Sacred Changemakers

Our guest on the podcast this week is Tony Loyd, a leadership development expert who empowers aspiring changemakers to rapidly grow a business with a social mission. Tony is a former Fortune 500 executive with companies such as JohnDeere, Medtronic, and Buffalo Wild Wings. Today, Tony is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, business coach, and podcast host. He is the Executive Producer of the podcast Social Entrepreneur where he shares positive stories from underrepresented voices, focusing on solutions that the world needs. You may also have seen Tony on the TED platform as he is a TEDx speaker and the best-selling author of Crazy Good Advice: 10 Lessons Learned from 150 Leading Social Entrepreneurs.

In today’s episode, Tony shares his journey from corporate CEO to supporting social entrepreneurs in a life of meaningful service. He talks about the turning points in his own life, those moments where the seeds were planted for him to want to make a difference and how he found his path towards a deeper sense of purpose.

Listen in as we discuss why social entrepreneurship is the future of business, how leadership is becoming more purpose-driven, and the 10 questions you can ask yourself about life, leadership, and social entrepreneurship to see if you have an idea worth funding. We talked through what it means to make a positive difference in our world from the personal to the professional and beyond. This was a powerful conversation and really interesting to hear what Tony has learned from interviewing and working with so many social entrepreneurs. Will there be challenges? Of course. As Tony says “There be dragons…” and what you do to overcome those obstacles can define your success or if you ignore them, potentially, your ultimate demise. If you are interested in business as a force for good, or you simply want to help make the world a better place, I think you’ll enjoy Tony’s insights.

Key Takeaways

How to find the path to your purpose

The 10 Questions to ask yourself if you want to make a meaningful difference.

The 3 moments that can define a change for you.

Why business is important when it comes to changing the world.

Tony’s final words of wisdom that apply to us all.

Memorable Quote

“Somehow we have to figure out how to treat each other with kindness, it’s a small world, it’s a short life, and we might just as well be kind to each other while we’re here.” - Tony Loyd.

Episode Resources:

• Tony’s website
• Social Entrepreneur Podcast
• Tony’s TED Talk
• Thrive. Connect. Contribute. Podcast
• BOOK: Crazy Good Advice: 10 Lessons Learned from 150 Leading Social Entrepreneurs by Tony Loyd
• BOOK: Turning Pro by Stephen Pressfield
• SacredChangemakers.com
• Our Community

Thank you to our sponsor:

A HUGE thank you to our sponsor Coaches Business School who are helping coaches to succeed in business, so they can make a meaningful difference in our world. Go to coachesbusinessschool.com to get the tools, strategies, and frameworks you need to enjoy growing your business in a way that is profitable, predictable, and purpose-driven. A big (thank you/shout out) to all our coaches, because without them this wouldn’t be possible.

If you would like to support our show:

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Sacred Changemakers is a transformation company that believes in change for good. We partner with changemakers (coaches, consultants, speakers, authors, business owners, leaders, conscious humans) who want to become more purpose-driven, create a lasting impact, and inspire a better future for all. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in our world. If you are a fellow changemaker who would like the support of an incredible community (and make a bigger impact along your path), you can find out more about us here.

This week on the sacred changemakers podcast, I have a different kind of episode for you. I was recently asked to speak on the 100% Human podcast with podcast host Karen Allen. Now Karen and I have known each other for a few years and our work is very aligned, so I said yes, and last week we recorded that interview. And here’s the thing, Karen and I had a riveting conversation, a true dialogue that I really wanted to share with all of you, so you’re getting a sneak peek before it is published on the new 100% human podcast in July. A big thank you to Karen for allowing me to do this for all of you…

Let me tell you a little about Karen because you are going to hear from both of us in today’s episode:

Karen is a TEDx speaker and founder of 100% Human. In her previous career, Karen worked in HR and Talent Management. However, when she experienced an unexpected tragedy, the trajectory of her life changed forever. Determined to rebuild her life, Karen discovered mindset habits and lifestyle changes that helped her find her way back to a whole heart. This inspired her to help others jumpstart their mental strength training.

