Best Will Chang Podcasts (2024)

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This Podcast Will Change Your Life, Episode Three Hundred and Forty - It's All About Sharing. 1:04:35

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This episode stars Steven Miletto (Teaching Learning Leading K12 podcast). It was recorded over the Zoom between the This Podcast Will Change Your Life home studio in Chicago, IL and the Teaching Learning Leading K12 podcast studio in the great state of Georgia in May 2024.

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E328: Facing the Fracture: How to Prioritize Connection in a Polarized World with Psychologist Dr. Tania Israel 54:36

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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Tania Israel, Professor of Counseling Psychology at UC Santa Barbara and author of the forthcoming book "Facing the Fracture: How to Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation." Dr. Israel delves into the complexities of our politically fractured society, offering fresh perspectives on misinformation, pola…

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This Podcast Will Change Your Life, Episode Three Hundred and Thirty-Nine - Freeing. 1:08:29

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This episode stars Cyn Vargas (On the Way, Nothing's Ever The Same). It was recorded over the Zoom between the This Podcast Will Change Your Life home studio in Chicago, IL and Vargas' Chicagoland home in July 2024.

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E327: How LGBTQ+ Identity Empowers Business Success: Jennifer and other LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs Join the Smart Gets Paid Podcast 42:02

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This episode, originally recorded for the Smart Gets Paid podcast, and hosted by Leah Neaderthal, explores how being queer has positively impacted business ownership. Leah shares her personal journey of coming out 20 years ago and how it has shaped her approach to business, from challenging assumptions to expressing herself authentically. She also …

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E326: From Accommodation to Innovation: Building a Culture of Disability Inclusion with Loren Gesinsky 1:05:33

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In this episode, we welcome Loren Gesinsky, Partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, to discuss the critical importance of disability inclusion in the workplace and society at large. Loren shares his personal journey from employment lawyer to passionate disability rights advocate, offering valuable insights into the evolution of disability inclusion practices…

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This Podcast Will Change Your Life, Episode Three Hundred and Thirty-Eight - Taking Up Room. 1:11:14

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This episode stars Dmitry Samarov (To Whom It May Concern, Old Style, All Hack & many more). It was recorded in-person and in the host's borrowed South Loop classroom in May 2024.

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Best of the Will to Change: Millions of Micro-Moments of Bravery with Joze Piranian, Stutterer, TEDx Speaker and Stand-Up Comedian 42:32

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This "Best of The Will to Change" episode, features an interview with Joze Piranian, Global TEDx Speaker and a lifelong stutterer turned transformational speaker on inclusion and resilience. Joze also shared information about stuttering, and revealed what he has learned from his own journey.

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This Podcast Will Change Your Life, Episode Three Hundred and Thirty-Seven - Atypical Conversation. 1:09:31

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This episode stars Ken Volante (Something (rather than nothing) Podcast). It was recorded over the Zoom between the This Podcast Will Change Your Life home studio in Chicago, IL and Volante's home in the greater Northwest in April 2024.

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Ep 325: Transforming Public Safety Through Inclusive Innovation with Axon VP Yemi Akisanya 1:07:06

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In this episode, we talk with Yemi Akisanya, VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Axon, a technology company serving law enforcement and public safety. Yemi discusses his journey from finance to DEI leadership and his innovative approach to implementing DEI strategies in a complex industry. He also explains how he aligns DEI initiatives with A…

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Best of The Will to Change: Leading with the "E": AJ Hikes and the ACLU's Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Strategy 55:46

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This episode features an interview with AJ Hikes, Deputy Executive Director for Strategy & Culture at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). This discussion covers everything from healing the harm caused by racist bias within organizations, to integrating justice into diversity, equity & inclusion work, to the exclusionary nature of our modern …

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This Podcast Will Change Your Life is very special I Blame Myself But Also You release day episode, also known as Episode Three Hundred and Thirty-Six - Emotional Urgency. 1:05:07

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This episode stars Spencer Fleury on the release day for his new book I Blame Myself But Also You. It was recorded over the Zoom between the This Podcast Will Change Your Life home studio in Chicago, IL and Fleury's freshy fresh San Diego hotel room in June 2024.

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This Podcast Will Change Your Life, Episode Three Hundred and Thirty-Five - Human Nature. 1:08:34

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This episode stars Danielle Ariano (The Requirement of Grief, Getting Over the Rainbow). It was recorded over the Zoom between the This Podcast Will Change Your Life home studio in Chicago, IL and Ariano's Pennsylvania office in May 2024.

