A Change Mindset

Change can be uncomfortable, stressful, even downright frightening because our brains are wired to perceive change as a threat. But sometimes people push through the fear and face change head on. This podcast is about those people. Every two weeks, host Jun Love Young, CEO of ZUM Communications, introduces you to incredible change agents who’ve led extraordinary transformations in their life, their work, and the world. Their stories will inspire YOU to be the agent of change your life deserves. A Change Mindset is brought to you by ZUM Communications. Music by Tow'rs. Learn more at: aChangeMindset.com

27. Jennifer becomes a coach 01/24/2023

27. Jennifer becomes a coach Jennifer Slawson, a leader in the tech industry, reflects on a season of change that led her to reevaluate her marriage and career. She shares how her journey to become a certified coach has transformed her as a leader and as a human being. Follow us at @achangemindset /episode/index/show/4ff9b6e7-f530-4470-ab45-68987f56fb10/id/25682712

26. Jason stops hiding his secrets 01/10/2023

26. Jason stops hiding his secrets At one point, Jason Portnoy thought he had it all – wealth, prestige, an amazing family, and an unstoppable career in middle of Silicon Valley’s first dot com boom. But beneath the surface, he knew he was living a double life, shrouded in secrets and lies. In this episode, Jason shares his journey of change from secrets to truth, from brokenness to healing, from self-betrayal to self-love. Jason shares more of his story in his recently published memoir – Silicon Valley Pornstar. Follow us on Instagram at @achangemindset. /episode/index/show/4ff9b6e7-f530-4470-ab45-68987f56fb10/id/25507311

25. Steven awakens to the power of dreams 12/27/2022

25. Steven awakens to the power of dreams In this special episode, Jun invites his therapist, Dr. Steven Reed, to talk about the practice of “dream tending.” As a licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Reed believes dreams and imagination can help us unleash our inner wisdom and guide our lives especially through seasons of change. Follow us on Instagram at @achangemindset. /episode/index/show/4ff9b6e7-f530-4470-ab45-68987f56fb10/id/25415460

24. Gail leads with full authenticity 12/13/2022

24. Gail leads with full authenticity Reverend Gail Song Bantum knows that embracing our full, authentic selves is the key to successful change. In this episode of “A Change Mindset,” she shares how she has led changes in her own career and in her church by allowing space for authenticity – resulting in mutual flourishing. This episode features “Belly of the Deepest Love” by Tow’rs. Follow us on Instagram at @achangemindset. Learn more about Reverend Gail Song Bantum: Gail’s Website: Gail's Facebook: Gail's Instagram: Gail's Twitter: Choosing Us Book: If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Follow on Follow on /episode/index/show/4ff9b6e7-f530-4470-ab45-68987f56fb10/id/25278966

23. Ricardo becomes human again 11/29/2022

23. Ricardo becomes human again TW: Suicide, acts of violence. Ricardo Ruiz returns from the military a deeply angry man, with no practice or encouragement in sharing his feelings. He turns to alcohol, lashing-out at those around him and ready to end his own life. Listen to Ricardo’s inspiring change story and how he finds the courage to confront his rage and give a voice to the voiceless. This episode features poems from ‘We Had Our Reasons’, read by the author. Learn more about him and the book at or his social handle @poetruiz. Follow us on Instagram at @achangemindset. If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Follow on Follow on /episode/index/show/4ff9b6e7-f530-4470-ab45-68987f56fb10/id/25117509

22. Kelsie forgives herself 11/15/2022

22. Kelsie forgives herself TW: Suicidal ideation, self-harm Kelsie Hurula falls into a deep, all-consuming depression because of a terrible mistake that blows up her life. Alone and ashamed, she hides in her bedroom for months, convinced that she doesn’t deserve to get better. Listen to Kelsie’s inspiring change story and how she finds the path to forgiveness and self-acceptance. This episode is dedicated to the inspiring young voices of Beloved Arise – a non-profit that celebrates and empowers LGBTQ+ youth of faith. This episode features “Here Right Now” by Tow’rs. Follow us on Instagram at @achangemindset. Learn more about Kelsie: Kelsie's Instagram: If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Follow on Follow on /episode/index/show/4ff9b6e7-f530-4470-ab45-68987f56fb10/id/25006158