Karen's client list includes AT&T, Kaiser Permanente, Travelers Insurance, NBC’s Golf Channel, Hubspot, Universal Orlando Parks & Resorts, Sprint, and many more! Her work has been featured in Forbes, SHRM Magazine, Good Morning America, MSNBC, and many others! She's also a regular contributor to Arianna Huffington's THRIVE Global community.

Today Karen and I talk about our own journeys that include healing from life-halting trauma to finding our own unique way to business success, we discuss business/leadership and also what we’ve learned from the Covid-19 global pandemic. We both feel passionate about this time of transformation that we’re all living through, and taking responsibility for playing our part in consciously shaping a better world for us all to enjoy. We touched on so many aspects of life, from the energy that animates all things to the invisible connections in between.

Listen in as we both discuss what matters most to each of us right now, of bringing humanity back into the world of business and breaking through the invisible challenges of our time, especially around mental health and wellbeing.

Key Takeaways

• How we each overcame life-halting traumas to come back to life
• Why energetic resonance matters
• How we can show up whole to life
• What we’ve both learned from the Covid-19 pandemic
• What you can do to make a difference

Memorable Quote

“What if we could just start by accepting that life is uncertain, it gives you the freedom to make the most of the moment that you’re in, even if it is a tough moment, even if it is challenging you can still be fully present. Your work can become the flow that sends energy out into the world”  - Karen Allen

Episode Resources:

• Karen's Website
• Karen’s TEDx Talk
• SacredChangemakers.com
• Our Sacred Community
• Sacred Changemakers on LinkedIn

If you would like to support our show:

Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and other podcast platforms. We would be SO grateful.

Sacred Changemakers is a transformation company that believes in change for good.

 We partner with changemakers (coaches, consultants, speakers, authors, business owners, leaders, conscious humans) who want to become more purpose-driven, create a lasting impact, and inspire a better future for all. 

Together, we are making a meaningful difference in our world.

 If you are a fellow changemaker who would like the support of an incredible community (and make a bigger impact along your path), you can find out more about us here.

Our guest on the podcast this week is Masami Sato, this is someone who I deeply admire and respect for the work she is doing in our world.

Masami is a 2-time TEDx speaker, Amazon Best-selling author, winner of Sustainable Business Award, and founder of a global movement B1G1. Masami was born in Japan but her desire to expand her horizons took her on a global journey. She became deeply concerned about the inequalities and challenges that existed in the world. Since then, she has endeavored to create WIN-WIN connections across all cultures, people, and organizations. By taking a completely new look at the power of giving, she founded the non-profit organization B1G1 in 2007.

Today Masami shares her journey of becoming a successful entrepreneur in Australia, looking out into the world and realizing there were so many people who needed help and knew she wanted to make a difference. She wanted to change our perspective on giving and build a business with the capacity to solve global issues, hence B1G1 was born. Her vision to create a world full of the spirit of giving is so inspirational she has created a way for businesses of all sizes and stages of growth to embed giving into the very heart of their daily transactions.

Listen in as we discuss Masami's vision for a better world, to empower every person to be able to take charge of their destiny, to live the life they deserve, and ultimately for leaders to become more mindful of how we do business.

Key Takeaways

• How to solve the global issues of our time
• How we can embed the spirit of giving into our business
• Her business model for ensuring 100% money goes to the projects they’re destined for + creating impact, better habits, and connection for members
• How to add value to your business and make a meaningful difference
• Never underestimate the power and consequence of giving actions

Memorable Quote

“ We cannot delay what matters to us, and we can do what matters every day” - Masami Sato

Episode Resources:

• b1g1.com (if you decide to join please use our referral code BM13056, our invitation goes directly to give more and make a meaningful impact).
• BOOK: Legacy, The Sustainable Development Goals in Action by Masami Sato
• SacredChangemakers.com
• Our Sacred Community
• SacredChangemakers on Linked-in

If you would like to support our show:

Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and other podcast platforms. We would be SO grateful.

