Reflections and Learnings from our Podcasting Pause
Release Date: 07/31/2023
Reflections and Learnings from our Podcasting Pause
Social Change Leaders Podcast
You can't see the whole picture when you're stuck in the middle of it. - Anonymous More information can be found at The Social Change Leaders Podcast is back after a 6 month break! In this episode, Stephanie and Traci share reflections, lessons and reminders during the ‘pauses’ in their lives. They discuss what has helped them sustain their efforts and expand their vision. In their conversation, they discuss: What Stephanie and Traci have been up to the last 6 months What Traci and Stephanie have discovered / re-discovered for themselves What is next for...
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The Evolving Landscape of Systems Change for Social Change Leaders
Social Change Leaders Podcast
We are weaving the future on the loom of today - Grace Dawson Do you see and think about the different systems impacting your social change efforts? With the current challenges we face now as we emerge from a global pandemic, social change can feel even more out of reach. It is important to understand the integration of systems when addressing our biggest community challenges. Co-host Traci Warnberg-Lemm shares some observations about the emerging landscape of system change and how to maximize your impact as we move into 2023. In this episode you...
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Creating an Aligned Sales Strategy for Your Social Enterprise
Social Change Leaders Podcast
More information can be found at As a social entrepreneur, do you find sales challenging? Does setting prices and then talking about them make you cringe? Take a listen to this episode where co-host, Stephanie Malon-Rufi, has a conversation with Kat Luckock, founder of Share Impact, about her work with social entrepreneurs specifically in the area of sales. Through the conversation with Kat you will: Learn about how Kat first started working in the social enterprise field Understand why sales can be so challenging for social entrepreneurs and the work Kat does to work...
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Growing Your Social Business with the Right Support in Place: A Conversation with Casey Gromer
Social Change Leaders Podcast
“What really draws me to this business is the power we have as women to change the world.” - Casey Gromer More information can be found at As you continue to grow your business, do you struggle with how to grow your team? Do you know how to use team members the most effectively? How can you build an effective team even for a small business? We get into all of these topics and more on this episode with C-Suite Boutique Founder and CEO, Casey Gromer. Co-host, Stephanie Malon-Rufi, has a conversation with Casey about her work building a business...
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Building A Business Without Burning Yourself Out
Social Change Leaders Podcast
More information can be found at Do you experience entrepreneurial burnout? Are you constantly running around wearing all the hats and putting out fires? This episode is a replay of a workshop that co-hosts Stephanie Malon-Rufi and Traci Warnberg-Lemm presented as part of Twin Cities Start-up Week. In this episode, they walk you through an assessment tool that will help you identify: areas in your business that need better systems in place the types of support you need to keep the business on the right track good time management skills that work and how to maintain good...
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Creating and Implementing Your 2023 Annual Plan
Social Change Leaders Podcast
“The number-one thing that you will have to sacrifice to be great, to achieve what you are capable of, and to execute your plans, is your comfort.” -Brian P. Moran & Michael Lenningston, 12 Week Year More information can be found at Have you started to think about planning your 2023? Now is the time to decide when you will be doing this important part of getting ready for the new year. In this episode, co-host Stephanie Malon-Rufi goes solo and talks about the annual planning process she does for herself and with her clients. In this episode, you will: ...
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Spreading Gratitude
Social Change Leaders Podcast
“Start every morning with deliberate thinking and thanks giving!!!” -Invajy More information can be found at Have you fallen out of practice with your gratitude routines and habits? This is the time of year when we take time to connect with loved ones, get ready for the holiday season, and reflect on the things we have gratitude for. Sometimes in life, we have to ‘dig a bit deeper to final gratitude. If you have traditionally had a gratitude practice you may have fallen out of practice with it. In this episode we discuss a few ways to spread gratitude to others which...
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Podcast Guest Updates Part 3: Supporting the ecoSystem for Social Change
Social Change Leaders Podcast
More information can be found at The Social Change Leaders Podcast is 3 years old! To celebrate, some of our former podcast guests are back giving social change leaders updates, lessons learned and some inspiration. In this episode, we will hear from Nancy Meyer, Elaine Rasmussen, Brenden Kumasari and Ann Price to share updates on their work in the social change landscape and ecosystem to effectively do social change, fund it, communicate the value, and evaluate community efforts. In this episode we referenced: Traci Warnberg-Lemm, Stepahnie Malon-Rufi, ...
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Podcast Guest Updates Part 2: Equity Leadership
Social Change Leaders Podcast
More information can be found at The Social Change Leaders Podcast is 3 years old! To celebrate, some of our former podcast guests are back giving social change leaders updates, lessons learned and some inspiration. In this episode, we will hear from Carl Young, Bukata Hayes and Stacy Wells who all share updates on the work they are doing in the community around racial equity and how the equity leadership space has evolved. In this episode we referenced: Traci Warnberg-Lemm, Stepahnie Malon-Rufi,
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Podcast Guest Updates #1: Integrating Wellness and Continuous Learning
Social Change Leaders Podcast
The Social Change Leaders Podcast is 3 years old! To celebrate, some of our former podcast guests are back giving social change leaders updates, lessons learned and some inspiration. In this episode, we will hear from Felicia Boone, Sarah Turino and Jory Mickelson who all shared updates on how they are integrating wellness, self improvement and continuous learning while doing social impact work. In this episode we referenced: Traci Warnberg-Lemm, Stepahnie Malon-Rufi,
info_outlineYou can't see the whole picture when you're stuck in the middle of it.
- Anonymous
More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net
The Social Change Leaders Podcast is back after a 6 month break! In this episode, Stephanie and Traci share reflections, lessons and reminders during the ‘pauses’ in their lives. They discuss what has helped them sustain their efforts and expand their vision. In their conversation, they discuss:
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What Stephanie and Traci have been up to the last 6 months
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What Traci and Stephanie have discovered / re-discovered for themselves
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What is next for Traci, Stephanie and the Social Change Leaders Podcast
Mentioned in today’s conversation:
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Traci, Social Motion
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Stephanie, Spark Good