21. Evelyn stands up to her bullies 11/01/2022

21. Evelyn stands up to her bullies TW: Suicidal ideation In this episode, inner child healing life coach, Evelyn Huynh shares how she had to heal her own generational trauma before she could help others do the same. Stuck in destructive patterns of self-sabotage, Evelyn changes her life by standing up to the bullies of past and present. This episode features “No Place to Fall” by Tow’rs. Follow us on Instagram at @achangemindset. Learn more about Evelyn: Evelyn's Website: Evelyn's LinkedIn: Evelyn's Instagram: Evelyn's YouTube: If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Follow on Follow on /episode/index/show/4ff9b6e7-f530-4470-ab45-68987f56fb10/id/24824157

20. Becky saves herself 10/18/2022

20. Becky saves herself Trigger warning: This episode contains depictions of domestic violence that you may find disturbing. A near-death experience led Becky Strauss to evaluate her marriage and how she was leading her life. In this episode of “A Change Mindset,” Becky shares how that turning point in her life helped her understand the value of self-love and the importance of prioritizing herself. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, there’s help at the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Please visit Follow us on Instagram at . Learn more about Becky: Becky's Becky's If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Follow on Follow on /episode/index/show/4ff9b6e7-f530-4470-ab45-68987f56fb10/id/24702576

19. Roxy runs for office 10/04/2022

19. Roxy runs for office In this episode, we meet politician, entrepreneur, and change-maker – Roxy Ndebumadu. After working a few years in high tech, at the age of 26, Roxy decides to make a huge career and life change by running for public office in Maryland. Roxy shares how she overcame fear and self-doubt, and how this change ultimately transformed who she is as a person and a leader. This episode features “” by Tow’rs. Follow us on Instagram at Learn more about Roxy: Roxy’s Roxy’s Roxy’s Roxy’s If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Follow on Follow on /episode/index/show/4ff9b6e7-f530-4470-ab45-68987f56fb10/id/24572892

18. Gilza forges her own path 09/20/2022

18. Gilza forges her own path When Gilza Fort-Martinez chose a career in therapy instead of the law, her father was outraged. In this episode of “A Change Mindset,” Gilza shares how helping her clients get a new perspective helps them manage change – an approach that also helped her father accept her career change. This episode features “” by Tow’rs. Follow us on Instagram at Learn more about Gilza: Gilza's Gilza's Gilza's Gilza's Gilza's If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Follow on Follow on /episode/index/show/4ff9b6e7-f530-4470-ab45-68987f56fb10/id/24426258

17. Meghan breaks a lifelong addiction 09/06/2022

17. Meghan breaks a lifelong addiction After years of struggling with addiction, Meghan Opbroek realized she would never realize her life's dream of becoming a therapist unless she got sober. In this episode of "A Change Mindset," Meghan shares how a supportive friendship and the desire to fulfill her life's purpose helped her find recovery. This episode features "" by Tow'rs. Follow us on Instagram at Learn more about Meghan: Meghan's Meghan's Meghan's If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Follow on Follow on /episode/index/show/4ff9b6e7-f530-4470-ab45-68987f56fb10/id/24281973

16. Justina gets better, not bitter 08/23/2022

16. Justina gets better, not bitter After a devastating betrayal, award-winning novelist Justina Chen endured major life changes that were thrust upon her. In this episode of “A Change Mindset,” Justina shares with us how she discovered how a mantra of being better, not bitter, could help her through hard changes. This episode features “” by Tow’rs. Follow us on Instagram at Follow us on Instagram: Learn more about Justina: Justina’s website: Justina’s Facebook: Justina’s Twitter: If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Follow on Follow on /episode/index/show/4ff9b6e7-f530-4470-ab45-68987f56fb10/id/24137643

