I Spark Change Podcast

By Rick Ornelas

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Are you ready to join us in creating a better world? Awesome! Because you’re in the right place. The I Spark Change Podcast is about those who spread positive change across the globe. They are doing acts or work that have a positive impact on humanity. The guests on our show are what we call Social Impact Heroes. These are everyday people like you and me. They make a difference, whether through their actions or their impact on others. Their impact may be big or small. In all instances, it's a beacon of light for everyone they encounter. Each week we feature inspiring stories and messages of struggle, courage, and hope to help spread positive change and create a better world for all of us.

Episode Date
Ep#183: Building a Business That Thrives Without You w/ John Moncrieff
Aug 17, 2026
Ep#182: Building Purpose Through Creativity w/ Diane Strand
Aug 03, 2026
Ep#181: Building Adaptability, Presence, and Stronger Teams w/ Beth Sanchez
Mar 11, 2026
Ep#180: Global Education and Human Connection w/ Scott Marshall
Feb 25, 2026
Ep#179: Ending Child Trafficking w/ Erin Williamson
Feb 11, 2026
Ep#178: Building Fearless Leaders w/ Brendan P. Keegan
Jan 28, 2026
Ep#177: Equity for Multilingual Learners w/ Dr. Julie Lara
Jan 14, 2026
Ep#176: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome w/ Josh Green
Dec 31, 2025
Ep#175: From Actor to Mentor w/ Aaron Marcus
Dec 17, 2025
Ep#174: I Spark Change Through I Spark Change
Dec 03, 2025
Ep#173: Building Beds, Building Hope w/ Luke Mickelson
Nov 19, 2025
Ep#172: A For-Profit Model for Social Impact w/ Carmen Sample
Nov 05, 2025
Ep#171: How Faith, Resilience, and Purpose Build a Life of Impact w/ Sean Meyers
Oct 22, 2025
Ep#170: I Spark Change Through Voices of Impact
Oct 08, 2025
Ep#169: The Use of Social Enterprise to Empower Foster Care Youth w/ Logan Altman
Sep 24, 2025
Ep#168: Patient-Centered Medicine w/ Dr. Neli Augustson
Sep 10, 2025
Ep#167: Stem Cell Breakthroughs w/ Christian Drapeau
Aug 27, 2025
Ep#166: I Spark Change Through Family
Aug 13, 2025
Ep#165: Success Meets Significance w/ Eric Newman
Jul 30, 2025
Ep#164: When Pain Becomes Purpose w/ Tonya Shellnutt
Jul 16, 2025
EP#163: Disability Advocates Speak Out w/ Kelly Berger & Avery Roberts
Jul 02, 2025
Ep#162: From Grief to Global Impact w/ Rick Ornelas
Jun 18, 2025
Ep#161: The Power of Your Voice w/ Ehmandah Ramsey
Jun 04, 2025
Ep#160: The Business of Giving w/ Ben Erwin
May 21, 2025
Ep#159: Define and Design Success on Your Terms w/ Jennifer Soenen
May 07, 2025
Ep#158: I Spark Change Through Reading
Apr 23, 2025
Ep#157: From Small Acts to Big Impact w/ Masami Sato
Apr 09, 2025
Ep#156: Reclaiming Time, Rewriting Success w/ Carina Groombridge
Mar 26, 2025
Ep#155: Building Confidence and Resilience w/ Geeta Sidhu Robb
Mar 12, 2025
Ep#154: I Spark Change Through Travel
Feb 26, 2025
Ep#153: Debunking Homelessness Myths w/ Lyndia Downie
Feb 12, 2025
Ep#152: Maximizing Impact Through Technology w/ Christa Stelzmuller
Jan 29, 2025
Ep#151: Unlocking Emotional Intelligence w/ Cathi Williams
Jan 15, 2025
Ep#150: Best of 2024
Jan 01, 2025
Ep#149: I Spark Change Through Faith
Dec 25, 2024
Ep#148: Vulnerability, Confidence and Empowerment w/ Luly B. Carreras
Dec 18, 2024
Ep#147: Business As A Force for Good w/ Isabelle Grosmaitre
Dec 11, 2024
Ep#146: Serving Hearts, Changing Lives w/ Carrie Watkins
Dec 04, 2024
Ep#145: ISC Through Being Thankful & Grateful
Nov 27, 2024
Ep#144: Healing From Within w/ Reed Davis
Nov 20, 2024
Ep:143: Achieve Financial Freedom w/ Lewis Crompton
Nov 13, 2024
Ep#142: Empowerment through Storytelling w/ Lynn W. Murphy
Nov 06, 2024
Ep#141: I Spark Change Through Hugs
Oct 30, 2024
Ep#140: Embracing Life After Loss w/ Candy Wolff
Oct 23, 2024
Ep#139: Faith, Family and Purpose w/ Darius Bradley Sr.
