ALC ChangeMakers Podcast

What if better healthcare isn't about adding more complexity, but rebuilding the relationship between patients, physicians, and their communities?

In this episode of the ALC ChangeMakers Podcast, host Jennifer Sconyers talks with Dr. Chelsea Mooreland, founder of Lifecycle Direct Primary Care, about how she's creating a more accessible, relationship-centered approach to healthcare. Dr. Mooreland shares why she stepped outside the traditional healthcare model, how direct primary care can help remove financial and systemic barriers, and why equitable care requires listening to patients and understanding the communities they live in.

Their conversation explores what it looks like to build a mission-driven medical practice where patients aren't simply receiving care. They're part of a community working toward better health outcomes for everyone.

Connect with Dr. Mooreland

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The ALC ChangeMakers Podcast is brought to you by Abundance Leadership Consulting (ALC), a certified MBE/WBE consulting firm helping nonprofits, foundations, associations, and mission-driven organizations navigate change with confidence.

At ALC, we specialize in strategic planning, leadership development, organizational change management, board governance, facilitation, and nonprofit mergers, acquisitions, and mission continuity planning. Through our proprietary F.A.B.R.I.C.™ Framework - Fairness, Accountability, Belonging, Relationships, Inclusion, and Collaboration - we help organizations strengthen culture, build sustainable systems, and achieve long-term impact.

The nonprofit sector is facing unprecedented challenges, from funding uncertainty and leadership transitions to increased operational demands and shifting community needs. Sometimes the most strategic path forward is deeper collaboration, shared services, a formal partnership, or a merger.

ALC helps organizations assess opportunities, manage stakeholder engagement, navigate complex transitions, and protect mission impact throughout the process. Our approach centers people, culture, and community alongside financial and operational considerations.

Learn more about our nonprofit mergers and acquisitions services at:

https://nonprofit-ma.com/

If today's conversation sparked new ideas for your organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Because sustainable organizations create sustainable impact.

What happens when the world around your organization changes faster than your plans can keep up?

In this episode of the ALC ChangeMakers, host Jennifer Sconyers talks with Maritza “Shay” Nelson, founder of MSN Law Office and longtime General Counsel for ALC, about leading through uncertainty while protecting the mission that inspired your work in the first place. Shay shares her journey from corporate law to building a practice dedicated to small businesses and nonprofits, along with timely insights on funding challenges, AI, employment practices, legal risk, and organizational decision-making.

It’s a practical conversation about navigating change without losing sight of your purpose, your people, or the impact you’re working to create.

Connect with Shay

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The ALC ChangeMakers Podcast is brought to you by Abundance Leadership Consulting (ALC), a certified MBE/WBE consulting firm helping nonprofits, foundations, associations, and mission-driven organizations navigate change with confidence.

At ALC, we specialize in strategic planning, leadership development, organizational change management, board governance, facilitation, and nonprofit mergers, acquisitions, and mission continuity planning. Through our proprietary F.A.B.R.I.C.™ Framework - Fairness, Accountability, Belonging, Relationships, Inclusion, and Collaboration - we help organizations strengthen culture, build sustainable systems, and achieve long-term impact.

The nonprofit sector is facing unprecedented challenges, from funding uncertainty and leadership transitions to increased operational demands and shifting community needs. Sometimes the most strategic path forward is deeper collaboration, shared services, a formal partnership, or a merger.

ALC helps organizations assess opportunities, manage stakeholder engagement, navigate complex transitions, and protect mission impact throughout the process. Our approach centers people, culture, and community alongside financial and operational considerations.

Learn more about our nonprofit mergers and acquisitions services at:

https://nonprofit-ma.com/

If today's conversation sparked new ideas for your organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Because sustainable organizations create sustainable impact.

How do you inspire people to take action when the challenges feel overwhelming?

In this episode of ALC ChangeMakers, Jennifer Sconyers talks with Kobe Collins, Campaign Communications Manager for the Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund, about building advocacy from the ground up, connecting people to causes they care about, and why every voice has the power to influence change. From rapid response communications to engaging the next generation of advocates, Kobe shares how strategic communication can turn concern into action. 

Connect with Kobe

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Website

The ALC ChangeMakers Podcast is brought to you by Abundance Leadership Consulting (ALC), a certified MBE/WBE consulting firm helping nonprofits, foundations, associations, and mission-driven organizations navigate change with confidence.

At ALC, we specialize in strategic planning, leadership development, organizational change management, board governance, facilitation, and nonprofit mergers, acquisitions, and mission continuity planning. Through our proprietary F.A.B.R.I.C.™ Framework - Fairness, Accountability, Belonging, Relationships, Inclusion, and Collaboration - we help organizations strengthen culture, build sustainable systems, and achieve long-term impact.

