Action 2 Impact Podcast with Gwen Jones

Gwen Jones
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Since 2019, host Gwen Jones — a proud Rotarian — has been sharing powerful stories of extraordinary people who turn bold ideas into meaningful impact. While many guests are Rotarians making a difference through service, the heart of the Action 2 Impact Podcast goes far beyond any one organization. Each episode spotlights inspiring individuals from around the world who took a single step to make life better for others — and ended up changing communities, and sometimes the world. Listeners will discover uplifting stories, practical inspiration, and proof that real change doesn’t require perfection or permission — just action. Because impact isn’t reserved for a select few. It starts with one person, one idea, and one step. Listen, subscribe, and get inspired to turn your own actions into impact.

  1. 6D AGO

    Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 2 EP.2 When Women Lead, Rotary Grows with Celia Cruz De Giay

    Send a text We sit down with Celia Cruz de Shi to trace a life of service shaped by family, faith in community, and bold leadership, from a childhood moment of empathy to steering Rotary’s first global virtual convention. Two new books capture three decades of women’s impact and the path ahead to a more diverse, agile Rotary. • early service sparked by a simple act of compassion • partnership and family support during a Rotary presidency • converting Honolulu 2020 into a 67,000-person virtual convention • practical membership levers: invitation, image, access • youth pipelines through Interact and Rotaract • women’s leadership milestones and a 50% participation goal • two books: Voices That Inspire and Voices of Leadership • diversity as a driver of better projects and decisions • The Sun Never Sets in Rotary global celebration • why hybrid access should be part of Rotary’s future Subscribe on YouTube to watch the full conversation and please share with your club If you have a guest idea, email RotarianPod@gmail.com You can be a sponsor of the show—visit our sponsorship page to support this labor of love Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

    51 min

  2. FEB 25

    ENCORE SHOW: I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 8 EP.10 POA Champions of Inclusion Award Winner, Anderson Zerwes

    Send a text THIS MONTHS ENCORE SHOW : Out of 1.4 million Rotarians six were chosen by RI as "People of Actions, Champions of Inclusion" and one of those six Rotary members is our friend Anderson Zerwes. join us as I talk to Anderson about how winning this award  has changed his life and how being a "Rotarian of inclusion" is something he truly is proud of. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

    44 min

  3. FEB 18

    Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 2 EP.2 Time to learn about "Bedlessness" with Sleep in Heavenly Peace founder Luke Miklenson

    Send a text Time to learn about "Bedlessness" maybe a made up word, but it's not a made up problem, kids with no beds, or safe places to sleep. Luke joins me to tell  of how a simple project in his garage turned into a program that made more then 90,000 beds just last year for kids. www.SHPbeds.org Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

    52 min

  4. FEB 11

    Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 2 EP.1 Catching up with Stephanie Urchick!

    Send a text Welcome to Season Two of the Action 2 Impact podcast and round two for 2024/25 RI President Stephanie Urchick. She's BACK! Stephanie is back to talk about her life as RI President, what Impacted her life the most, and where she is going from here. It's a wonderful chat with Stephanie and i'm so glad you could join us. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

    51 min

  5. FEB 4

    Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP. 24 Rotary is Growing in Africa...WHY?

    Send a text  Rotary is Growing in Africa...WHY?  Well let's head to Nigeria to talk to my friend and Rotary Foundation Trustee Pearl Okoro. Pearl has some real straight forward talk about why Rotary is growing in her country, and slipping in others. But before you rolls your eyes about another chat about membership, check this one out,I think Pearl may really be on to something. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

    51 min

  6. JAN 28

    GREAT ANCORE SHOW TIME FOR SOME ROTARY HISTORY: Season 9 EP.18 The Paul & Jean Harris Home Foundation Chair Cheryl McIntyre

    Send a text Get your Rotary history geek on as we talk to the Chair of the Paul & Jean Harris Home Foundation Cheryl McIntyre. We talk about the restoration of the Harris's house, how you and your club can be a part of this amazing project, and even how Paul and Jean met. So join us for a bit of wonderful Rotary history. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

    43 min

  7. JAN 21

    Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP. 23 Meet Russian Rotarian Anna Tumanova

    Send a text Rotary has Rotary clubs and Rotarians in Russia? Yes,Yes we do! And they are doing great work all over the world. Today meet Anna Tumanova, as she tells me about all thge wonderful work being done by Russian Rotarians. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

    1h 4m

  8. JAN 14

    Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP. 22 A Polio Drop Adventure with Nancy Barbee and Mary Shackelton

    Send a text Have you ever wondered what it's like to go on a Polio drop trip? I mean how do you get there, where do you eat, sleep, wash up? Is it safe? Does it cost alot of money? Face it was always hear the amazing stories, but never the details. Well this week I have both. Join me won't you? Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

    49 min
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Since 2019, host Gwen Jones — a proud Rotarian — has been sharing powerful stories of extraordinary people who turn bold ideas into meaningful impact. While many guests are Rotarians making a difference through service, the heart of the Action 2 Impact Podcast goes far beyond any one organization. Each episode spotlights inspiring individuals from around the world who took a single step to make life better for others — and ended up changing communities, and sometimes the world. Listeners will discover uplifting stories, practical inspiration, and proof that real change doesn’t require perfection or permission — just action. Because impact isn’t reserved for a select few. It starts with one person, one idea, and one step. Listen, subscribe, and get inspired to turn your own actions into impact.

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