ALC ChangeMakers Podcast

Jennifer Sconyers
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This podcast showcases organizational leaders who are effecting positive change in the world and in their work. Each guest has a compelling story and key lessons learned on ways to make positive change happen.

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 21 - Maritza Nelson - AI Risks Every Nonprofit and Small Business Needs to Know (From a Lawyer's Perspective)

    What happens when the world around your organization changes faster than your plans can keep up? In this episode of the ALC ChangeMakers, host Jennifer Sconyers talks with Maritza “Shay” Nelson, founder of MSN Law Office and longtime General Counsel for ALC, about leading through uncertainty while protecting the mission that inspired your work in the first place. Shay shares her journey from corporate law to building a practice dedicated to small businesses and nonprofits, along with timely insights on funding challenges, AI, employment practices, legal risk, and organizational decision-making. It’s a practical conversation about navigating change without losing sight of your purpose, your people, or the impact you’re working to create. Connect with Shay Website LinkedIn About Abundance Leadership Consulting The ALC ChangeMakers Podcast is brought to you by Abundance Leadership Consulting (ALC), a certified MBE/WBE consulting firm helping nonprofits, foundations, associations, and mission-driven organizations navigate change with confidence. At ALC, we specialize in strategic planning, leadership development, organizational change management, board governance, facilitation, and nonprofit mergers, acquisitions, and mission continuity planning. Through our proprietary F.A.B.R.I.C.™ Framework - Fairness, Accountability, Belonging, Relationships, Inclusion, and Collaboration - we help organizations strengthen culture, build sustainable systems, and achieve long-term impact. Exploring a Nonprofit Merger, Partnership, or Sustainability Strategy? The nonprofit sector is facing unprecedented challenges, from funding uncertainty and leadership transitions to increased operational demands and shifting community needs. Sometimes the most strategic path forward is deeper collaboration, shared services, a formal partnership, or a merger. ALC helps organizations assess opportunities, manage stakeholder engagement, navigate complex transitions, and protect mission impact throughout the process. Our approach centers people, culture, and community alongside financial and operational considerations. Learn more about our nonprofit mergers and acquisitions services at: https://nonprofit-ma.com/   Connect with Us If today's conversation sparked new ideas for your organization, we'd love to hear from you. Visit: Abundance Leadership Consulting Learn about nonprofit mergers and mission continuity: https://nonprofit-ma.com/ Connect with Jennifer Sconyers on LinkedIn Subscribe to the ALC ChangeMakers Podcast for conversations with leaders creating lasting change in their organizations and communities. Because sustainable organizations create sustainable impact.

    Episode 21 - Maritza Nelson - AI Risks Every Nonprofit and Small Business Needs to Know (From a Lawyer's Perspective)

  2. Sep 17

    Episode 20 - Kobe Collins - Rapid Response & Real Change: Inside Ohio's Environmental Advocacy

    Rapid Response & Real Change: Inside Ohio's Environmental Advocacy How do you inspire people to take action when the challenges feel overwhelming? In this episode of ALC ChangeMakers, Jennifer Sconyers talks with Kobe Collins, Campaign Communications Manager for the Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund, about building advocacy from the ground up, connecting people to causes they care about, and why every voice has the power to influence change. From rapid response communications to engaging the next generation of advocates, Kobe shares how strategic communication can turn concern into action.    Connect with Kobe   LinkedIn Website   About Abundance Leadership Consulting The ALC ChangeMakers Podcast is brought to you by Abundance Leadership Consulting (ALC), a certified MBE/WBE consulting firm helping nonprofits, foundations, associations, and mission-driven organizations navigate change with confidence. At ALC, we specialize in strategic planning, leadership development, organizational change management, board governance, facilitation, and nonprofit mergers, acquisitions, and mission continuity planning. Through our proprietary F.A.B.R.I.C.™ Framework - Fairness, Accountability, Belonging, Relationships, Inclusion, and Collaboration - we help organizations strengthen culture, build sustainable systems, and achieve long-term impact. Exploring a Nonprofit Merger, Partnership, or Sustainability Strategy? The nonprofit sector is facing unprecedented challenges, from funding uncertainty and leadership transitions to increased operational demands and shifting community needs. Sometimes the most strategic path forward is deeper collaboration, shared services, a formal partnership, or a merger. ALC helps organizations assess opportunities, manage stakeholder engagement, navigate complex transitions, and protect mission impact throughout the process. Our approach centers people, culture, and community alongside financial and operational considerations. Learn more about our nonprofit mergers and acquisitions services at: https://nonprofit-ma.com/   Connect with Us If today's conversation sparked new ideas for your organization, we'd love to hear from you. Visit: Abundance Leadership Consulting Learn about nonprofit mergers and mission continuity: https://nonprofit-ma.com/ Connect with Jennifer Sconyers on LinkedIn Subscribe to the ALC ChangeMakers Podcast for conversations with leaders creating lasting change in their organizations and communities. Because sustainable organizations create sustainable impact.