The nonprofit sector is facing unprecedented challenges, from funding uncertainty and leadership transitions to increased operational demands and shifting community needs. Sometimes the most strategic path forward is deeper collaboration, shared services, a formal partnership, or a merger.

ALC helps organizations assess opportunities, manage stakeholder engagement, navigate complex transitions, and protect mission impact throughout the process. Our approach centers people, culture, and community alongside financial and operational considerations.

Learn more about our nonprofit mergers and acquisitions services at:

https://nonprofit-ma.com/

If today's conversation sparked new ideas for your organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Because sustainable organizations create sustainable impact.

What does it take to lead meaningful environmental change during uncertain times? 

Jennifer Sconyers sits down with Melanie Houston, Vice President of Programs at the Ohio Environmental Council, to explore how mission-driven organizations stay focused, resilient, and effective even when political landscapes shift. Melanie shares her leadership journey, the power of state-level advocacy, and why sustainable leadership starts with taking care of yourself. 

Connect with Melanie

LinkedIn

Website

The ALC ChangeMakers Podcast is brought to you by Abundance Leadership Consulting (ALC), a certified MBE/WBE consulting firm helping nonprofits, foundations, associations, and mission-driven organizations navigate change with confidence.

At ALC, we specialize in strategic planning, leadership development, organizational change management, board governance, facilitation, and nonprofit mergers, acquisitions, and mission continuity planning. Through our proprietary F.A.B.R.I.C.™ Framework - Fairness, Accountability, Belonging, Relationships, Inclusion, and Collaboration - we help organizations strengthen culture, build sustainable systems, and achieve long-term impact.

The nonprofit sector is facing unprecedented challenges, from funding uncertainty and leadership transitions to increased operational demands and shifting community needs. Sometimes the most strategic path forward is deeper collaboration, shared services, a formal partnership, or a merger.

ALC helps organizations assess opportunities, manage stakeholder engagement, navigate complex transitions, and protect mission impact throughout the process. Our approach centers people, culture, and community alongside financial and operational considerations.

Learn more about our nonprofit mergers and acquisitions services at:

https://nonprofit-ma.com/

If today's conversation sparked new ideas for your organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Because sustainable organizations create sustainable impact.

Technology should empower people, not complicate their work. But how do organizations choose the right solutions?

In this episode of the ALC ChangeMakers Podcast, host Jennifer Sconyers talks with Maria Kammur, co-founder of stradaji, about taking a human-centered approach to technology. Maria shares how nonprofits, government agencies, and growing businesses can move beyond simply buying software to building thoughtful technology strategies that improve operations, strengthen teams, and prepare organizations for the future. Together, they explore AI, digital transformation, strategic planning, and why successful technology projects always begin with understanding people.

Connect with Maria and stradaji

Website: https://stradaji.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-kammur/

The ALC ChangeMakers Podcast is brought to you by Abundance Leadership Consulting (ALC), a certified MBE/WBE consulting firm helping nonprofits, foundations, associations, and mission-driven organizations navigate change with confidence.

At ALC, we specialize in strategic planning, leadership development, organizational change management, board governance, facilitation, and nonprofit mergers, acquisitions, and mission continuity planning. Through our proprietary F.A.B.R.I.C.™ Framework - Fairness, Accountability, Belonging, Relationships, Inclusion, and Collaboration - we help organizations strengthen culture, build sustainable systems, and achieve long-term impact.

The nonprofit sector is facing unprecedented challenges, from funding uncertainty and leadership transitions to increased operational demands and shifting community needs. Sometimes the most strategic path forward is deeper collaboration, shared services, a formal partnership, or a merger.

ALC helps organizations assess opportunities, manage stakeholder engagement, navigate complex transitions, and protect mission impact throughout the process. Our approach centers people, culture, and community alongside financial and operational considerations.

Learn more about our nonprofit mergers and acquisitions services at:

https://nonprofit-ma.com/

If today's conversation sparked new ideas for your organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Because sustainable organizations create sustainable impact.

What happens when purpose and profit work together?

On this episode of the ALC ChangeMakers Podcast, host Jennifer Sconyers sits down with social entrepreneur Elaine Burks-Mitchell, founder of The Bra Recyclers, to explore how businesses can create meaningful social impact while remaining financially sustainable.

Elaine shares how a simple question about what to do with unwanted bras grew into a national social enterprise that supports women and girls in need, diverts textiles from landfills, and creates employment opportunities for people with disabilities. She also offers practical insights into building sustainable business models, adapting during economic uncertainty, and weaving purpose into every aspect of an organization.

Connect with Elaine and The Bra Recyclers

Facebook: The Bra Recyclers

Instagram: thebrarecyclers

LinkedIn: The Bra Recyclers

YouTube: BraRecyclers

The Undie Chest: https://undiechest.org/

The ALC ChangeMakers Podcast is brought to you by Abundance Leadership Consulting (ALC), a certified MBE/WBE consulting firm helping nonprofits, foundations, associations, and mission-driven organizations navigate change with confidence.