Oct 16, 2024
Ep#138: Transformative Spark Moments w/ Stephen Sainato
Oct 09, 2024
Ep#137: I Spark Change Through Optimism
Oct 02, 2024
Ep#136: Authentic Leadership w/ Rob Wentz
Sep 25, 2024
Ep#135: Building an Authentic Life w/ Andrea Hanson
Sep 18, 2024
Ep#134: Rebuilding After Rock Bottom w/ Jon Emery
Sep 11, 2024
Ep#133: I Spark Change Through the Value of Hard Work
Sep 04, 2024
Ep#132: Compassion in Action w/Abraham George
Aug 28, 2024
Ep#131: The Path to Social Impact w/ Wende Burton
Aug 21, 2024
Ep#130: Redress and Resilience w/ Mitch Maki
Aug 14, 2024
Ep#129: I Spark Change Through Constant Learning
Aug 07, 2024
Ep#128: Redefining Beauty w/ Rick Guidotti
Jul 31, 2024
Ep#127: A Legacy of Service w/ Tammy D. Moore
Jul 24, 2024
Ep#126: Battling Inner Demons w/ Evan Transue
Jul 17, 2024
Ep#125: I Spark Change Through Remembering Others
Jul 10, 2024
Ep#124: Turning Grief into Hope w/ Zachary Grant
Jul 03, 2024
Ep#123: Empowering Voices w/ Alreen Haeggquist
Jun 26, 2024
Ep#122: BrainTap to Success w/ Dr. Patrick Porter
Jun 19, 2024
Ep#121: The Heroic Mindset w/ David Meltzer
Jun 12, 2024
Ep#120: I Spark Change Through Mental Health Awareness 2024
Jun 05, 2024
Ep#119: A Tale of Triumph w/ Dylan Smith
May 29, 2024
Ep#118: From Fear to Freedom w/ Wendy Cole
May 22, 2024
Ep#117: Battling Cancer and Coaching Champions w/ Mike Coy
May 15, 2024
Ep#116: I Spark Change through Collaboration
May 08, 2024
Ep#115: Wellbeing Redefined with Deb Looney
May 01, 2024
Ep#114: The Power of Shared Goals with Dai Manuel
Apr 24, 2024
Ep#113: The Recipe to Success w/ Markus Kaulius
Apr 17, 2024
Ep#112: I Spark Change through Listening
Apr 10, 2024
Ep#111: Insights from the Bible w/ Nico Lagan
Apr 03, 2024
Ep#110: Creating Your Million Dollar Life w/ Steph Mahony
Mar 27, 2024
Ep#109: Empowering Youth Voices; The "Will You Hear Me Now?" Project w/ Michael Finan
Mar 20, 2024
Ep#108: I Spark Change Through Purpose
Mar 13, 2024
Ep#107: The Role of Brand Strategy in Social Impact w/ Eric Ressler
Mar 06, 2024
Ep#106: Faith, Failure, and Fulfillment w/ Kelly Jahner-Byrne
Feb 28, 2024
Ep#105: Healing the Self, Healing the World w/ Rani Thanacoody
Feb 21, 2024
Ep#104: I Spark Change Through Love
Feb 14, 2024
Ep#103: The Road to A Legendary Life w/ Damian Geleyns
Feb 07, 2024
Ep#102: The Key to Fulfillment w/ Adam Hergenrother
Jan 31, 2024
Ep#101: Discovering Your Hero Within w/ Dr. Monica Krishnan
Jan 24, 2024
Ep#100: Special Episode
Jan 17, 2024
Ep#99: Embracing Empathy w/ Nicolas Rion
Jan 10, 2024
Ep#98: Rising from Darkness w/ Betsy Guerra
Jan 03, 2024
Ep#97: Recap of the Year 2023
Dec 27, 2023
Ep#96: A Courageous Conversation with Barbara Yebuga
Dec 20, 2023
Ep#95: The Principles of Leadership with Scott De Long
Dec 13, 2023
