In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Luke Mickelson, the Founder and Executive Director of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) — a global nonprofit ensuring that no child sleeps on the floor in their town.

From humble beginnings as a small-town farm kid in Idaho to becoming a CNN Hero and national changemaker, Luke’s story is one of faith, humility, and action. What began as a simple act of kindness — building a bunk bed for a child in need — has grown into an international movement impacting hundreds of thousands of children.

Luke opens up about his personal journey of purpose, the moment that sparked SHP, and how service and community can transform lives. He also shares how one small decision to help others can ignite a ripple effect that changes entire communities — and the world.

This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙🚀 

We will discuss the following:

⭐️ Discover how Luke Mickelson turned a single act of kindness into a global nonprofit movement.

⭐️ Learn how Sleep in Heavenly Peace builds hope — one bed and one child at a time.

⭐️ Explore how small-town values, service, and community can spark global change.

⭐️ Be inspired by how faith and compassion can transform ordinary people into changemakers.

⭐️ Find out how you can get involved in SHP’s mission to ensure no child sleeps on the floor.

& more...


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• Luke’s personal Instagram
• Luke’s Personal LinkedIn
• SHP’s Facebook
• SHP’s LinkedIn
• SHP’s Instagram
• SHP’s Facebook

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In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Carmen Sample, Founder and CEO of Sample Supports, a groundbreaking social enterprise redefining what it means to create impact in the social services industry.

Carmen is a visionary leader, licensed social worker, and fierce advocate for individuals with disabilities, mental health challenges, and those often overlooked by traditional systems. Through Sample Supports, she’s proving that profit and purpose can coexist—and that innovation, empathy, and courage can change the way we serve vulnerable communities.

In this inspiring conversation, Carmen opens up about her early life in an alcoholic household, how those experiences shaped her empathy and resilience, and why she decided to disrupt the nonprofit model to build sustainable, human-centered care. From employing individuals with disabilities in restaurants and retail to creating housing opportunities for high-risk adults, her story is a masterclass in compassionate entrepreneurship and social change.

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We will discuss the following:

⭐️ Discover how Carmen Sample is transforming the social services industry with a sustainable, for-profit model for good.

⭐️ Learn how personal hardship and resilience can shape purpose-driven leadership.

⭐️ Explore the power of combining business strategy with social impact to create lasting change.

⭐️ Understand how empowering individuals with disabilities can strengthen entire communities.

⭐️ Be inspired by how compassion, innovation, and courage can redefine what it means to serve others.

& more...


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https://changeitanyway.com/f/the-humanity-toll-of-marco-rubio%E2%80%99s-foreign-aid-cuts

https://www.samplesupports.com/our-story.html

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In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Sean Meyers, host of the Level Up and Live Podcast, entrepreneur, coach, and faith-driven leader dedicated to helping others reach their full potential in life and business.

Sean shares his remarkable journey from corporate burnout to spiritual awakening, revealing how vulnerability, self-awareness, and faith transformed his leadership, his marriage, and his mission. Today, through his Level Up and Live Mastermind and Podcast, he empowers others to design lives of purpose, service, and fulfillment.

This conversation dives deep into what it truly means to level up—not just in business, but in character, mindset, and heart.

This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙🚀 

We will discuss the following:

⭐️ Discover how faith and self-awareness can unlock your untapped potential.

⭐️ Learn how to turn life’s setbacks into fuel for growth and transformation.

⭐️ Understand the power of vulnerability and connection in leadership.

⭐️ See why serving others is the key to finding your true purpose.

⭐️ Explore how to build a life and business that you’ll never grow to hate.

& more...


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Website: Levelupandlive.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088594897735

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/level_up_and_live?

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In this episode, Rick shares an exciting announcement about Voices of Impact: Stories from Social Impact Heroes — the new book born from the heart of the

I Spark Change Podcast.

He reflects on the journey of I Spark Change, from its beginnings in 2020 with his first book 12 Hours of Heaven: Lessons for a Better World, to nearly 170 inspiring podcast episodes featuring extraordinary changemakers who are reshaping the world through kindness, courage, and purpose.

