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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Sep 14, 2021 • 22min
Ep. 150 - Not goodbye, but taking a break
Today's episode of How to Change the World will be the last for a while – listen to find out why, and to join Catherine in reflecting on the past 3 1/2 years of changemaking conversations.
Aug 31, 2021 • 13min
Ep. 149 - How I found my world-changing squad
This week, Catherine recounts how she found her squad of world-changing women, why it's so important to have a squad of your own – and how you can find yours. Learn more about Arizona Foundation for Women's SHE Leads! program at https://www.azfw.org/sheleads.
Aug 18, 2021 • 1h 2min
Ep. 148 - Bringing your complete self with Sharon Tewksbury-Bloom
In this week's episode of How to Change the World, Catherine co-hosts with award-winning speaker Sharon Tewksbury-Bloom, whose company Do Good, Be Good offers training and team building to AmeriCorps programs throughout the United States. You can check out Sharon's podcast and learn more about her at https://sharonspeaks.com/
Aug 5, 2021 • 38min
Ep. 147 - How mentorship changes the world with Jeri Royce & Mia A.
This week, Catherine is joined by Jeri Royce, President and CEO of Esperança, and Mia A., her New Pathways for Youth mentee. Jeri and Mia tell us how we can discover new perspectives, open new possibilities, and create change in our communities by simply connecting with each other.
Jul 20, 2021 • 45min
Ep. 146 - Success after prison with Michelle Cirocco
Catherine is joined by Michelle Cirocco, Executive Director of the Televerde Foundation. Michelle tells her remarkable story of having gone to prison, the process of self-transformation, and finding success at Televerde, a marketing and sales company giving incarcerated women opportunities to succeed after their release.
Jul 6, 2021 • 34min
Ep. 145 - How to advocate for your vision of the world
In this week's episode of How to Change the World, learn all about advocacy: what it is, what it means for your work, and how to advocate with skill and intention to create lasting change.
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.