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This Podcast Will Change Your Life, Episode Three Hundred and Thirty-Four - An Outlet For Positivity. 1:03:54

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This episode stars Kyler Bingham (Salt Lake Dirt). It was recorded over the Zoom between the This Podcast Will Change Your Life home studio in Chicago, IL and Bingham's, yes, Salt Lake City home studio in April 2024.

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E324: DEI in Action: Balancing Data, Heart, and Strategy with Consilio SVP and DEI Officer Maureen O'Neill 1:13:58

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In this episode, Jennifer speaks with Maureen O'Neill. SVP and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at Consilio, about her journey from litigation to leading DEI efforts in a rapidly growing global professional services company. Maureen shares insights on creating and scaling DEI initiatives, including employee resource groups and advisory boards,…

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E323: The Power of Intergenerational Connection with Award Winning Trans Elder, Sterling Cruz-Herr 59:03

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In this episode of The Will to Change, Jennifer sits down with Sterling Cruz-Herr, a trans elder, educator, and activist. They discuss Sterling's journey of self-discovery, the importance of intergenerational learning within the LGBTQ+ community, and the challenges faced by marginalized groups in today's society. Sterling also shares their experien…

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E322: Voices From the Will to Change: Pride Month Roll Up with Jennifer and Doug 41:23

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In this special Pride Month roll-up episode of The Will to Change, Jennifer and Doug revisit powerful conversations with past guests who share insights on navigating DEI work in today's challenging climate. They discuss highlights from episodes featuring Lily on making DEI work "boring" to reach more people; Dr. Elijah on the importance of naming i…

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This Podcast Will Change Your Life, Episode Three Hundred and Thirty-Three - Everything You Know. 1:00:25

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This episode stars Emily Schultz (Sleeping With Friends, Little Threats, The Blondes). It was recorded over the Zoom between the This Podcast Will Change Your Life home studio in Chicago, IL and Schultz's Brooklyn home in April 2024.

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E321: Behind the (Keynote) Curtain: Jennifer Shares Her Approach to Maximizing Learning and Impact as a Speaker 41:58

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In this episode Jennifer shares her process for preparing and delivering keynotes that go beyond simply giving a speech. She discusses the importance of being consultative, collecting information, and calibrating with clients before, during, and after the event. Jennifer also reveals how she engages the audience through interactive polling, uses th…

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E320: Tailoring DEI Strategies for Maximum Impact with Evercore CDO Lucida Plummer 47:15

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In this conversation, originally recorded as a Community Call, Jennifer welcomes Lucida Plummer, Managing Director and Chief Diversity Officer at Evercore, to discuss the challenges and strategies for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within organizations. Lucida shares her experience leading DEI efforts at various companies, emphasi…

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This Podcast Will Change Your Life, Episode Three Hundred and Thirty-Two - Mind Alternating. 1:15:10

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This episode stars Syed Ali (The Peer Effect, Migration, Incorporation, and Change in an Interconnected World, Dubai: Gilded Cage). It was recorded in-person at This Podcast Will Change Your Life home studio in Chicago, IL in March 2024.

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E319: Safety First: Author Mark McBride's Inclusive Vision for the Engineering Industry with Jenn Grace and Eduardo Placer 1:08:07

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Mark McBride-Wright, author of "The Safe Leader" and Founder & CEO of EqualEngineers, joins Jennifer, Jenn T. Grace of Publish Your Purpose, and Eduardo Placer of Fearless Communicators to discuss the critical importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the engineering and STEM fields. Mark shares his journey of writing the book, the support h…

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E318: Open to All: Transforming Retail Culture from the Inside Out with Calla Devlin 53:16

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In this episode, we dive deep into the fight against discrimination in the retail industry with Calla Devlin, Managing Director of the transformative organization Open to All. Through Calla's insights and the inspiring work of Open to All, we explore the multidimensional challenges of bias and exclusion in retail and the innovative strategies being…

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This Podcast Will Change Your Life, Episode Three Hundred and Thirty-One - Very Spanky. 1:10:19

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This episode stars Judith Krummeck (Old New Worlds, The Deceived Ones). It was recorded over the Zoom between the This Podcast Will Change Your Life home studio in Chicago, IL and Krummeck's Charm City home in April 2024.

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E317: Cultivating Creativity in Community: Replenishing Our Leadership with Coach and Artist Alex Jamieson 47:08

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In this episode, Jennifer is joined by coach and artist Alexandra Jamieson as they explore the challenges and opportunities facing women leaders in their 40s and 50s. Through the lenses of their own experiences and those of their clients, Jennifer and Alex delve into the impact of external factors, the importance of creativity and community, and th…

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This Podcast Will Change Your Life, Episode Three Hundred and Thirty - I Followed My Dream. 1:04:24

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This episode stars Jeff Margolis (We're Live in 5: My Extraordinary Life in Television). It was recorded over the Zoom between the This Podcast Will Change Your Life home studio in Chicago, IL and Margolis' office in the City of Angels in March 2024.

