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The Author’s Lounge with O\'CyrusThe Author’s Lounge with O'Cyrus#15 - Award-winning musician, THOMAS SAGE PEDERSEN on founding a music school, being an author & much moreFor more information on Thomas Sage Pedersen please see information below:Website: www.thomassagepedersen.comInstagram: Instagram.com/thomassagepedersenNewsletter: https://mailchi.mp/38882198bf5c/thomas-sage-pedersen-newsletter2025-04-1427 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.145The Transformative Power of Self-Love: From Personal Growth to Social Change with Thomas Sage PedersenSend us a textWhat if achieving your ideal physical self still leaves you feeling unworthy? In this heartfelt episode of Speak for Change, I uncover the transformative power of self-love through personal anecdotes and meaningful discussions. Join me, Thomas Sage Pedersen, as I share my journey from struggling with body weight to realizing that societal pressures often promote self-hatred as a catalyst for change. We’ll explore how practicing self-love and acceptance can lead to a truly fulfilling life while diving into the concept of manifestation and the necessity of feeling worthy from with...2024-07-2428 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.110 Black Story Project Santa Cruz | Bruce GardnerSend us a textAbout Bruce:Bruce is father to one of Thomas’s best Friends Nativo Gonzalez host of Paid the Cost Podcast. Bruce has lived in Santa Cruz for 50 plus years.  He is an Engineer, an amazing artist and a passionate father. In this interview Thomas and Bruce explore the racial changes and some of the deeper history of Santa Cruz in the eyes of someone who has seen the culture of the county change over the past 50 years.FInd Bruce:https://www.facebook.com...2021-09-151h 23Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEP.104 Abi Mustapha and YFAM's Move For Change Event: Arts & Social JusticeSend us a textAboutAbi Mustapha and Thomas Sage Pedersen discuss the relationship between Social Justice and The Arts. This was a partnership between Yoga For All Movements Move For Change Event and Speak For Change Podcast.ContactAbi Mustaphahttps://www.instagram.com/abimustapha/https://linktr.ee/abimustaphaThomas Sage Pedersenhttps://linktr.ee/Speakforchangepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/speakforchangepodcast/https://www.instagram.com/thomassagepedersen/2021-06-011h 21Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.100 Thomas Sage Pedersen | How/why podcast got started, What I have learned & Listener QuestionsSend us a textAbout ThomasThomas’s purpose is to inspire positive and lasting change in the world. In Highschool a mentor asked him what his purpose was in life and he responded “To help people with music”. This has been the seed of Thomas’s evolution in his careers from being Music Composer for film and media to being a mental health counselor.Thomas is now the CEO of The Award Winning Music School Everyone’s Music School, Podcast host of Speak For Change Podcast, A member of The SC Equity Col...2021-04-251h 00Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.98 Thomas Sage Pedersen | The Importance of CommunitySend us a textAbout ThomasThomas’s purpose is to inspire positive and lasting change in the world. In Highschool a mentor asked him what his purpose was in life and he responded “To help people with music”. This has been the seed of Thomas’s evolution in his careers from being Music Composer for film and media to being a mental health counselor.Thomas is now the CEO of The Award Winning Music School Everyone’s Music School, Podcast host of Speak For Change Podcast, A member of the steering committee...2021-04-1819 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.95 Thomas Sage Pedersen | Importance of Vision and Self Love in personal developmentSend us a textFInd Thomashttps://www.instagram.com/thomassagepedersen/http://www.linktr.ee/thomassagepedersenAbout ThomasIn high school, a mentor asked Thomas what his purpose was in life. Thomas wrote down “To help people with music”. That phrase has been the seed that has grown into who he is today. Along the way, Thomas has been an explorer of life, pursuing different passions and ideas in order to understand what his purpose is on this planet. From living in a tent in the woods, to work...2021-04-1123 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.92 Makana Curtiss | The importance of Community & The Journey of a creative artistSend us a textFind Makana:http://www.Euphonicrecords.orghttp://www.Instagram.com/Makana_artislifeAbout Makana:Makana is a passionate performance artist who began her journey as a dancer during her freshman year of highschool. Since then she has branched out, devoting herself to personal growth through