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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/

Latest Episodes:

E224: Inclusive Workplaces for Autistic Women, With AWN Board Member Dr. Morénike Giwa Onaiwu and JBC Vice President Adrienne Lawrence Jul 29, 2022

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This episode was originally recorded as an Advocacy in Action session and features a conversation between Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network Board Member Dr. Morénike Giwa Onaiwu and JBC Vice President Adrienne Lawrence as they discuss lesser-known misconceptions about autism, and how it manifests in women. Discover what business opportunities your organization may be missing, and ways in which you can recover by making your workplace more welcoming for autistic women.

E223: Power, Patriarchy and Privilege: Better Man Movement's Ray Arata on Galvanizing Male Leaders Jul 22, 2022

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This episode was originally recorded as a LinkedIn Live, and features a conversation between Jennifer and Ray Arata, speaker, author and co-founder of the Better Man Movement. Discover details about the upcoming Better Man Conference and the impetus behind the conference. Ray reveals the power of vulnerability and centering others, and the need for men to show up in a different way.

E222: Holding Ourselves Lightly: Fear as a Companion to Growth with Author, Acrobat, and Entrepreneur Robin Zander Jul 15, 2022

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This episode features an interview with author, acrobat and entrepreneur Robin Zander as he discusses the importance of bravery and courage and the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on various marginalized communities. Robin discusses what he learned from creating a video where he returned to his middle school and how the painful experiences in his past have made him the leader that he is today. He also reveals the work that he is doing to develop his voice and how taking singing lessons is helping him embrace his fears.

E221: Growing the Next Generation: Boys and Girls Club COO Lorraine Orr Joins the Will to Change Jul 08, 2022

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This episode was originally recorded as a DEI Community Call, and features a conversation with Lorraine Orr, Chief Operations Officer of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Lorraine shares her professional and personal stories of identity and how her lived experience led her to where she is today. Discover the powerful moments of reckoning in the Boys and Girl Club's history on the topic of DEI and where the Boys and Girls Club stands in its DEI evolution.

E220: Imagine Belonging Summit "Teaser": Conversations with Rhodes Perry on Handling DEI Backlash Jul 01, 2022

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Tune in for a conversation with Jennifer and Rhodes Perry as Jennifer discusses her upcoming presentation at the Belonging at Work Summit. Jennifer reveals the need to gain strategies on how to artfully push back and establish the boundaries we need to resist the growing backlash to the progress DEI leaders continue to make in our workplaces.

E219: What Gets Measured, Gets Done: Progressing Global Gender Equality with Sandra Quince, Michelle Charles and Silke Heinrichs Jun 24, 2022

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This episode was originally recorded at the Global Inclusion Online Forum and features a conversation about measuring gender equality. Discover the common miscalculations and best measurement practices that ensure progressive growth and prosperity of the corporate workforce as well as the most common gender equality metrics used in global corporations. You'll also hear about how to use the combination of measurements to create a thriving work environment for all.

E218: Business Allyship 2.0: Stonewall's Stacy Lentz on SIGBI's New LGBTQ+ Safe Spaces Certification Jun 17, 2022

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This episode was originally recorded as an Advocacy in Action session and features a conversation between JBC Vice President Adrienne Lawrence and SIGBI CEO & Co-Founder Stacy Lentz. Discover key strategies for creating inclusive workspaces for LGBTQ+ employees and best practices on how to authentically support colleagues beyond Pride Month. Stacy also reveals details about SIGBI's new Safe Spaces Certification.

E217: Owning Our Own Stories, With Oklahoma City's Chief Inclusion and Diversity Leader, Shalynne Jackson Jun 10, 2022

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This episode was originally recorded as a DEI Community Call and features a conversation between Jennifer and Oklahoma City's Chief Inclusion and Diversity Leader, Shalynne Jackson, as they discuss how storytelling, getting curious and connecting can be powerful tools to increase our perception of what's under the water line. Shalynne provides details about the benefits of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) and the difference between the monocultural mindset vs. the intercultural mindset.

E216: Beyond "White Hot": Former Abercrombie & Fitch CDO Todd Corley on the new Netflix film, Brand Evolution and Representation in Retail Jun 03, 2022

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Todd Corley, Senior Vice President, Inclusion, Sustainability & Community at Carhartt, and Former CDO at Abercrombie & Fitch, joins the program to discuss his career journey. Additionally, with the release of Netflix's "White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch", Todd shares insights and lessons learned from his time as the CDO of Abercrombie & Fitch.

E215: Honoring George Floyd: Where Are We Two Years Later? With Jennifer and JBC Vice President Adrienne Lawrence May 27, 2022

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This episode was originally recorded as a LinkedIn Live and features a conversation with Jennifer and JBC Vice President Adrienne J. Lawrence honoring George Floyd. Discover what's changed since the death of George Floyd, and what more we can do to continue breaking down inequitable systems of racism and oppression.

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