In this powerful solo episode of Dustin’s Kaleidoscope, Dustin Dumas reveals what it truly takes to lead quiet transformation when a community has lost trust.

When she stepped into a neglected local TV station teetering on collapse, Dustin faced a choice: let it fade into irrelevance—or rebuild it with care, vision, and persistence.

What followed was a journey of listening deeply, reimagining workflows, and leading with empathy. The result? A revitalized station, renewed community trust, and an award-winning multilingual PSA campaign created during the critical shift to vote-by-mail.

Inspired by a conversation with changemaker Tobias Fox, Dustin shares how real impact doesn’t begin with big declarations—it starts by noticing what’s broken, believing in what’s possible, and doing the work anyway.

Whether you're leading a turnaround, trying to earn back trust, or quietly building something meaningful, this episode offers a personal, practical roadmap for creating lasting change—one small, intentional step at a time.

Tune in to hear how Dustin helped a struggling station thrive again—and how her journey can inspire your own, wherever you’re starting.

Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome: Why this solo episode matters now

00:48 – What Tobias Fox taught me about building from scratch

02:10 – Walking into a broken station—and deciding to stay

03:15 – Rebuilding trust through empathy, not ego

04:00 – Behind the multilingual vote-by-mail PSA campaign

05:30 – Solving technical chaos while staying true to the mission

06:45 – Winning the station’s first-ever award—and what it meant

07:15 – The quiet power of rebuilding community trust

08:00 – Final reflections + a quote to carry with you

Quote of the Episode
"The small wins matter. And when it feels like no one sees the work—do it anyway. Because eventually, they will.”

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Want to hear the full conversation that sparked this reflection? Don’t miss my interview with changemaker Tobias Fox: ⁠Listen here⁠.

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