burlesque, singing/songwriting, ritual theater, African dance, directing, modeling, producing and rapping. Everyone's Music School Creating positive and lasting change in people's lives with music!Golden Bee Apothecary Each product is intentionally created with love & i...2021-03-3042 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.91 Mayor Yvette Brooks | Creating Policy with an Equity LensSend us a textFind Yvette:yvettebrooks.comAbout Yvette:Yvette Brooks is the first Hispanic Mayor for the City of Capitola. She is an advocate for early childhood education and youth programming, a mother, wife and employee of the Santa Cruz County Office of Education. Yvette is the second Vice President for the League of Cities Board of Director's, sits on the Childhood Advisory Council, LAFCO and  the Criminal Justice Committee. Everyone's Music School Creating positive and lasting change in people's lives with music!Go...2021-03-251h 18Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.90 Ashanti Branch | Re-imagining Masculinity and moreSend us a textFind Ashanti: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0NUYXkU4o5oXYfKMEhk3JA Instagram:    https://www.instagram.com/branchspeaks/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ashantibranch Twitter:   https://twitter.com/BranchSpeaks LinkedIn:    www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch      Connect with Ever Forward Club  Instagram:    https://www.instagram.com/everforwardclub/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/everforwardclub Twitter:   https://twitter.com/everforwardclub LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ever-forward-clubAbout AshantiAshanti Branch, was raised by a single mother on w...2021-03-191h 21Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.89 Ep.2 Black Story Project Santa Cruz | Cierra JurdenSend us a textContact Cierra:https://linktr.ee/baybee.c https://www.instagram.com/baybee_ci/About Cierra: is a 27 from Santa Cruz, currently living in New York. She is a professional Plant Consultant & designer working with clients all over the countryBlack Story Project- Santa CruzIs a Partnership between The Tannery World Dance and Cultural Center’s Black Health Matters Initiative and Speak For Change Podcast. Where we highlight black stories and black voices to help bring connection and awareness to...2021-03-151h 08Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.88 Etienne David Franc | Music, Archetypes, Warrior-ship, Martial Arts and more!Send us a textFInd Etiennehttps://www.facebook.com/EtienneDFranc.KostarOnehttps://www.instagram.com/atnkostar1/https://www.facebook.com/EtienneDavidFranc/About EtienneEtienne is a musician, Music Producer, Rapper, Martial Artist, Bass player and an kickass father.Support the show2021-03-092h 05unMASKing with Male Educators: Creating Emotionally Safe Classrooms & Schools for Male StudentsunMASKing with Male Educators: Creating Emotionally Safe Classrooms & Schools for Male StudentsE27. Something Worth Fighting For - with Thomas Sage Pedersen, CEO, Mentor, and Podcast HostEver Forward Club’s Ashanti Branch is joined by Thomas Sage Pedersen. Thomas hosts the podcast Speak For Change, works as CEO of the award winning music school Everyone's Music School, serves on the Steering Committee for Santa Cruz County’s Black Coalition for Justice and Racial Equity, and is a Certified Kingian Nonviolence Trainer. Thomas and Ashanti share their masks, and their conversation centers mostly around Parker Palmer’s idea of a “Critical Gap” that exists between one’s own world as it is, and one’s own world as he/she wants it to be. (1:36) Ashanti’s intr...2021-03-0355 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.87|Norwood (PJ) Pennewell The creative process behind "...and Still She Moves", Reflections on how life experiences and age adds value to the arts through time and so much more..Send us a textFind PJ:https://www.instagram.com/pj_pennewell/https://tanneryworlddance.com/winterdance-fest/About Pj:Norwood Pennewell (Rehearsal Director/Assistant to Mr. Fagan) who joined Garth Fagan Dance in 1978, is the quintessential Garth Fagan dancer and Fagan’s assistant and muse. Pennewell is a recipient of a 1988 Bessie Award and has had several major works created for him, including Passion Distanced, Time After Before Place, and Moth Dreams, among others. Pennewell’s dancing has been seen on PBS’s Great Performances, The Tonight Show, and Duke Ellington’s Queenie Pie. In...2021-02-261h 34Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.86 Ep.1 Black Story Project Santa Cruz|Veronica ChristieSend us a textFind Veronica:https://www.varrovivyds.com/https://www.instagram.com/varrovivyds/About Veronica: Veronica is a 28-year-old musician, artist, and mental health and addiction recovery