The Will to Change: Where Leadership Meets the Courage to Evolve podcast

The Will to Change: Where Leadership Meets the Courage to Evolve

Why is change so difficult and yet so necessary? We live in a world that is increasingly complex, unpredictable, and demanding of our resilience. The challenges we face are not just external but deeply personal, asking us to redefine who we are, what we stand for, and how we lead. Transformation isn't just a possibility, it's an imperative. On The Will to Change, Jennifer Brown invites listeners to explore the deeper dimensions of leadership, resilience, and human connection. Each month, we feature both thought-provoking conversations with a guest who inspires new ways of thinking, as well as Jennifer's reflective mini-episodes that dive deeper into themes like courage, growth, and the art of navigating uncertainty. This isn't just about leadership in the workplace - it's about leadership in life. Together, we'll examine the systems and beliefs that shape us and uncover how to lead authentically, inclusively, and boldly in a rapidly changing world. If you're ready to stretch beyond the familiar, embrace new perspectives, and discover the will to evolve—for yourself and others—this podcast is for you. To learn more, visit http://jenniferbrownspeaks.com/

Why is change so difficult and yet so necessary? We live in a world that is increasingly complex, unpredictable, and demanding of our resilience. The challenges we face are not just external but deeply personal, asking us to redefine who we are, what we stand for, and how we lead. Transformation isn't just a possibility, it's an imperative. On The Will to Change, Jennifer Brown invites listeners to explore the deeper dimensions of leadership, resilience, and human connection. Each month, we feature both thought-provoking conversations with a guest who inspires new ways of thinking, as well as Jennifer's reflective mini-episodes that dive deeper into themes like courage, growth, and the art of navigating uncertainty. This isn't just about leadership in the workplace - it's about leadership in life. Together, we'll examine the systems and beliefs that shape us and uncover how to lead authentically, inclusively, and boldly in a rapidly changing world. If you're ready to stretch beyond the familiar, embrace new perspectives, and discover the will to evolve—for yourself and others—this podcast is for you. To learn more, visit http://jenniferbrownspeaks.com/

 

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E392: Making Space for the Next You: Tiny Practices for Big Transitions

Tune in as Jennifer dives deeper into the transformational shift from the self-authoring m... more

28 Nov 2025

24 MINS

24:54

28 Nov 2025


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E391: From Effort to Essence: The Evolution of Wise Leadership

In this minisode, Jennifer invites listeners into a deeper exploration of how leaders trul... more

21 Nov 2025

25 MINS

25:18

21 Nov 2025


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E390: Making Purpose Visible, and Actionable: How to Align Your Message and Your Platform

In this minisode, Jennifer invites listeners into a candid conversation about the ongoing ... more

17 Nov 2025

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38:54

17 Nov 2025


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E389: Deadheading the Garden: On Growth, Grace, and Letting Go

In this minisode, Jennifer reflects on the quiet courage it takes to outgrow the rooms, ro... more

07 Nov 2025

31 MINS

31:27

07 Nov 2025


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E388: The Rhythm of Renewal: Leadership for a Post-Backlash Era

In this reflective minisode, Jennifer invites us to see the work of diversity, equity, and... more

05 Nov 2025

17 MINS

17:53

05 Nov 2025


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E387: Winter Work: Four Inner Practices for Renewal and Rebirth

In this minisode, Jennifer invites us into an intimate reflection on what it truly means t... more

23 Oct 2025

20 MINS

20:54

23 Oct 2025


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E386: Midwifing Change: Holding Space for What Wants to Emerge

In this minisode, Jennifer explores the idea of midwifing collapse—inspired by writer Josi... more

16 Oct 2025

11 MINS

11:56

16 Oct 2025


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E385: Reset and Rebuild: The Next Evolution of LGBTQ+ Leadership

In this episode, Jennifer Brown and Out Leadership CEO Todd Sears reflect on the evolution... more

09 Oct 2025

57 MINS

57:41

09 Oct 2025


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E384: Humble Inquiry in a Noisy World with Author Peter Schein

In this episode, Jennifer is joined by Peter Schein, co-author of Humble Inquiry: The Gent... more

02 Oct 2025

54 MINS

54:39

02 Oct 2025


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E383: Music and Mentorship: Part 2, Strategies for Inclusive Leadership from OutNEXT

This episode features highlights from a series of audio recordings originally created for ... more

25 Sep 2025

28 MINS

28:58

25 Sep 2025


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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 ... more

19 Sep 2025

28 MINS

28:57

19 Sep 2025


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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 e... more

12 Sep 2025

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:11

12 Sep 2025


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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... more

05 Sep 2025

53 MINS

53:06

05 Sep 2025


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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 Chan... more

29 Aug 2025

24 MINS

24:41

29 Aug 2025


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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 R... more

21 Aug 2025

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:27

21 Aug 2025


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E377: Hospitality as a Superpower: Inside Kansas City's Blueprint for Inclusion with Greg Valdovino,...

In this episode, Greg Valdovino, Vice President of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Comm... more

14 Aug 2025

47 MINS

47:55

14 Aug 2025


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E376: Sacred Dissolution: Navigating Necessary Endings, Making Space for the Becoming with Futurist ...

Tune in to this episode of The Will to Change as Jennifer is joined by futurist and founde... more

08 Aug 2025

54 MINS

54:35

08 Aug 2025


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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, T... more

01 Aug 2025

28 MINS

28:21

01 Aug 2025


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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... more

25 Jul 2025

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:38

25 Jul 2025