Mercy Tucker and a fellow mission volunteer couldn’t bear to witness the tragedy that no one else seemed to recognize or be concerned about. It seemed to Mercy that the women were invisible––no cared because no one even noticed them. The two women joined forces and formed the non-profit called Proyecto Te Veo that provides education and vocational training to women. Through skill building, the women learn to create and build incomes that allow them to raise their children with dignity. “Project I See You” was born.

My special guest is Lauren Y. Casteel, community thought leader and CEO of The Women’s Foundation of Colorado focusing on gender, racial, and economic equity. Join us for an in-depth conversation about the real life impacts of this decision that have the capability to erase decades of progress for people of color across the nation. Ms. Casteel also discusses the particular challenges it poses for women of color especially when combined with other recent Supreme Court rulings.

Driven by her younger sister’s unexplained diagnosis of thyroid cancer, Kristina Marusic employed her environmental journalist skills to uncover why one in six modern humans lose their lives to cancer. When her research unveiled the fact that 2/3 of all cancer cases are linked to environmental toxins, she was driven to ask another important question: why does 91-93% of all cancer research focus on treatment, and only 7-9% help uncover the causes of cancer? And how do preventable, environmental toxins fit in to the overall problem?

With medical facilities in Lahaina entirely decimated along with more than 2200 other structures––nearly the entire town––Mobile Medics International is not only responding to medical needs of the displaced population who are reeling from a massive loss of life along with their homes, they are also preparing to restore ongoing medical help to serve this population grieving and in shock.

Mike and Robin Gordon and their two teenage sons left their home in Colorado in 2001 to found Shining Light International, a non-profit designed to empower women, educate children, and bring hope to the destitute, isolated populations of Northern Pakistan. From there the mission has broadened as its flourishes and entire communities are uplifted. Twenty-two years after they began, Shining Light’s impact is measured not only in the thousands of lives uplifted with tangible improvements like increased literacy and household incomes, but also in intangible benefits of increased dignity, self-worth, community and joy those opportunities provided primarily women and children.

Believing that children who have survived abusive lives of slavery, trafficking, or destitution can become powerful agents of change if nutured and supported, Thomas Keown and his team designed Many Hopes to create lasting systemic change and solve deeply entrenched problems not just in Kenya, but around the world.

Jenny Dean emphasizes the importance of providing holistic support to moms facing diverse challenges. Channel Mom's approach addresses not just the practical needs of mothers, but also their emotional and spiritual well-being. Financial assistance is offered to those in need, while spiritual guidance provides hope and comfort in times of distress. Practical help equips moms with essential life skills, empowering them to navigate their unique journeys with confidence.

Drawing on her own artistic talent, her career as a high-fashion model in Hong Kong, her MBA and her lifelong activism protecting animals, Leanne first took the plunge in 2011 to fill a need she saw no one else filling––ethically made high-fashion outerwear warm enough for Chicago winters, using zero animal products, and “no-waste” material sourcing.

Join us on a unique journey in this week's episode of "How We Change the World." We're revisiting powerful conversations with 12 world-changers, illuminating their starting points and their path to impact. In revisiting these stories paths, we hope to inspire you to ignite your own flame of change.

In the beautiful community of Caye Caulker, Belize, Julz Peña created a healing oasis called Julz Holistic Massage Studio. What makes Julz unique is the heart-centered work she brings to each client. She is representative of her entire island community which embraces living in the moment, taking care of one another, and sustaining am ambience of collaboration to build a loving, supportive example to the world.

As the founder of Finding Nectar Nursery, Brad is bringing his comprehensive plan to life by providing a pesticide-free source of pollinator-friendly flowering plants to the Rocky Mountain Front Range.

Matt Tullman is an inspiring entrepreneur who is leading a revolution in health & nutrition. As CEO of Outlier Health and the founder of Complement & No Meat Athlete, Matt shares his journey from the tech industry to the heart of the plant-based movement. His vision is to help create a healthier, more sustainable world by encouraging a plant-based lifestyle.