On today’s episode, Ari has a conversation with Danny Warshay, Executive Director of the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship and Professor of Entrepreneurship at Brown University.

Ari’s chat with Danny explores the power of entrepreneurial thinking as a structured process for solving real human problems — whether in startups, corporations, the military, or beyond. They discuss the importance of bottom-up research, the myth of abundant resources, and why diverse, inclusive teams lead to better solutions with bigger impact.

The conversation begins with Danny reflecting on his childhood in Shaker Heights, Ohio — shaped by a social worker mother and a NASA scientist father — and how that early blend of human insight and systems thinking continues to influence his work today.

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Humanizing Change is produced by Ari Abraham and Bill Keaggy, with artwork by Chris Roettger.

On today’s episode, Ari has a conversation with Dr. Anisha Patel, Professor of Pediatrics at Stanford University.

Ari’s chat with Anisha covers several topics, including partnering with local organizations in community-engaged research, understanding every step of the process, from assessment to measuring results, and implementing regional AND national change based on community feedback.

The conversation begins with Anisha sharing her early experiences growing up as the only Indian family in rural North Carolina, feeling welcomed and encouraged by her pediatrician growing up, and how she combined that with an interest in anthropology to help her influence the healthcare system at large for children outside a clinic setting.

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On today’s episode, Ari has a conversation with Dr. Steph Habif, Behavioral Scientist, Health Behavior by Design.

Ari’s chat with Steph covers several topics, including developing a clear understanding to base change around behaviors, grounding people with sets of specific behavioral terms

The conversation begins with Steph sharing her early experiences with the diversity of people and culture growing up in the New York City suburbs, the psychological aspects of being a student athlete, and how she combined it all into a leadership style rooted in empathy and curiosity.

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In the tenth episode of Humanizing Change, host Bill Keaggy talks with Blair Mann, Vice President of Communications at the Data Quality Campaign (DQC), about using storytelling and data to drive real change in education policy. Blair shares how her upbringing — shaped by a Special Ed teacher and a TV news director — inspired her passion for connecting people to solutions that work and using narrative to move both people and systems.

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In the ninth episode of Humanizing Change, host Ari Abraham talks with Ahmed Riaz, Global Head of Design at Logitech, about how visualization, empathy, and choice can help guide people through change without forcing them into rigid paths. Ahmed shares how his creative upbringing in Saudi Arabia and his background in industrial design shaped his belief in blending exploration with gentle guidance.

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In the eighth episode of Humanizing Change, host Ari Abraham talks with Sun Kagami, Founder of the Center for Deep Self Design, about connecting to the inner self as a way to meet change with calm, clarity, and openness. Sun shares how her early experiences with nature and her desire to break free from traditional expectations led her to help others rediscover themselves and detach from rigid outcomes.

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In the seventh episode of Humanizing Change, host Ari Abraham talks with Jeff Lash, former Senior VP of Global Product Management at Forrester, about why real change starts with truly understanding the end user — whether that’s a customer, a colleague, or an internal stakeholder. Jeff shares how his early experiences with technology and user experience shaped his belief that empathy, research, and people-centered thinking are critical for lasting transformation.

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In the sixth episode of Humanizing Change, host Ari Abraham talks with Gina Merchant, Director of Design Research at Tandem Diabetes Care, about how self-efficacy — not just self-esteem — plays a critical role in helping people adapt to change. Gina shares how her early life experiences shaped her compassionate, research-driven approach to understanding human behavior and creating environments where people can thrive.

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In the fifth episode of Humanizing Change, host Susanne LeBlanc talks with Crystal Fernando, founder and principal partner at Whatbox Innovation Partners, about how mindful leadership creates agency, empowerment, and meaningful change.

Crystal shares how her early experiences connecting with people and nature shaped her approach to leadership — and why small, intentional shifts can have the biggest impact over time.

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In the fourth episode of Humanizing Change, host Ari Abraham talks with Ralph H. Groce III, President and COO of Scroobious (and former CIO of Wells Fargo), about leading critical initiatives and driving organizational efficiency without losing sight of the human element. Ralph shares how high expectations for self-sufficiency shaped his leadership style — and why building trust, aligning teams, and adapting communication are essential for creating real change.

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