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Agency for Change : A Podcast from KidGlov
Hosted by KidGlov · EN
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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Changemaker Kyle Van Frank, Executive Director, One Classroom
2d ago00:35:22Tap to summarizeBelonging is not a poster on the wall. It's a child hearing their name called at an awards ceremony and knowing, in their bones, that they matter. In this episode of Agency for Change, Lyn sits down with Kyle Van Frank, executive director of One Classroom, to talk about what it really takes to create inclusive Catholic schools where students with intellectual and developmental disabilities learn alongside their neurotypical peers.Connect with One Clasroom at:· Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/oneclassroom· Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/oneclassroom· LinkedIn – https://www.instagram.com/oneclassroom· Website – https://www.one-classroom.com
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Changemaker Danielle Smith, Executive Director, St. Monica's
1w ago00:24:28Tap to summarizeRecovery is often talked about like a single decision, but Danielle Smith, Executive Director of St. Monica's, makes it clear it’s a full rebuild: safety, routines, relationships, parenting, and purpose. Based in Lincoln, Nebraska, St. Monica's is a nonprofit providing life-changing recovery for through gender-specific, trauma-informed addiction treatment for women and their children. That combination changes everything, because it meets women where they are and gives them room to be honest without fear or shame.We also speak candidly about stigma, the power of lived experience, and why recovery is possible for anyone willing to engage with support. Connect with St. Monica's at:· Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/stmonicas· Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/stmonicaslnk· Website – https://www.stmonicas.com/
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Changemaker Kate Bolz, President & CEO of the Community Health Endowment
May 2700:25:01Tap to summarizeA healthier city is not built by luck. It's built by neighbors who notice what's breaking, leaders who listen without flinching, and funders who use data to back up compassion. In this episode, we sit down with Kate Bolz, President and CEO of Community Health Endowment, to talk about an audacious goal: making Lincoln, Nebraska, the healthiest community in the nation, and what it really takes to move from good intentions to measurable change.Connect with the Community Health Endowment at:· Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/chelincoln/· Website – https://www.chelincoln.org/· Brave fACEs Website – https://www.bravefaces.org/
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Changemaker Dr. Jayne Morgan, Vice President of Medical Affairs, Hello Heart
Apr 2900:36:09Tap to summarizeMenopause gets reduced to hot flashes, whispered about like it’s a personal flaw, then brushed off in the exam room when symptoms don’t fit a neat box. That silence has a cost. Cardiologist Dr. Jayne Morgan joins us to explain why menopause is a cardiovascular turning point, and why so many women feel dismissed with “normal labs” while their bodies are waving real warning flags.In this episode, we talk about an uncomfortable truth: many clinicians receive little to no menopause training, and it still isn’t meaningfully reflected in many clinical guidelines. Dr. Morgan breaks down how that gap leads to fragmented care, in which palpitations, dizziness, bloating, joint pain, or even itchy ears are treated as separate mysteries rather than a connected syndrome. We also unpack how language like “atypical” chest pain can quietly lower urgency for women, even though heart disease remains the number one killer of women, and risk can rise sharply during perimenopause as estrogen declines.Connect with Dr. Morgan at· Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/FortyMIlionBeats/· Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjaynemorgan/· TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@DrJayneMorgan
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Changemaker Diane Temme Stinton, Chief Administrative Officer, TMCO, Founder Anchovy
Apr 2200:39:22Tap to summarizeSomebody has to swing for the fences, and Diane Temme Stinton is living proof of what happens when you stop waiting for the “perfect” path. In this episode, we sit down with Diane, CEO of TMCO (Total Manufacturing Company) in Lincoln, Nebraska, to talk about leading a second-generation, family-owned contract metal manufacturing business that powers other brands across agriculture, energy, biomedical, and architectural work, while still showing up for community projects and nonprofit partners.Connect with Diane and the TMCO at:· Website – https://www.tmcoinc.com/· Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/TotalManufacturingCo/· Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tmcoinc· LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/tmco-inc-/
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Changemaker Danette O'Connell, Founder and Executive Director, The Nonprofit Cooperative