Sacred Changemakers is a transformation company that believes in change for good. We partner with changemakers (coaches, consultants, speakers, authors, business owners, leaders, conscious humans) who want to become more purpose-driven, create a lasting impact, and inspire a better future for all. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in our world. 

If you are a fellow changemaker who would like the support of an incredible community (and make a bigger impact along your path), you can find out more about us here.

Our guest on the podcast this week is Laurie Copithorne, Laurie is the Founder and Executive Strategist of Food for Health. As a registered dietitian working in the food industry for three decades, she has led many global food and nutrition policy initiatives. Today, Laurie focuses on solving childhood hunger right here in the U.S. With over 50 million Americans, including 17 million children going to bed hungry, she has launched a groundbreaking Four-Point Plan calling for the Biden-Harris Administration to think beyond the pandemic to end childhood hunger.

Today she shares openly her passion for nutrition and healthy food, from what consumers need to know to the systemic changes needed in the industry. Laurie shares some shocking statistics about the widespread hunger in the US, from children to adults, how the distribution of food is inequitable and she asks the critical question: “We have more than enough food to go around, why can’t we get food into the hands of the people who need it?”. It is clear Laurie wants to be a guiding force in helping to make the solution a reality.

Listen in as we discuss so many different aspects of our food supply, how awareness is growing following the pandemic, and how this gives us some real opportunities to make a difference today. Laurie shares her 4 point plan for getting more food into the hands of Americans and the growing readiness for these changes at all levels of society.

Key Takeaways

• Laurie’s perspective on what would make a real difference in the US, from consumers to industry leaders.
• The opportunities for change, to commit to systemic changes and big picture, sustainable solutions.
• The need to reduce food waste and what we can do in our communities.
• What it means on a personal level to rethink our health.

Memorable Quote

“ We have more than enough food to go around, why can’t we get food into the hands of the people who need it?” - Laurie Copithorne

Episode Resources:

• Laurie’s website
• Laurie’s LinkedIn profile
• SacredChangemakers.com
• Our Sacred Community
• Jayne Warrilow on Instagram

If you would like to support our show:

Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and other podcast platforms. We would be SO grateful.

Sacred Changemakers is a transformation company that believes in change for good. We partner with changemakers (coaches, consultants, speakers, authors, business owners, leaders, conscious humans) who want to become more purpose-driven, create a lasting impact, and inspire a better future for all. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in our world. 

If you are a fellow changemaker who would like the support of an incredible community (and make a bigger impact along your path), you can find out more about us here.

Our guest on the podcast this week is Dr. Al Spicer, founder & CEO of Extraordinary Life, Inc, he specializes in supporting senior-level executives to sharpen their leadership edge and harness their potential. As a trusted confidant and advisor for executives in small to mid-sized organizations, and family businesses, he helps them lead in a VUCA world. This includes helping them solve people's problems, hone strategic thinking amidst increasing complexity, dodging blindspots, and defusing burnout. In short - hone their agility at the turbulent intersection between their life, leadership, & legacy, and enjoy their Extraordinary Life."

Today, Al shares his unique perspective on what it takes to lead an extraordinary life, and how he is helping business leaders redefine their definition of success. Al’s life journey, although it began with significant trauma, it deeply inspired his love of psychology and a continuing fascination with understanding ourselves in deeper ways.

We talked about what it means to choose to live our lives by design, to find joy beyond the ordinary, and how our breakdowns can become our breakthroughs. This was a soul-deep conversation that gave me so many insights, from spiritual truth to how the choices we make or don’t make shape our lives. If you’re interested in understanding yourself or your life better, I think you’ll enjoy listening to Al’s wisdom!

Key Takeaways

• What lies beyond the ordinary
• How each of us can make extraordinary choices to live our life by design, not by default
• How the pandemic is changing things including changing our definitions of success
• How breakdowns can lead to breakthroughs
• How is your life? Is it extraordinary?

