I Spark Change Podcast

Rick Ornelas

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.

  1. 4天前

    Ep#168: Patient-Centered Medicine w/ Dr. Neli Augustson

    In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Dr. Neli Augustson, physician, healer, and founder of a direct primary care practice that puts patients before systems. She shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Gabon to experiencing compassionate care in the U.S. for the first time, which fueled her passion for medicine. Neli opens up about leaving the traditional healthcare system to create a practice built on prevention, accessibility, and personalized attention—where every patient is seen, heard, and cared for without insurance interference. She explains how kindness, listening, and trust can transform healthcare, and why taking a leap of faith was the only way to serve her patients the way she believed they deserved. Her story is a powerful reminder that true change often begins with doing what’s right, even when it’s hard. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙🚀  We will discuss the following: ⭐️ Discover how direct primary care empowers patients with personalized, accessible healthcare. ⭐️ Learn why Dr. Neli Augustson left traditional medicine to follow her mission. ⭐️ Explore how compassion and listening transform the doctor-patient relationship. ⭐️ Gain insights into the challenges and rewards of starting a new medical practice. ⭐️ Be inspired by Neli’s belief that kindness is the foundation for meaningful change in healthcare. & more... Know more about Christian: Website: https://www.woodburydpc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woodburydpc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woodburydpc Grab your gift and Join our group of thousands from all across the globe who want to spread positive change. 25 TRANSFORMATIONAL TIPS TO A BETTER YOU  ➡️ https://www.isparkchange.com/join Become a Patron today here 👉 https://www.patreon.com/isparkchange  Rick will bring you relevant and practical episodes each week, empowering you to make a difference in your life and the lives of others. Each week, we will bring you an inspiring person who learned how to turn their struggles into strengths or a message to help you unlock your inner gifts to share with the world. 🌎👇🏽 IG: @i_spark_change & @rickornelas FB: Group Twitter: @isparkchange YTB: @i_spark_change Support the show

    29 分钟

  2. 8月27日

    Ep#167: Stem Cell Breakthroughs w/Christian Drapeau

    In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Christian Drapeau, scientist, author, medicinal plant expert, and pioneer in stem cell research. Christian has spent over 30 years in medical research, including two decades focused on stem cells, and pioneered the understanding that stem cells are the body’s natural healing and repair system. He has written five books, including the best-seller Cracking the Stem Cell Code, published dozens of scientific papers, and lectured in over 50 countries. Today, he is the Founder and Chief Science Officer at STEMREGEN, where he developed the most potent natural stem cell supplement. Christian shares his journey from early curiosity about the brain to becoming a global leader in regenerative health. He reveals how he discovered the connection between medicinal plants and stem cell function, the challenges of bringing his breakthrough research to the world, and why he believes happiness and healing begin within. This episode is an inspiring look at science, purpose, and how one person’s passion can change lives worldwide. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙🚀  We will discuss the following: ⭐️ Stem cells are the body’s natural repair and regeneration system. ⭐️ Medicinal plants can support stem cell function and overall wellness. ⭐️ Christian Drapeau pioneered the concept of Endogenous Stem Cell Mobilization. ⭐️ STEMREGEN is a leading natural supplement that enhances the body’s regenerative potential. ⭐️ True healing and happiness come from within, not external circumstances. & more... Know more about Christian: Website: https://www.stemregen.co/ https://www.christiandrapeau.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stemregen/?hl=en  https://www.instagram.com/stemcellchristian/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stemcellchristian?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STEMREGENOfficial/ Grab your gift and Join our group of thousands from all across the globe who want to spread positive change. 25 TRANSFORMATIONAL TIPS TO A BETTER YOU  ➡️ https://www.isparkchange.com/join Become a Patron today here 👉 https://www.patreon.com/isparkchange  Rick will bring you relevant and practical episodes each week, empowering you to make a difference in your life and the lives of others. Each week, we will bring you an inspiring person who learned how to turn their struggles into strengths or a message to help you unlock your inner gifts to share with the world. 🌎👇🏽 IG: @i_spark_change & @rickornelas FB: Group Twitter: @isparkchange YTB: @i_spark_change Support the show

