How to Change the World

Janey Pearl Starks discusses change moments in her life that have inspired her to make a positive impact in the world. From her grandfather's influence, to her immigration at a young age, to the moment she discovered she had a brain tumor - Janey shares the pivotal points in her life that have made her the woman she is today.

Shane Greer, Co-Owner of Campaigns and Elections Ever wondered what role businesses play in social change and how society benefits from innovation? Shane Greer, Co-Owner of Campaigns and Elections shares his thoughts with us. He also discusses the #MeToo movement and how lasting political change might come about.

Ever wondered what role businesses play in social change and how society benefits from innovation? Shane Greer, Co-Owner of Campaigns and Elections shares his thoughts with us. He also discusses the #MeToo movement and how lasting political change might come about.

In 2016, Arizonans overwhelmingly voted to increase the minimum wage and provide earned sick time for workers. This week's episode gives you a behind-the-curtain peek into the story of this historic change. It's a much more complicated tale than you might expect, and it starts with one man: Tomas Robles, Co-Executive Director of Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA).

Tomas Robles, Co-Executive Director of Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA)

In 2016, Arizonans overwhelmingly voted to increase the minimum wage and provide earned sick time for workers. This week's episode gives you a behind-the-curtain peek into the story of this historic change. It's a much more complicated tale than you might expect, and it starts with one man: Tomas Robles, Co-Executive Director of Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA).

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has a long history of drawing national attention and coverage for all the wrong reasons. But in 2016, all that changed. Voters brought in a new sheriff - Paul Penzone. Sheriff Penzone believes in being the change you want to see, so he ran for office to bring change to an office he believed could do better for the communities it serves. He's been in office a bit over a year now and you can learn how he's turned the organization around for all the right reasons.

Paul Penzone, Maricopa County Sherriff

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has a long history of drawing national attention and coverage for all the wrong reasons. But in 2016, all that changed. Voters brought in a new sheriff - Paul Penzone. Sheriff Penzone believes in being the change you want to see, so he ran for office to bring change to an office he believed could do better for the communities it serves. He's been in office a bit over a year now and you can learn how he's turned the organization around for all the right reasons.

Starting and growing a business is tough work. 90% of companies fail within their first five years. But Tanya Alvarez is working to change that. She's the CEO and Co-Founder of OwnersUp, a place for solopreneurs to team-up, problem solve and supercharge their growth. Hear about the importance of building the right team, connecting to others, and how Tanya relies on teams to do everything in life - including finding her husband.

Tanya Alvarez, CEO and Co-Founder of OwnersUp

Starting and growing a business is tough work. 90% of companies fail within their first five years. But Tanya Alvarez is working to change that. She's the CEO and Co-Founder of OwnersUp, a place for solopreneurs to team-up, problem solve and supercharge their growth. Hear about the importance of building the right team, connecting to others, and how Tanya relies on teams to do everything in life - including finding her husband.

Alicia Maule, Assistant Director of Digital Communications at The Innocence Project

As Assistant Director of Digital Communications, Alicia Maule helps tell the powerful stories of the people The Innocence Project serves. If you're not familiar with The Innocence Project, it is a national non-profit legal organization that is committed to exonerating wrongly convicted people through DNA testing. We dive into a discussion about the criminal justice system at large and it is such an eye-opening, and important conversation. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to share their work with you.