Memorable Quote

“By default, we are the leaders of our lives, and we have impact and influence everywhere, all the time, wherever we go.” - Dr. Al Spicer

Episode Resources

• ExtraordinaryLife.com (On the homepage you can download the Extraordinary Life Vision Guidebook)
• What is an Extraordinary Life?
• SacredChangemakers.com
• Our Sacred Community
• Jayne Warrilow on Instagram

If you would like to support our show:

Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and other podcast platforms. We would be SO grateful.

Sacred Changemakers is a transformation company that believes in change for good. We partner with changemakers (coaches, consultants, speakers, authors, business owners, leaders, conscious humans) who want to become more purpose-driven, create a lasting impact, and inspire a better future for all. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in our world. 

If you are a fellow changemaker who would like the support of an incredible community (and make a bigger impact along your path), you can find out more about us here.

Our guest on the podcast this week is Sarah Santacroce, and I love her work as she is changing the current marketing paradigm.

12 years of running a successful LinkedIn Consulting business inspired a yearning in Sarah to create a global movement that encourages people to bring more empathy and kindness to business & marketing. As a ‘Hippie turned Business Coach’, Sarah hosts the Gentle Business Revolution podcast and works with heart-centered entrepreneurs to question their assumptions when it comes to marketing & give them permission to market their business their way, the gentle way! Sarah shares a fresh perspective and doesn’t shy away from calling things out that no longer work for many of us when it comes to the current marketing model.

Today she shares her deeply authentic, gentle perspective on life, which emerged after working as a LinkedIn consultant and realizing that she was wearing a mask in her professional career. Sarah talks about the discomfort she experienced in the gap between who she truly was and who she thought she needed to be, so she could experience success in business. I think this is a place where many of us find ourselves, feeling we need to do marketing and sales in a way that feels out of integrity.

Listen in as we discuss so many different aspects of the grassroots, gentle marketing revolution, of how we can pause and reflect, to realize that the more traditional style of digital marketing is anxiety-provoking for both the business owner and the potential customer receiving the marketing. Not to mention how it’s unsustainable.

Key Takeaways

• Sarah’s perspective on how marketing and sales are changing and why we all need to be more gentle with ourselves.
• The not-often-talked-about reality of how hustling creates anxiety for everyone involved
• The 3 R’s of Gentle Marketing (Rumble, Rise, and Resonance)
• The Gentle Marketing Mandala

Memorable Quote

“ Why do people hate marketing so much? There are 2 reasons. First, they are not in alignment when they do what they are being told needs to be done. And second, it provokes anxiety in the marketer and the receiver” - Sarah Santacroce

Episode Resources:

• Sarah’s website
• BOOK: The Gentle Marketing Revolution
• The Gentle Marketing Mandala
• SacredChangemakers.com
• Our Sacred Community
• Jayne Warrilow on Instagram

If you would like to support our show:

Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and other podcast platforms. We would be SO grateful.

Sacred Changemakers is a transformation company that believes in change for good. We partner with changemakers (coaches, consultants, speakers, authors, business owners, leaders, conscious humans) who want to become more purpose-driven, create a lasting impact, and inspire a better future for all. 

Together, we are making a meaningful difference in our world. If you are a fellow changemaker who would like the support of an incredible community (and make a bigger impact along your path), you can find out more about us here.

Our guest on the podcast this week is Richard Rierson, a leadership expert known for his highly-rated podcast Dose of Leadership and his ability to transform individuals and cultures. Richard has over 25 years of professional leadership service as a USMC Officer, Corporate Executive, Professional Aviator, & Entrepreneur. He’s the host of the top-ranked business Podcast & radio show "Dose of Leadership", a show of over 450 inspiring interviews with high-quality leaders & personalities such as Steve Forbes, Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran, FedEx CEO Fred Smith, Pittsburgh Steeler Coach Bill Cowher, and actor Matthew McConaughey just to name a few. The podcast has been downloaded over 5.5-million times in over 146 countries across the globe and has been named by Fortune, Business Insider, & INC Magazine as a “Top-10 Business Podcast”. Richard served ten years active duty as an Officer in the United States Marine Corps and ten years part-time with the Kansas Air National Guard & Air Force Reserve.