    41 分钟

  3. 8月13日

    Ep#166: I Spark Change Through Family

    In this episode, Rick shares a heartfelt story about how he and his wife, Tonya, recently traveled to California to care for her mother after a serious injury. What began as a planned week-long trip turned into nearly two weeks of round-the-clock caregiving, balancing work responsibilities, and finding moments of rest and gratitude. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙🚀  We will discuss the following: ⭐️ Family support can be a powerful way to spark positive change. ⭐️ Acts of service strengthen both relationships and personal gratitude. ⭐️ Caregiving offers opportunities for personal growth and compassion. ⭐️ Balancing responsibilities is possible with intentionality and love. ⭐️ Everyday moments of helping others can create lasting social impact. & more... Grab your gift and Join our group of thousands from all across the globe who want to spread positive change. 25 TRANSFORMATIONAL TIPS TO A BETTER YOU  ➡️ https://www.isparkchange.com/join Become a Patron today here 👉 https://www.patreon.com/isparkchange  Rick will bring you relevant and practical episodes each week, empowering you to make a difference in your life and the lives of others. Each week, we will bring you an inspiring person who learned how to turn their struggles into strengths or a message to help you unlock your inner gifts to share with the world. 🌎👇🏽 IG: @i_spark_change & @rickornelas FB: Group Twitter: @isparkchange YTB: @i_spark_change Support the show

    8 分钟

  4. 7月30日

    Ep#165: Success Meets Significance w/ Eric Newman

    In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Eric Newman, founder and Chief Play Officer of the Roc Solid Foundation and host of the Success and Significance podcast. Eric shares his powerful journey from childhood cancer survivor to social impact visionary, detailing how personal pain became the driving force behind a movement that has served over 4,500 families fighting pediatric cancer. With heart, grit, and vision, Eric talks about building purpose through play, scaling nonprofits like businesses, and why success and significance must go hand in hand. He opens up about what it means to marry the mission, not the model, and how moments—not movements—create lasting change. From personal trauma to building hope-filled play sets in 160+ hospitals, Eric’s story is a masterclass in turning adversity into action. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙🚀  We will discuss the following: ⭐️ Eric Newman shares how his childhood battle with cancer shaped his lifelong mission to serve kids facing the same fight. ⭐️ Discover how Eric’s nonprofit partners with 160+ hospitals and builds play sets for families affected by pediatric cancer. ⭐️ Eric explains why sustainable nonprofit growth requires thinking like a Fortune 500 company—without losing your heart. ⭐️ Learn how moments of brokenness can spark world-changing movements when aligned with service and love. ⭐️ Eric reveals why achieving financial success is not the opposite of making an impact—and how both can fuel positive change. & more... Know more about Eric: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocsolidfoundation/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rocsolidfoundation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rocsolidfoundation/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/rocsolidfoundation TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roc.solid.foundation Grab your gift and Join our group of thousands from all across the globe who want to spread positive change. 25 TRANSFORMATIONAL TIPS TO A BETTER YOU  ➡️ https://www.isparkchange.com/join Become a Patron today here 👉 https://www.patreon.com/isparkchange  Rick will bring you relevant and practical episodes each week, empowering you to make a difference in your life and the lives of others. Each week, we will bring you an inspiring person who learned how to turn their struggles into strengths or a message to help you unlock your inner gifts to share with the world. 🌎👇🏽 IG: @i_spark_change & @rickornelas FB: Group Twitter: @isparkchange YTB: @i_spark_change Support the show

