Waves of Change

Waves of Change

By Lizzie LaraBusinessNon-Profit
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Waves of Change episodes

  • Interview with Harry Leibowitz from World of Children

    In this episode Lizzie interviews Harry Leibowitz co-founder of World of Children. World of Children is an organization dedicated to unlocking the future for vulnerable children by funding, elevating and creating a community for the most effective changemakers worldwide. Harry speaks about how World of Children has grown into an organization that has honored over 130 Honorees working in 70 different countries and has now given out $150 million in grants. In the episode Harry speaks about the incredible sacrifices the Honorees has made to change the lives of children. For more information on World of Children you can visit their website at: worldofchildren.org

    56 min
  • Interview with Julie Uhrman from Angel City

    In this episode Lizzie interviews Julie Uhrman co-Founder and CEO of Angel City. Angel City is Los Angeles' first women's professional soccer team. Hear how Julie has built Angel City like a start-up. She is out to prove that women's sports are worth investing in and are profitable by bringing in several investors. She has also built Angel City as an organization where mission and capital co-exist. Angel City is focused on giving back to the community and the social impact they are making. For more information visit www.angelcity.com or follow Angel City on Instagram @weareangelcity . For more information on Julie you can follow her on Instagram @juhrman .

    31 min
  • Interview with Lisa Stevens from Hope House Colorado

    In this episode Lizzie interviews Lisa Stevens from Hope House Colorado. Hope House Colorado empowers teen moms and helps them on their journey towards personal, educational, and economical self sufficiency. Hear Lisa speak about the journey Hope House Colorado has gone on the past twenty years and how it has led them to now serving 250 teen moms with a full range of services. 

    For more information about Hope House Colorado visit: hopehousecolorado.org

    50 min
  • Interview with Dr. Brook Griese from Judi's House

    In this episode Lizzie interviews Dr. Brook Griese co-founder of Judi's House. Since 2002, Judi’s House has provided grieving children and families a safe space to come together to find connection and healing. Brook speaks about how she and her husband Brian founded the organization in memory of his mother. For more information on Judi's House visit judishouse.org.

    50 min
  • Interview with Melissa Yeager from Claire's Place Foundation
    In this interview Lizzie interview Melissa Yeager from Claire's Place Foundation. Claire's Place Foundation provides support to families who are affected by cystic fibrosis (CF). The organization was founded by Melissa’s daughter who was born with CF. For more information on Claire's Place Foundation visit clairesplacefoundation.org
    For more information about Claire Wineland visit her YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/clairewineland
    To see the documentary about Claire go to: https://youtu.be/jfqtOTwUcKE
    For Claire’s video when she was 7 years old: https://youtu.be/Uz2nZDlmn3k For Claire's speech at Zappos go to: https://youtu.be/-OCT_7e6a5k
    40 min
  • Interview with Gauri Manglik from Instrumentl

    In this episode Lizzie interviews Gauri Manglik from Instrumentl. Gauri has dedicated her career to building intuitive and delightful user experiences. Seeing the opportunity to force multiply the nonprofit sector's ability to create impact through software led her to her work at Instrumentl. As CEO and a co-founder, she has led Instrumentl to serve over 2,000 nonprofits today, making it a favorite tool among grant seekers for bringing grant prospecting, tracking, and management to one place. You can find more at Instrumentl.com. Waves of Change listeners get a discount at Instrumentl when they use 'Waves50'.

    36 min
  • Interview with Bruce Gordon from EcoFlight
    In this episode Lizzie interviews Bruce Gordon founder of EcoFlight. EcoFlight advocates and educates for the protection of wild lands and wildlife habitat using small aircraft. They give an aerial perspective to encourage environmental stewardship. For more information about EcoFlight visit them at EcoFlight.org
    39 min
  • Interview with Cassy Horton from Pickles Group

    In this episode Lizzie interviews Cassy Horton from Pickles Group. Pickles Group provides free peer-to-peer support and resources to kids affected by their parent or caregiver’s cancer.  Pickles Group creates thriving communities of kids supporting kids through and beyond their parent’s cancer. Pickles kids strengthen resilience, have fun with friends who get them, and heal along the way. You can find out more about Pickles Group at PicklesGroup.org

    52 min
  • Interview with Benito Delgado-Olson from SupplyBank.org

    In this episode Lizzie interviews Benito Delgado-Olson founder of SupplyBank.org. Benito's organization provides essential goods to under-resourced communities through partner organizations. Items including diapers, personal protective equipment, school supplies, infrared thermometers, and more are distributed by trusted local agencies. You can find out more about SupplyBank.org and Benito at SupplyBank.org

    57 min
  • Interview with Dan Hubacker from United Anglers
    In this episode, Lizzie interviews Dan Hubacker from United Anglers. United Anglers is a student run program that has restored a creek and is focused on bringing endangered fish species back to the creek system. The organization has a state-of-the-art fish hatchery on the high school campus where the students work. For more information about United Anglers visit: UACG.org
    1 hr 3 min

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Waves of Change is podcast that inspires and brings hope. Host Lizzie interviews founders and executive directors from small nonprofits across the world to discover how they are solving problems,…