    Episode 20 - Kobe Collins - Rapid Response & Real Change: Inside Ohio's Environmental Advocacy

  3. Sep 3

    Episode 19 - Melanie Houston - It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint: Melanie Houston on Environmental Advocacy

    It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint: Melanie Houston on Environmental Advocacy  What does it take to lead meaningful environmental change during uncertain times?  Jennifer Sconyers sits down with Melanie Houston, Vice President of Programs at the Ohio Environmental Council, to explore how mission-driven organizations stay focused, resilient, and effective even when political landscapes shift. Melanie shares her leadership journey, the power of state-level advocacy, and why sustainable leadership starts with taking care of yourself.    Connect with Melanie LinkedIn Website   About Abundance Leadership Consulting The ALC ChangeMakers Podcast is brought to you by Abundance Leadership Consulting (ALC), a certified MBE/WBE consulting firm helping nonprofits, foundations, associations, and mission-driven organizations navigate change with confidence. At ALC, we specialize in strategic planning, leadership development, organizational change management, board governance, facilitation, and nonprofit mergers, acquisitions, and mission continuity planning. Through our proprietary F.A.B.R.I.C.™ Framework - Fairness, Accountability, Belonging, Relationships, Inclusion, and Collaboration - we help organizations strengthen culture, build sustainable systems, and achieve long-term impact. Exploring a Nonprofit Merger, Partnership, or Sustainability Strategy? The nonprofit sector is facing unprecedented challenges, from funding uncertainty and leadership transitions to increased operational demands and shifting community needs. Sometimes the most strategic path forward is deeper collaboration, shared services, a formal partnership, or a merger. ALC helps organizations assess opportunities, manage stakeholder engagement, navigate complex transitions, and protect mission impact throughout the process. Our approach centers people, culture, and community alongside financial and operational considerations. Learn more about our nonprofit mergers and acquisitions services at: https://nonprofit-ma.com/   Connect with Us If today's conversation sparked new ideas for your organization, we'd love to hear from you. Visit: Abundance Leadership Consulting Learn about nonprofit mergers and mission continuity: https://nonprofit-ma.com/ Connect with Jennifer Sconyers on LinkedIn Subscribe to the ALC ChangeMakers Podcast for conversations with leaders creating lasting change in their organizations and communities. Because sustainable organizations create sustainable impact.

    Episode 19 - Melanie Houston - It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint: Melanie Houston on Environmental Advocacy

  4. Aug 20

    Episode 18 - Maria Kammur - Beyond the Platform: Human-Centered Technology for Mission-Driven Organizations