    33 分钟

  5. 7月16日

    Ep#164: When Pain Becomes Purpose w/ Tonya Shellnutt

    In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Tonya Shellnutt, author, speaker, podcast host, and advocate for trauma recovery and pro-family policy. She shares her raw and redemptive story of surviving childhood sexual abuse, overcoming addiction, and breaking free from generational pain. With deep faith and a heart for others, Tonya has dedicated her life to protecting the vulnerable, challenging cultural silence, and helping others find healing through courageous conversation. Her work spans ministry, public policy, and personal mentorship—all rooted in one powerful truth: you can't heal what you don't face. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙🚀  We will discuss the following: ⭐️ Tonya explains how silence kept her wounded and how speaking out became the first step toward healing. ⭐️ After years of addiction, trauma, and loss, she credits her faith with pulling her out of the darkness—and helping her stay there. ⭐️ As a mom of five, Tonya shares how raising children through adversity taught her resilience, grace, and the power of legacy. ⭐️ By sharing her most painful moments publicly, she’s helping others finally confront their own. ⭐️ Tonya started her podcast despite fear and doubt—and now it’s changing lives every week. & more... Know more about Tonya: Website: https://www.tonyashellnutt.com Grab your gift and Join our group of thousands from all across the globe who want to spread positive change. 25 TRANSFORMATIONAL TIPS TO A BETTER YOU  ➡️ https://www.isparkchange.com/join Become a Patron today here 👉 https://www.patreon.com/isparkchange  Rick will bring you relevant and practical episodes each week, empowering you to make a difference in your life and the lives of others. Each week, we will bring you an inspiring person who learned how to turn their struggles into strengths or a message to help you unlock your inner gifts to share with the world. 🌎👇🏽 IG: @i_spark_change & @rickornelas FB: Group Twitter: @isparkchange YTB: @i_spark_change Support the show

    38 分钟

  6. 7月2日

    EP#163: Disability Advocates Speak Out w/ Kelly Berger & Avery Roberts

    In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Kelly Berger and Avery Roberts, community engagement leaders and fierce disability advocates at Cure CMD, a nonprofit advancing research and awareness for congenital muscular dystrophies. Kelly and Avery open up about their deeply personal journeys through misdiagnosis, medical adversity, and social exclusion—and how they transformed these challenges into platforms for empowerment, education, and visibility. Their story of connection, purpose, and advocacy is a powerful reminder that authentic representation and inclusion start with sharing your voice. Together, they’ve reshaped what it means to live boldly with disability, sparked systemic change on Capitol Hill, and inspired others to discover their own strength—one conversation, one webinar, one small act of kindness at a time. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙🚀  We will discuss the following: ⭐️ Kelly and Avery explain why they don’t see themselves as “heroes”—and how true inspiration lies in achievements, not assumptions. ⭐️ Both women detail their “diagnostic odysseys,” how they found each other, and how rare disease communities provide much-needed belonging. ⭐️ From Capitol Hill to social media, they’re challenging how society views accessibility and what disability advocacy really looks like. ⭐️ Avery’s history-making performance as the first wheelchair dancer at Radio City Music Hall is just one example of inclusion done right. ⭐️ Their long-distance bond and shared mission show how genuine connection fuels resilience, leadership, and lasting change. & more... Know more about Edmandah: Cure CMD Website: https://www.curecmd.org/ Donate to Cure CMD: https://www.curecmd.org/donate Cure CMD's Scientific & Family (SciFam) Conference: https://www.scifam.info/ Avery's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avery.nicole916/ Avery's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avery-roberts-334024354/ Kelly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekellyberger/ Kelly's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thekellyberger Grab your gift and Join our group of thousands from all across the globe who want to spread positive change. 25 TRANSFORMATIONAL TIPS TO A BETTER YOU  ➡️ https://www.isparkchange.com/join Become a Patron today here 👉 https://www.patreon.com/isparkchange  Rick will bring you relevant and practical episodes each week, empowering you to make a difference in your life and the lives of others. Each week, we will bring you an inspiring person who learned how to turn their struggles into strengths or a message to help you unlock your inner gifts to share with the world. 🌎👇🏽 IG: @i_spark_change & @rickornelas FB: Group Twitter: @isparkchange YTB: @i_spark_change Support the show

