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. 3d ago

    JULY ENCORE SHOW The 5 Points of Conversation with PDG Sidney Smith

    Send us Fan Mail JULY ENCORE SHOW: Time to talk, even if it's uncomfortable? Join me as I talk to Sidney Smith. PDG of 5180 who is bringing his "5 Points of Conversation" not only to Rotary but to the world.  Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

  2. Jul 22

    Rotary In The UAE Proves Misconceptions Fall When We Ask Better Questions

    Send us Fan Mail We travel to the United Arab Emirates to learn what Rotary looks like on the ground when your clubs are truly multicultural and your youth programs are built as a pipeline. We challenge common misconceptions about the UAE, then dig into how Interact and Rotaract in Dubai grow from reactivation to real demand and measurable service. • how Rotary operates in the UAE through the Association of Rotary Clubs and District 2452 across nine countries  • what “emirates” means and why the UAE structure feels familiar to Americans  • misconceptions about women’s roles and what leadership actually looks like in Dubai and beyond  • why Rotary being non-religious and non-political builds trust and makes service easier to scale  • the practical system behind UAE youth growth from Interact to Rotaract to Rotary  • real projects that drive momentum including blood donation drives, RYLA, professional development sessions, and the Rotary Youth Decoded podcast  • youth-led environmental action through an Interact Eco Summit, mangrove planting, and Rotary Eco Dubai  If you like the show, please tell a friend. We're also on YouTube and we blog. We hit the road quite often, so if you'd like the podcast to come your direction, RotarianPod at gmail.com, shoot me an email. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

  3. Jul 15

    How To Build A Longer Life With Science And Self-Trust

    Send us Fan Mail We talk with Jean Weidman about radical longevity as a life-oriented mindset, a science-forward health plan, and a humanitarian stance against treating anyone as expendable. We also dig into what’s real, what’s risky, and how to stay skeptical and smart while exploring new tools like peptides, exosomes, and even young plasma exchange.  • Gwen’s perspective on turning 60 as a reset on what “old” means  • Jean’s “physical mortalist” view and why she rejects a time limit on life  • Exercise, sleep, and nutrition as the non-negotiable longevity basics  • Mindset as biology, including how self-talk shapes daily choices  • Meditation, qigong, and listening to pain as feedback  • Community as a longevity lever, including supportive people and anti-ageism  • Young plasma exchange explained, plus why it draws controversy  • Peptides and exosomes, with an emphasis on providers, labs, and due diligence  • The sustainability question: longer lives, environment, and infrastructure  • Radfest as the Revolution Against Aging and Death Festival, plus what you can ask and learn there  • Safety at conferences, researching vendors, and involving your doctor  • Genome testing and simple deficiency fixes that can look like complex problems  If you know somebody like Gene that I should know about, let me know. RotarianPod at gmail.com. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

  4. Jul 8

    What It Really Means To Be Cryopreserved After Death with guest Charlie Kam

    Send us Fan Mail We talk cryonics with Charlie Kam and treat it like a serious end-of-life option, not a movie trope. We dig into how cryopreservation works, why the brain is the main focus, and what “plan B” means if future medicine can repair what killed you.  • what cryonics is and why “legally dead” matters  • cooling, cryoprotectant, and vitrification in liquid nitrogen  • why speed after death affects preservation quality  • how ceremonies and grief change when “return” is possible  • answering religious concerns by comparing cryonics to CPR and defibrillators  • what happens in accidents, decomposition risks, and why the brain is key  • euthanasia, personal choice, and why pets can be preserved quickly  • comparing frozen eggs, sperm, embryos, and whole-body complexity  • myths and bad press, including Walt Disney rumors  • costs, life insurance funding, and the differences between Alcor and Cryonics Institute  • neuropreservation vs full-body preservation and the idea of rebuilt bodies  • AI, Ray Kurzweil, longevity escape velocity, and why Charlie thinks timelines are shortening  If you have someone that you think is turning their actions in your impact or think they'd be a great guest for the show, RotarianPod@gmail.com. Of course, check us out on YouTube and we blog on Blogger, tell friends about us, and I'm hitting the road. And if we'd like me to come to your neighborhood, same address, RotarianPod@gmail.com.  Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