advocate raised in San Lorenzo Valley in Santa Cruz County. I am so honored to introduce Veronica Christie also known as Varro Vivids. Twdcc's Black health Matters InitiativePromotes equity to improve the quality of life for Black residents in Santa Cruz CountyDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I...2021-02-231h 05Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.85Gregory Dawson | How motion feeds the soul and spirit, Being a Choreographer & moreSend us a textFind Gregory:http://www.dawsondancesf.org/company/https://tanneryworlddance.com/winterdance-fest/https://www.shipyardartists.com/https://www.facebook.com/dawson.dancesfhttps://www.instagram.com/dawsondancesf/About Gregory:Gregory P Dawson, former Lines Ballet dancer, received his BA from Saint Mary’s College. In 2007, he formed dawsondancesf (ddsf) as an outlet for his choreographic goals and vision. Shortly thereafter, he created “which light in the sky is us” for Company C Contemporary Ballet (nominated for an Isadora Duncan Award for choreography) and became the As...2021-02-181h 07Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.84 Khafre Jay | Activism, Patriarchy, Vulnerability, Parenting and more!Send us a textFind Khafre:https://www.hiphopforchange.org/About Khafre:Khafre Jay hails from Hunters Point, San Francisco. A neighborhood that stands in stark contrast to the gilded city we're used to seeing in media. His activism is deeply rooted in real communities dealing with real issues. He is at home on the humblest corner, the corporate board room, in the booth, on stage, and at the gaudiest lectern speaking truth to power.Khafre's experience in merging activism and expressive cultural arts led him to found Hip Hop For...2021-02-171h 07Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.83 Sarah Cruse | Mindfulness, Relational Universe, Healing and So Much MoreSend us a textAbout Sarah:Sarah Cruse is a Healing Artist.  She believes in the power of truth and dignity.  She has a background in Sound Healing, Trauma Clearing, Energy Medicine, and Mindfulness.  She is a facilitator of change and communal transformation.  Sarah believes in the healing power of self-expression, humor, and the magical intelligence of collaboration.  She is a poet, singer, and actress.  You can find her band Yaya's Kitchen, and their first EP "Oh Mama", on most streaming platforms. Find Sarah:Healinghttps://www.facebo...2021-02-121h 33Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.82 Angela Chambers: Winter Dance Fest Special | Mentoring the Youth, Being Authentic and more!Send us a textAbout Angela:Angela chambers, the development coordinator and programs manager of Tannery World Dance and Cultural Center (twdcc), Known as a performer within the community, Angela will be making her Winter Dance Fest (WDF) choreographer debut with her piece ode, a  dedication to her students who have shared their moments of uncertainty,  heaviness,  and resilience. As a certified youth wellness instructor and youth empowerment advocate, this work comes from many years of working closely with TWDCC youth in her  MindBody Medicine: Wellness for Dancers course.Find Angela:Http://www.Inst...2021-02-1054 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.81 Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson: Radical Transformational Leadership & more!Send us a textAbout Shebreh:Shebreh is a native of Iran and has lived in Santa Cruz, CA for over 20 years.  She was recently elected to the Santa Cruz City Council. She is the co-founder of Impact Launch, a social enterprise supporting individuals, teams, and collaboratives to work more effectively for equitable and sustainable outcomes. Shebreh also runs her own consulting business provides professional grant writing; program coordination/management; strategic planning; and facilitation services to agencies working in the areas of public health, education, and social services. She received her B.A. in Psychology and F...2021-02-0958 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.80 Taj Leahy| Moving Forward with Activism, Creating Change in Local Politics, Radical introspectionSend us a textAbout Taj:Taj leahy also known by his DJ name, Father Taj, is a man who cares about his community. He has recently won the Jim Howes award for community service alongside Joy Flynn and volunteered as co-chair for the Community advisory committee on homelessness through the city council. Also known as CACH. He is a proud father and husband. His focus is on bridging the gaps between communities and cultures by deepening his understanding of self in relation to all things. Contact:2021-02-051h 38Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.79 Mia Thorn: Being An Oncology Nurse During COVID-19, Anti-Maskers and MoreSend us a textAbout:Mia