    Beyond the Platform: Human-Centered Technology for Mission-Driven Organizations Technology should empower people, not complicate their work. But how do organizations choose the right solutions? In this episode of the ALC ChangeMakers Podcast, host Jennifer Sconyers talks with Maria Kammur, co-founder of stradaji, about taking a human-centered approach to technology. Maria shares how nonprofits, government agencies, and growing businesses can move beyond simply buying software to building thoughtful technology strategies that improve operations, strengthen teams, and prepare organizations for the future. Together, they explore AI, digital transformation, strategic planning, and why successful technology projects always begin with understanding people. Connect with Maria and stradaji Website: https://stradaji.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-kammur/   About Abundance Leadership Consulting The ALC ChangeMakers Podcast is brought to you by Abundance Leadership Consulting (ALC), a certified MBE/WBE consulting firm helping nonprofits, foundations, associations, and mission-driven organizations navigate change with confidence. At ALC, we specialize in strategic planning, leadership development, organizational change management, board governance, facilitation, and nonprofit mergers, acquisitions, and mission continuity planning. Through our proprietary F.A.B.R.I.C.™ Framework - Fairness, Accountability, Belonging, Relationships, Inclusion, and Collaboration - we help organizations strengthen culture, build sustainable systems, and achieve long-term impact. Exploring a Nonprofit Merger, Partnership, or Sustainability Strategy? The nonprofit sector is facing unprecedented challenges, from funding uncertainty and leadership transitions to increased operational demands and shifting community needs. Sometimes the most strategic path forward is deeper collaboration, shared services, a formal partnership, or a merger. ALC helps organizations assess opportunities, manage stakeholder engagement, navigate complex transitions, and protect mission impact throughout the process. Our approach centers people, culture, and community alongside financial and operational considerations. Learn more about our nonprofit mergers and acquisitions services at: https://nonprofit-ma.com/   Connect with Us If today's conversation sparked new ideas for your organization, we'd love to hear from you. Visit: Abundance Leadership Consulting Learn about nonprofit mergers and mission continuity: https://nonprofit-ma.com/ Connect with Jennifer Sconyers on LinkedIn Subscribe to the ALC ChangeMakers Podcast for conversations with leaders creating lasting change in their organizations and communities. Because sustainable organizations create sustainable impact.

    Episode 18 - Maria Kammur - Beyond the Platform: Human-Centered Technology for Mission-Driven Organizations

  5. Aug 6

    Episode 17 - Elaine Birks-Mitchell - Making a Living from your Giving

    Making a Living from your Giving What happens when purpose and profit work together? On this episode of the ALC ChangeMakers Podcast, host Jennifer Sconyers sits down with social entrepreneur Elaine Burks-Mitchell, founder of The Bra Recyclers, to explore how businesses can create meaningful social impact while remaining financially sustainable. Elaine shares how a simple question about what to do with unwanted bras grew into a national social enterprise that supports women and girls in need, diverts textiles from landfills, and creates employment opportunities for people with disabilities. She also offers practical insights into building sustainable business models, adapting during economic uncertainty, and weaving purpose into every aspect of an organization. Connect with Elaine and The Bra Recyclers   Facebook: The Bra Recyclers Instagram: thebrarecyclers LinkedIn: The Bra Recyclers YouTube: BraRecyclers The Undie Chest: https://undiechest.org/ About Abundance Leadership Consulting The ALC ChangeMakers Podcast is brought to you by Abundance Leadership Consulting (ALC), a certified MBE/WBE consulting firm helping nonprofits, foundations, associations, and mission-driven organizations navigate change with confidence. At ALC, we specialize in strategic planning, leadership development, organizational change management, board governance, facilitation, and nonprofit mergers, acquisitions, and mission continuity planning. Through our proprietary F.A.B.R.I.C.™ Framework - Fairness, Accountability, Belonging, Relationships, Inclusion, and Collaboration - we help organizations strengthen culture, build sustainable systems, and achieve long-term impact. Exploring a Nonprofit Merger, Partnership, or Sustainability Strategy? The nonprofit sector is facing unprecedented challenges, from funding uncertainty and leadership transitions to increased operational demands and shifting community needs. Sometimes the most strategic path forward is deeper collaboration, shared services, a formal partnership, or a merger. ALC helps organizations assess opportunities, manage stakeholder engagement, navigate complex transitions, and protect mission impact throughout the process. Our approach centers people, culture, and community alongside financial and operational considerations. Learn more about our nonprofit mergers and acquisitions services at: https://nonprofit-ma.com/   Connect with Us If today's conversation sparked new ideas for your organization, we'd love to hear from you. Visit: Abundance Leadership Consulting Learn about nonprofit mergers and mission continuity: https://nonprofit-ma.com/ Connect with Jennifer Sconyers on LinkedIn Subscribe to the ALC ChangeMakers Podcast for conversations with leaders creating lasting change in their organizations and communities. Because sustainable organizations create sustainable impact.