At ALC, we specialize in strategic planning, leadership development, organizational change management, board governance, facilitation, and nonprofit mergers, acquisitions, and mission continuity planning. Through our proprietary F.A.B.R.I.C.™ Framework - Fairness, Accountability, Belonging, Relationships, Inclusion, and Collaboration - we help organizations strengthen culture, build sustainable systems, and achieve long-term impact.

The nonprofit sector is facing unprecedented challenges, from funding uncertainty and leadership transitions to increased operational demands and shifting community needs. Sometimes the most strategic path forward is deeper collaboration, shared services, a formal partnership, or a merger.

ALC helps organizations assess opportunities, manage stakeholder engagement, navigate complex transitions, and protect mission impact throughout the process. Our approach centers people, culture, and community alongside financial and operational considerations.

Learn more about our nonprofit mergers and acquisitions services at:

https://nonprofit-ma.com/

If today's conversation sparked new ideas for your organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Because sustainable organizations create sustainable impact.

What happens when justice depends on whether you can afford a lawyer?

Most people know they have a right to an attorney in criminal court. Fewer realize that no such guarantee exists in civil cases - where families can lose their homes, their children, or access to critical benefits.

In this episode of the ALC Changemakers Podcast, Jennifer Sconyers talks with Kate McGarvey, Executive Director of Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (LASCO), about leading a mission-driven organization that works every day to close that justice gap. Kate shares how LASCO has built an agile, community-centered organization that adapts to changing needs while staying grounded in its purpose: increasing access to justice for Ohioans who need it most.

Connect with Kate and Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (LASCO)

Facebook: LegalAidSCO

Instagram: legalaid_sco

LinkedIn: legalaidsco

Youtube: @LegalAidSCO

The ALC ChangeMakers Podcast is brought to you by Abundance Leadership Consulting (ALC), a certified MBE/WBE consulting firm helping nonprofits, foundations, associations, and mission-driven organizations navigate change with confidence.

At ALC, we specialize in strategic planning, leadership development, organizational change management, board governance, facilitation, and nonprofit mergers, acquisitions, and mission continuity planning. Through our proprietary F.A.B.R.I.C.™ Framework - Fairness, Accountability, Belonging, Relationships, Inclusion, and Collaboration - we help organizations strengthen culture, build sustainable systems, and achieve long-term impact.

The nonprofit sector is facing unprecedented challenges, from funding uncertainty and leadership transitions to increased operational demands and shifting community needs. Sometimes the most strategic path forward is deeper collaboration, shared services, a formal partnership, or a merger.

ALC helps organizations assess opportunities, manage stakeholder engagement, navigate complex transitions, and protect mission impact throughout the process. Our approach centers people, culture, and community alongside financial and operational considerations.

Learn more about our nonprofit mergers and acquisitions services at:

https://nonprofit-ma.com/

If today's conversation sparked new ideas for your organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Because sustainable organizations create sustainable impact.

What happens when the people most affected by decisions are the ones helping lead them?

In this episode of ALC ChangeMakers, Jennifer Sconyers talks with Kerstin Sjoberg, Executive Director of Disability Rights Ohio, about her journey from corporate law to civil rights advocacy and the organization's mission to protect and advance the rights of people with disabilities. 

Kerstin shares how Disability Rights Ohio navigates complex policy challenges, stays focused on its mission during uncertain times, and ensures that people with disabilities are leading the conversations that impact their lives. This inspiring discussion offers practical lessons in advocacy, inclusive leadership, and creating meaningful systems change.

Connect with Kerstin and Disability Rights Ohio

Facebook: @DisabilityRightsOhio

Instagram: @disabilityrightsohio 

LinkedIn:  @disability-rights-ohio

The ALC ChangeMakers Podcast is brought to you by Abundance Leadership Consulting (ALC), a certified MBE/WBE consulting firm helping nonprofits, foundations, associations, and mission-driven organizations navigate change with confidence.

At ALC, we specialize in strategic planning, leadership development, organizational change management, board governance, facilitation, and nonprofit mergers, acquisitions, and mission continuity planning. Through our proprietary F.A.B.R.I.C.™ Framework - Fairness, Accountability, Belonging, Relationships, Inclusion, and Collaboration - we help organizations strengthen culture, build sustainable systems, and achieve long-term impact.

The nonprofit sector is facing unprecedented challenges, from funding uncertainty and leadership transitions to increased operational demands and shifting community needs. Sometimes the most strategic path forward is deeper collaboration, shared services, a formal partnership, or a merger.

ALC helps organizations assess opportunities, manage stakeholder engagement, navigate complex transitions, and protect mission impact throughout the process. Our approach centers people, culture, and community alongside financial and operational considerations.