is an Oncology Nurse, a mom, a wife, and an Executive Director of a nonprofit. Telegrams and Party Jams were created to bring smiles, joy, and lasting memories through music. She believes that we are all connected and that kindness and goodness will prevail even in the hardest of times. Contact:www.telegramsandpartyjams.comSupport the show2021-02-021h 19Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.78 Ariana Jones | Unity in the USA, Racial Equity, Creating Change and How to Move ForwardSend us a textFind our guest:Http://Www.blendedbridge.comAbout our guest:Ariana is a Santa Cruz local activist who focuses on the liberation of the Black and Brown communities and raising awareness of systemic oppression and injustices that plague the BIPOC population. Shea along with Esabella Bonner, own Blended Bridge, whose focal point is to prioritize the BIPOC perspective, create a safe space to discuss historical transgressions, and educate the collectiveSupport the show2021-01-291h 21Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.77 Abi Mustapha | The Importance of Authenticity in Art, Santa Cruz BLM MuralSend us a textAbout Abi:Abi Mustapha is a Sierra Leonean/American visual artist.  She instigated the black lives matter mural and the yearly racial equity initiatives accompanying it.  She recently finished a residency at the Santa Cruz MAH and will be in their upcoming show "In these uncertain times," Jan 15th.Find Abi: Abimustpaha.comwww.Instagram.com/AbimustaphaEveryone's Music School Creating positive and lasting change in people's lives with music!Golden Bee Apothecary Each product is intentionally created with love & intention here in the...2021-01-261h 11Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.76 Micha Scott : Creating Positive Change Through the ArtsSend us a textAbout Micha:Micha is a professional dancer, teacher, and choreographer who lives and works in Santa Cruz, CA. She was a senior member of the world-renowned Garth Fagan Dance in New York for 13 years before coming to the West Coast she is currently the artistic director at the  Tannery World Dance and culture center resident choreographer at Mountain School in Soquel, CA,  an instructor at Dancenter, and lead teacher with Tandy Beal’s Dance Around the World program.  She has been a lecturer  and a guest choreographer for numerous companies and schools all ov...2021-01-221h 01Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.75 Sarah Rose Colonna | Music as meditation and MedicineSend us a textAbout Sarah:She is a 24 year old singer/songwriter and activist from Santa Cruz who loves self-expression and activism through music and art!Contact Sarah:https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosecolonna https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEKeuDkjaS__fHkypoXbbdgSupport the show2021-01-191h 01Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.74 Thomas Talks| MLK, Resisting Injustice and Creating Positive Change in a Creative/Nonviolent WaySend us a textI talk today about my training as a Kingian Nonviolence trainer, as well as ways we can start to incorporate strategies that MLK, Gandhi, and The Civil Rights movement have shown us.Everyone's Music School Creating positive and lasting change in people's lives with music!Golden Bee Apothecary Each product is intentionally created with love & intention here in the Santa Cruz mountains!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to...2021-01-1520 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.73 Ann Hazels | Using your Platform for Positive Change, Being Loudly Quiet and moreSend us a textFind Ann: https://www.instagram.com/annhazels/https://www.instagram.com/radiusgallery/Http://www.radius.galleryAbout Ann:Growing up in a military family had an incredible impact on how Ann Hazels experiences community, change, and space and where we call home. She exhibits nationally and has participated in Artist in Residence programs at Baltimore Clayworks, Maryland, and the Mendocino Arts Center, California. Hazels were awarded a Fellowship at Jingdezhen Sanbao Ceramic Art Institute in China in 2004. She completed 2 major permanent public art installations in the DC...2021-01-131h 04Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.72 Terrell Manning | Turning an interest into a hobby and turning a hobby into a passionSend us a textFind Terrell:http://www.chefterrellmanning.comAbout Terrell:Terrell Manning is a highly-skilled private chef and founder of Manning Catering and Healthy Eatz Delivery. Terrell has exhibited his passion and devotion within the industry by investing in the lives of others who look to follow in his footsteps. Chef Manning is a firm believer that while people may not always celebrate your accolades and accomplishments, they will always respect