Apr 100:36:09Tap to summarizeNonprofits are built by people who care deeply, and the best ones pair that mission with serious business discipline.In this episode of Agency for Change, Lyn welcomes back friend of the podcast, Danette O'Connell from The Nonprofit Cooperative, who joins us to share how understanding that "nonprofit" is simply a tax status is actually the key that unlocks your organization's full potential.Danette digs into what social entrepreneurship really looks like for founders, executive directors, and development teams, covering everything from diversifying funding and building one-year strategic plans that actually get used, to free resources, deep-dive trainings, and a collaborative network where nonprofits lift each other up.Connect with Danette and the Nonprofit Cooperative at:· Website – https://www.thenonprofitcooperative.org· Contact – info@thenonprofitcooperative.org· Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/thenonprofitcooperative· Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thenonprofitcooperative· LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-nonprofit-cooperative
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Changemaker Marty Schreiber, Caregiving Speaker, Author, and Advocate
Mar 2500:34:58Tap to summarizeWords that ring like a bell: there are two patients in every Alzheimer’s diagnosis—the person you love and the caregiver they rely on. In this episode of Agency for Change, former Wisconsin governor Marty Schreiber joins us to share the most personal campaign of his life: caring for his wife Elaine through nearly two decades of Alzheimer’s, and transforming grief and guilt into tools that protect dignity, spark joy, and keep caregivers alive.Marty shares vivid stories, grounded advice for navigating guilt and asking for help, and resources for caregivers seeking support. His book, My Two Elaines, distills these lessons into a guide for learning, coping, and surviving with compassion.Connect with Marty at· Website – https://mytwoelaines.com· Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/MyTwoElaines· YouTube – www.youtube.com/@martinschreiber5316
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Changemaker Rich Schaus, Executive Director, Gospel Rescue Mission
Mar 1800:33:45Tap to summarizeAddressing homelessness requires more than temporary solutions — it requires hope, accountability, and community collaboration.In this episode of Agency for Change, Rich Schaus, Executive Director of Gospel Rescue Mission, shares how his organization helps individuals experiencing homelessness rebuild their lives through relationship, responsibility, and practical support.Rich explains how their programs focus on restoring hope, developing job skills, and helping people move toward meaningful goals and long-term stability.Connect with Rich and Gospel Rescue Mission at: · Website – http://grmok.org/· Get your FREE gift: https://grmok.org/freegift/· Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/grmok1931· Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/grmok1931/
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Changemaker Juliet Summers, Executive Director, Voices for Children in Nebraska
Mar 1100:37:56Tap to summarizeImproving child well-being requires more than addressing immediate needs. It requires changing the systems that shape children’s lives.In this episode of Agency for Change, Juliet Summers, Executive Director of Voices for Children in Nebraska, shares how her organization uses research, policy advocacy, and community engagement to create equitable opportunities for kids across the state.Juliet explains why policy and systems change matter, how data and lived experience guide their work, and what current issues—from food insecurity to behavioral health access—mean for Nebraska families.Connect with Juliet and Voices for Children in Nebraska at: · Website – https://voicesforchildren.com/· LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/voices-for-children-in-nebraska/· Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/voicesforchildreninnebraska· Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/voicesne/· Raising Justice Podcast – https://voicesforchildren.com/advocacy-hub/?terms=%5B%7B"category"%3A"14"%7D%5D
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Changemaker Charlie Wesche, Chief Executive Officer, Neighborworks Lincoln
Mar 400:43:58Tap to summarizeAffordable housing is one of the most complex challenges facing communities today—and it requires more than a single solution.In this episode of Agency for Change, Charlie Wesche, CEO of NeighborWorks Lincoln, shares how his team is expanding access to homeownership through education, new construction, and Prairie Roots Community Land Trust, a shared equity model designed to keep homes permanently affordable.From generational impact to energy-efficient rental rehabs featured in the New York Times, this conversation explores what practical, community-driven innovation looks like on the ground.Listen for insight on housing stability, equity, and the leadership required to build lasting change.Connect with Charlie and Neighborworks Lincoln at: Neighborworks Lincoln o Website – https://nwlincoln.org/o Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/nwlincoln/o Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/neighborworkslincoln/Prairie Roots Community Land Trust o Website – https://prairierootsclt.org/
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