
The Will to Change: Where Leadership Meets the Courage to Evolve
by Jennifer Brown
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E392: Making Space for the Next You: Tiny Practices for Big Transitions
Nov 28, 2025
24m 54s
E391: From Effort to Essence: The Evolution of Wise Leadership
Nov 21, 2025
25m 18s
E390: Making Purpose Visible, and Actionable: How to Align Your Message and Your Platform
Nov 17, 2025
38m 54s
E389: Deadheading the Garden: On Growth, Grace, and Letting Go
Nov 7, 2025
31m 27s
E388: The Rhythm of Renewal: Leadership for a Post-Backlash Era
Nov 5, 2025
17m 53s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/25 | ![]() E392: Making Space for the Next You: Tiny Practices for Big Transitions✨ | self-authoring mindself-transforming mind+5 | — | — | — | transformationidentity+6 | — | 24m 54s | |
| 11/21/25 | ![]() E391: From Effort to Essence: The Evolution of Wise Leadership✨ | leadership evolutionadult development theory+4 | — | — | — | leadershipgrowth+7 | — | 25m 18s | |
| 11/17/25 | ![]() E390: Making Purpose Visible, and Actionable: How to Align Your Message and Your Platform✨ | purposedigital presence+4 | Amber Kidd | — | — | purposedigital presence+5 | — | 38m 54s | |
| 11/7/25 | ![]() E389: Deadheading the Garden: On Growth, Grace, and Letting Go✨ | growthleadership+5 | — | — | — | growthleadership+6 | — | 31m 27s | |
| 11/5/25 | ![]() E388: The Rhythm of Renewal: Leadership for a Post-Backlash Era✨ | diversityequity+4 | — | — | — | DEIleadership+4 | — | 17m 53s | |
| 10/23/25 | ![]() E387: Winter Work: Four Inner Practices for Renewal and Rebirth✨ | leadershiptransformation+3 | — | — | — | leadershiprenewal+5 | — | 20m 54s | |
| 10/16/25 | ![]() E386: Midwifing Change: Holding Space for What Wants to Emerge✨ | midwifing changecollapse+4 | — | — | — | midwifing changecollapse+6 | — | 11m 56s | |
| 10/9/25 | ![]() E385: Reset and Rebuild: The Next Evolution of LGBTQ+ Leadership✨ | LGBTQ+ leadershipworkplace inclusion+5 | Todd Sears | Out Leadership | — | LGBTQ+leadership+5 | — | 57m 41s | |
| 10/2/25 | ![]() E384: Humble Inquiry in a Noisy World with Author Peter Schein✨ | leadershipcuriosity+4 | Peter Schein | Humble Inquiry: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling (Third Edition) | — | humble inquiryleadership+5 | — | 54m 39s | |
| 9/25/25 | ![]() E383: Music and Mentorship: Part 2, Strategies for Inclusive Leadership from OutNEXT✨ | inclusive leadershipmusic as activism+5 | — | OutNEXTOut Leadership+1 | — | inclusive leadershipmentorship+5 | — | 28m 58s | |
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| 9/19/25 | ![]() E382: Owning Your Voice, Shaping the Future: Strategies for Inclusive Leadership From OutNEXT | This episode features highlights from a series of audio recordings originally created for OutNEXT, Out Leadership's global LGBTQ+ leadership-development program. Captured live during the OutNEXT summit sessions, these conversations were designed to inspire and equip emerging LGBTQ+ leaders with tools for authentic leadership, community building, and inclusive impact. Listeners will hear reflections on resilience, mindfulness, and the power of intergenerational support—offering both inspiration and practical strategies for anyone ready to lead with purpose and heart. | — | ||||||
| 9/12/25 | ![]() E381: AI in Action: Practical Tools for Inclusive Work with Mishel Horta and Amber Kidd | Tune in for a lively, practical conversation about bringing artificial intelligence into everyday work and life. Jennifer is joined by Mishel Horta, Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for DHL Express Americas, and Amber Kidd, an Innovation-Focused Operations & Marketing Consultant. Together they explore how different AI tools—like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot—each have their own strengths and "personalities," how to craft powerful prompts, and what it really takes to use AI safely, creatively, and inclusively. You'll hear hands-on tips, privacy insights, and real-world examples to help you make AI a trusted partner in your own work. | — | ||||||
| 9/5/25 | ![]() E380: All Bodies Welcome: Building Brands that Reflect Reality with Kara Richardson Whitely | Step into a candid conversation with Kara Richardson Whitely as she explores the realities of weight stigma, the buying power of plus size consumers, and why brands miss out when they fail to embrace all bodies. Kara shares her powerful story of resilience as a plus size adventurer and advocate, offering insights into how businesses can heal the customer journey and create meaningful inclusion. From the retail industry's blind spots to cultural moments like the Cardi B controversy, this episode challenges assumptions and shows why body diversity is both a moral imperative and a business necessity. | — | ||||||
