achieving your vision for the world (believe it or not). Join Catherine as she delves into the essential role of rest and recovery in creating social change.

Apr 13, 2021 • 44min
Ep. 139 - Traumatic bereavement and human connection with Terri Waibel
Join Catherine for a wide-ranging and deeply meaningful conversation with Terri Waibel, founder and clinical director at the Center for Compassion. They delve into the experience of grief, the process of mourning, and the compassionate practices you can adopt to better connect with the people on your team and in your life. The resources Terri mentioned in the interview can be found below. MISS Foundation: www.missfoundation.org Selah Carefarm: https://selahcarefarm.com/ Dr. Joanne Cacciatore: www.joannecacciatore.com Refuge In Grief: https://refugeingrief.com/ What's Your Grief: https://whatsyourgrief.com/ Soaring Spirits: https://soaringspirits.org/ Hospice of the Valley: https://www.hov.org/ Parents Of Murdered Children: https://pomc.org/ Compassionate Friends: https://www.compassionatefriends.org/ New Song Center: https://www.hov.org/our-care/grief-support/new-song-center-for-grieving-children/ Billy's Place: https://billysplace.me/ Mindfulness in Grief: https://mindfulnessandgrief.com/ Dougy Center: https://www.dougy.org/

Mar 30, 2021 • 24min
Ep. 138 Your 30-minute marketing audit
Join Catherine for a deep dive into your organization's marketing strategy - in less than 30 minutes! Learn the 5 easy categories to score your organization by and the keys to building powerful marketing strategies that will engage your target audiences like never before.

Mar 15, 2021 • 23min
Ep. 137 Your 30-minute brand audit
Join Catherine for the quickest brand consultation in the world - your 30-minute brand audit. Learn the 5 easy categories to score your organization by, and the keys to building a powerful brand that will shape your work and culture for years to come.

Mar 2, 2021 • 45min
Ep. 136 Eliminating community hunger amid COVID-19
Even as we approach a full year of pandemic life, there have been changemakers around the world who have continued - and succeeded - in their vital missions in spite of every difficulty. Kate Thoene, of Phoenix nonprofit Waste Not, is one of those changemakers. Join Catherine in an exciting conversation with Kate to hear about the values, principles, and practices that continue to realize Waste Not's vision of sustainable food systems that help people and the planet flourish. Learn more about Waste Not at wastenotaz.org

Feb 16, 2021 • 51min
Ep. 135 How to create an inclusive and high-performing team
Are you part of a team? Most of us are - and we want our teams to be as inclusive and successful as possible. Join Catherine for a phenomenal conversation about high-performing and inclusive teams with author and CEO Katharine Halpin. Katharine tells us the one thing every team needs, and shares specific tactics and strategies we can all take on to create inclusivity and success in the workplace, on a board, or even with our families. Learn more about Katharine and the Halpin Method at https://halpincompany.com/