Learn more about our nonprofit mergers and acquisitions services at:

https://nonprofit-ma.com/

If today's conversation sparked new ideas for your organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Because sustainable organizations create sustainable impact.

What happens when someone who never saw themselves represented in conservation decides to change the system from the inside out?

In this episode of the ALC ChangeMakers Podcast, host Jennifer Sconyers sits down with Leander Lacy to discuss leadership, trauma, entrepreneurship, and the evolution of conservation work. Leander shares how his journey from wildlife biology to social science led him to challenge long-held assumptions in the environmental movement and build a company focused on trust, equity, and authentic community engagement.

This conversation explores what it really means to heal both people and the planet — and why the future of conservation depends on it.

Connect With Leander Lacy

www.lacyconsultingservices.com

www.thegreenmindpodcast.com

www.linkedin.com/in/leander-lacy

The ALC ChangeMakers Podcast is brought to you by Abundance Leadership Consulting (ALC), a certified MBE/WBE consulting firm helping nonprofits, foundations, associations, and mission-driven organizations navigate change with confidence.

At ALC, we specialize in strategic planning, leadership development, organizational change management, board governance, facilitation, and nonprofit mergers, acquisitions, and mission continuity planning. Through our proprietary F.A.B.R.I.C.™ Framework - Fairness, Accountability, Belonging, Relationships, Inclusion, and Collaboration - we help organizations strengthen culture, build sustainable systems, and achieve long-term impact.

The nonprofit sector is facing unprecedented challenges, from funding uncertainty and leadership transitions to increased operational demands and shifting community needs. Sometimes the most strategic path forward is deeper collaboration, shared services, a formal partnership, or a merger.

ALC helps organizations assess opportunities, manage stakeholder engagement, navigate complex transitions, and protect mission impact throughout the process. Our approach centers people, culture, and community alongside financial and operational considerations.

Learn more about our nonprofit mergers and acquisitions services at:

https://nonprofit-ma.com/

Miranda Walton, Founder and Executive Director of Restorative Pathways Counseling in Zanesville, Ohio, shares her journey of building a behavioral health practice that prioritizes quality over quantity. She discusses navigating rural healthcare challenges, surviving difficult seasons as a business owner, and maintaining sustainable mental health services in an underserved Appalachian community.

Background & Journey into Behavioral Health

Business Model & Philosophy

Serving Rural Appalachia

Navigating Crisis & Growth

Key Insights

Miranda Walton Founder & Executive Director, Restorative Pathways Counseling

"We just think that behavioral health can be done differently than the way it's been done in the past, and that there's a lot of opportunity for change and shift there."

"What we're trying to emphasize is quality over quantity."

"I cannot say that there were not days that I just wanted to burn it all to ground... But it really challenged me to kind of get deeply rooted in what my vision is and why I am doing this."

"Our team is the smallest that it's been in five years, but it is one of the strongest teams that we've ever had."

"Be where your feet are... this is where we can make the most change, is where we're actually present."

[00:00:00] - Introduction and background
[00:01:00] - Why Miranda chose behavioral health over nursing
[00:03:00] - The entrepreneurial path to private practice
[00:05:00] - Quality vs. quantity in mental health care
[00:07:00] - Navigating insurance and business model challenges
[00:11:00] - Serving rural Appalachia and cultural barriers
[00:15:00] - The two-and-a-half-year crisis period begins
[00:16:00] - Adopting a medically complex child while running a business
[00:18:00] - Accreditation, billing challenges, and near burnout
[00:20:00] - The "pruning season" philosophy
[00:22:00] - Current team size and organizational stability
[00:24:00] - Business growth phases explained
[00:25:00] - Where to find Restorative Pathways Counseling
[00:26:00] - Final wisdom: "Be where your feet are"

The ALC ChangeMakers Podcast is brought to you by Abundance Leadership Consulting (ALC), a certified MBE/WBE consulting firm helping nonprofits, foundations, associations, and mission-driven organizations navigate change with confidence.

At ALC, we specialize in strategic planning, leadership development, organizational change management, board governance, facilitation, and nonprofit mergers, acquisitions, and mission continuity planning. Through our proprietary F.A.B.R.I.C.™ Framework - Fairness, Accountability, Belonging, Relationships, Inclusion, and Collaboration - we help organizations strengthen culture, build sustainable systems, and achieve long-term impact.

The nonprofit sector is facing unprecedented challenges, from funding uncertainty and leadership transitions to increased operational demands and shifting community needs. Sometimes the most strategic path forward is deeper collaboration, shared services, a formal partnership, or a merger.

ALC helps organizations assess opportunities, manage stakeholder engagement, navigate complex transitions, and protect mission impact throughout the process. Our approach centers people, culture, and community alongside financial and operational considerations.

Learn more about our nonprofit mergers and acquisitions services at:

https://nonprofit-ma.com/