| 8/29/25 | ![]() E379: Radical Presence: How Staying in the Now Helps us Navigate a Shifting World | In this minisode, Jennifer reflects on the themes from her upcoming book The Shape of Change, exploring what it means to face uncertainty, grief, stillness, and surrender with courage and presence. She shares personal insights on how we can loosen our grip on old identities, embrace radical presence, and find wisdom in the discomfort of transformation. Discover how to cultivate resilience in a rapidly shifting world, nurture hope in dark times, and reimagine the shapes our lives and work can take as we evolve. | — | ||||||
| 8/21/25 | ![]() E378: Holding the Door: Journalism, Democracy, and the Fight for Light with Mará Rose Williams | In this episode, Jennifer is joined by Mará Rose Williams, Assistant Managing Editor for Race and Equity at The Kansas City Star, to explore the role of journalism in telling the truth, fostering community, and protecting democracy. Mará reflects on leading the groundbreaking Truth in Black and White project and what it means to look back five years later. The conversation examines how storytelling can build empathy across differences, the importance of staying awake in turbulent times, and the power of individual action to create ripples that grow into waves of change. | — | ||||||
| 8/14/25 | ![]() E377: Hospitality as a Superpower: Inside Kansas City's Blueprint for Inclusion with Greg Valdovino, VP, Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce | In this episode, Greg Valdovino, Vice President of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, joins Jennifer for a conversation about how Kansas City is turning hospitality into a powerful driver for economic growth and community connection. He discusses how the city is preparing to welcome the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup through its ambitious Welcoming City initiative. From breaking old stereotypes to creating lasting cultural and economic impact, Greg reveals how inclusive leadership, intentional planning, and community-wide collaboration are shaping a Kansas City where everyone belongs—visitors and residents alike. | — | ||||||
| 8/8/25 | ![]() E376: Sacred Dissolution: Navigating Necessary Endings, Making Space for the Becoming with Futurist Elatia Abate | Tune in to this episode of The Will to Change as Jennifer is joined by futurist and founder of The Future of Now, Elatia Abate. Together they explore what it takes to thrive in the emerging wisdom economy and why the old knowledge-based models are no longer enough. Elatia shares insights on leading with resilience, flexibility, and purpose during times of disruption, and how to build organizations that center community, fulfillment, and human connection. Whether you are navigating personal change or leading transformation, this episode offers a bold and grounded vision for the future of work and leadership. | — | ||||||
| 8/1/25 | ![]() E375: From Will to Wisdom: Redefining What It Means to Lead | In this special episode of The Will to Change, Jennifer introduces her forthcoming book, The Shape of Change, a powerful synthesis drawn from hundreds of episodes of the podcast. Jennifer also reflects on how the podcast itself became a body of work, rich with wisdom, vulnerability, and transformation. Listeners will hear about the inspiration behind the book, the collaborative process that brought it to life, and the evolution from teaching change to being changed. This episode invites us to loosen our grip on certainty, embrace the unknown, and discover the wisdom that emerges when we truly listen to ourselves, to others, and to the shape of change itself. | — | ||||||
| 7/25/25 | ![]() E374: The Evolution of an Inclusive Leader: Jennifer joins the Liberation Chronicles Podcast | In this special episode, originally recorded for The Liberation Chronicles, Jennifer Brown is featured in a powerful conversation about what it truly means to lead inclusively. Drawing from her signature framework, the Inclusive Leader Continuum, Jennifer discusses the four stages of inclusive leadership and emphasizes the importance of building learning-centered cultures rooted in humility, accountability, and grace. She explores how leaders can move from awareness to advocacy without shame, and why inclusive leadership is essential, not just as a DEI strategy, but as a transformative practice for navigating change, fostering trust, and shaping the future of work. | — | ||||||
