How to Change the World

Noah Karvelis, Co-Founder of Arizona's Educators United

If you've been in Arizona or on the internet lately, chances are you've heard of the #RedforEd movement for increased public education funding. Support has been posted in business windows, written on vehicles, discussed on national news, worn on shirts, and resulted in a historic teacher walkout across the state.

This week, we sit down with one of the people who helped to start it all. Noah Karvelis co-founded Arizona Educators United and helped spark the #RedforEd movement in Arizona. We discussed the reality for Arizona educators today, how teachers mobilized, and what leading a movement has been like every step of the way.

The movement continues. 270,000 signatures were recently submitted to the Arizona Secretary of State to place the Invest in Education Act on the state's ballot this November. Due to the inaction of the Arizona State Legislature earlier this year, this ballot initiative seeks to raise the revenue necessary to restore some of the $1 billion that has been cut from public schools since 2008. Javelina is excited and honored to be a partner in this effort as the general consultant on the campaign moving forward.

Gloria Feldt, Co-Founder and President of Take the Lead

Not-so-fun-fact: Did you know that fewer than 20% of top leaders across all sectors are women?

Thankfully there are extraordinary people like Gloria Feldt who are trailblazing the way and vigilantly fighting for gender parity.

Gloria is the Co-Founder and President of Take the Lead, a nonprofit focused on preparing, developing, inspiring, and propelling women to leadership positions. And that's after she rose through Planned Parenthood's ranks to serve as President and CEO of the national organization from 1996-2005. Oh, and she's a New York Times best-selling author too. Phew.

This week she joins the podcast to share her incredible journey, the wonders of internal and external barriers to leadership, and how we can make the world a more equal place.

You can learn more about her organization at www.taketheleadwomen.com

Gloria Feldt, Co-Founder and President of Take the Lead

Not-so-fun-fact: Did you know that fewer than 20% of top leaders across all sectors are women?

Thankfully there are extraordinary people like Gloria Feldt who are trailblazing the way and vigilantly fighting for gender parity.

Gloria is the Co-Founder and President of Take the Lead, a nonprofit focused on preparing, developing, inspiring, and propelling women to leadership positions. And that's after she rose through Planned Parenthood's ranks to serve as President and CEO of the national organization from 1996-2005. Oh, and she's a New York Times best-selling author too. Phew.

This week she joins the podcast to share her incredible journey, the wonders of internal and external barriers to leadership, and how we can make the world a more equal place.

You can learn more about her organization at www.taketheleadwomen.com

Mi-Ai Parrish, Professor at ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Mi-Ai Parrish, former publisher of The Arizona Republic and current professor at ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, joins us to discuss her path from intern to publisher, how she came to trust her instincts, and handling a barrage of death threats after taking a stand for what she believed in.

Mi-Ai Parrish, former publisher of The Arizona Republic and current professor at ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, joins us to discuss her path from intern to publisher, how she came to trust her instincts, and handling a barrage of death threats after taking a stand for what she believed in.

Ellis Palmer, Senior Broadcast Journalist of BBC News

"Change doesn't always mean making something different. Sometimes it's about contending with the way things are."

Ellis Palmer, Senior Broadcast Journalist at the BBC, joins the podcast this week. Ellis was born super early, resulting in cerebral palsy. He opens up about growing up, living, and working with a disability. We chat about the changes that would make everyday better – like accessible Tube stations. Get your day on the right track with Ellis's story.

"Change doesn't always mean making something different. Sometimes it's about contending with the way things are."

Ellis Palmer, Senior Broadcast Journalist at the BBC, joins the podcast this week. Ellis was born super early, resulting in cerebral palsy. He opens up about growing up, living, and working with a disability. We chat about the changes that would make everyday better – like accessible Tube stations. Get your day on the right track with Ellis's story.

Hanna Miller, CEO and Founder of Ringmaster

Hanna is the CEO & Founder of Ringmaster, where she works with teams to understand their gifts and maximize their talents. We talk with Hanna about the importance of leaning into your strengths to create lasting and meaningful change – and we also chat about her time in the circus.

Hanna Miller, CEO and Founder of Ringmaster

Hanna is the CEO & Founder of Ringmaster, where she works with teams to understand their gifts and maximize their talents. We talk with Hanna about the importance of leaning into your strengths to create lasting and meaningful change – and we also chat about her time in the circus.

Sean Mendez, Director of Solidarity Sports

On June 14, 2017, the Grenfell Tower fire in West London claimed seventy-one lives. It was one of the deadliest fires in Britain over the past century.

Sean Mendez has close ties to the community devastated by the fire. He runs Solidarity Sports, a nonprofit that works with at-risk and disadvantaged youth. That night, Sean lost children he worked with and members of their families. Sean talked to us with grace and passion about the devastating impact of the tragedy, fighting for justice for the families affected, and facing the unimaginable.