Ep#94: I Spark Change Through Creating an Annual Vision
Dec 06, 2023
Ep#93: Leading with Purpose w/ Ken Joslin
Nov 29, 2023
Ep#92: Self-Love Ignites Me w/ Sanet Van Breda
Nov 22, 2023
Ep#91: The Hero Project w/ Adam Jablin
Nov 15, 2023
Ep#90: I Spark Change Through Gratitude
Nov 08, 2023
Ep#89: Rise of the Reader w/ Nick Hutchison
Nov 01, 2023
Ep#88: Let's Shine Brighter w/ Victoria Rader
Oct 25, 2023
Ep#87: From Pain to Purpose w/ Guillaume McMartin
Oct 18, 2023
Ep#86: I Spark Change Through Self-Care
Oct 11, 2023
Ep#85: Growing from the Trauma with Music w/ NEDY
Oct 04, 2023
Ep#84: The Power of Purposeful Leadership and Advocacy w/ Ryan Warner
Sep 27, 2023
Ep#83: The Art of Inspiring Excellence w/ Sunny McGaw
Sep 20, 2023
Ep#82: I Spark Change Through Time
Sep 13, 2023
Ep#81: Leading with Love to Change a Nation w/ JC Hite
Sep 06, 2023
Ep#80: Finding Purpose and Crafting a New Identity w/Philip Meranto
Aug 30, 2023
Ep#79: A Powerful Mindset for Success w/ Thomas Williams
Aug 23, 2023
Ep#78: I Spark Change Through Networking
Aug 16, 2023
Ep#77: The Root of Mindfulness w/ Shyambo
Aug 09, 2023
Ep#76: Becoming a Superhero with Chip Baker
Aug 02, 2023
Ep#75: The Age of Awareness w/ Chris Marshall
Jul 26, 2023
Ep# 74: I Spark Change through Cultural Exchange
Jul 19, 2023
Ep#73: The Principles of Live w/ Kyle McDowell
Jul 12, 2023
Ep#72: Your Time To Make An Impact with Jeremy Ryan Slate
Jul 05, 2023
Ep#71: Thriving with emotions with Nick Connor
Jun 28, 2023
Ep#70: I Spark Change Through Interns
Jun 21, 2023
Ep#69: Use the Power of Your Mindset w/ Dr. Robb Kelly
Jun 14, 2023
Ep#68: Creating a World of Peace w/ Arcturus Eden
Jun 07, 2023
Ep#67: People, Profits, and Purpose w/ Paul Turner
May 31, 2023
Ep#66: I Spark Change through Writing
May 24, 2023
Ep#65: Born To Be a Leader w/ Karuna Ramanathan
May 17, 2023
Ep#64: Taking The Time To Listen w/ Orly Israel
May 10, 2023
Ep#63: Fulfilling Your Purpose w/ Wendie Veloz
May 03, 2023
Ep#62: I Spark Change through Mental Health Awareness
Apr 26, 2023
Ep#61: Into The Comfort Zone w/ Kristen Butler
Apr 19, 2023
Ep#60: A Conversation Between Leaders w/ Rajeev Kapur
Apr 12, 2023
Ep#59: I Spark Change through Volunteering
Mar 29, 2023
Ep#58: Design Your Life like an Entrepreneur w/ Ken Rusk
Mar 29, 2023
Ep#57: Parenting Journey After Adoption w/ Gina Heumann
Mar 22, 2023
Ep#56 Taking Action w/ Jessa Carter
Mar 15, 2023
Ep#55: Uplifting Community w/ Melissa Jones
Mar 08, 2023
Ep#54 I Spark Change through your Body-Mind-Spirit
Mar 01, 2023
Ep#53: Operate In Your Gift w/ Daniel Gomez
Feb 22, 2023
Ep#52: The Best Timing w/ Jacki Ascough
Feb 15, 2023
Ep#51: Impacting Lives w/ Sally Webb
Feb 08, 2023
Ep#50: I Spark Change through Adventure
Feb 01, 2023
Ep#49: Creating Leadership w/ Jim Trunick