  5. Jul 1

    How A Ugandan Youth Leader Uses Soccer To Heal Trauma And Keep Kids In School

    Send us Fan Mail We sit down with David Muhindo, founder of Be Well Child Care Initiative in Uganda, to talk about protecting vulnerable children and using soccer as a doorway into healing, mentorship, and life skills. We also trace David’s path from making bricks to pay school fees to leading a growing effort to build safety, dignity, and opportunity for kids who have nowhere else to go.  • David’s origin story and why his work is personal  • Paying school fees by making and selling bricks  • The dream to study peace and justice and why it matters  • Uganda’s refugee reality and a culture of welcome  • Holistic child wellbeing through education, health, mentorship  • Menstrual hygiene support to keep girls in school  • Rotary’s role in leadership, partnerships, and local impact  • Securing land and the urgent need for a children’s home  • Harmony Through Soccer as a low-cost gateway to trust  • Teaching teamwork, conflict resolution, and drug prevention through sport  • Monthly counseling and community mentor sessions  • What resilience looks like when resources are scarce  But if you'd like to help with this labor of love, it is made possible by um financial gifts from uh listeners like you. So get in touch with me either on the website or on Funsprout or of course at Rotarianpod@gmail.com if you wish to help keep the show going. And if you'd like to have the show hit the road and come to your neck of the woods, please feel free to use that same address to get in touch with me about that, RotarianPod@gmail.com.  Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

  6. Jun 24

    JUNE ENCORE SHOW: Jeff Borek from Seattle 4

    Send us Fan Mail WE ARE HEADING WAY, WAY ,BACK TO SEASON 3 FOR THIS MONTHS ENCORE   What's it like to be the president at one of the oldest Rotary groups in the world? Meet the President of Seattle 4, Jeff Borek, this week on the podcast Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

  7. Jun 17

    A Multi-District Conference Can Save Money And Grow Fellowship

    Send us Fan Mail We test a big idea for Rotary district conferences by bringing together four district governors who combine four districts into one event to grow fellowship, strengthen networks, and raise the bar on programming. We share what worked, what cost more than expected, and why collaboration may be the future for district-level gatherings.  • why four districts decide to merge one conference instead of running four separate weekends  • how collaboration expands Rotary relationships for grants, projects, and local support  • the budgeting approach: splitting expenses evenly across districts and what that changes  • choosing a destination hotel in San Diego and how venue price affects attendance  • attracting stronger speakers and the advantages of a larger combined audience  • blending district traditions and managing committees without ego battles  • building in hands-on service projects so the weekend is about action, not just meetings  • what we would adjust next time and why some regions are scaling to even more districts  So please feel free to tell a friend about the show or like the show on YouTube. It is away that that generosity keeps flowing. And please feel free to uh check out our uh Facebook page. There's a QR code there if you actually wish to sponsor the show altogether. And if you'd like to have the show come to your neck of the woods, perhaps your multiple district district conference, email me at RotarianPod at gmail.com.  Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

  8. Jun 10

    Why Throw Away Food When It Can Feed People Twice

    Send us Fan Mail We talk dirt with Eric Gardner from Loaves and Fishes and Chuck Corrigan from Rotary, digging into how food waste can become soil instead of methane. We walk through the real numbers, the grant that funded an industrial composter, and the simple composting habits that make the “full circle” possible.  • Loaves and Fishes growth from a church closet pantry to a four-county operation  • How donated grocery food gets sorted and why some items cannot be distributed  • The scale of discarded food and why landfills turn it into methane  • How a small Rotary club uses a global grant locally with international partners  • What an industrial composting machine does in a 24-hour cycle  • The “trash to treasure” loop with parks and farms growing produce back for the pantry  • The icky factor, safety training, and why finished compost is clean and earthy  • Composting basics with greens vs browns and simple fixes for odor and moisture  • Easy ways to start at home without getting overwhelmed  Please tell friends about the show. We’re also on YouTube. We even have a blog, and the show hits the road. If you have a great event or a conference or a project that you’d like the show to show up at, email me, won’t you? Rotarianpod at gmail.com.  Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

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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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