• Episode 52: Special Guest, Carissa Forum
    Mar 17 2023

    In this episode, Carissa Froyum talks how politics chooses you, you don’t choose politics. She tells us why moms are the best politicians and how she strives to humanize families with children with disabilities in Iowa.   

    To learn more about Work 4 Change, you can go to:
    https://linktr.ee/Work4ChangeLLC

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    34 mins
  • Episode 51: Special Guest, Jessica Mitchell
    Mar 10 2023

    In this episode, Jessica Mitchell A.K.A "J. Shari" A.K.A "The Blue-haired Preacher" shares her journey into radio host while being an ordained minister, full-time master's student, and budding fashion designer.  Jessica also shares her journey to authenticity and gives sage advice about being your own person and silencing negativity.  

    To learn more about Fire 716, you can go to:
    https://linktr.ee/fire716radio?fbclid...
    https://www.instagram.com/fire716radio/ 

    To learn more about Work 4 Change, you can go to: https://linktr.ee/Work4ChangeLLC

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    32 mins
  • Episode 50: Special Guest, Melinda Spooner
    Feb 24 2023

    In this episode, Adventure Curator, Melinda Spooner describes the "messy" path from leaving corporate management to starting her own adventure travel company: She Travels. She gives sage advice about the necessity of talking about your dreams and ideas and rediscovering yourself in nature. Take a listen and book a trip with SheTravels!  

    To learn more about Melinda Spooner and She Travels, you can go to:
    https://www.shetravels.com
    https://www.facebook.com/SheTravelsAdventureCompany
    https://www.instagram.com/shetravelsadventureco/

    To learn more about Yanira Castro and Humanity Communications Collective, you can go to:
    https://humanitycom.com/ 

    To learn more about Outdoor Afro, you can go to:
    https://outdoorafro.org/ 

    To learn more about Tanya Williams and Authentic Seeds, you can go to:
    https://www.authenticseeds.org 

    To learn more about Work 4 Change, you can go to:
    https://linktr.ee/Work4ChangeLLC

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    33 mins
  • Episode 47: Special Guest, Beth Truesdale
    Jan 23 2023

    In the episode, sociologist Beth Truesdale discusses her new book, Overtime: America's Aging Workforce and the Future of Working Longer, a collection of research which highlight the plight of overlooked older adults working longer as they are financially unprepared for retirement. We discuss how socioeconomic inequalities at work and within legislation lead to unequal work options in later life and what we can do for younger workers today that will improve their livelihood in their retirement years.   

    Check out Beth's book, Overtime, here:
    https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/overtime
    https://twitter.com/OUPAcademic 

    To learn more about Beth Truesdales, you can go to:  
    https://bethtruesdale.org/
    https://twitter.com/bethtruesdale
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-truesdale-668b6912/
    https://twitter.com/UpjohnInstitute
    https://twitter.com/HarvardPopCtr 

    To learn more about Work 4 Change, you can go to: https://linktr.ee/Work4ChangeLLC

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    30 mins
  • Episode 49: W4C 2 Years Later: Fears, Regrets, and Hopes
    Jan 13 2023

    As we celebrate two years in business at a workplace equity consultancy, Kendra and Kris discuss their fears, challenges, and hopes for Work 4 Change. Kendra talks about wondering about surveillance from colleagues and how she managed promoting a new business while she was gainfully employed. Kris shares her experiences on how she was able to build support networks through other small businesses. If you are interested in a new life venture, give this episode a listen!

    To learn more about Work 4 Change, you can go to: https://linktr.ee/Work4ChangeLLC

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    33 mins
  • Episode 48: Small Business Owners, Laurie Garo and Justin Surgeon are BACK
    Oct 21 2022

    In this episode, Laurie Garo and Justin Surgeon are BACK to introduce their collaborative project- a children's book titled, ``The Superhero in Me: Building Boys' Confidence, Character, and Muscle through Weight Lifting". Listen in on how two unlikely pathways crossed with the help of Work 4 Change!  

    To learn more about Laurie Garo and Lifting Inspirations, you can go to:
    https://www.instagram.com/liftinginspirations/
    https://www.facebook.com/laurie.garo
    https://www.facebook.com/LiftingInspirations
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-garo-1a740712/
    https://twitter.com/GaroLaurie
    www.liftinginspirations.com  

    To learn more about Justin Surgeon and Inigma, you can go to:
    https://www.instagram.com/inigma___/
    https://www.facebook.com/JSurg3
    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066418857091 

    To learn more about Work 4 Change, you can go to: https://linktr.ee/Work4ChangeLLC

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    22 mins
  • Episode 46: Special Guest, Kris Macomber
    Aug 26 2022

    In this episode, I interview our very own Kris Macomber as she introduces us to her new business: Claire Media, a digital storytelling agency. Kris tells us her journey from full time professor to small business owner. Shifting your career goals is a major thing to do after you are established, and Kris gives us sage advice on listening to your body and trusting yourself.

    To learn more about Kris Macomber and Claire Media, you can contact her at:
    Clairemediastories@gmail.com

    To learn more about Work 4 Change, you can go to:
    https://linktr.ee/Work4ChangeLLC

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    32 mins
  • Episode 45: Small Business Owner, Crystal Miller
    Aug 5 2022

    Crystal Miller is a minister, professional photographer, author, speaker, and business owner.  Crystal discusses how ministry is present in all her business ventures and how you can find your calling through faith. Crystal gives us tips on how to recover from lost identity, how to find meaning in your work, and how prayer is the key to moving forward.   

    To learn more about Crystal Miller, you can go to:
    https://www.instagram.com/crystalsmithphotos/
    https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Crystal%20E.%20Smith%20Photography%2C%20LLC
    https://www.tiktok.com/@crystalsmithphotos 

    To learn more about Crystal's book publishing company, Studio Book Publishing, you can go to:
    https://thephotographyofcrystal.com/ 

    To learn more about Work 4 Change, you can go to:
    https://linktr.ee/Work4ChangeLLC

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    35 mins