Changemaker Q&A

In the world of social impact, terms often overlap, blur, or are used interchangeably. One example is the common confusion between “change theory” and “theory of change.” While the two sound nearly identical, they play very different roles in guiding how changemakers design, implement, and evaluate their work. This week’s episode of Changemaker Q&A, produced […]

What if peace wasn’t an abstract ideal, but something we could cultivate through the very act of caring? For Jeff Hardy, founder of the nonprofit Care for Peace, this insight has shaped decades of work in healthcare planning, community development, and peacebuilding. Hardy’s journey began as a U.S. Navy hospital corpsman during the Vietnam War,

When it comes to driving meaningful change—whether inside large organizations, grassroots movements, or international development projects—having a clear, collective vision is often the missing piece. In the latest episode of Changemaker Q&A, I unpack a framework I developed through my PhD research that helps leaders and communities build stronger, more inclusive visions for the future.

In an age where information is more accessible than ever before, the challenge is no longer finding knowledge—it is discerning truth. This week on Changemaker Q and A, investigative author Michael reflected on his lifelong journey of questioning mainstream narratives, from the Vietnam War to today’s debates over climate, health, and freedom of speech. For

In this week’s episode of Changemaker Q&A, we explored how systems thinking can shift the way we see complex social issues—from youth crime to housing, bushfires, and mental health. Rather than treating symptoms, systems thinking encourages us to ask deeper questions: what are the underlying structures and feedback loops that keep problems in place? The

In a time when political identity often feels like a full-time job and public life is framed as an either/or contest, Scott Grace is trying something rarer: he’s asking people to laugh, to cry, and then to take those feelings seriously enough to sit with one another. A comedian, songwriter, coach and author, Grace combines

This past week marked the passing of Joanna Macy, a scholar and activist whose life’s work continues to shape how changemakers respond to the intertwined crises of our time. Macy, who died in her nineties, leaves behind a body of teachings known as The Work That Reconnects—a framework that blends ecology, spirituality, and social change

In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world, the risk of burnout is no longer limited to corporate executives or overworked parents. Increasingly, changemakers—those dedicating their time and energy to social good—find themselves running on empty. Francesca Blechner, a holistic health coach and author, knows this story all too well. “I loved what I did, but I wasn’t

When it comes to driving social change, it’s tempting to think in straight lines. If you do X, you get Y. Implement a program, measure the outputs, track the outcomes. But what if this tidy, linear model of cause and effect is too simplistic for the messy realities of human societies? In the latest episode

When Dr. Pam Gurley introduces herself, she doesn’t start with the impressive list of professional hats she wears—author, CEO, professor, journalist. Instead, she begins with something much simpler: her love for people, food, and travel. It’s this grounded authenticity that has guided her through a career spanning psychology, government service, entrepreneurship, writing, and education. Speaking