the hours and hard work it took for you to obtain those accomplishments. Because of h...2021-01-111h 03Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.71 Thomas Talks | Get Your Head Out of The Sand and Create Positive ChangeSend us a textFind Thomas Pedersen:Http://Speakforchangepodcast.comhttp://Instagram.com/speakforchangepodcastSupport the show2021-01-0727 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.70 Nari Kaur | Cultural Patriarchy to EmpowermentSend us a textFInd Nari:https://www.instagram.com/skyhigh_empowerment_coachhttps://www.lifecoach-directory.org.uk/lifecoaches/nari-kaurAbout Nari: She is a former company director in the corporate world to now Mindset Transformation and Success Coach empowering people to achieve their goals and live their dream life.Everyone's Music School Creating positive and lasting change in people's lives with music!Golden Bee Apothecary Each product is intentionally created with love & intention here in the Santa Cruz mountains!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate l...2021-01-061h 22Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.69 Rohanna Shultz | How Endurance Sports Can Help with Facing Trauma, Loss and more!Send us a textFind Rohanna:https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunnerchickscz/https://runrohannarun.wordpress.com/About Rohanna:Rohanna Shultz is a single mother of two amazing kids (Tia and Jordan) and a born and raised Santa Cruz native. She is very passionate about physical and spiritual wellness and the mind-body connection as the pathway to healing and coping with trauma, loss, and mental health. Rohanna has worked in nonprofit healthcare for the last 20 years and strongly believes that the health and wellness of our community are all of our responsibility. S...2021-01-041h 20Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.68 New Years Resolutions are not bull%#*^, Review of 2020Send us a textFind us at:Speakforchangepodcast.comSupport the show2020-12-3133 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.67 Joy Flynn| Being Bi-Racial and fighting systemic racism in Santa Cruz, CaliforniaSend us a textFind Joy:https://www.instagram.com/sccblackcoalition/https://www.instagram.com/assemblewithjoy/About Joy:Joy grew up in South County of Santa Cruz and has been here for 40 years. She is a Social Justice activist, advocate, and engaged community member here in Santa Cruz California.  She is the recipient of the officer Jim Howes Community Service Award for extraordinary dedication and effectiveness to improve the quality of life for the Santa Cruz community. She has served on various boards over the years and is currently a friend o...2020-12-211h 25Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.66 Alissa Maya | Psychedelics, Plant Medicine and Self- CareSend us a textFind Alissa Maya:http://www.akashaapothecary.comhttp://Instagram.com/akashaapothecaryAbout Alissa Maya:Alissa is a certified Women's Work Facilitator, Educator, community leader, and Folk herbalist. During the CZU Lightning complex fires in California she was inspired to create The Renegade Apothecary Project - a community of herbalists serving people in need with free herbal + wellness offerings. To provide services/products and donations for our local community to help everyone who was displaced by the fires. She is an environmentalist and business owner...2020-12-181h 12Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.65 Wren Buse | Music Therapy and Body LiberationSend us a textAbout Wren Buse:Wren Is a nonbinary musician, Queer Rights, and body liberation advocate and activist. They are also a music therapy intern and completed their Bachelor’s in Music Therapy from the University of the Pacific.  They are passionate about queer rights and body liberation and hope to use music therapy to help individuals living in marginalized bodies feel embodied. Find Wren Buse:wrenbuse@gmail.comSupport the show2020-12-171h 35Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.64: Matthew Swinnerton: The Importance of Community and supporting local entrepreneurs & artistsSend us a textFind Matthew Swinnerton:https://www.eventsantacruz.com/https://www.instagram.com/eventsantacruz/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkMyFEQeAcsZTckXT8OQL4gAbout Matthew:Matthew Swinnerton the founder of Event Santa Cruz. He specializes in social media, creative marketing, event hosting and video production. Matthew is a huge supporter of local small businesses and the doers in our community. Support the show2020-12-141h 35Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.63 Tia Mccord | Trauma, Weight loss and Being a Black Woman in Santa Cruz, CAFind Tia Mccord:https://www.instagram.com/tiamccordtraining/About Tia:Tia McCord a 23-year-old Born and raised