Author name: Patricia Talbot

Sitting next to MaryBeth Hyland the first day of a new session at Heroic Public Speaking in Lambertville, New Jersey, I could feel the warm and generous energy radiating from her very being.  I knew right away this was someone I needed to get to know.   What I’ve learned is that MaryBeth is an incredible changemaker who teaches people about the importance of aligning the work they do with their core values so that our […]

Changemaker Nadine Marshall helps her clients develop themselves holistically so they can move from merely surviving and striving to thriving in their own efforts to make a positive difference in the world.  Tune in via the video recording below, listen to the podcast version or read the summary here to learn how she does it!   https://youtu.be/bYsdKVglXdc Homegrown Nadine Nadine was born in Greymouth, a small town on the West Coast of the South Island of

During my discussion with Dr. Navjeet Kaur, I was struck by something she said. So often when we are physically unwell, we are often quick to announce it. However, when the discussion turns to mental health, many people are still afraid to share what is ailing them.  I am very glad to have had this opportunity to meet Navjeet where she came up to me after my speaking engagement in New Delhi, India for International

I recently met Changemaker Lynn Whitbeck on an amazing trip to India. Though we’d never met before, we discovered we had a lot in common, including the fact that we both host a weekly program supporting women in their efforts to make the world a better place.  Lynn and I quickly bonded over the shared experience of traveling in a new country, shopping, eating, and visiting beautiful places like the Taj Mahal.  I also had

Where does a person’s potential begin as a changemaker? Changemaker Emmalou Penrod knows, it usually starts with the family unit.  In this rich conversation, Emmalou examines how her upbringing catapulted her forward and now helps parents learn the skills, including emotional regulation, so they are equipped to share their tools to help their children grow. In this episode of “On Your Own Terms,” Emmalou shares her “Homegrown Solutions for a Patchwork World”. Watch the video

Get ready to channel your curiosity about people with Changemaker Nancy Marshall! Nancy has a passion for connecting people together so that they can bring their gifts to the world.  A curious mind makes for genuine relationships that can lead to positive change in every community.  Nancy never starts a conversation thinking, “What’s in it for me?”  Instead, she reaches out through her love for people and genuine interest in who they are, what they

What makes an empowering mentor? This is the question that changemaker Beth Hendricks asked herself after having several mentors assigned to her tell her that she didn’t measure up.  Then, one day, she had a new experience.  A mentor sat with her and asked the question: How can I help you be successful? Beth realized that in a world where many people are so focused on outshining each other, we often forget that we can

As you follow Changemaker Sixcia Devine’s amazing journey, you will see the spark she was born with ignite the hearts and minds of others as her generous spirit catches FIRE and turns into something truly magical.    Tune in to this episode of “On Your Own Terms,” to learn about Sixcia’s special twist on our “Homegrown Solutions for a Patchwork World”. You can watch, you can listen, or your can read – whatever strikes your fancy

Sometimes the biggest change in the world begins with a change within yourself.  That is the power behind Changemaker Lynn McLaughlin’s story. At an early age, Lynn experienced trauma and abuse creating a deep-seated need for escape.   As she grew older, she learned to recognize her past as proof of her tenacity and capacity for resilience. Over the years, she’s learned that the road to growth does not begin with how things “should be”, but

Often the people in need of help in our community are right in front of us. Leading the charge to maintain the dignity of each individual is Changemaker Judy Diggs. Throughout her career in education, Judy has constantly kept an eye out for how she can  offer support and advocacy to marginalized groups and those in need.  Judy has a big heart and loads of experience creating the conditions necessary for humans to thrive.  As