

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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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/

Feb 2, 2021 • 28min
Ep. 134 How to make a difference when you're completely burned out
Join Catherine for a solo episode as she works to answer a question on all of our minds - how can you make a difference when you're completely burned out? When the world feels hopeless, it's very easy to feel that you're not doing enough — and feel totally powerless. Learn three ways to confront this problem - and ten specific practices you can take on to make a change in your community right now.

Jan 19, 2021 • 56min
Ep. 133 How to get out of your own way with coach and entrepreneur Kathy Sacks
Catherine is joined by Kathy Sacks, entrepreneur, coach and investor who is passionate about helping people design a future they can't wait to live in. Kathy shares her own personal journey to discovering meaning and purpose in her life and work, and how working on your relationship with yourself can unlock unlimited potential for creating meaningful change in the world. For anyone with questions about how to make the world better, you won't want to miss this conversation.

Jan 5, 2021 • 31min
Ep. 132 2021 Predictions: 4 changes to look out for in the new year
For our first episode of the New Year, Catherine is joined by her husband Ruben to share their predictions for change in 2021 - and to reflect on their not-so-accurate predictions for 2020. From action on the climate crisis to whatever we'll do once we're all vaccinated, Catherine and Ruben dig into the events and trends they'll be looking out for in 2021 - and what it all means for making change in your community.

Dec 22, 2020 • 50min
Ep. 131 Using kindness as a skill in anti-racism work and amid COVID with Ben's Bells founder Jeanette Maré
This holiday season, we're sharing one of our most downloaded episodes of the year - an episode that remains incredibly relevant as we look toward 2021. Catherine is joined by How to Change the World fan favorite (and our very first guest!) Jeannette Maré, the founder and former Executive Director of Ben's Bells, an organization dedicated to educating about the transformative practice of intentional kindness. Jeannette and Catherine talk about how you can use kindness in your daily work confronting Coronavirus and institutional racism, how it is different than niceness or empathy, and tangible steps you can take today to build your own kindness skillset.


