Sacred Changemakers Jayne Warrilow

How Changemakers Can Make A Big Impact With A Book with Melanie Herschorn
Our guest on the podcast today is  Melanie Herschorn, who wants to help you step into your spotlight as an authority. A publisher and book marketing expert for professionals, business owners, consultants, and speakers worldwide, she’s on a mission to empower authors to share their message with the world. With her comprehensive background of over 20 years as a celebrity publicist, award-winning journalist in radio, print, and TV, and clothing designer and entrepreneur, Melanie is uniquely positioned to support authors to step into thought leadership and make a big impact with their books.
I really enjoyed this conversation; it was insightful and inspiring, and I was truly captivated by Melanie’s expertise and genuine passion for empowering authors. She also shared invaluable insights on how to step into the spotlight as a trusted authority, drawing from her extensive background as a celebrity publicist, award-winning journalist, and entrepreneur.
We discussed practical strategies from her new book, Make a Big Impact with Your Book, emphasizing the importance of authentic storytelling and thought leadership. We talked through the mistakes new authors often make and the pitfalls of publishing their own books. Her advice on book marketing was enlightening and highly actionable, providing a clear path for us all to amplify our message and make a significant impact.
If you are thinking of writing a book to help you get your work out into the world in a bigger way, start a movement, or share your story, this episode is a must-listen; it will help you learn how you can elevate your presence and influence through book publishing.
Key Takeaways
Melanie’s unique life journey that brought her to become a mission-driven publisherHer ability to spot a problem that needs solving, from breastfeeding clothing to mission-driven publishingWhat you need to do BEFORE you write your bookHow to write and market your book on a shoestring budgetHow amplifying your voice through a book can lead to a bigger impact on the world
Memorable Quote
“I want you to look back on all the experiences you have had in your life thus far and realize that you are an expert in your life and there are things you have experienced that maybe someone has experienced something similar, but it's not the same, because you are unique. And so I would invite you to share that unique experience with the world because the world deserves to hear it, and you deserve to share it.”—Melanie Herschorn
Episode Resources:
VIP Book Marketing WebsiteCHECKLIST: The Ultimate Book Marketing Checklist (free resource)Melanie’s Linkedin ProfileBOOK: Make A Big Impact With Your Book By Melanie HershcornBOOK: Mission Possible: Successful Women Entrepreneurs Sharing Step By Step How To Become One by featured AuthorsPowells Bookstore in Portland, OregonSacredChangemakers.comOur Sacred Communitya href="http://www.jaynewarrilow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Welcome to another enriching episode of Sacred Changemakers. Today, we journey into the depths of inner practices and community building with our special guest, Ben Katt.
Ben is a meditation teacher, transformation coach, and speaker. He is the author of ‘The Way Home: Discovering the Hero’s Journey to Wholeness at Midlife’, a book that helps guide people on their inner journey, in transition, and at midlife. Ben helps people develop vibrant inner lives to experience greater fulfillment, purpose, and connection in life, work, and relationships. He was an ordained minister for over a decade, teaches meditation in prison, and volunteers as a hospice companion. He lives in Milwaukee, WI, with his wife and three children.
Join me as I uncover Ben's profound wisdom from his experiences as a hospice companion, chaplain, and meditator working with prison inmates. We dive deeply into many threads that are alive for us as sacred changemakers, from a quest for wholeness to discussing the importance of facing our own mortality, shedding life’s protective masks, and embracing midlife transitions not as a crisis but as an exciting call to adventure.
Ben shares his personal story of reconnection and the small daily practices that have guided him toward authenticity and inner stillness. You will hear how his integrative approach merges spiritual principles with coaching and how meditation transforms lives in state prisons. This episode promises to guide you on your path to wholeness, offering practical insights and inspiring stories to help you reconnect with your true self. So, tune in, and be prepared to embark on your hero’s journey to wholeness.
Key Takeaways
Ben’s experiences of feeling burnt out, losing his identity, and seeking purposeHow to create small daily practices for healingThe significance of your inner stillness guiding choices in business and lifeThe impact of teaching meditation and restorative justice in prisonsFacing mortality and assisting in the end-of-life process
Memorable Quote
“The most important thing we can do is access the true self, the stillness within. Beneath all the layers there’s this calm, steady, stillness. It lies at the center between striving and squandering”—Ben Katt
Episode Resources:
Ben’s Linkedin ProfileBen’s WebsiteBOOK: The Way HomeSacredChangemakers.comOur Sacred CommunityJayne’s WebsiteJayne Warrilow on Linkedin
Thank you to our sponsor:
A huge thank you to our Inner Circle members, podcast sponsors, and extended Sacred Changemakers community, all of whom are visible on our website and helping us make a global impact aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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137. To B Or Not To B - Is B-Corp The Future Of Your Business? with Tim Jones
Our guest on the podcast today is  Tim Jones, also known as That B Corp Bloke. Tim is the CEO, Founder, and B Consultant at Grow Good, a global consulting firm specializing in helping businesses simplify and fast-track the path to B Corp Certification.