Today, he shares his unique perspective on what it takes to lead a significant life, the presence principles, and the 3 keys of transformation. Richard has a unique background, after serving in the military and being a professional aviator, he has been a student of leadership for most of his life - we discussed the insights he has gained from his own life’s journey and from speaking to over 450 thought leaders on his podcast, the diverse perspectives, and how it has changed his own life and understanding of leadership in the process.

Key Takeaways

• Dragon slaying
• How his definition of success has changed as he has followed his passion for leadership and carved his own path
• The 4 C’s of Transformational Leadership and the 3 Transformational Keys
• What love has to do with leadership (yes, really!)

Memorable Quote

“The world needs a handful of composed, confident, consistent and courageous and authentic transparent, vulnerable warriors… and we can't wait around for people with positions and titles to step up and do it. We all need to step up and do those things.” - Richard Rierson

Episode Resources

• DoseOfLeadership.com
• Richard’s LinkedIn
• SacredChangemakers.com
• Our Sacred Community
• Jayne Warrilow on Instagram

If you would like to support our show:

Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and other podcast platforms. We would be SO grateful.

Sacred Changemakers is a transformation company that believes in change for good. We partner with changemakers (coaches, consultants, speakers, authors, business owners, leaders, conscious humans) who want to become more purpose-driven, create a lasting impact, and inspire a better future for all. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in our world. 

If you are a fellow changemaker who would like the support of an incredible community (and make a bigger impact along your path), you can find out more about us here.

Our guest on the podcast this week is Dr. Tom Garcia.

Tom is a shamanic teacher, mentor and spiritual guide with a unique gift for helping you to quickly and easily clear away the blocks that may be keeping you from reaching your dreams and experiencing peace and happiness now.

With the help of the mystical guides who led him to his own spiritual awakening, Tom’s powerful fire ceremonies gently lead you past fear and chaos, to the power of your inner spirit and the answers you seek. 

Listen in as Tom and I co-create sacred space to allow what wants to emerge to be spoken through us.

Tom speaks with grounded insight into what it means to be in the world today, what is being called from us and how the fire is a metaphor for life. He shares the profound way that ritual and fire breaks us open, leveling the playing field and encouraging us to “burn with our own intensity in life”. He speaks of reclaiming the sacred and how we are being led out of the illusion of the world into our own deep and abiding truth, that this connection begins within, to transcend the self so we can be sure to ourselves and help each other awaken.

This was a deeply sacred conversation that will help you to come home to yourself at your very core, to stoke the fires that lie deep within you, to stay grounded and connected no matter what’s happening around you. 

I hope you enjoy this awe-inspiring conversation as much as I did!

Resources related to this episode include:   

• Tom’s website
• Tom’s newsletter
• SacredChangemakers.com
• Our Sacred Community
• Jayne Warrilow on Instagram

If you would like to support our show:

Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and other podcast platforms. We would be SO grateful.

Sacred Changemakers is a transformation company that believes in change for good. We partner with changemakers (coaches, consultants, speakers, authors, business owners, leaders, conscious humans) who want to become more purpose-driven, create a lasting impact and inspire a better future for all. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in our world. If you are a fellow changemaker who would like the support of an incredible community (and make a bigger impact along your path), you can find out more about us here.

Summoning The Sacred

Our guest on the podcast this week is Pasha Hogan. Pasha is the founder and teacher of the joy of Creative Discovery, which is also the title of her latest book, she is also the author of Third Time Lucky: a Creative Recovery.

She trained in Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapy & Counseling at the Tivoli Institute in Dublin, Ireland, and Arts & Empowerment Facilitation at Crawford College of Art & Design. Drawing on and building from her experience as a psychotherapist, coach, yoga/meditation teacher, Reiki Master/Teacher, and three-time cancer survivor, Pasha supports and guides people through life transitions and challenges. She is a passionate believer in the integration of body, mind, and spirit for living a joyful and balanced life. Pasha works with individuals and treatment facilities, including staff support, specializing in trauma, addiction, living beyond a cancer diagnosis, and grief and loss.

