The Disruption Podcast

Tracey Breeden and Michelle Pelton
The Disruption Podcast

The Disruption podcast is focused on creating big, bold change - through the disruption of systems that cause harm to others and the institutions that support those systems and through disruption in your own personal life leading you to find pathways to your own purpose, freedom, and power to be fully you. We believe that disruption in these spaces activates transformational impact across society. We are Tracey Breeden and Michelle Pelton, the host and co-host of the Disruption podcast. We are queer activists, passionate about driving change, who will share our personal stories of disruption with you and lead you through discussions with fellow disruptors, including other activists and advocates, leaders on the inside and outside of organizations, and notable friends and influencers - all with the hope to inspire and activate you towards the big, bold change that you want to see in yourself and in the world. We will dig deep into those personal stories and into pressing topics like creating safe spaces and belonging, advocating for social change through activism in the most difficult places, personal elevation and radical leadership through living authentically, and sex positivity. We’ll even talk about closing the orgasm gap! It can get pretty serious, but we’ll also love, laugh and weave lightness into our time together. The truth is disruption of self and the systems that surround us is not easy, and often requires us to lay down our safety. It all begins with giving ourselves permission to take that first step into personal truth and power. Look around and know you are not alone. We are people from all walks of life on that journey with you. Get ready to disrupt! To find out more about Tracey and the passion and purpose behind the disruption message, check out traceybreeden.com. In the Contacts section, you can send us a note telling us about your own disruption story. Who knows … you may be our next influential guest!

  1. 23 DE JUL.

    35. Exploring Match-Striking For Beginners: Laying Down Your Safety in Activism with Calen Otto

    In this episode of The Disruption Podcast, Tracey Breeden and Michelle Pelton delve into a conversation with Calen Ann Otto about the impact of laying down your safety in the name of justice. Calen expands on disruptive activism, sharing personal stories of protests and the camaraderie found within the movement. They also draw parallels between veganism and other social justice movements, such as feminism and LGBTQ+ rights, shedding light on speciesism and the urgent need to rethink our treatment of animals. Calen is a , anti-speciesist travel blogger who explores the big wide world on a very small budget. After completing a solo trip across the USA at the age of 19 with only $300 and a bike, Calen discovered that there are so many alternative ways to travel that cost less. Inspired by their love of meeting strangers and sharing their incredible stories, Calen created the Unruly Travel blog. There they share photos, videos, articles, and podcast episodes from their unique travels in hopes to inspire others to get out and grow. Calen has been to 5 continents, 35 states, 20 National Parks, and more than 20 countries as a vegan and is passionate about doing the least amount of harm wherever they go. They wrote and published 'The Art Of Unruly Travel On A Budget' travel guide book to make travel more accessible to all.   In this episode Tracey, Michelle, and Calen talk about:  Veganism as a social justice movement. Drawing similarities between speciesism with other discrimination forms.  The importance of having courage to stand up for your beliefs.  Calen's experiences with disruptive animal rights activism.  The need for accessible, plant-based foods for all communities. How to manage and address risks in activism: physical harm, emotional challenges, legal consequences.     Tracey's book is now available for purchase! Whether you want to ignite your inner superhero or harness collective power, Tracey's new book is your ultimate guide. "Match-Striking for Beginners" offers essential practices and bold strategies to help you overcome obstacles and unleash your personal power to create lasting impact. Order your copy today and join the movement for positive change!     Connect with Tracey, Calen and Michelle: Unruly Travel Blog Calen Otto Instagram The Unruly Podcast Tracey Instagram Tracey LinkedIn Michelle Instagram Michelle LinkedIn The Disruption Podcast TikTok The Disruption Podcast Youtube

    1h
  2. 9 DE JUL.

    34. Exploring Match-Striking For Beginners: The Impact of Laying Down Your Safety to Spark Change

    Welcome back to The Disruption Podcast! In today’s episode we discuss the powerful concept of laying down your safety as a way to spark change in the world. Michelle and Tracey talk about the intricate balance between physical, psychological, and emotional safety and discuss how laying down your safety in these spaces can ignite individuals and communities to rise up and make a difference. Whether you’re speaking up in your workplace, your community, or your home, this episode will inspire you to find and unleash your personal power for positive change!   In this episode, Tracey and Michelle talk about: The concept of laying down safety for social change. The importance of using one's voice in unsafe spaces.  Historical and personal examples of impactful change.  Tracey's advocacy against human trafficking at Uber. Tracey's hope that her book serves as a catalyst for change.   Tracey's book is now available for purchase! Whether you want to ignite your inner superhero or harness collective power, Tracey's new book is your ultimate guide. "Match-Striking for Beginners" offers essential practices and bold strategies to help you overcome obstacles and unleash your personal power to create lasting impact. Order your copy today and join the movement for positive change!     Connect with Tracey and Michelle: Tracey Instagram Tracey LinkedIn Michelle Instagram Michelle LinkedIn The Disruption Podcast TikTok The Disruption Podcast Youtube

    32min
  3. 25 DE JUN.

