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Working in an advertising agency, you meet some fascinating people. You also have the power to tell their stories. Agency for Change brings you interviews with people who are using their power to change the world around them in positive ways. Each episode focuses on one of these changemakers: the issue they’re addressing, the programs, products or services they’re providing to drive change, how they’re getting the word out about that change and the impact they’re having on people’s lives. Prepare to be inspired! Each of us can play a part in making positive change – and these are the people who show us how. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss one of these uplifting interviews. If you know a changemaker you’d like us to consider for a future episode, please let us know. This podcast is produced by KidGlov, an advertising agency dedicated to helping change-making clients amplify their message, so they can focus on what they do best.
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When children enter the foster care system, they often arrive with little more than the clothes they’re wearing. For Leigh Esau, founder of Foster Care Closet of Nebraska, that reality is deeply personal—and it’s what inspired her to create an organization focused on restoring dignity, choice, and compassion for youth in crisis. In this episode of Agency for Change, host Lyn Wineman sits down with Leigh to explore her lived experience in foster care, her journey into purpose-driven leadership...
What if “success” wasn’t about applause, but about change that actually happens? We sit down with Dr. Kristin Malek—Behavior Change Designer, Associate Professor, and new Amazon best-selling author—to unpack how intentional design turns good intentions into real results. We explore how to diagnose the real problem beneath loud symptoms like “apathy,” and how to align content, environment, and systems so people move from awareness to action. Kristin shares memorable examples across domai...
Fundraising doesn’t have to feel heavy, complex, or awkward. Sitting down with Patrick Kirby, Founder of Do Good Better Consulting and two-time bestselling author, we unpack how joy, clarity, and genuine relationships can turn stalled efforts into real momentum. Patrick’s energy is contagious, but his playbook is practical: name the real problems (too few donors, quiet boards, stale events), pick one to fix, and take action you can control, like meaningful meetings and follow-ups that tell a ...
From one small coffee shop in Bellevue, Nebraska, to nearly 900 locations nationwide—Scooter’s Coffee has become more than a caffeine stop; it’s a community of smiles, kindness, and connection. In this episode, Malorie Maddox, Chief Strategy Officer at Scooter’s Coffee, joins host Lyn Wineman to share how the beloved brand continues to grow beyond Omaha while staying true to its purpose: being the brightest spot in someone’s day. Malorie discusses Scooter’s remarkable expansion, the passion o...
What happens when technology, media, and purpose collide? We sit down with Alex Wagner, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Magnitude of Change, to explore how a research-led, values-driven media consultancy turns attention into action for public health and social impact. From the early pandemic days supporting the California Department of Public Health to statewide work on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, Alex reveals how data, empathy, and behavior science come together to reach people...
What if learning felt more like play? In this episode of Agency for Change, Lyn visits the Lincoln Children’s Museum to chat with Tara Knuth, the museum’s CEO, about creating spaces where curiosity leads the way. From a brand-new “sock rink” winter wonderland to the soon-to-open LNKLab for older kids, Tara and her team are proving that fun and learning go hand in hand. Together, Lyn and Tara explore why play is essential to building confidence, creativity, and resilience, and how the museum h...
Want a culture where people speak up, solve problems, and actually enjoy working together? We sit down with Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller, TEDx speaker, EQ coach, and author of The Empathetic Leader, to show how empathy shifts teams from fear and friction to trust and momentum. Practical empathy that leaders can apply now to spark innovation, raise engagement, and grow profit. Melissa shares a striking turnaround story: a mid-level director inherits a divided team with lagging engagement a...
Grief doesn’t wait for office hours, and neither should support. We sit down with psychologist, speaker, and bestselling author Samantha Ruth to explore how loss reshapes everyday life—and how her 24-7 community, Griefhab, provides real help when the world goes quiet. From the moment a tire goes flat to the night you can’t face dinner, Samantha’s team steps in with licensed care and practical, task-based support so you don’t have to navigate it alone. Samantha shares the personal story behin...
In this episode, Lyn welcomes back a familiar voice, Danette O’Connell, Director of Social Venture Partners New York City and Founder of The Nonprofit Cooperative. Danette shares exciting news about the launch of SVP New York City, a powerful new giving circle designed to strengthen underfunded nonprofits and drive equity-centered change. Lyn and Danette explore how this model combines philanthropy, mentorship, and community collaboration to amplify the impact of small nonprofits, the organiz...
