Catalysts for Change
Catalysts for Change is a podcast about leaders who drive meaningful impact by balancing strategy, purpose, and action. Hosted by Adam Lister, each episode dives into the pivotal moments, values, and lessons that shape how change really happens in business, government, education, and beyond.
Podcasting since 2025 • 5 episodes
Catalysts for Change
Latest Episodes
From Grit to Grace: Sunny Bray on Purpose, Loss, and Leading Out Loud
In this episode, Adam Lister sits down with Sunny Bray, founder of Catalyst Collective and a champion for nonprofits and mission-driven organizations, from her early days in corporate sales to launching a community-first consultancy, Sunny shar...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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47:40
Leading with Purpose: Harry Allen on Banking, Belmont, and Building Trust
In this episode of Catalysts for Change, host Adam Lister welcomes Harry Allen—sixth-generation Nashvillian, co-founder of Studio Bank, and now Chief Financial Officer at Belmont University. Known for his values-based leadership and belief in b...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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46:31
Leading Through Change: Ralph Schulz on Building a Better Nashville
Episode SummaryIn this episode of Catalysts For Change, host Adam Lister sits down with longtime Nashville civic leader Ralph Schulz, former CEO of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. With decades of experience navigating growth,...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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49:56
Building a Movement: David Mansouri on Education, Leadership, and Long-Term Change
In this episode of Catalysts for Change, Adam Lister sits down with David Mansouri, President and CEO of SCORE (State Collaborative on Reforming Education), to talk about the leadership lessons, policy wins, and long-view strategy behi...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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55:32
Relentless Vision: Randy Boyd on Entrepreneurship, Public Service, and Building for the Future
In this powerful kickoff episode of Catalysts for Change, host Adam Lister sits down with Randy Boyd — entrepreneur, education leader, and relentless change-maker — to unpack a career built on hustle, heart, and an unshakable mission to make th...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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