Our conversation highlights Tim’s journey to find meaning and joy in his life. His path to self-discovery was profoundly influenced by a series of massive earthquakes in his hometown, which, as you will hear, led to a significant subconscious awakening and a realigning of his professional career.
We discuss his life experiences, including the unethical practices that catalyzed his departure from the medical device industry and the existential crisis that realigned his life toward meaningful impact and sustainability. Tim unpacks the rigorous B Corp certification process, its benefits, and challenges and offers invaluable advice for businesses considering this path.
Join us as Tim envisions a future where every human thrives in harmony with the planet; we explore the intersection of purpose, meaning, and impact in business and provide actionable steps for companies aspiring to make a positive difference in the world. Don’t miss this inspiring episode filled with wisdom, practical insights, and a heartfelt call to action for all changemakers.
Key Takeaways
Tim’s life journey shaped his work toward a new way of doing businessHow to navigate the path to becoming a B-Corp, the benefits and challengesWhat to do to prepare well for the B-Corp AssessmentThe historical and philosophical reflections on businessHow to take steps toward purpose and profit, to make a bigger impact
Memorable Quote
“If we can demonstrate that B corps outperform business as usual, which we can. That evidence is now coming in every year overwhelmingly. B corps are outperforming business across all metrics.”
- Tim Jones
Episode Resources:
Grow Good WebsiteTim’s Linkedin ProfileBook: To B Or Not To B by Tim JonesInfogram: Insights on B-Corp PerformanceB Corp Impact AssessmentSacredChangemakers.comOur Sacred CommunityJayne’s WebsiteJayne Warrilow on Linkedin
Thank you to our sponsor:
A huge thank you to our Inner Circle members, podcast sponsors, and extended Sacred Changemakers community, all of whom are visible on our website and helping us make a global impact aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
If you would like to support our show:
Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and other podcast platforms. We would be SO grateful.
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Our guest on the podcast today is Kieron Bain, a visionary thinker and the architect behind the innovative blockchain social media network, Panjea. In this episode, Kieron speaks to the problems and challenges inherent within the current social media landscapes and yet not always visible to us as users. Kieron emphasizes the troubling realities of content monetization, the quest for validation, and the altered sense of self these platforms can engender.
He also shares his journey from a high-powered salesman to conceptualizing Panjea—a now three-year endeavor to rebuild social connections by fostering authentic creativity and putting the power back into the hands of creators. He casts a critical eye on what he describes as the "casino algorithm" pervasive in platforms like TikTok. He proposes a new social engagement model using blockchain that democratizes governance and distribution through a very different design, functionality, and remuneration model that mirrors the human mind's structure. As you will hear, Kieron is creating Panjea to operate on a unique economic model that includes a subscription and pay-to-post system, returning 90% of revenues to creators.
Join us as we explore Kieron's vision for Panjea to harmonize technological abundance with societal healing, pivoting towards a more human platform that values individuals and their unique stories. And prepare to be inspired by a conversation that challenges the status quo and reimagines the potential of digital spaces to unite rather than divide.
Key Takeaways
Kieron’s unique life journey from improv comedy to high-powered sales that planted the seeds for his work todayThe hidden issues with today’s social media landscapeA new vision for social media democratized for all and the benefits to individualsEmpowering voices and creativity through social relationships and humane technologyHow decentralizing social media is good for everyone
Memorable Quote
"I get this very deep sense that everything that we need to know about life is already encoded inside us through our emotions and our love.”—Kieron Bain
Episode Resources:
Kieron’s website: PanjeaKieron’s Linkedin ProfileSacredChangemakers.comOur Sacred CommunityJayne’s WebsiteJayne Warrilow on Linkedin
Thank you to our sponsor:
A huge thank you to our Inner Circle members, podcast sponsors, and extended Sacred Changemakers community, all of whom are visible on our website and helping us make a global impact aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
If you would like to support our show:
Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and other podcast platforms. We would be SO grateful.
Sacred Changemakers is a transformation company that believes in change for good. We partner with changemakers (coaches, consultants, speakers, authors, business owners, leaders, and conscious humans) who want to build a business that resonates with their soul. 
Together, we are making a meaningful difference in our...