Santa Cruz native. A Psych major turned personal trainer Who gained over 100 pounds and lost it using a combination of spirituality, mental health, and weightlifting. She’s here to talk about her journey of self-love and healing through the lens of a Black woman in Santa Cruz. Support the show2020-12-121h 18Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.62 Elena Shirin |Creating Positive Impact with Songwriting, Human connection and moreSend us a textFind Elena:www.elenashirin.athttps://www.instagram.com/elenashirinzoe/About Elena Shirin:"Electric sparkling trip-hop & neo-soul...the follow-up of Erykah Badu, Lizz Wright, Jamila Woods or even Alicia Keys" – Groove Magazin (Germany)On May 15th 2020 Elena Shirin released her debut album "FROM A TO BE" via Motor Entertainment and received a magnificent national as well as international media response.After playing her first solo tour through the U.S. opening for Moon Hooch the vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, producer, photographer and audio-visual artist Elen...2020-12-101h 25Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.61: Terrence Bonner| Why passion,determination and core values are essential for successSend us a textFind Terrence:http://theglamstationspa.com http://thebonnerinstitute.com http://instagram.com/iam_terrencebonnerAbout:Terrance Bonner is a native of Columbus Mississippi. He has a dual license in Massage Therapy and Aesthetics.  His passion is to provide the highest quality in Aesthetics and Massage Therapy. With a thirst for knowledge, he has continued to take numerous classes constantly increasing his knowledge to develop a diverse approach in giving his massage and skincare clients a unique bodywork, esthetic and educational experience. He owns The Glam Station and S...2020-12-081h 04Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.60 Kevin Devaney | Importance of Poetry, The Arts, and Financial LiteracySend us a textFind Kevin:https://www.instagram.com/kevindevaneypoet/https://www.patreon.com/kevindevaneypoethttps://www.etsy.com/shop/kevindevaneypoetAbout Kevin:Kevin Devaney is a poet who has spent his life traveling the world finding new ways for art to intersect with daily life.  He holds an MFA in poetry from Sarah Lawrence College, has self-published over 125 books of poetry at the time of this interview, and remains highly skeptical of any gatekeepers between the public and their ability to experience art.2020-12-051h 28Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.59 Melissa Wiley and Victoria Lynn Nobles | Anti-racist and Social Emotional curriculum in preschoolSend us a textFind Melissa Wiley and Victoria Lynn Nobles:https://www.familynetworkpreschool.com/https://www.instagram.com/familynetworksc/https://www.facebook.com/familynetwork831Melissa Wiley and Victoria Nobles have owned and run Family Network Preschool together in Santa Cruz, CA since 2014.  Both grew up in Southern California and came to Santa Cruz to attend UCSC,  They have lived and worked in Santa Cruz for the last 20 years, becoming integral members of the community through dance, volunteer work, and their work and care with children and their families. 2020-12-041h 33Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.58 Alyssa Tamboura | Big wins through small actionsSend us a textFind Alyssa:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssa-m-tamboura-4236151a1/https://www.instagram.com/wallstobridgesproject/Alyssa Marie Tamboura studies Philosophy and Legal Studies as a fourth-year student at the University of California, Santa Cruz. She has founded the Walls to Bridges Project and serves as the chair for the Bay Area Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership. She has worked with numerous organizations focused on policy and advocacy for system-impacted families, and has brought programming into carceral facilities in the Bay Area. As an adult child of a formerly incarcerated...2020-12-021h 18Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.57 Sarah Wilson | Why Self Care is Important for Personal DevelopmentSend us a textFind Sarah Wilson:https://www.etsy.com/shop/GoldenBeeApothecary1 Support the show2020-12-0157 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.56 Cellista| How/Why Artists Need to be involved in Local Politics and more! Friday With The ArtsSend us a textFind Cellista:http://www.cellista.net/Cellista is a composer and multimedian known for her penchant for performing and collaborating with artists across media in unorthodox spaces. Her latest production, RAGE, a dance film based on a book of philosophy ( The irreverence of Power by Professor Frank Seeburger debuted to critical acclaim this month.Support the show2020-11-281h 14Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.55 Ryan Green: Self-Discovery & Spiritual development in 2020 and Why it is ImportantSend us a textFind Ryan:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsFtALdL2NKnTXdZASl9WlwSelf-discovery and spiritual awakenings Ryan Green talks about the importance of authentic growth in your self especially in these times of struggle.Ryan resides in Santa Cruz, CA he is a musician, Youtuber, and all-around great guy!Support the show2020-11-261h 22Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.54 Chris Pedersen | Being LGBTQ+ in The USASend us a textFInd Chirs: https://www.instagram.com/craftyychris/Chris is a 21-year-old Non-binary, pan-sexual writer, poet, artist, student, and LGBTQ+ rights advocate living in Oregon, California. Their preferred pronouns are( They/Them sometimes She/Her. Chris is also Thomas's Sister!Support the show2020-11-2550 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.53 Mollie Albanese| Why OCD and Mental Health Awareness is EssentialSend us a textMollie Albanese is an OCD awareness advocate find here below.https://www.instagram.com/its.always.mollie/Follow us:https://www.instagram.com/speakforchangepodcast/Support the show2020-11-2243 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.52 Laura Hogan| How The Arts are Essential for Humanity and The BrainSend us a textFind Laura: https://rnarewiredtoinspire.podia.com/ https://www.instagram.com/laurahoganslines/Find Thomas Sage Pedersen Speak For Change Podcast:https://linktr.ee/Speakforchangepodcast* Laura Mentions: Professor Heinz Deuser Elbrecht, Laura Hogan, Founder of Laura Hogan's Lines and Rewired Network of Artists - RNA - is an American artist currently living and creating in Moscow, Russia. Laura graduated in 2016 from Marylhurst University in Portland Oregon with a Fine Arts degree in drawing, painting, and sculpture. She also acquired a minor in Neuropsychology. Laura has shown in galleries aro...2020-11-201h 13Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.51 Martina Kelades| Using the Struggles in Life to Create a Life of Joy and PurposeSend us a textFind Martina: https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutloud_nshttps://lifeoutloudpodcast.libsyn.com/Martina Kelades is a small business owner working in the field of mental health. She has 10 years’ experience as a Personal Development Counsellor and Instructor. She is the Founder of Life Out Loud — Mental Health Consulting & Creatives — a business that incorporates creative platforms for training and education to promote mental health in the workplace and life in general. Martina is also the host of Life Out Loud Podcast — the podcast of personal narratives, exploring how our many interact...2020-11-181h 29Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.50 Thomas Talks | Vision/history of Speak For Change, Inclusive Society, Favorite Episodes and moreSend us a text50 episodes!! Today we celebrate making it to episode 50! Thomas talks about the vision of the podcast and about some of his beliefs around an inclusive society.  He also lists his favorite episodes!Find us at on Instagram @speakforchangepodcastEveryone's Music School Creating positive and lasting change in people's lives with music!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show2020-11-1631 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.49 Friday With The Arts: Alexander Oliver| Imagery & MusicSend us a textDonate: Paypal.me/speakforchangeFind Alexander: https://www.instagram.com/anolivermusicAlexander is a composer and pianist who graduated with a BA in Music Theory and Piano Performance. While he specializes primarily in Western Classical music, he also works to produce electronic music in his free time. Our guest has played the piano for over 10 years now and has experience performing all forms and genres that fall into the traditional piano repertoire. He is now working as a tea...2020-11-161h 17Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.48 Joshua Hathaway | Being a Modern Man and Balancing MasculinitySend us a textFind Joshua: https://masteryourbullshit.com/https://risingkingsmovement.com/Donate: Paypal.me/Speakforchange--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speakforchange/supportSupport the show2020-11-121h 28Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.47 Friday With The Arts Ep.3 : Larissa Garcia- Journey as an Actor in The USASend us a textDonate: Paypal.me/SpeakforchangeLarissa Garcia is an actor and comedian born and raised in Bahia, Brazil . She landed in the Bay Area 14 years ago and has since been calling Bay Area and Santa Cruz stages home, working with incredible people and fantastic theater companies. One of the things she has done the most while carving her path in a foreign country is to push her boundaries and force herself to doing things she is uncomfortable with. It hasn’t always been easy, but it’s been completely worth it.