    39 分钟

  7. 6月18日

    Ep#162: From Grief to Global Impact w/ Rick Ornelas

    In this episode, Rick shares his powerful conversation with Sean Meyers—executive coach, speaker, and host of the Level Up + Live Mastermind & Podcast. What begins as a reflection on personal loss quickly unfolds into a transformative story of purpose and resilience. Rick opens up about the heartbreaking moment that changed everything: the passing of his sister. From that pain emerged a mission to spread hope, connection, and positive change through I Spark Change. This episode is an invitation to see adversity as a launchpad for impact and to embrace your calling with courage and conviction. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙🚀  We will discuss the following: ⭐️ Discover how tragedy became the catalyst for Rick’s global mission. ⭐️ Understand the spiritual clarity that fueled the launch of I Spark Change. ⭐️ Learn how obedience to purpose leads to lasting transformation. ⭐️ Hear the origin story of a movement that empowers others to spark change. ⭐️ Be inspired to turn your life’s hardest moments into meaningful impact. & more... Know more about Sean: Website: https://www.levelupcoaching23.com/#About  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmeyers.24/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088594897735 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-meyers-471a3b61/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LevelUpandLive   WATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78tUU1sUKyI&t=2s Grab your gift and Join our group of thousands from all across the globe who want to spread positive change. 25 TRANSFORMATIONAL TIPS TO A BETTER YOU  ➡️ https://www.isparkchange.com/join Become a Patron today here 👉 https://www.patreon.com/isparkchange  Rick will bring you relevant and practical episodes each week, empowering you to make a difference in your life and the lives of others. Each week, we will bring you an inspiring person who learned how to turn their struggles into strengths or a message to help you unlock your inner gifts to share with the world. 🌎👇🏽 IG: @i_spark_change & @rickornelas FB: Group Twitter: @isparkchange YTB: @i_spark_change Support the show

    46 分钟

  8. 6月4日

    Ep#161: The Power of Your Voice w/ Ehmandah Ramsey

    In this episode, Rick interviews Ehmandah Ramsey, transformational speaker, worship leader, and founder of She Stories. As a survivor of domestic violence and a single mom, Ehmandah turned her personal pain into a powerful mission to help others heal through storytelling, music, and community.  She shares her courageous journey of overcoming trauma, the pivotal moment that freed her to share her truth, and how faith and purpose now guide her to empower women to reclaim their voices. From launching one of the first coworking spaces for women in Los Angeles to leading worship and mentoring entrepreneurs, Ehmandah’s message is clear: your story has the power to change lives. Tune in to be inspired by her resilience, authenticity, and heart-centered leadership. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙🚀  We will discuss the following: ⭐️ Discover how sharing your story can unlock emotional freedom and inspire community healing. ⭐️ Learn why embracing your past can be the key to living with bold purpose and impact. ⭐️ Explore how storytelling and music can create safe spaces for transformation and growth. ⭐️ Get inspired by the importance of faith in overcoming shame, trauma, and self-doubt. ⭐️ Hear how a single spark moment can revive a vision and remind you why your voice matters. & more... Know more about Edmandah: Website: https://www.ehmandahramsey.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ehmandahramsey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ehmandahramsey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ehmandahramsey/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EhmandahTV Grab your gift and Join our group of thousands from all across the globe who want to spread positive change. 25 TRANSFORMATIONAL TIPS TO A BETTER YOU  ➡️ https://www.isparkchange.com/join Become a Patron today here 👉 https://www.patreon.com/isparkchange  Rick will bring you relevant and practical episodes each week, empowering you to make a difference in your life and the lives of others. Each week, we will bring you an inspiring person who learned how to turn their struggles into strengths or a message to help you unlock your inner gifts to share with the world. 🌎👇🏽 IG: @i_spark_change & @rickornelas FB: Group Twitter: @isparkchange YTB: @i_spark_change Support the show

    34 分钟
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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.

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  • 创作者
    Rick Ornelas
  • 活跃年份
    2022年 - 2025年
  • 单集
    168
  • 分级
    儿童不宜
  • 版权
    © 2025 I Spark Change Podcast
  • 节目网站
    I Spark Change Podcast