This episode is a celebration of how stories unite us and ignite transformation. Rick reveals how Voices of Impact honors 17 incredible co-authors — from visionary leaders to everyday heroes — each sharing their personal journey of creating meaningful change. More than just a book, it’s a movement reminding us all that one story, one voice, and one action can spark ripples of impact around the world.

Tune in to hear how this new chapter of I Spark Change invites YOU to be part of a growing community of impact heroes. 💙

This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙🚀 

We will discuss the following:

⭐️ Voices of Impact is a new book inspired by the I Spark Change Podcast, featuring 17 social impact heroes from around the world.

⭐️ Rick shares how storytelling can be one of the most powerful ways to create global change.

⭐️ Learn how I Spark Change evolved from one book and an idea into a worldwide movement for positive impact.

⭐️ Discover the connection between sharing your voice and igniting change in your community.

⭐️ The episode invites listeners to join the Voices of Impact live launch event and become part of the movement for social good.

& more...

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In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Logan Altman, Chief Impact Officer at Doing Good Works—a certified social enterprise turning branded merchandise and event activations into life-changing outcomes for people with lived experience in foster care.

He discusses building a “world-class transaction → tangible transformation” model, the rise of Doing Good Works from startup to 2× Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Business, and why he believes doing good is good for business. Logan—named to Greater Irvine’s 2024 “40 Under 40” and the 2020 Bess Cohn Humanitarian of the Year—details the Foster Greatness platform, the 10/20/30 impact framework, and how lived-experience leadership, community, and practical skills shift youth from survival to thriving.

This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙🚀 

We will discuss the following:

⭐️ Branded merchandise can fund measurable foster care impact.

⭐️ Foster Greatness connects lived-experience youth to local resources, mentors, and jobs.

⭐️ The 10/20/30 model ties profit, volunteer time, and hiring to social outcomes.

⭐️ Purpose-driven purchasing boosts CSR and marketing ROI.

⭐️ Lived-experience leadership + community support creates sustainable transformation.

& more...


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https://www.linkedin.com/in/loganjayaltman/

https://calbaptist.edu/alumni-spotlight/logan-altman

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In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Dr. Neli Augustson, physician, healer, and founder of a direct primary care practice that puts patients before systems. She shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Gabon to experiencing compassionate care in the U.S. for the first time, which fueled her passion for medicine.

Neli opens up about leaving the traditional healthcare system to create a practice built on prevention, accessibility, and personalized attention—where every patient is seen, heard, and cared for without insurance interference. She explains how kindness, listening, and trust can transform healthcare, and why taking a leap of faith was the only way to serve her patients the way she believed they deserved.

Her story is a powerful reminder that true change often begins with doing what’s right, even when it’s hard.

This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙🚀 

We will discuss the following:

⭐️ Discover how direct primary care empowers patients with personalized, accessible healthcare.

⭐️ Learn why Dr. Neli Augustson left traditional medicine to follow her mission.

⭐️ Explore how compassion and listening transform the doctor-patient relationship.

⭐️ Gain insights into the challenges and rewards of starting a new medical practice.

⭐️ Be inspired by Neli’s belief that kindness is the foundation for meaningful change in healthcare.

& more...


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Website: https://www.woodburydpc.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woodburydpc

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woodburydpc

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In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Christian Drapeau, scientist, author, medicinal plant expert, and pioneer in stem cell research. Christian has spent over 30 years in medical research, including two decades focused on stem cells, and pioneered the understanding that stem cells are the body’s natural healing and repair system. He has written five books, including the best-seller Cracking the Stem Cell Code, published dozens of scientific papers, and lectured in over 50 countries. Today, he is the Founder and Chief Science Officer at STEMREGEN, where he developed the most potent natural stem cell supplement.