Our guest on the podcast today is Dr Bruno Roque Cignacco (PhD) is a TEDx speaker, researcher, and business consultant. For over 30 years, he has advised and trained hundreds of companies on international marketing and other business topics. He is a university professor at several institutions in UK. He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA - UK).  His new book is titled "The Art of Compassionate Business" (2nd Edition, Routledge).
Today’s discussion revolves around the transformational concept of human-oriented business, emphasizing how fostering a compassionate workplace leads to remarkable benefits such as increased productivity, creativity, and overall employee satisfaction. Bruno shares insightful anecdotes and research-backed evidence to illustrate that when businesses prioritize empathy, generosity, and genuine connection, they see an uplift in their performance metrics and contribute positively to society at large.
Listeners will be inspired by Bruno’s vision of businesses that operate on principles of compassion and his practical advice for integrating these practices into everyday business operations. The dialogue dives deeply into how inspired changes in workplace culture can significantly affect employees' emotional, mental, and social well-being, leading to a more dedicated and harmonized workforce. We explore how simple acts of kindness and understanding can create profound changes, making the case that the path toward commercial success and ethical business is desirable and essential in today’s turbulent world. Tune in to discover how you can contribute to this meaningful shift in the corporate landscape.
Key Takeaways
Bruno’s personal journey from accounting to compassion in businessHow to balance business metrics and human valuesThe benefits of diversity in the workplaceBecoming a leader who embraces compassion in daily interactionsHow the research underscores the benefits of the new paradigm
Memorable Quote
“Is your mission only economically based? This means that you focus only on profit and getting more market share, OR can you have a much much broader mission that includes social impact and environmental impact so that your employees can see with each of the tasks that they perform every day that they're contributing to your mission?”—Bruno Cignacco
Episode Resources:
Bruno’s WebsiteBruno’s LinkedinBruno’s TED TalkBOOK: The Art Of Compassionate Business: Main Principles For The Human-Oriented Enterprise by Bruno CignaccoSacredChangemakers.comOur Sacred CommunityJayne’s WebsiteJayne Warrilow on Linkedin
Thank you to our sponsor:
A HUGE thank you to the members of our Inner Circle, who are our podcast sponsors, and also our extended Sacred Changemakers community, who are helping us to make a global impact aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, all visible on our website.
If you would like to support our show:
Please rate,...

134. Storytelling For A Better World with Tamika Bickham
Today our guest on the podcast is Tamika Bickham, an award-winning broadcast journalist and creative director, touting over 15 years in front of and behind the camera. With a track record of hosting and reporting over 3,000 hours of live broadcast TV, and producing/directing over 2,500 videos, Tamika's expertise is undeniable. As the Founder and CEO of TB Media Group, she leads a nonfiction video production studio specializing in crafting long-form, documentary-style content for CSR leaders. Tamika's talent for distilling complex information into engaging, clear, concise visual stories has garnered her recognition, including the ABBY for Best Feature in Journalism and multiple Hermes Creative Awards.
Tamika is a passionate storyteller and an advocate for a better world. She shares her journey from traditional news to founding TB Media, a platform dedicated to authentic and purposeful storytelling for good. We discuss how storytelling can create connections, inspire action, and influence policy changes toward a more equal and connected society. Tamika emphasizes the importance of sharing authentic and honest stories that elevate mental health and well-being and foster community. From the role of storytellers in media and the pitfalls of the 24-hour news cycle to the quest for authentic content in the digital age, we'll discuss the responsibilities of being a changemaker in the storytelling world.
This conversation is not just about the power of narratives to move people emotionally but also to move them into action, for you as our listener to recognize the value of your own voices and the stories you carry. So join us as we unpack these insights and look at how small businesses and change-makers can harness storytelling to inspire emotion and meaningful change. It's an episode that challenges us to rethink the stories we consume, create, and share for a better world.
Key Takeaways
How storytelling connects people and amplifies social impact.How honest stories can show us what it means to be human sharing compassion and kindnessThe challenges of big media and its emphasis on ratings lead to sensational coverage.How to share stories that move people into actionHow to be authentic in telling diverse, connected stories that can amplify your social impact message
Memorable Quote
“I think most journalists get into the media, not just because we wanna be on TV or because we wanna be a public figure, but because we understand and value the importance of giving voice to those who are voiceless and the power that comes with telling real-life stories.”—Tamika Bickham
Episode Resources:
TB Media Group WebsiteTamika’s Linkedin ProfileTamara’s InstagramSacredChangemakers.comOur Sacred CommunityJayne’s WebsiteJayne Warrilow on Linkedin
Thank you to our sponsor:
A HUGE thank you to our Inner Circle members, our podcast sponsors, and our extended Sacred Changemakers community who are helping us make a global impact aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, all visible on our...