| 7/18/25 | ![]() E373: Uncertainty Is Not the Enemy: Reclaiming Possibility in a Volatile World with Author Maggie Jackson | In this episode of The Will to Change, Jennifer Brown sits down with author and thought leader Maggie Jackson to explore why uncertainty, so often seen as something to fear, might actually be our greatest asset. Together they unpack how leaning into the unknown can spark resilience, adaptability, and even joy, both in our personal lives and in the way we lead. From surfing literal waves to navigating the unpredictability of today's workplaces, Maggie reveals why wisdom in motion is essential for thriving amid rapid change. Tune in to discover how reframing uncertainty not as a threat but as a challenge and opportunity can transform how we work, connect, and grow. | — | ||||||
| 7/11/25 | ![]() E372: Rewriting the Story: Correcting the Narrative on Equity with Celeste Warren | In this episode, you'll hear from Celeste Warren as she unpacks how equity has evolved, why it's so often misunderstood, and what it really takes to create a more inclusive, balanced future. Drawing on decades of experience and insights from her new book, Celeste shares how to move beyond fear and resistance to build true shared purpose. You'll learn why equity is essential for everyone, how to communicate its value in ways that resonate, and what it looks like to dismantle barriers so we can all see the mountains ahead together. | — | ||||||
| 7/3/25 | ![]() E371: Seven Trust Languages That Transform Teams: With Author Minda Harts | In this episode, Jennifer welcomes workplace consultant, bestselling author, and advocate Minda Harts to explore why trust is the true currency of equity and belonging. Drawing on insights from her new book, Minda introduces the "Seven Trust Languages," a groundbreaking framework that helps leaders and teams build authentic, sustainable trust at work. Together they unpack how trust gaps often come down to unmet expectations, why transparency isn't about revealing everything but about honest communication, and how trust especially impacts underrepresented employees navigating systemic bias. This conversation offers a timely, practical blueprint for making workplaces more human, resilient, and inclusive. | — | ||||||
| 6/26/25 | ![]() E370: Community is What Remains: DEI, Disruption, and the Urgency of Connection | In this special episode, originally recorded live for Remote Daily, Jennifer reflects on the growing backlash against the DEI industry and what it means to lead through uncertainty as long-standing systems begin to unravel. She shares how an intentional pause has become a powerful space for reflection and reinvention, and explores why community, rather than corporate structures, may be the most durable path forward. This episode offers a vulnerable and visionary look at how to stay grounded, creative, and connected in times of disruption. | — | ||||||
| 6/20/25 | ![]() E369: The Long Arc of Belonging: A Pride Reflection | In this Pride Month reflection, Jennifer takes listeners on a journey through 25 years of LGBTQ+ workplace advocacy, beginning with her early days organizing panels in New York and culminating in the founding of Jennifer Brown Consulting. She explores the evolution of corporate inclusion efforts, the power of community, and the tension between authenticity, accountability, and assimilation in today's workplace. Speaking candidly about the emotional complexity of this moment, Jennifer invites listeners to reconnect with their purpose, honor their advocacy journeys, and remember the wisdom they carry, even when the world feels out of step. | — | ||||||
| 6/13/25 | ![]() E368: Words, Work, and What Comes Next: Charting the Future of Inclusion with Elfi Martinez | Elfi Martinez, Vice President of Inclusive Organizations at Changeforce.ai, returns to the program for a conversation with Jennifer about the current crossroads facing the DEI field. Jennifer and Elfi's discussion ranges from a discussion about cultural backlash and the erosion of shared language to the urgent need for clear standards and behavior-based accountability. This conversation examines how we got here, what we've learned, and what it will take to evolve the work in ways that are sustainable, inclusive, and resilient in the face of resistance. | — | ||||||
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