Difference Makers

Difference Makers

The Difference Makers podcast gets you the stories you need to be inspired about the value you have in human connection and making a difference in the lives of others. It is a gift and opportunity we have to be a difference maker for other people and can happen in big and small ways, as shared through stories of Difference Makers. How are you a Difference Maker? Matthew 5: 14-17 tells us to shine our light. "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."

Episodes

Tasha Schuh: Speaker, Author, Resilience Expert

July 7, 2024 • 22 mins
After a life changing theater accident at the age of 16, Tasha Schuh had to decide to love her life and be a Difference Maker. Tasha travels the nation sharing her story to inspire others that we should love our lives and find our purpose and meaning in life in order to be a Difference Maker in the lives of others. Tasha’s perspective aligns with something I just read in Brene Brown’s book, Daring Greatly, “connection is what gives...
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Kevin Honeycutt: Educator, Entrepreneur, Speaker

June 2, 2024 • 33 mins
"Writing on people with permanent markers," is something Kevin Honeycutt strives to do in being a Difference Maker. Kevin shares the value of having faith in children and as he states, "our faith is their surrogate self-belief until they get their own." If you work in any capacity with children and I would argue, in any situation where you have a role to play with others, this episode is a must listen to inspire you to remember the...
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Joe Beckman: Speaker and Author

May 5, 2024 • 21 mins
10% of the time we are Difference Makers, 10% of the time we are Difference Takers and the other 80% we are Difference Fakers. Let’s shift the numbers to 80% Difference Makers. Check out Joe’s advice for how we can shift to more of a focus on being a Difference Maker. The science and data Joe shares anchors our beliefs about the difference human connection makes. 
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Dr. Thomas Paulsen: Professor

April 7, 2024 • 16 mins
How can we cast out net a little wider in regards to making a difference in the lives of others? Dr. Paulsen shares the impact educators have had in his life and reflects on a powerful experience with a former student. Educators out there, think about your "Dean" stories and remember your why! 
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Scott Garvis: Athletic Director, Speaker, Author

February 4, 2024 • 19 mins
How are we being consistent not only in our work lives but also for our family? Scott Garvis brings up an interesting point about Difference Makers being consistent and the impact that has on our ability to be great leaders. Scott is a passionate speaker, author, podcast host, athletic director and former school administrator.
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Brooke Powers: Managing Director of Academics, Equity and Social Justice

January 7, 2024 • 20 mins
Brooke Powers narrowed down the attributes of a Difference Maker to three and boy will they will make you think and reflect. She also shares some super cool stories about a Difference Maker in her life who ended up impacting the lives of thousands of others, if not more, by simply doing his work with a positive attitude.
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Lindsay Diehl: Softball Coach

December 3, 2023 • 20 mins
"Do things on purpose with a purpose and be genuine." Lindsay Diehl sits with Joni to share the powerful impact of a few individuals in her life who have been Difference Makers and how her impact emulates those who were Difference Makers for her.
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Joni Readout - Deep Dive of Trends

November 5, 2023 • 12 mins
We are obligated to be Difference Makers. Host Joni Readout introduces herself, takes a deep dive into trends from her previous guests and gives practical ways in which to reflect on our current interactions with all the other humans around us and how we can make an impact as a Difference Maker.
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Jamie Richards: Young Adult Minister

October 1, 2023 • 20 mins
Difference Makers "do the things," according to Jamie Richards. She serves as a Young Adult Minister at Luthern Church of Hope in West Des Moines, Iowa. Jamie brings up an interesting point of the value of honoring people. Be ready to be inspired.
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Senator Chuck Grassley

September 27, 2023 • 11 mins
The longest serving senator in Iowa history shares how his public service has made a difference in the lives of others and the impact educators played in his life as a Difference Maker.
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Bonnie Clark: Teacher

September 4, 2023 • 19 mins
She never leaves a conversation without a hug and "love ya." Bonnie Clark, a veteran teacher of 45 years+, from rural Southern Iowa shares how others have been Difference Makers in her life and how she is a Difference Maker.
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Bret Rogowitz: ROTC

September 4, 2023 • 19 mins
“Listening to people, extending generosity, making a difference." Bret Rogowitz, an Army veteran and adjuct professor at Slippery Rock University within the ROTC program, shares his Difference Maker stories.
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