Please subscribe to our YouTube page to receive notices on all new podcasts as well helping us grow our audience. https://www.youtube.com/c/NewClevelandRadiohttps://newclevelandradio.net/If you would like to be a podcast host or guest please contact Karen at newclevelandradio@gmail.comWelcome to a collaborative podcast seriesbrought to you by newclevelandradio.net and Cleveland 13 News.I’m your host, Karen Hale, and I’m honored to share space with extraordinaryindividuals—from Cleveland and beyond—who’ve discovered their purpose and thepower to live it out fully, while lifting others along the way.This series is about meaningful connection,mutual growth, and the beauty of learning from each other’s stories. I’m soglad you’re here. Let’s meet today’s guest.This podcast is sponsored by Cassandra Kubinski -Songwriter, singer, Leo, theatre kid, yogini, chocoholic, voiceover actress… You can stream her music on all platforms - check out her newest release on youtube - Joni Mitchell's Both Sides Now -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8305nkWBPYV_ZwCFxYnGmw/shortsAbout Erin Hempen"I’m Erin Hempen, founder and CEO of With Change In Mind, a nonprofit I started in 2011 after seeing firsthand how traditional volunteer travel often misses the mark, or even causes harm. For the past 15+ years, I’ve worked in Malawi building schools, launching after-school programs, and leading a daily meal program that has served more than 400,000 meals to children.But my work isn’t about “projects.” It’s about people, partnerships, and pushing back against the idea that service is about saving others. I believe service should strengthen communities, not stroke egos. That’s why I speak openly about the flaws of voluntourism, and what it looks like when service is done with integrity.I’ve led dozens of service trips, spoken on stages, and am currently preparing my TEDx talk: “Voluntourism is broken, but there’s a better way.” My story includes everything from a tire flying off my car on a Malawian dirt road to watching children dream up programs bigger than I imagined. I bring humor, honesty, and grit to every conversation.Beyond nonprofit leadership, I’m also building The Rogue Map, a travel and empowerment brand for women who want to adventure differently, with more soul, less fluff. I love talking about women’s leadership, purpose-driven living, and what it takes to build something meaningful from the ground up.If you want a guest who’s going to challenge assumptions, make listeners laugh, and leave them rethinking how they show up in the world, I’m your person."https://www.withchangeinmind.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinwithchange/?https://www.facebook.com/WithChangeInMindhttps://www.instagram.com/stories/withchangeinmind/If you are looking for a Personal Coach contact Karen at #YESICAN coaching with Karenkh.yesican1@gmail.com440 526 1530