What if the real strategy isn’t a new framework, but a braver version of you? In this episode, we sit down with Peter Georgariou, CEO and Founder of karmadharma, for a candid conversation about what it really takes to build a purpose-driven agency. Peter shares how brand can serve as a beacon, B Corp as a compass, and culture as the true competitive edge. Together, we unpack the power of choosing a name that attracts values-aligned clients, why linear plans fail without inner growth, and how ...
The first day of school should feel ordinary—new shoes, a backpack, a steady morning routine. For many families escaping violence, that ordinary moment is an act of courage. We sit with Friendship Home’s Executive Director, Leah Droge, to explore what safety really takes: round-the-clock support, child advocates who meet kids where they are, and a community that knows how to listen without judgment. Leah brings 21 years of experience, from answering crisis calls to leading a team that serves ...
What if a survivor of relationship abuse could turn chaos into clarity before ever stepping into a lawyer’s office or a courtroom? We sit down with Anne Wintemute, Co-Founder and CEO of Aimee Says, to explore how a trauma-informed AI companion helps people impacted by relationship abuse feel seen, be believed, and prepare credible evidence that systems can act on. We dig into how Aimee works in practice: transforming scattered memories into structured timelines, matching lived experienc...
Susan Willig is transforming the landscape of women's healthcare through strategic advocacy, network building, and empowering female leaders. Her work with the SoCal Women's Health Collective brings together founders, funders, academics, industry leaders, and advocates to address critical gaps in women's healthcare innovation and delivery. Through her firm TrueNorth, Susan helps organizations establish strong brand and marketing foundations that align with their core purpose. She emphasizes t...
In this episode of Agency for Change, Lyn talks with Michelle Barry, Director of IGNITE Pathways, about a bold new approach to education that connects classrooms to real-world careers. From healthcare and aviation to agriculture and construction, IGNITE offers students hands-on experiences, certifications, and even paid apprenticeships that prepare them for both college and the workforce. Michelle shares her journey from middle school teacher to educational innovator, the story behind the IGN...
Kim Young's journey from social work intern to CEO of The Children's Cabinet reveals how innovative public-private partnerships can transform communities. With over 30 years in human services, Kim leads an organization that serves 15,000+ Nevada families annually through programs addressing critical needs from birth to age 26. The Children's Cabinet was founded on a revolutionary premise: what if public and private systems joined forces to identify and fill gaps in family services? This foun...
What if the most powerful question you could ask about your workplace was simply: "Is my life better because I work here?" Mark Mohamedpour, Founder and Chief Well-being Officer of Chasing the Sun, believes this question gets to the heart of what truly matters in creating healthy workplace cultures. The conversation explores how leaders can create more people-first cultures through regular meaningful conversations, addressing the perception gap between how executives view employee health ver...
Dive into the world of nonprofit branding with Farra Trompeter, co-director and worker-owner at Big Duck, as she shares transformative insights on aligning mission, messaging, and money for maximum impact. Drawing from nearly three decades of experience helping organizations tell their stories effectively, Farra offers a refreshing perspective that challenges conventional wisdom about what makes a nonprofit brand truly powerful. With fundraising pressures mounting for nonprofits in today's u...
Gregg Garfield, CEO of ChipIn, transforms the credit card processing industry by donating 10% of profits to nonprofit organizations selected by their business clients. His journey from being LA's first hospitalized COVID-19 patient with a 1% survival chance to creating a nationwide philanthropic business model demonstrates how tragedy can inspire meaningful change. The idea is simple and powerful: ChipIn offers competitive credit card processing rates to businesses while donating 10% of...
What does it really mean to feel like you have enough or that you are enough? In this conversation with Brandon Hatton, President and Chief Investment Officer of Conscious Wealth, we explore how to rewrite your internal money narrative for a greater sense of abundance, wholeness, and possibility. Money shapes our lives in profound ways, yet most of us never examine the stories we've inherited about wealth. As Brandon reveals in this candid conversation, our earliest money memories can continu...
Today's guest is someone who helps changemakers not just find their voice, but amplify it with impact. Samantha Kris is an award-winning speaker, a best-selling author and an executive coach who guides people through meaningful transformation using storytelling, goal setting and the power of what she calls liminal space—that in-between period when you've left what was but haven't yet arrived at what's next. Whether you're navigating personal reinvention, preparing for a big moment, or l...
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