Jan 25, 2023
Ep#48: Life is a Blessing w/ Christina Flach
Jan 18, 2023
Ep#47: Rewire Your Perception w/ Dr. Trivedi
Jan 11, 2023
Ep#46: I Spark Change through Wellness and Fitness
Jan 04, 2023
Ep#45: Strengthen your faith w/ Mike Savage
Dec 28, 2022
Ep# 44: Highlights of the Year
Dec 21, 2022
Ep# 43: Coaching has changed w/ Terry Yoffe
Dec 14, 2022
Ep#42 Social Impact Spotlight: Life Coach School
Dec 07, 2022
Ep#41: Beyond The Mindset w/ Alan Jr. Stein
Nov 30, 2022
Ep#40: Three Things I'm Grateful For
Nov 23, 2022
Ep# 39: Stronger Together w/ The Bulitts
Nov 16, 2022
Ep#38: New Amazing Things Coming
Nov 09, 2022
Ep# 37: Social Impact Advocate w/ Kara Hoholik
Nov 02, 2022
Ep#36: A Powerful Morning Routine
Oct 26, 2022
Ep#35: A Hero for the Books
Oct 19, 2022
Ep#34 Special Episode: Just the Beginning
Oct 12, 2022
Ep#33: Revolutionary Medicine
Oct 05, 2022
Ep#32: A Message from Heaven Part II
Sep 28, 2022
Ep#31: A Message from Heaven Part I
Sep 21, 2022
Ep#30 Social Impact Spotlight: Kevin Pearce
Sep 14, 2022
Ep# 29: Vulnerability is Her Superpower
Sep 07, 2022
Ep#28: The Power of Connections
Aug 31, 2022
Ep#27: Shining Dimond Duo
Aug 24, 2022
Ep#26- Social Impact Spotlight: Julie Blouin
Aug 17, 2022
Ep#25: Motivational Music for your Heart w/ Elec Simon
Aug 10, 2022
Ep#24: The Impact of Hope
Aug 03, 2022
Ep#23: One Backpack at a Time with Unconditional Love w/ Rob Scheer
Jul 27, 2022
Ep#22: Social Impact Spotlight-Warrick Dunn Charities
Jul 20, 2022
EP#21 Living Life in the Words of God w/ Andrew F. Carter
Jul 13, 2022
Ep#20 Freedom Isn't Free...or is it?
Jul 06, 2022
Ep#19: Reinvent Your Mindset - Upgrade your Identity w/ Craig Siegel
Jun 29, 2022
Ep#18: Unifying Gen Z and Finding Solutions w/ Sophie Beren
Jun 22, 2022
Ep#17 The Service of Human Connection w/Brian Bogert
Jun 15, 2022
Ep#16 Is The Stories that Connect Us All w/ The I Spark Change Team
Jun 08, 2022
Ep#15: Guides for Gen Z Entrepreneurs w/ Dylan Gambardella & Justin Lafazan
Jun 01, 2022
Ep#14 Social Impact Spotlight: Jim Kwik
May 25, 2022
Ep#13: Building His Kingdom w/Dr. Joe Martin
May 18, 2022
Ep #12 The To-Don't List
May 11, 2022
Ep #11: A World of Belonging w/ Alycia Anderson
May 04, 2022
Ep#10- Social Impact Spotlight: Charlie Rocket
Apr 27, 2022
Ep#9: She Will See Your Greatness w/ Brenda Warren
Apr 20, 2022
Ep#8 The TO DO List for Every Day
Apr 13, 2022
Ep#7: Coming Back with a Purpose w/ Danny Bader
Apr 06, 2022
Ep#6- Social Impact Spotlight: Kristen Butler & The Power of Positivity
Mar 30, 2022
Ep#5 What Made Her Heart Hurt? w/Melissa Bright
Mar 23, 2022
Ep#4 YOU Can Make A Difference!
Mar 16, 2022
Ep#3 The Power of Resilience w/ Allison Liddle
Mar 09, 2022
Ep#2 What to Expect
Feb 27, 2022
Ep#1 Rick Ornelas: My Story
Feb 27, 2022