In this podcast we’ll have raw, honest talks about becoming a changemaker. You will meet everyday changemakers, from young to old, as we pull back the curtain on how they are making their mark, their motivations, their struggles, failures, and remarkable successes they have attained. The power of each person to be a catalyzer of change, regardless of their circumstances or attributes, is immense. We need to take action for our own benefit, as well as for the benefit of others.
Changemaking Unplugged
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In this podcast we’ll have raw, honest talks about becoming a changemaker. You will meet everyday changemakers, from young to old, as we pull back the curtain on how they are making their mark, their motivations, their struggles, failures, and remarkable successes they have attained. The power of each person to be a catalyzer of change, regardless of their circumstances or attributes, is immense. We need to take action for our own benefit, as well as for the benefit of others.
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Recent Episodes
April 1, 2023
Interview with Mayra Alaniz - Helping Students in Need Dress for Success
<p>Find out how graduate student Mayra Alaniz is making a huge difference for her fellow classmates by collecting professional clothing so first generation and low income students can look good and feel confident as they start internships and jobs.</p> <p>Listen for:</p> <p>• How Mayra started a Career Closet on her campus</p> <p>• How her project is sensitive to being inclusive</p> <p>• Mayra’s inspiring words if you have an “itch” to be a changemaker</p> <p><br></p> <p>Learn more about Mayra and the Career Closet here: </p> <p><a href="https://spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee/news/2022/09/19/grad-student-creates-professional-clothing-drive-for-low-income-classmates" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee/news/2022/09/19/grad-student-creates-professional-clothing-drive-for-low-income-classmates</a> </p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow where she’ll take the Marquette Career Closet and their impact on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayraalaniz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayraalaniz/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>If you are interested in donating professional clothes or other resources that could be helpful to them please reach out to careercloset@marquette.edu. </p> <p><br></p> <p>They will begin fundraising for a permanent location for the Marquette Career Closet on campus. Monetary donations or sponsorships can be made to the 707HUB there. Just select Other Fund Designation and type Marquette Career Closet in the notes section: <a href="https://timetorise.marquette.edu/give?appeal=ADF " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://timetorise.marquette.edu/give?appeal=ADF </a></p> <p><br></p>
March 16, 2023
Ideas, Ideas, Ideas…on Being a Changemaker
<p>Lessons from the 3 changemaker interviews, as well as loads of ideas of how you can make a difference and start having fun today based on your interests/skills from golfing to crafting and more.</p> <p><strong>Listen for:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lessons from changemakers,</li> <li>Using any skill or interest for good,</li> <li>Importance of asking before acting</li> </ul> <p>Recycled Orchestra</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYbORpgSmjg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYbORpgSmjg</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.kennedy-center.org/video/education/music-world/the-cateura-orchestra-of-recycled-instruments/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.kennedy-center.org/video/education/music-world/the-cateura-orchestra-of-recycled-instruments/</a> </p> <p>Knit a Square (blankets for South Africa) </p> <p><a href="https://knit-a-square.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://knit-a-square.com/ </a></p> <p>5 Knitting Charities That Could Use Your Skills to Comfort Others </p> <p><a href="https://www.bhg.com/news/knitting-crocheting-charities/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.bhg.com/news/knitting-crocheting-charities/</a> </p> <p>(The following books are all available on Amazon) </p> <p>Guerrilla Kindness and Other Acts of Creative Resistance: Making A Better World Through Craftivism by Sayraphim Lothian </p> <p>Crafting Change: Handmade Activism, Past and Present by Jessica Vitkus </p> <p>Craftivist by Sarah Corbett </p> <p><br></p>
March 8, 2023
Interview with Makayla Cox - 14 year old Organizing Beach Clean Ups
<p>At just 14 years old, Makayla Cox is already making her mark as a real changemaker. She is a leader and role model that we can all take inspiration from.</p> <p><strong>Listen for:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How a 14 year old is making a real difference in the world,</li> <li>Benefits of being a changemaker,</li> <li>Be inspired to take action for good</li> </ul> <p>Makayla’s Instagram for <a href="https://www.instagram.com/clean_up_the_beach_ca/?hl=en" target="_blank">Clean Up the Beach</a> - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/clean_up_the_beach_ca/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/clean_up_the_beach_ca/?hl=en</a></p>
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