15. Jun and Drew give love a second chance 08/09/2022

15. Jun and Drew give love a second chance Season two kicks off with host Jun Love Young and his new husband Drew sharing their own change story, which is also their love story. Four years ago, Jun and Drew had all but given up on the idea of marriage. But to their surprise, they fell in love. In this episode, recorded a few days before their wedding, Jun and Drew share how they each changed to give love a second chance and how the love they discovered led to profound changes in each of them. This episode features “Feels Like Home” by Tow’rs. Photo credit: Follow us on Instagram at Follow us on Instagram: Episode resources: A Change Mindset on A Change Mindset's ZUM Communications on ZUM Communications on Send your stories and feedback on this episode to If you enjoyed this episode then please either: Follow on Follow on /episode/index/show/4ff9b6e7-f530-4470-ab45-68987f56fb10/id/23997891

14. Special Episode: From Metathesiophobia to a Change Mindset 03/08/2022

14. Special Episode: From Metathesiophobia to a Change Mindset In this special episode, Jun wraps up Season 1 of the podcast with a reflection on the word, metathesiophobia – fear of change. He also previews what’s next for A Change Mindset and invites our audience to follow us on Instagram (@achangemindset) until the next season begins in Summer 2022. /episode/index/show/4ff9b6e7-f530-4470-ab45-68987f56fb10/id/22857530

13. Rhodora restarts her career 02/22/2022

13. Rhodora restarts her career Rhodora Levy's dream of becoming a professional chef almost didn't see the light of day. In this episode of “A Change Mindset,” Rhodora shares how internal and external expectations of what a successful career and life should be almost inhibited her journey of change and her journey to true happiness. /episode/index/show/4ff9b6e7-f530-4470-ab45-68987f56fb10/id/22857533

12. Kyle becomes an artist 02/08/2022

12. Kyle becomes an artist When Kyle Paul Miller first made the change to become a full-time musician, leading the folk-rock band Tow’rs, he defined success as the ability to pay the bills with this job. In this episode of “A Change Mindset,” Kyle shares how he came to realize that both the ability to make changes in his life and his success as an artist are rooted in self-acceptance. /episode/index/show/4ff9b6e7-f530-4470-ab45-68987f56fb10/id/22857536

11. Gavriella makes bold career moves 01/25/2022

11. Gavriella makes bold career moves In this episode of A Change Mindset, Gavriella Schuster talks about a moment early in her career when she pursued a bold, unexpected move – one that ultimately fueled her incredible success at work and in life. Gavriella’s transformation journey highlights the importance of persistence, priorities, and clear boundaries. This episode features the song, “Tightrope Walker” by Towr’s. /episode/index/show/4ff9b6e7-f530-4470-ab45-68987f56fb10/id/22857539

10. Special Episode: Taming the Dragons of Fear 01/11/2022

10. Special Episode: Taming the Dragons of Fear “Our deepest fears are like dragons guarding our deepest treasure.” —Rainer Maria Rilka /episode/index/show/4ff9b6e7-f530-4470-ab45-68987f56fb10/id/22857542

9. Kiesha sets her dreams free 12/21/2021

9. Kiesha sets her dreams free Security and practicality were always the top priorities for Kiesha Garrison, until one day her young daughter said something that changed everything: “Mommy, let your dreams be free.” In this episode of A Change Mindset, Kiesha describes how she finally pursued her dreams of becoming a professional emcee, speaker, and comedian, and discovered security grounded inside of herself. /episode/index/show/4ff9b6e7-f530-4470-ab45-68987f56fb10/id/22857545