Today she shares her deeply sacred perspective on life, which emerged after beating cancer three times when she truly began to question everything. As a consequence, Pasha has chosen to work in some challenging areas with individuals who really need help through trauma. Listen in as we discuss so many different aspects of what it means to be human and simply navigate the trauma of ordinary life, from the stories we tell ourselves to emotions and the body. How Pasha felt called to be the brightest light she could be, and her choice to be a compassionate witness for those who find themselves suffering.

Key Takeaways

• Overcoming cancer three times and how this experience changed her entire life path
• The psychospiritual approach to living with practices to reclaim your purpose and passion
• The connections between mind, body, and spirit
• The journey from Creative Recovery to Creative Discovery

Memorable Quote

“The path of life is a painful process of learning how to love ourselves” - Pasha Hogan

Episode Resources:

• PashaHogan.com
• YoungSurvivalCoalition.org
• BOOK: The Joy Of Creative Discovery
• BOOK: Third Time Lucky: A Creative Recovery
• SacredChangemakers.com
• Our Sacred Community
• Jayne Warrilow on Instagram

If you would like to support our show:

Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and other podcast platforms. We would be SO grateful.

Sacred Changemakers is a transformation company that believes in change for good. We partner with changemakers (coaches, consultants, speakers, authors, business owners, leaders, conscious humans) who want to become more purpose-driven, create a lasting impact, and inspire a better future for all. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in our world. 

If you are a fellow changemaker who would like the support of an incredible community (and make a bigger impact along your path), you can find out more about us here.

52: One Year Anniversary Show

Join Nick and Jayne Warrilow for a different kind of episode as we celebrate our one-year anniversary of the Sacred Changemakers Podcast.

Today, Nick and Jayne are talking about their journey over the past year as they created the community and podcast for Sacred Changemakers, the highs and the lows, and everything in between! This is a light-hearted discussion about how they have been personally impacted by leading the Sacred Changemakers community and what guests and episodes have moved them the most.

Listen in as they discuss the valuable impacts that have defined the contributions of the community, creating a business that is a direct force for good, aligned with the United Nations SDG’s and the challenges along the way. From deeply insightful roundtables that form an interesting narrative of 2020 to the individual guests who have freely shared their wisdom with our listeners, this has definitely been a year to remember (and not only because of the pandemic!).

Thank you to our growing audience of listeners from around the world, for those who’ve shared episodes with colleagues and helped to spread the word, to those who left ratings and reviews, we are truly grateful. We’re excited about the future and we hope you’ll join us as we start our second year feeling inspired for what is coming next…

Key Takeaways

• Our collective impacts at the end of year 1.
• The personal contribution we can all bring forward to play our part in shaping a better future.
• Nick and Jayne’s favorite podcast episodes.
• Our first year’s journey and what we’ve learned along the way.

Memorable Quote

“Theodore Roosevelt said, “Do what you can with what you have from where you are.” And I took that as a mantra at the very beginning, that I wasn’t going to change the world, but I could change my little portion of the world.” - Nick Warrilow

Episode Resources

• B1G1 Referral (Go to B1G1.com and use code: BM13056) Together we can make an even bigger difference.
• See Our Collective Impacts LIVE
• SacredChangemakers.com
• Our Sacred Community
• Jayne Warrilow on Instagram

If you would like to support our show:

Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and other podcast platforms. We would be SO grateful.

Sacred Changemakers is a transformation company that believes in change for good. We partner with changemakers (coaches, consultants, speakers, authors, business owners, leaders, conscious humans) who want to become more purpose-driven, create a lasting impact, and inspire a better future for all. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in our world. 

If you are a fellow changemaker who would like the support of an incredible community (and make a bigger impact along your path), you can find out more about us here.