    33. Match-Striking For Beginners: Highlights from Tracey’s Book Launch Events During Bisbee Pride

    In this episode of The Disruption Podcast, we highlight some of the recent book launch events for Tracey’s book, "Match-Striking for Beginners." Tracey and Michelle celebrated the Pride Month launch of the book in Bisbee, Arizona, where Tracey delivered several inspiring talks, emphasizing the importance of honoring past disruptors and investing in community. Tracey shares personal stories of overcoming societal rejection and the journey to self-acceptance, awakening the superhero within each of us. Her narrative moves from internal struggles to personal empowerment, spurring her to leadership roles in tech and law enforcement despite the discrimination and rejection she faced as a female in those spaces. Join Tracey and Michelle as they encourage listeners to embrace their personal power, live fully authentically, and activate to drive social change.   In this episode Tracey and Michelle talk about: - The launch of Tracey's Book "Match-Striking for Beginners" - The significance of the book's message regarding personal power and social change. - All the official launch events they participated in and hosted during the Pride celebrations in Bisbee, Arizona. - Tracey's talk at Bisbee Pride Women’s Event and from the 2nd floor balcony of the historic and national award-winning Copper Queen Library. - Tracey's powerful and emotional reading of the first chapter of "Match Striking for Beginners." - Their invitation to listeners to embrace their personal power and join in the movement to disrupt current systems that are no longer serving us and create change.     Tracey's book is now available for purchase! Whether you want to ignite your inner superhero or harness collective power, Tracey's new book is your ultimate guide. "Match-Striking for Beginners" offers essential practices and bold strategies to help you overcome obstacles and unleash your personal power to create lasting impact. Order your copy today and join the movement for positive change!   Connect with Tracey and Michelle: Tracey Instagram Tracey LinkedIn Michelle Instagram Michelle LinkedIn The Disruption Podcast TikTok The Disruption Podcast Youtube

    47min
  4. 11 DE JUN.

    32. Exploring Match-Striking For Beginners: Expanding JourneyWoman’s Mission, Creating Visibility and Impact with Carolyn Ray

    In this episode of The Disruption Podcast, hosts Michelle and Tracey delve into the inspiring journey of Carolyn Ray, CEO of JourneyWoman, and discuss her proactive stance on joy, travel, and social change. Carolyn shares her experience of learning about human trafficking through her daughter's work and her subsequent efforts to raise awareness and educate others via JourneyWoman. Their dialogue then transitions to one of Carolyn's other passions - the critical role of women in transforming the travel industry and advocating for greater accessibility and fair treatment for solo female travelers over 50!   As the CEO and Editor of JourneyWoman, Carolyn is a passionate advocate for women’s travel and living the life of your dreams. She leads JourneyWoman’s team of writers and chairs the JourneyWoman Women’s Advisory Council and Women’s Speaker’s Bureau. In March 2023, she was named one of the most influential women in travel by TravelPulse and was the recipient of the SATW travel writing award in September 2023.   She has been featured in the New York Times, The Toronto Star and Zoomer as a solo travel expert, and speaks at women’s travel conferences around the world. She is the chair of the Canadian chapter of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), a member of Women’s Travel Leaders and a Herald for the Transformational Travel Council (TTC). In 2012 she was ranked among the top 100 Female Entrepreneurs in Canada. And if that weren't enough, she’s also a Co-Active Life Coach and mom of Alyxandra, a captivating young woman and our next generation of impactful disruptors. In this episode, Tracey, Michelle, and Carolyn talk about: The important role of women in making a difference in the travel industry.  Carolyn's awareness of human trafficking through her daughter's work and education.  JourneyWoman’s efforts to raise awareness and educate others.  Collective female consumer influence leading to industry changes. Exploring societal expectations versus personal callings.     Whether you want to ignite your inner superhero or harness collective power, Tracey's new book is your ultimate guide. "Match-Striking for Beginners" offers essential practices and bold strategies to help you overcome obstacles and unleash your personal power to create lasting impact. Preorder your copy today and join the movement for positive change!     Connect with Tracey, Michelle, and Carolyn: JourneyWoman Human Trafficking Webinar JourneyWoman Website JourneyWoman Instagram JourneyWoman LinkedIn Tracey Instagram Tracey LinkedIn Michelle Instagram Michelle LinkedIn The Disruption Podcast TikTok The Disruption Podcast Youtube

    1h7min
  5. 28 DE MAI.

