I Spark Change Podcast

Are you ready to join us in creating a better world? Awesome! Because you’re in the right place. The I Spark Change Podcast is about those who spread positive change across the globe. They are doing acts or work that have a positive impact on humanity. The guests on our show are what we call Social Impact Heroes. These are everyday people like you and me. They make a difference, whether through their actions or their impact on others. Their impact may be big or small. In all instances, it's a beacon of light for everyone they encounter. Each week we feature inspiring stories and messages of struggle, courage, and hope to help spread positive change and create a better world for all of us.

I Spark Change Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Rick Ornelas, with 185 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Rick Ornelas hosts I Spark Change Podcast, a society show with 185 episodes published.

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  I Spark Change Podcast

  Ep#186: How to Give With Purpose w/ Rick Peck

  Sep 28, 202638 min

  In this episode, Rick interviews Rick Peck, also known as The Philanthropy Guy , a philanthropy educator, financial professional, and advocate for purposeful giving. Through his work with donors, nonprofits, and professional advisors, he helps people understand how generosity can align with their values, create meaningful impact, and build a lasting legacy. Rick shares the experiences that shaped his approach to philanthropy, beginning with a supportive upbringing that encouraged him to take risks while also teaching him to think carefully about his decisions. After becoming a financial advisor, he discovered the lasting impact that thoughtful financial guidance could have on families, eventually leading him into the world of charitable giving. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! We will discuss the following: ⭐️ Why taking imperfect action can create opportunities that would never exist through analysis alone. ⭐️ How financial education and philanthropic literacy can help people make more intentional decisions about their money and legacy. ⭐️ Why we should focus on leaving people and communities better than we found them. ⭐️ How a single conversation, introduction, or act of kindness can create a ripple effect years later. ⭐️ Why listening to others with genuine curiosity may be one of the simplest ways to create positive change in the world. & more... More information about Rick Peck: Website: https://www.thephilanthropyguy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-peck/ Grab your gift and Join our group of thousands from all across the globe who want to spread positive change. 25 TRANSFORMATIONAL TIPS TO A BETTER YOU ➡️ https://www.isparkchange.com/join Become a Patron today here https://www.patreon.com/isparkchange Rick will bring you relevant and practical episodes each week, empowering you to make a difference in your life and the lives of others. Each week, we will bring you an inspiring person who learned how to turn their struggles into strengths or a message to help you unlock your inner gifts to share with the world. IG: @i_spark_change & @rickornelas FB: Group Twitter: @isparkchange YTB: @i_spark_change Support the show

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  Ep#185: Connecting With God w/ Sunny Wessel

  Sep 14, 202633 min

  In this episode, Rick interviews Sunny Wessel, author, Bible study teacher, and faith-filled leader dedicated to helping people develop a deeper, more personal relationship with the Lord. Through her writing, teaching, and ministry, Sunny encourages others to connect with God, grow in their faith, and recognize His presence in their everyday lives. Sunny shares the story of how her relationship with God began at just five years old after witnessing the dramatic transformation of her parents' lives. That early experience became the foundation for a lifelong journey of faith, teaching, writing, and service. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! We will discuss the following: ⭐️ How a life-changing experience at age five shaped Sunny's lifelong relationship with God. ⭐️ Why developing intimacy with God requires authenticity, communication, and consistent connection. ⭐️ How decades of journaling and spiritual reflection eventually became the God's Special Invitation book series. ⭐️ Why recognizing and confronting pride can open the door to deeper faith and spiritual growth. ⭐️ How believing that God hears our prayers can inspire people to take a more active role in their communities and the world. & more... More information about Sunny Wessel: Website: https://sunnysbook.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunnywesselofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnywessel.author/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunny-wessel Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sunnywessel Grab your gift and Join our group of thousands from all across the globe who want to spread positive change. 25 TRANSFORMATIONAL TIPS TO A BETTER YOU ➡️ https://www.isparkchange.com/join Become a Patron today here https://www.patreon.com/isparkchange Rick will bring you relevant and practical episodes each week, empowering you to make a difference in your life and the lives of others. Each week, we will bring you an inspiring person who learned how to turn their struggles into strengths or a message to help you unlock your inner gifts to share with the world. IG: @i_spark_change & @rickornelas FB: Group Twitter: @isparkchange YTB: @i_spark_change Support the show