8. Aiden becomes himself 12/07/2021

8. Aiden becomes himself Assigned female at birth, Aiden Yang’s first sentence as a child was, “I’m a boy.” In this episode of A Change Mindset, Aiden – an author, speaker and employer branding expert – explains how it took decades to fully honor his truth and complete his journey of transformation as a transgender man. /episode/index/show/4ff9b6e7-f530-4470-ab45-68987f56fb10/id/22857548

7. Sarah finds her purpose 11/23/2021

7. Sarah finds her purpose Career change is on the rise with what many call “The Great Resignation.” In this episode, Sarah J. Haggard, founder and CEO of Tribute, shares why she left a promising career at Microsoft and how doing so changed her as a human being. /episode/index/show/4ff9b6e7-f530-4470-ab45-68987f56fb10/id/22857551

6. Sunni transforms a brand to change the world 11/09/2021

6. Sunni transforms a brand to change the world Since the late 1920’s, the Harlem Globetrotters have been breaking barriers in the sport of basketball and beyond. As the world changed, the iconic brand has generally maintained their look, sound, and moves. But times are changing and so are the Globetrotters. At the helm of their transformation is today’s guest, Sunni Hickman, their VP of Marketing & Sales. Whether she’s talking about her personal hardships, transforming a 95-year-old iconic brand, working with Dolly Parton at Dollywood, or her miss /episode/index/show/4ff9b6e7-f530-4470-ab45-68987f56fb10/id/22857554

5. Raj follows his heart against all odds 10/26/2021

5. Raj follows his heart against all odds Raj Singh, CEO of Accolade, is on a mission to change the way healthcare works in the United States. In this episode, he shares the backstory behind this mission, why critics were adamant he shouldn't do this, and how he overcame fear of failure to follow his heart. Featuring "River" by Tow'rs. /episode/index/show/4ff9b6e7-f530-4470-ab45-68987f56fb10/id/22857557

4. Mika learns to show up for herself 10/12/2021

4. Mika learns to show up for herself Mika Yamamoto, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer of F5, makes a deep, personal change that would ultimately dismantle her feelings of worthlessness and shame. Featuring "The Kitchen" by Tow'rs. /episode/index/show/4ff9b6e7-f530-4470-ab45-68987f56fb10/id/22857560

3. Sharon faces her hardest goodbye 09/28/2021

3. Sharon faces her hardest goodbye Sharon Harris, Chief Marketing Officer of Jellyfish Global, makes a big life change in the face of grief and discovers she is much stronger than she thought. Featuring "No Place to Fall" by Tow'rs. /episode/index/show/4ff9b6e7-f530-4470-ab45-68987f56fb10/id/22857563

2. Elena lets go of her dream 09/28/2021

2. Elena lets go of her dream Tech industry exec, Elena Donio, decides to give up her career to spend more time with her children and where this change ultimately led her. Featuring "Porcelain" by Tow'rs. /episode/index/show/4ff9b6e7-f530-4470-ab45-68987f56fb10/id/22857566

1. Jun finds closure to move on 09/28/2021

1. Jun finds closure to move on In the first episode of A Change Mindset, Jun shares his own change story about what it took to search for his father, and in the end, find himself. Jun details how a slipped family secret from his mother one afternoon turned his life upside down, and how finding his father opened his world in more ways than one. Featuring "Swelling Sea" by Tow'rs. /episode/index/show/4ff9b6e7-f530-4470-ab45-68987f56fb10/id/22857569

0. You are an Agent of Change 08/24/2021

0. You are an Agent of Change Jun Love Young shares a manifesto for a Change Mindset. Featuring "Swelling Sea" by Tow'rs. /episode/index/show/4ff9b6e7-f530-4470-ab45-68987f56fb10/id/22857572

Trailer 08/17/2021

Trailer Welcome to A Change Mindset. Music by Tow'rs. /episode/index/show/4ff9b6e7-f530-4470-ab45-68987f56fb10/id/22857575

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