    31: Exploring Match-Striking For Beginners: The Journey Towards Purpose and Empowerment

    In this empowering episode, we delve into the profound topic of finding purpose in one's life. Through the lens of Tracey's new book, "Match-Striking for Beginners," we navigate the intricate journey of self-discovery and personal empowerment. Our conversation explores the essence of purpose, highlighting the internal quest for authenticity and the subtle signs that guide us toward making a meaningful impact. As we embark on this soul-stirring discussion, we encourage listeners to embrace their personal power, stand up against injustice, and discover purpose in what truly moves their hearts. Join us for this transformative episode as we unlock the superhero within and inspire each of us to create meaningful change in our own unique ways.   In this episode, we talk about: Tracey's perspective on finding purpose  Encouragement to find purpose in what breaks one's heart Identification of repetitive signs pointing toward purpose  Creating a positive impact through purposeful actions     Whether you want to ignite your inner superhero or harness collective power, Tracey's new book is your ultimate guide. "Match-Striking for Beginners" offers essential practices and bold strategies to help you overcome obstacles and unleash your personal power to create lasting impact. Preorder your copy today and join the movement for positive change!     Connect with Tracey and Michelle: Tracey Instagram Tracey LinkedIn Michelle Instagram Michelle LinkedIn The Disruption Podcast TikTok The Disruption Podcast Youtube

    34min
  6. 14 DE MAI.

    30. Exploring Match-Striking For Beginners: How Strategic Collaboration Fuels Change in the Corporate World

    In this episode of The Disruption Podcast, we are joined by Robbie Karp and Jane Randel to discuss their experiences as change-makers in corporate America. They share their insights on driving change within corporate systems, including the importance of being strategic and the critical impact of building alliances. Robbie talks in detail about their work in addressing sweatshop conditions at Liz Claiborne and the creation of the Fair Labor Association. Jane also digs deep into her work to raise awareness about domestic violence and the development of NO MORE, an international initiative dedicated to ending domestic violence and sexual assault. Both Robbie and Jane emphasize the need for collaboration and human understanding in creating lasting change. Robbie and Jane, both close friends and long-time colleagues of Tracey's, are Social Impact advisors and co-founders of Karp Randel, a consultancy designed to help corporations, foundations, and individuals achieve their business and personal goals while making a positive impact on society.   Robbie is currently serving on the executive committee and is the immediate past chair of the board of Educational Alliance. She is also a director and sits on the executive board of Human Rights First, an independent advocacy organization that works to ensure that the U.S. is a global leader in human rights. Throughout her career, Robbie has served on a number of other nonprofit legal and human rights boards and task forces, including Co-Chairing President Clinton’s Apparel Industry Partnership (AIP), a coalition of consumer companies, human rights and labor rights organizations, and consumer groups formed by the former U.S. President to help improve global working conditions.   Jane is also a co-founder of NO MORE and, in February 2020, gave a TEDx talk about engaging youth to end violence. Jane is currently serving as a consultant to the NFL and NASCAR to help those organizations address issues of domestic violence and sexual assault within their organizations as well as in service to the public at large. Jane has also co-founded the recently launched The Comms Collective, a strategic communications practice with a focus on defining new pathways to growth for challenger brands and next-generation businesses. In this episode, Tracey and Michelle talk with Robbie and Jane about: The definition of disruption in corporate America. Challenges and hurdles Robbie and Jane faced in implementing changes in their roles in corporate environments. The role of community and collective activation in effecting change. Strategies Robbie and Jane used to navigate complex dynamics with corporate and legal teams. The impact of Robbie and Jane’s initiatives on social change and corporate responsibility.   Whether you're seeking to ignite your inner superhero or activate collective power, Tracey's book is a roadmap that offers essential practices and bold moves to break through the blockers we as marginalized voices and groups experience and create lasting impact. Preorder your copy of Match-Striking for Beginners today and join the movement for positive change!    Connect with Tracey, Michelle, Jane and Robbie: Karprandel LinkedIn  Jane Randel LinkedIn Robbie Karp LinkedIn Karprandel Website Tracey Instagram Tracey LinkedIn Michelle Instagram Michelle LinkedIn The Disruption Podcast TikTok The Disruption Podcast Youtube

    1h4min
  7. 30 DE ABR.

