Speak For Change With Thomas Sage Pedersen
Welcome to Speak for Change with Thomas Sage Pedersen! Our mission is to inspire and promote positive and lasting change in our local & global communities.
Podcasting since 2020 • 158 episodes
Speak For Change With Thomas Sage Pedersen
Latest Episodes
Jacob Martinez | Leading In The Storm: Founding Digital Nest Nonprofit, Radical Transparency,Training Next Generation of Diverse Leaders, Fundraising Wisdom and more
We trace Jacob Martinez’s path from outsider to builder and unpack how Digital NEST turns first-gen talent into confident leaders through transparency, training, and courageous asks. Real talk on hiring, culture, and stress gives a grounded pla...
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Season 7
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Episode 161
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47:05
Casey Coonerty | Leading in The Storm: Leading Through Change, Upfront vs Behind The Scenes Leadership, Power of Slowing Down, Obstacles of Running a Bookstore in Modern Times,
We explore people-first leadership with Casey Coonerty Protti of Bookshop Santa Cruz, from family roots in service to making brave, values-led decisions through crisis. COVID recalibrates pace, transparency meets limits, and empathy becomes a d...
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Season 7
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Episode 160
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51:53
Justin Cummings | Leading In The Storm: Leading in Crisis, The Power of Delegation, Cutting red tape, "Pick Issues not SIdes"
We trace Justin Cummings’ path from early leadership training to steering Santa Cruz through a pandemic, fires, and a fragile housing landscape. Practical stories show how to connect experts, cut red tape, protect renters, and stay grounded wit...
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Season 7
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Episode 159
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38:45
Maria Elena De La Garza:Leading In The Storm: Leading with Authenticity, Building Systems That Generate Belonging, and more
In this episode, Thomas Sage Pedersen sits down with Maria Elena De La Garza, Executive Director of the Community Action Board, to explore what it means to lead with grace, authenticity, and service. Maria shares her journey from growing up in ...
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Season 7
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Episode 158
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59:09
DeAndre James| Leading In The Storm: Transparent Leadership, How to Focus in Changing Times
The room gets loud when stakes are high—threats, rumors, pressure, even your own inner commentary. We sat down with DeAndre James, executive director of the Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley to map...
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Season 7
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Episode 157
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53:16