Christian shares his journey from early curiosity about the brain to becoming a global leader in regenerative health. He reveals how he discovered the connection between medicinal plants and stem cell function, the challenges of bringing his breakthrough research to the world, and why he believes happiness and healing begin within. This episode is an inspiring look at science, purpose, and how one person’s passion can change lives worldwide.

This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙🚀 

We will discuss the following:

⭐️ Stem cells are the body’s natural repair and regeneration system.

⭐️ Medicinal plants can support stem cell function and overall wellness.

⭐️ Christian Drapeau pioneered the concept of Endogenous Stem Cell Mobilization.

⭐️ STEMREGEN is a leading natural supplement that enhances the body’s regenerative potential.

⭐️ True healing and happiness come from within, not external circumstances.

& more...


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Website: https://www.stemregen.co/

https://www.christiandrapeau.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stemregen/?hl=en

 https://www.instagram.com/stemcellchristian/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stemcellchristian?lang=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STEMREGENOfficial/

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In this episode, Rick shares a heartfelt story about how he and his wife, Tonya, recently traveled to California to care for her mother after a serious injury. What began as a planned week-long trip turned into nearly two weeks of round-the-clock caregiving, balancing work responsibilities, and finding moments of rest and gratitude.

This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙🚀 

We will discuss the following:

⭐️ Family support can be a powerful way to spark positive change.

⭐️ Acts of service strengthen both relationships and personal gratitude.

⭐️ Caregiving offers opportunities for personal growth and compassion.

⭐️ Balancing responsibilities is possible with intentionality and love.

⭐️ Everyday moments of helping others can create lasting social impact.

& more...

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In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Eric Newman, founder and Chief Play Officer of the Roc Solid Foundation and host of the Success and Significance podcast.

Eric shares his powerful journey from childhood cancer survivor to social impact visionary, detailing how personal pain became the driving force behind a movement that has served over 4,500 families fighting pediatric cancer. With heart, grit, and vision, Eric talks about building purpose through play, scaling nonprofits like businesses, and why success and significance must go hand in hand.

He opens up about what it means to marry the mission, not the model, and how moments—not movements—create lasting change. From personal trauma to building hope-filled play sets in 160+ hospitals, Eric’s story is a masterclass in turning adversity into action.

This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙🚀 

We will discuss the following:

⭐️ Eric Newman shares how his childhood battle with cancer shaped his lifelong mission to serve kids facing the same fight.

⭐️ Discover how Eric’s nonprofit partners with 160+ hospitals and builds play sets for families affected by pediatric cancer.

⭐️ Eric explains why sustainable nonprofit growth requires thinking like a Fortune 500 company—without losing your heart.

⭐️ Learn how moments of brokenness can spark world-changing movements when aligned with service and love.

⭐️ Eric reveals why achieving financial success is not the opposite of making an impact—and how both can fuel positive change.

& more...


Know more about Eric:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocsolidfoundation/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rocsolidfoundation

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rocsolidfoundation/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/rocsolidfoundation

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roc.solid.foundation

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In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Tonya Shellnutt, author, speaker, podcast host, and advocate for trauma recovery and pro-family policy.

She shares her raw and redemptive story of surviving childhood sexual abuse, overcoming addiction, and breaking free from generational pain. With deep faith and a heart for others, Tonya has dedicated her life to protecting the vulnerable, challenging cultural silence, and helping others find healing through courageous conversation.

Her work spans ministry, public policy, and personal mentorship—all rooted in one powerful truth: you can't heal what you don't face.

This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙🚀 

We will discuss the following:

⭐️ Tonya explains how silence kept her wounded and how speaking out became the first step toward healing.

⭐️ After years of addiction, trauma, and loss, she credits her faith with pulling her out of the darkness—and helping her stay there.

⭐️ As a mom of five, Tonya shares how raising children through adversity taught her resilience, grace, and the power of legacy.

⭐️ By sharing her most painful moments publicly, she’s helping others finally confront their own.

⭐️ Tonya started her podcast despite fear and doubt—and now it’s changing lives every week.

& more...


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Website: https://www.tonyashellnutt.com

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