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  Episode #184

  Ep#184: How EFT Can Help You Break the Cycle w/ Carol Look

  Aug 31, 202631 minS2

  In this episode, Rick interviews Carol Look, a pioneering practitioner, bestselling author, international speaker, and expert in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) tapping. Through her work, Carol helps people identify and overcome the emotional conflicts, limiting beliefs, and fears that can keep them from achieving the success, confidence, and abundance they desire. Carol shares how her own struggles with anxiety, insomnia, self-sabotage, and professional limitations led her to become her own case study and ultimately discover EFT tapping. After incorporating the technique into her work as a psychotherapist and hypnotist, she experienced dramatic changes in her own life and began seeing similar breakthroughs with her clients. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! We will discuss the following: ⭐️ How EFT tapping can help address limiting beliefs, fears, and emotional conflicts that influence behavior. ⭐️ Why people can unconsciously resist greater success even when they genuinely want to achieve it. ⭐️ How identifying the hidden “yes, but” behind a goal can reveal the fears keeping you stuck. ⭐️ Why sustainable transformation requires consistent systems and practices rather than goals alone. ⭐️ How becoming less reactive can create a ripple effect of greater peace and generosity in your relationships and community. & more... More information about Carol Look: Website: https://www.carollook.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-look-6066692/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolLookEFT Grab your gift and Join our group of thousands from all across the globe who want to spread positive change. 25 TRANSFORMATIONAL TIPS TO A BETTER YOU ➡️ https://www.isparkchange.com/join Become a Patron today here https://www.patreon.com/isparkchange Rick will bring you relevant and practical episodes each week, empowering you to make a difference in your life and the lives of others. Each week, we will bring you an inspiring person who learned how to turn their struggles into strengths or a message to help you unlock your inner gifts to share with the world. IG: @i_spark_change & @rickornelas FB: Group Twitter: @isparkchange YTB: @i_spark_change Support the show

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  Episode #183

  Ep#183: Building a Business That Thrives Without You w/ John Moncrieff

  Aug 17, 202638 minS2

  In this episode, Rick interviews John Moncrieff, Head of Community and Purpose at the Small Giants Community, an international community dedicated to helping purpose-driven business leaders build companies that prioritize people, values, and long-term impact. Originally from South Africa and now based in Switzerland, John draws from decades of entrepreneurial experience to help founders create businesses that thrive without requiring their constant involvement. John shares how his early experiences of freedom and inequality shaped the values that continue to guide his work today. He reflects on building and scaling a successful business in South Africa, the challenges he faced when preparing to sell it, and the realization that being at the center of every decision had ultimately limited the company's value and his own freedom. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! We will discuss the following: ⭐️ Why giving up control and building a strong leadership team is essential for creating entrepreneurial freedom. ⭐️ How John’s early experiences with freedom and inequality shaped his values and purpose as a leader. ⭐️ Why self-awareness and recognizing what you don't know can be a turning point in an entrepreneur’s journey. ⭐️ How empowering employees to make decisions can create healthier businesses and stronger teams. ⭐️ Why purpose-driven businesses have the power to create meaningful change and greater freedom in the world. & more... More information about John Moncrieff: Website: https://smallgiants.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jean.moncrieff/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanmoncrieff/ Grab your gift and Join our group of thousands from all across the globe who want to spread positive change. 25 TRANSFORMATIONAL TIPS TO A BETTER YOU ➡️ https://www.isparkchange.com/join Become a Patron today here https://www.patreon.com/isparkchange Rick will bring you relevant and practical episodes each week, empowering you to make a difference in your life and the lives of others. Each week, we will bring you an inspiring person who learned how to turn their struggles into strengths or a message to help you unlock your inner gifts to share with the world. IG: @i_spark_change & @rickornelas FB: Group Twitter: @isparkchange YTB: @i_spark_change Support the show

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  Episode #181

  Ep#181: Building Adaptability, Presence, and Stronger Teams w/ Beth Sanchez

  Mar 11, 202633 minS2

  <p>In this episode, Rick shares his interview with <b>Beth Sanchez</b>, founder and CEO of <b>Impactful Improv</b>, a company that helps professionals and teams strengthen communication, collaboration, and adaptive thinking through improv-inspired learning.</p><p>Beth shares how her background in business and leadership led her to discover improv as a powerful tool for skill-building while earning her MBA at Duke University. She explains how improv helps people become better listeners, think on their feet, embrace uncertainty, and build authentic human connection—especially in today’s fast-paced, virtual work environments. Through stories from her journey and clie...

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