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E316: More Than a Rebrand: Positioning and Languaging Our Change Work with Author Dorie Clark 49:25

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In this episode, Jennifer is joined by renowned consultant, keynote speaker, and bestselling author, Dorie Clark, for a conversation about the challenges faced by DEI practitioners, Dorie shares her insights on the importance of personal branding and authenticity in driving change. Together, Jennifer and Dorie explore the need for a paradigm shift …

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E315: Beyond the DEI Backlash: Embracing Adaptability and Innovation in a Changing Landscape with Jay Van Bavel 59:23

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In this episode Jennifer welcomes Jay Van Bavel, an Associate Professor of Psychology and Neural Science at New York University. Together, they discuss the complex challenges facing the DEI field, exploring how extreme stances and political backlash have overshadowed much of the good work being done. Jennifer and Jay consider ways to rebrand and re…

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This Podcast Will Change Your Life, Episode Three Hundred and Twenty-Nine - Somewhat In Dialogue. 1:07:37

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This episode stars Tobias Carroll (In The Sight, Transitory, Vol. 1 Brooklyn). It was recorded in-person and in the host's wildly under utilized South Loop office in February 2024.

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E314: In the “Bug Soup” Part of Change: Thriving Through Beginnings, Endings, and Transitions with Kat Gordon 59:58

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In this episode originally recorded as a community call, Jennifer is joined by Kat Gordon, a trailblazing leader who has made significant contributions to the fields of advertising, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and leadership coaching. As the founder of the 3% Movement, Kat has been a driving force in increasing female representation in …

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This Podcast Will Change Your Life, Episode Three Hundred and Twenty-Eight - People Project. 1:09:52

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This episode stars Mallory Smart (I Keep My Visions to Myself, The Only Living Girl in Chicago, Maudlin House). It was recorded over the Zoom between the This Podcast Will Change Your Life home studio in Chicago, IL and Smart's greater Chicagoland home in March 2024.

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E313: Hygiene for All: Essity's Journey to Inclusive Design with Amie Kromis and Lina Clavijo 59:44

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In this episode Jennifer welcomes Amie Kromis and Lina Clavijo from Essity, a leading global hygiene and health company, to discuss the company's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in their products and workplace. Amie and Lina share insights on how Essity incorporates inclusive design principles to create products that are access…

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E312: Beyond the Bamboo Ceiling: Practical Strategies for Asian American Career Advancement with Jane Hyun 1:00:13

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Tune in as Jennifer is joined by Jane Hyun, a leading expert on cultural fluency, diversity, and inclusion. Jane shares her personal journey as an Asian American navigating the complexities of identity and leadership in corporate America. They discuss Jane's groundbreaking book, "Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling," and her upcoming release, "Leadership T…

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E311: Voices From the Will to Change: Women's History Month Roll Up with Jennifer and Doug 1:00:43

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In this special Women's History Month episode, Jennifer shares valuable insights and inspiration from the stories of five remarkable women previously featured on The Will to Change podcast. The episode explores topics such as finding community and belonging in the workplace, the ongoing fight for pay equity, body inclusivity, and the importance of …

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This Podcast Will Change Your Life, Episode Three Hundred and Twenty-Seven - Stomping Grounds. 1:04:31

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This episode stars Ben Tanzer, me (The Missing, UPSTATE, Orphans), in conversation with the awfully splendiferous Giano Cromley. It was recorded in-person walking along Division Street in Chicago, IL in March 2024.

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E310: Executive Influence: Driving Inclusion through Strong C-Suite Relationships with Empower's Djuana Beamon 56:54

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In this episode, originally recorded as a community call, Jennifer sits down with Djuana Beamon, the Chief Diversity and Corporate Social Responsibility Officer at Empower. With a wealth of experience across various industries, including financial services, pharma, insurance, and healthcare, Djuana shares her journey in the diversity, equity, and i…

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This Podcast Will Change Your Life is a special AWP 2024 episode (or Episode Three Hundred and Twenty-Six for those counting at home) - A Handful Of Sand. 59:54

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This special AWP 2024 episode stars John Reed (The Never End, Snowball's Chance, Tales of Woe, and many more). It was recorded in-person at AWP 2024 in Kansas City, MO in February, wait for it...2024.

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