    29. Match-Striking For Beginners: Collective Action and Activism

    On this week's episode of The Disruption Podcast, we discuss the critical need for collective activism and change within our systems and organizations. As we tease this concept from Tracey's book, "Match-Striking for Beginners," which is set to launch this Pride month, we also tackle the vital need for collective activism and meaningful action towards social change, pivotal themes in Tracey's book. We explore why activism must permeate every organization, why throwing money at problems isn't enough, and how we can use our influence right where we're at to support organizations in stepping up authentically and impactfully. Tracey also shares her experiences working with the wonderful team at Practical Inspiration Publishing and that team's profound impact on Tracey's book! Tracey discusses the importance of choosing the right allies in publishing and why Practice Inspiration Publishing was the right partner for her, being a woman-owned publishing company that really gets behind its authors. In this episode Michelle and Tracey talk about:  Tracey's exceptional experiences with the Practical Inspiration Publishing team and the importance of finding the right partners to support your vision and message. The necessity of activism within every organization and system, with an emphasis on what we can each do individually right where we're at. The importance of organizations taking real action and providing real support for marginalized communities. Their partners and friends, Robbie Karp and Jane Randal, who are specialists in corporate activism and social impact and who join Michelle and Tracey on the next episode of The Disruption Podcast.   Whether you're seeking to ignite your inner superhero or activate collective power, Tracey's book is a roadmap that offers essential practices and bold moves to break through the blockers we as marginalized voices and groups experience and create lasting impact. Preorder your copy of Match-Striking for Beginners today and join the movement for positive change!  Mentioned in the episode: - Match-Striking for Beginners - Disrupting Charitable Alturism: Why Giving One Percent Matters with Mindy Gibbins-Klein   Connect with Tracey and Michelle: Tracey Instagram Tracey LinkedIn Michelle Instagram Michelle LinkedIn The Disruption Podcast TikTok The Disruption Podcast Youtube

    35min
  8. 16 DE ABR.

    EP 28 Part 2: Exploring Match-Striking for Beginners: Harnessing Your Personal Power to Impart Wisdom to Rising Leaders

    In part two of this two-part series, we delve into the dynamic world of leadership and personal growth with our guest, Nan Watts of Watts Collaborative. Nan moves our conversation towards the Rising Leaders, the next generation of changemakers, who are creating a global community by bridging various entities and shaking up current systems. Michelle and Tracey probe into the evolution of leadership, highlighting the integration of intuition and the pursuit of wholeness. With profound insight, Nan advocates for becoming the embodiment of the qualities we seek and engages us in the necessity of self-awareness and introspection. Join us in this thought-provoking two-part conversation, resonating with the need for individual and collective strides towards a renewed paradigm of leadership. In this episode Tracey, Michelle, and Nan talk about: Discussion on the role of wholeness in guiding leadership practices. Exploration of self-awareness and its role in personal and professional growth. Tracey and Nan talk about the difficulty of fitting self-care into busy work schedules. Nan's initiative to bring rising leaders together for mutual development. Identifying and employing personal power through the power of the pause.   In our conversation with Nan, as in other conversations in our series highlighting Tracey's book, we explore concepts from Match-Striking for Beginners: Activating Individual and Collective Power from the Margin, which will be released on June 25, 2024. Whether you're seeking to ignite your inner superhero or activate collective power from the margin, Tracey's book is a roadmap that offers essential practices and bold moves to break through the blockers we, as marginalized voices and groups, experience so that you can create lasting impact. Preorder your copy of Match-Striking for Beginners today and join the movement for positive change!      Connect with Tracey, Michelle and Nan: Nan Watts Watts Website Nan Instagram  Nan LinkedIn Tracey Instagram Tracey LinkedIn Michelle Instagram Michelle LinkedIn The Disruption Podcast TikTok The Disruption Podcast Youtube

    34min
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The Disruption podcast is focused on creating big, bold change - through the disruption of systems that cause harm to others and the institutions that support those systems and through disruption in your own personal life leading you to find pathways to your own purpose, freedom, and power to be fully you. We believe that disruption in these spaces activates transformational impact across society. We are Tracey Breeden and Michelle Pelton, the host and co-host of the Disruption podcast. We are queer activists, passionate about driving change, who will share our personal stories of disruption with you and lead you through discussions with fellow disruptors, including other activists and advocates, leaders on the inside and outside of organizations, and notable friends and influencers - all with the hope to inspire and activate you towards the big, bold change that you want to see in yourself and in the world. We will dig deep into those personal stories and into pressing topics like creating safe spaces and belonging, advocating for social change through activism in the most difficult places, personal elevation and radical leadership through living authentically, and sex positivity. We’ll even talk about closing the orgasm gap! It can get pretty serious, but we’ll also love, laugh and weave lightness into our time together. The truth is disruption of self and the systems that surround us is not easy, and often requires us to lay down our safety. It all begins with giving ourselves permission to take that first step into personal truth and power. Look around and know you are not alone. We are people from all walks of life on that journey with you. Get ready to disrupt! To find out more about Tracey and the passion and purpose behind the disruption message, check out traceybreeden.com. In the Contacts section, you can send us a note telling us about your own disruption story. Who knows … you may be our next influential guest!

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