I Spark Change Podcast
Episodes
185 episodes
Ep#185: Connecting With God w/ Sunny Wessel
In this episode, Rick interviews Sunny Wessel, author, Bible study teacher, and faith-filled leader dedicated to helping people develop a deeper, more personal relationship with the Lord. Through her writing, teaching, and ministry, Sunny encou...
Ep#184: How EFT Can Help You Break the Cycle w/ Carol Look
In this episode, Rick interviews Carol Look, a pioneering practitioner, bestselling author, international speaker, and expert in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) tapping. Through her work, Carol helps people identify and overcome the emotiona...
Ep#183: Building a Business That Thrives Without You w/ John Moncrieff
In this episode, Rick interviews John Moncrieff, Head of Community and Purpose at the Small Giants Community, an international community dedicated to helping purpose-driven business leaders build companies that prioritize people, values, and lo...
Ep#182: Building Purpose Through Creativity w/ Diane Strand
In this episode, Rick interviews Diane Strand, co-founder of JDS Creative Academy, award-winning nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, producer, speaker, and creative strategist. Diane is dedicated to helping youth, adults, and individuals wit...
Ep#181: Building Adaptability, Presence, and Stronger Teams w/ Beth Sanchez
In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Beth Sanchez, founder and CEO of Impactful Improv, a company that helps professionals and teams strengthen communication, collaboration, and adaptive thinking through improv-inspired...
Ep#180: Global Education and Human Connection w/ Scott Marshall
In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Scott Marshall, President & CEO of the Institute for Shipboard Education and host of the As Unexpected Podcast.Scott reflects on how a formative study abroad experience ...
Ep#179: Ending Child Trafficking w/ Erin Williamson
In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Erin Williamson, Chief Programs & Strategy Officer at Love146, an organization dedicated to ending child trafficking and exploitation.Erin shares her powerful journey from...
Ep#178: Building Fearless Leaders w/ Brendan P. Keegan
In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Brendan P. Keegan, visionary CEO, board leader, bestselling author, and founder of bFEARLESS Ventures, an investment and advisory firm built on courage, clarity, and bold action....
Ep#177: Equity for Multilingual Learners w/ Dr. Julie Lara
In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Dr. Julie Lara, Multilingual Programs Director at Ensemble Learning, former Director of the Emergent Bilingual Support Division at the Texas Education Agency, and a leading advocate for edu...
Ep#176: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome w/ Josh Green
In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Josh Green, TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, and mindset coach who teaches individuals and organizations how to transform negative self-talk into a catalyst for growth.Josh has lived many lives:...
Ep#175: From Actor to Mentor w/ Aaron Marcus
In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Aaron Marcus, a full-time actor, author, and coach with over 40 years in the industry and nearly 1,300 bookings — including a memorable role alongside Tom Hanks in A Man Called Otto
Ep#174: I Spark Change Through I Spark Change
In this episode, Rick shares a personal and heartfelt update on the evolution of I Spark Change, reflecting on its origins, its global growth, and the powerful milestone of releasing Voices of Impact: Stories from Social Impact Heroes....
Ep#173: Building Beds, Building Hope w/ Luke Mickelson
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...
Ep#172: A For-Profit Model for Social Impact w/ Carmen Sample
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 vis...
Ep#171: How Faith, Resilience, and Purpose Build a Life of Impact w/ Sean Meyers
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.Se...
Ep#170: I Spark Change Through Voices of Impact
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 ...
Ep#169: The Use of Social Enterprise to Empower Foster Care Youth w/ Logan Altman
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 liv...
Ep#168: Patient-Centered Medicine w/ Dr. Neli Augustson
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 co...
Ep#167: Stem Cell Breakthroughs w/ Christian Drapeau
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...
Ep#166: I Spark Change Through Family
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-clo...
Ep#165: Success Meets Significance w/ Eric Newman
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 surv...
Ep#164: When Pain Becomes Purpose w/ Tonya Shellnutt
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, overcomin...
EP#163: Disability Advocates Speak Out w/ Kelly Berger & Avery Roberts
In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Kelly Berger and Avery Roberts, community engagement leaders and fierce disability advocates at Cure CMD, a nonprofit advancing research and awareness for congenital muscular dystrophies.Ke...
Ep#162: From Grief to Global Impact w/ Rick Ornelas
In this episode, Rick shares his powerful conversation with Sean Meyers—executive coach, speaker, and host of the Level Up + Live Mastermind & Podcast.What begins as a reflection on personal loss quickly unfolds into a trans...
Ep#161: The Power of Your Voice w/ Ehmandah Ramsey
In this episode, Rick interviews Ehmandah Ramsey, transformational speaker, worship leader, and founder of She Stories. As a survivor of domestic violence and a single mom, Ehmandah turned her personal pain into a powerful mission to h...