    Episode 17 - Elaine Birks-Mitchell - Making a Living from your Giving

  6. Jul 23

    Episode 16 - Kate McGarvey - Access to Justice Is Everyone's Issue: Inside the Work of LASCO

    Access to Justice Is Everyone's Issue: Inside the Work of LASCO What happens when justice depends on whether you can afford a lawyer? Most people know they have a right to an attorney in criminal court. Fewer realize that no such guarantee exists in civil cases - where families can lose their homes, their children, or access to critical benefits. In this episode of the ALC Changemakers Podcast, Jennifer Sconyers talks with Kate McGarvey, Executive Director of Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (LASCO), about leading a mission-driven organization that works every day to close that justice gap. Kate shares how LASCO has built an agile, community-centered organization that adapts to changing needs while staying grounded in its purpose: increasing access to justice for Ohioans who need it most.   Connect with Kate and Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (LASCO) Facebook: LegalAidSCO Instagram: legalaid_sco LinkedIn: legalaidsco Youtube: @LegalAidSCO     About Abundance Leadership Consulting The ALC ChangeMakers Podcast is brought to you by Abundance Leadership Consulting (ALC), a certified MBE/WBE consulting firm helping nonprofits, foundations, associations, and mission-driven organizations navigate change with confidence. At ALC, we specialize in strategic planning, leadership development, organizational change management, board governance, facilitation, and nonprofit mergers, acquisitions, and mission continuity planning. Through our proprietary F.A.B.R.I.C.™ Framework - Fairness, Accountability, Belonging, Relationships, Inclusion, and Collaboration - we help organizations strengthen culture, build sustainable systems, and achieve long-term impact. Exploring a Nonprofit Merger, Partnership, or Sustainability Strategy? The nonprofit sector is facing unprecedented challenges, from funding uncertainty and leadership transitions to increased operational demands and shifting community needs. Sometimes the most strategic path forward is deeper collaboration, shared services, a formal partnership, or a merger. ALC helps organizations assess opportunities, manage stakeholder engagement, navigate complex transitions, and protect mission impact throughout the process. Our approach centers people, culture, and community alongside financial and operational considerations. Learn more about our nonprofit mergers and acquisitions services at: https://nonprofit-ma.com/   Connect with Us If today's conversation sparked new ideas for your organization, we'd love to hear from you. Visit: Abundance Leadership Consulting Learn about nonprofit mergers and mission continuity: https://nonprofit-ma.com/ Connect with Jennifer Sconyers on LinkedIn Subscribe to the ALC ChangeMakers Podcast for conversations with leaders creating lasting change in their organizations and communities. Because sustainable organizations create sustainable impact.

    Episode 16 - Kate McGarvey - Access to Justice Is Everyone's Issue: Inside the Work of LASCO

  7. Jul 9

    Episode 15 - Kerstin Sjoberg - Staying True to the Work: Disability Rights & Equity in Action

