How to Change the World

Everything you thought you knew about how incredible things like international air travel and Toy Story occur will change when you read Loonshots by physicist and entrepreneur Safi Bahcall. Mind Your Business regulars Catherine Alonzo and David Waid are joined by nonprofit consultant and dedicated community advocate Barbara Lewkowitz, and they dive deep into what this book teaches us about how to nurture a world-changing idea.

Andrès Cano was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2018; one of the new wave of non-traditional elected officials who represent a new way of approaching elected government. Andrès talks to Catherine about how family tragedy has shaped his drive to make change in the world, and what he has learned from his first legislative session about what it takes to create change.

Have you ever wished a friend or family member would change their actions or make different choices? Have you ever withheld the truth from a friend because you are scared of rocking the boat? This week, Catherine talks to Forest Melton about the emotional intelligence it takes to create change - and how to develop it. Forest is a cancer researcher, a passionate crusader for nonprofits, and the 2019 Leukemia Lymphoma Society's Man of the Year.

Representative Jennifer Longdon is a freshman member of the Democratic Caucus in the House of Representatives, the latest chapter in her loooong track record of advocacy. When a gun crime left her paralyzed from the collar bones down, Jennifer's entire life changed. Whether it's against gun violence, for equal rights for people with disabilities, or for the improvement of the everyday lives of Arizonans, Jennifer is fighting for change in our world every second of every day. Hear how and why she does it in this impactful conversation.

Sentari Minor and George Grombacher fight all the time. The hosts of podcast Figure it Out, they come together to battle it out over important issues as friends and co-hosts. They talk to Catherine about the importance of talking to people who disagree with you, how your personal values should shape your career path, and how childhood events can shape the rest of your life.

Ever wondered why some teams flounder while others change the world? Legal mastermind and political changemaker Bob Lord joins Javelina partners Catherine Alonzo and David Waid on this week's episode of How to Change the World to discuss Simon Sinek's Leaders Eat Last, which lays out a 21st-century approach to transformational leadership in action. We discuss the top takeaways from Sinek's best-seller and dig into how it can help you make a difference at work.

Interim Dean of Arizona State University's Law School and author of the recently published Outsiders, Professor Zachary Kramer, thinks we should understand human rights violations differently. He talks to Catherine about the power of recognizing rights and identity on an individual basis rather than in groups, as well as a whole lot of other things: leadership, powerful listening, storytelling in the law, and the secret to being a great lawyer.

What is the biggest predictor of achievement? If you're thinking it's talent, think again. Javelina Founding Partners sit down to discuss this month's book club pick: Grit by Angela Duckworth. Discover how to find your purpose, how to tap into your passion to achieve your wildest dreams, what it means to be a wise parent, and when to give up and when to persevere.

The former Director of University of Arizona's Marching Band, Enrique Feldman one day walked out on the job he'd forever set his sights on with no plan. Facing gripping fear and all the reasons in the world to not take the risk, Enrique leapt - and has never looked back. Catherine and Enrique talk about the power of a blank slate and what can be possible when we don't set limitations on ourselves. Enrique shares the powerful and varied work of his foundation, including Intellectual Brainwave Games - the key to altering your brain so you can change your life.

Bridie Farrell is a record-breaking American speed skater and sexual abuse survivor, who has been a vocal champion for legislation around the country that protects the victims of child sex abuse. She was a key voice in the passage of Arizona's against-all-odds HB 2466, which allows survivors of child sex abuse an additional 10 years to sue their abusers. Bridie talks with Catherine about the pivotal moment that led to publicly sharing what happened to her, her advice to others on how to tell their own story, and what it takes to pass world-changing legislation.