In this minisode, Jennifer reflects on the themes from her upcoming book The Shape of Change, exploring what it means to face uncertainty, grief, stillness, and surrender with courage and presence. She shares personal insights on how we can loosen our grip on old identities, embrace radical presence, and find wisdom in the discomfort of transformation. Discover how to cultivate resilience in a rapidly shifting world, nurture hope in dark times, and reimagine the shapes our lives and work can take as we evolve.  

In this episode, Jennifer is joined by Mará Rose Williams, Assistant Managing Editor for Race and Equity at The Kansas City Star, to explore the role of journalism in telling the truth, fostering community, and protecting democracy. Mará reflects on leading the groundbreaking Truth in Black and White project and what it means to look back five years later. The conversation examines how storytelling can build empathy across differences, the importance of staying awake in turbulent times, and the power of individual action to create ripples that grow into waves of change.

In this episode, Greg Valdovino, Vice President of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, joins Jennifer for a conversation about how Kansas City is turning hospitality into a powerful driver for economic growth and community connection. He discusses how the city is preparing to welcome the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup through its ambitious Welcoming City initiative. From breaking old stereotypes to creating lasting cultural and economic impact, Greg reveals how inclusive leadership, intentional planning, and community-wide collaboration are shaping a Kansas City where everyone belongs—visitors and residents alike.

Tune in to this episode of The Will to Change as Jennifer is joined by futurist and founder of The Future of Now, Elatia Abate. Together they explore what it takes to thrive in the emerging wisdom economy and why the old knowledge-based models are no longer enough. Elatia shares insights on leading with resilience, flexibility, and purpose during times of disruption, and how to build organizations that center community, fulfillment, and human connection. Whether you are navigating personal change or leading transformation, this episode offers a bold and grounded vision for the future of work and leadership.

In this special episode of The Will to Change, Jennifer introduces her forthcoming book, The Shape of Change, a powerful synthesis drawn from hundreds of episodes of the podcast. Jennifer also reflects on how the podcast itself became a body of work, rich with wisdom, vulnerability, and transformation. Listeners will hear about the inspiration behind the book, the collaborative process that brought it to life, and the evolution from teaching change to being changed. This episode invites us to loosen our grip on certainty, embrace the unknown, and discover the wisdom that emerges when we truly listen to ourselves, to others, and to the shape of change itself.

In this special episode, originally recorded for The Liberation Chronicles, Jennifer Brown is featured in a powerful conversation about what it truly means to lead inclusively. Drawing from her signature framework, the Inclusive Leader Continuum, Jennifer discusses the four stages of inclusive leadership and emphasizes the importance of building learning-centered cultures rooted in humility, accountability, and grace. She explores how leaders can move from awareness to advocacy without shame, and why inclusive leadership is essential, not just as a DEI strategy, but as a transformative practice for navigating change, fostering trust, and shaping the future of work.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Celeste Warren as she unpacks how equity has evolved, why it’s so often misunderstood, and what it really takes to create a more inclusive, balanced future. Drawing on decades of experience and insights from her new book, Celeste shares how to move beyond fear and resistance to build true shared purpose. You’ll learn why equity is essential for everyone, how to communicate its value in ways that resonate, and what it looks like to dismantle barriers so we can all see the mountains ahead together.

In this episode, Jennifer welcomes workplace consultant, bestselling author, and advocate Minda Harts to explore why trust is the true currency of equity and belonging. Drawing on insights from her new book, Minda introduces the “Seven Trust Languages,” a groundbreaking framework that helps leaders and teams build authentic, sustainable trust at work. Together they unpack how trust gaps often come down to unmet expectations, why transparency isn’t about revealing everything but about honest communication, and how trust especially impacts underrepresented employees navigating systemic bias. This conversation offers a timely, practical blueprint for making workplaces more human, resilient, and inclusive. 

In this special episode, originally recorded live for Remote Daily, Jennifer reflects on the growing backlash against the DEI industry and what it means to lead through uncertainty as long-standing systems begin to unravel. She shares how an intentional pause has become a powerful space for reflection and reinvention, and explores why community, rather than corporate structures, may be the most durable path forward. This episode offers a vulnerable and visionary look at how to stay grounded, creative, and connected in times of disruption.