Agency for Change : A Podcast from KidGlov

A healthier city is not built by luck. It's built by neighbors who notice what's breaking, leaders who listen without flinching, and funders who use data to back up compassion. 

In this episode, we sit down with Kate Bolz, President and CEO of Community Health Endowment, to talk about an audacious goal: making Lincoln, Nebraska, the healthiest community in the nation, and what it really takes to move from good intentions to mea...

Menopause gets reduced to hot flashes, whispered about like it’s a personal flaw, then brushed off in the exam room when symptoms don’t fit a neat box. That silence has a cost. Cardiologist Dr. Jayne Morgan joins us to explain why menopause is a cardiovascular turning point, and why so many women feel dismissed with “normal labs” while their bodies are waving real warning flags.

In this episode, we ta...

Somebody has to swing for the fences, and Diane Temme Stinton is living proof of what happens when you stop waiting for the “perfect” path. 

In this episode, we sit down with Diane, CEO of TMCO (Total Manufacturing Company) in Lincoln, Nebraska, to talk about leading a second-generation, family-owned contract metal manufacturing business that powers other brands across agriculture, energy, biomedical, and architectu...

Nonprofits are built by people who care deeply, and the best ones pair that mission with serious business discipline.

In this episode of Agency for Change, Lyn welcomes back friend of the podcast, Danette O'Connell from The Nonprofit Cooperative, who joins us to share how understanding that "nonprofit" is simply a tax status is actually the key that unlocks your organization's full potential.

Danette digs into what social entrepreneu...

Words that ring like a bell: there are two patients in every Alzheimer’s diagnosis—the person you love and the caregiver they rely on. 

In this episode of Agency for Change, former Wisconsin governor Marty Schreiber joins us to share the most personal campaign of his life: caring for his wife Elaine through nearly two decades of Alzheimer’s, and transforming grief and guilt into tools that protect dignity, spa...

Addressing homelessness requires more than temporary solutions — it requires hope, accountability, and community collaboration.

In this episode of Agency for Change, Rich Schaus, Executive Director of Gospel Rescue Mission, shares how his organization helps individuals experiencing homelessness rebuild their lives through relationship, responsibility, and practical support.

Rich explains how their programs focus on restoring ho...

Improving child well-being requires more than addressing immediate needs. It requires changing the systems that shape children’s lives.

In this episode of Agency for Change, Juliet Summers, Executive Director of Voices for Children in Nebraska, shares how her organization uses research, policy advocacy, and community engagement to create equitable opportunities for kids across the state.

Juliet explains why policy and systems c...

Affordable housing is one of the most complex challenges facing communities today—and it requires more than a single solution.

In this episode of Agency for Change, Charlie Wesche, CEO of NeighborWorks Lincoln, shares how his team is expanding access to homeownership through education, new construction, and Prairie Roots Community Land Trust, a shared equity model designed to keep homes permanently affordable.

From generational...

What happens when access to books becomes a daily habit, not a special occasion?

In this episode of Agency for Change, Lyn Wineman talks with Angie Miller, Executive Director of BookLoop (formerly DIBS for Kids), about the power of consistent book access and the organization’s recent rebrand.

BookLoop provides custom-curated classroom libraries and a unique “looping” system that allows thousands of elementary studen...

Why does women’s health still face systemic gaps, and what can we do about it?

In this episode of Agency for Change, Lyn Wineman sits down with Nada Hanafi and Liz Powell, leaders behind Women’s Health Advocates, to discuss inequities in research, regulation, funding, and access across the full spectrum of women’s health.

They explore why patient-centered design, better data, and stronger advocacy are essential to i...

How can collaboration help nonprofits fundraise more effectively—and sustainably?

In this episode of Agency for Change, Lyn is joined by Danette O’Connell of the Nonprofit Cooperative and Candace Cody of CauseVox to discuss what nonprofits are facing right now and how stronger connections can drive better fundraising results.

They share current fundraising trends, the role of technology and donor engagement, and why colla...

What does it take to truly see the people and stories that have too often gone unnoticed?

In this episode of Agency for Change, Lyn Wineman welcomes Mark Robinson, marketing leader and author of Black on Madison Avenue, for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about power, opportunity, and identity in the advertising industry.

Drawing on more than four decades of experience at some of the world’s most influential agenci...

What does leadership look like when everything feels uncertain?

In this episode of Agency for Change, Lyn welcomes back Matt Poepsel, Vice President and Godfather of Talent Optimization at The Predictive Index, for a timely and deeply human conversation about leadership in what Matt calls today’s high-stakes, entropy-driven economy.

Together, Lyn and Matt explore why modern workplaces feel more stressful, fragmented, and discon...

What does it take to support thousands of high school students experiencing homelessness—every single year?

In this episode of Agency for Change, Lyn sits down with Kelli Kristo, Executive Director of Project 150, an organization providing hope, dignity, and essential resources to homeless, displaced, and disadvantaged high school students across Southern Nevada.

Kelli shares how Project 150 began as an “accidental charit...

What happens when we stop trying to be less human at work—and start leaning into who we really are?

In this episode of Agency for Change, Lyn welcomes back Alex Cullimore and Cristina Amigoni, co-founders of Siamo, to talk about their new bestselling book, The Authenticity Upgrade. Together, they explore why so many workplace challenges are actually human challenges, and how authenticity can unlock energy, connection, and bett...

What if some of the heaviest, most overlooked products in our supply chains could become a catalyst for meaningful change?

In this episode of Agency for Change, host Lyn Wineman welcomes back Wayne McIntyre, CEO and Co-Founder of Relocalize, for a conversation about what’s changed since his last visit—and what’s ahead. Relocalize is revolutionizing how water-based products like packaged ice and cold packs are made ...

What happens when a lack of belonging sparks a movement?

In this episode of Agency for Change, Lyn Wineman sits down with Dr. Kimberly Clay, Founder and CEO of Play Like a Girl, to explore how confidence, community, and early opportunity can shape a girl’s future in STEM.

Dr. Kim shares the deeply personal story behind Play Like a Girl—how it began as a small support circle during her doctoral studies and grew into a nati...

When children enter the foster care system, they often arrive with little more than the clothes they’re wearing. For Leigh Esau, founder of Foster Care Closet of Nebraska, that reality is deeply personal—and it’s what inspired her to create an organization focused on restoring dignity, choice, and compassion for youth in crisis.

In this episode of Agency for Change, host Lyn Wineman sits down with Leigh to explore ...

What if “success” wasn’t about applause, but about change that actually happens? We sit down with Dr. Kristin Malek—Behavior Change Designer, Associate Professor, and new Amazon best-selling author—to unpack how intentional design turns good intentions into real results. 

We explore how to diagnose the real problem beneath loud symptoms like “apathy,” and how to align content, environme...