    Staying True to the Work: Disability Rights & Equity in Action What happens when the people most affected by decisions are the ones helping lead them? In this episode of ALC ChangeMakers, Jennifer Sconyers talks with Kerstin Sjoberg, Executive Director of Disability Rights Ohio, about her journey from corporate law to civil rights advocacy and the organization's mission to protect and advance the rights of people with disabilities.  Kerstin shares how Disability Rights Ohio navigates complex policy challenges, stays focused on its mission during uncertain times, and ensures that people with disabilities are leading the conversations that impact their lives. This inspiring discussion offers practical lessons in advocacy, inclusive leadership, and creating meaningful systems change.   Connect with Kerstin and Disability Rights Ohio Facebook: @DisabilityRightsOhio Instagram: @disabilityrightsohio  LinkedIn:  @disability-rights-ohio   About Abundance Leadership Consulting The ALC ChangeMakers Podcast is brought to you by Abundance Leadership Consulting (ALC), a certified MBE/WBE consulting firm helping nonprofits, foundations, associations, and mission-driven organizations navigate change with confidence. At ALC, we specialize in strategic planning, leadership development, organizational change management, board governance, facilitation, and nonprofit mergers, acquisitions, and mission continuity planning. Through our proprietary F.A.B.R.I.C.™ Framework - Fairness, Accountability, Belonging, Relationships, Inclusion, and Collaboration - we help organizations strengthen culture, build sustainable systems, and achieve long-term impact. Exploring a Nonprofit Merger, Partnership, or Sustainability Strategy? The nonprofit sector is facing unprecedented challenges, from funding uncertainty and leadership transitions to increased operational demands and shifting community needs. Sometimes the most strategic path forward is deeper collaboration, shared services, a formal partnership, or a merger. ALC helps organizations assess opportunities, manage stakeholder engagement, navigate complex transitions, and protect mission impact throughout the process. Our approach centers people, culture, and community alongside financial and operational considerations. Learn more about our nonprofit mergers and acquisitions services at: https://nonprofit-ma.com/   Connect with Us If today's conversation sparked new ideas for your organization, we'd love to hear from you. Visit: Abundance Leadership Consulting Learn about nonprofit mergers and mission continuity: https://nonprofit-ma.com/ Connect with Jennifer Sconyers on LinkedIn Subscribe to the ALC ChangeMakers Podcast for conversations with leaders creating lasting change in their organizations and communities. Because sustainable organizations create sustainable impact.

    Episode 15 - Kerstin Sjoberg - Staying True to the Work: Disability Rights & Equity in Action

  8. Jun 25

    Episode 14 - Leander Lacy - From Trauma to Transformation: Reimagining Conservation Leadership

    Episode Overview: From Trauma to Transformation: Reimagining Conservation Leadership What happens when someone who never saw themselves represented in conservation decides to change the system from the inside out? In this episode of the ALC ChangeMakers Podcast, host Jennifer Sconyers sits down with Leander Lacy to discuss leadership, trauma, entrepreneurship, and the evolution of conservation work. Leander shares how his journey from wildlife biology to social science led him to challenge long-held assumptions in the environmental movement and build a company focused on trust, equity, and authentic community engagement. This conversation explores what it really means to heal both people and the planet — and why the future of conservation depends on it.Connect With Leander Lacy www.lacyconsultingservices.com www.thegreenmindpodcast.com www.linkedin.com/in/leander-lacy     About Abundance Leadership Consulting The ALC ChangeMakers Podcast is brought to you by Abundance Leadership Consulting (ALC), a certified MBE/WBE consulting firm helping nonprofits, foundations, associations, and mission-driven organizations navigate change with confidence. At ALC, we specialize in strategic planning, leadership development, organizational change management, board governance, facilitation, and nonprofit mergers, acquisitions, and mission continuity planning. Through our proprietary F.A.B.R.I.C.™ Framework - Fairness, Accountability, Belonging, Relationships, Inclusion, and Collaboration - we help organizations strengthen culture, build sustainable systems, and achieve long-term impact. Exploring a Nonprofit Merger, Partnership, or Sustainability Strategy? The nonprofit sector is facing unprecedented challenges, from funding uncertainty and leadership transitions to increased operational demands and shifting community needs. Sometimes the most strategic path forward is deeper collaboration, shared services, a formal partnership, or a merger. ALC helps organizations assess opportunities, manage stakeholder engagement, navigate complex transitions, and protect mission impact throughout the process. Our approach centers people, culture, and community alongside financial and operational considerations. Learn more about our nonprofit mergers and acquisitions services at: https://nonprofit-ma.com/

    Episode 14 - Leander Lacy - From Trauma to Transformation: Reimagining Conservation Leadership
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This podcast showcases organizational leaders who are effecting positive change in the world and in their work. Each guest has a compelling story and key lessons learned on ways to make positive change happen.

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  • Creator
    Jennifer Sconyers
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
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