--- This...2020-11-081h 15Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.46 Dr.Nick Rowell: A Biden Presidency and Politics in the USASend us a textPolitical scientist and educator talks about importance of voting, The 2020 Election, The Future of American Politics under Biden and The importance of civility and political participation.Donate: paypal.me/speakforchange--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speakforchange/supportSupport the show2020-11-0758 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.45 Friday With The Arts | Skye Braunhut: How Music Can Help Us FInd Our Limiting Beliefs and Overcome Them.Send us a textDonate: Paypal.me/speakforchangeToday we are featuring Educator, Composer, and good friend Skye Braunhut.  She talks about her experience with music education and how it acts as a vehicle to help us find our limiting beliefs and overcome them!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speakforchange/supportSupport the show2020-10-311h 09Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.44 Thomas Talks | Never Give upSend us a textThis episode, We talk about what to expect in Season 2 and a Thomas talks about why it is important to never give up!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speakforchange/supportSupport the show2020-10-2636 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp. 43 Friday with The Arts Ep. 1| Thomas Sage Pedersen : Importance of the Arts and Performance of Original Piano musicSend us a textFriday With the Arts is a co-production between Everyone's Music School and Speak For Change Podcast. The goal is to bring awareness to the importance of the arts in our communities. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speakforchange/supportSupport the show2020-10-2457 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.42 Interview| Ryanna Hammond : How to Strengthen Self-Esteem, Self- Respect and Self-Belief.Send us a textFInd Ryanna:http://Linktr.ee/ryyyhammondAbout Ryanna:Ryanna is a 23-year-old published author who has published 2 poetry books that dance with the themes of depression, anxiety, joy, love, and more. Her books have helped many people find connection and healing in life, especially in these turbulent times.She has her bachelors degree in Psychology and she is currently working on her third book at her home in Southern California.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. h...2020-07-2953 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.41 Interview | Tavia Avila : Living a Life of Purpose & Joy(Trigger Warning, Look in description before listening)Send us a text**Trigger Warning We Mention Sexual Assault in This Episode**FInd Tavia:https://www.instagram.com/walk_the_talk_broadcast/https://www.walkthetalkbroadcast.com/https://www.facebook.com/taviamarisaAbout Tavia:Our guest is Producer, Director, and Talk Show Host of Walk the Talk.  Walk the talk features guests that offer resources and information with the intention of helping others to take action towards fulfilling their life purpose, living their life with joy while creating a safe place and a community for p...2020-07-271h 19Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.40 Thomas Talks: Dealing With EmotionsSend us a textFind Thomas:https://www.instagram.com/speakforchangepodcast--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speakforchange/supportSupport the show2020-07-2626 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.39 Interview | Alejandra Aguilera- How to Discover Your True Purpose in Life.Send us a textFInd Alejandra :www.mindbodypower3.comhttps://www.instagram.com/mindbodypower3/https://www.facebook.com/mindbodypower3/About Alejandra:Alejandra is a Physical Therapist, Yoga Teacher,  Health Coach, and Mother.She is originally from Venezuela and has lived in the USA for 10 years. In those 10 years, she had to start her life from scratch surrounded by a new language, in a new country, away from her family and culture she transformed her life.She is a dreamer and b...2020-07-2544 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.38 Interview | Leah Moore: Our Perceptions Equal Our RealitySend us a textFind Leah:www.empwithme.comhttps://m.facebook.com/leah.moore.737About Leah:is the loud girl next door, an adventure seeker, food lover, and book nerd. She is a devoted fiance and mother, and a passionate student and teacher.She is a communication coach,  research analyst, and Founder of “E.M.P with me” a private coaching business that combines her love of communication and love for ending suffering.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to...2020-07-2356 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.37 Interview | Sheila Ellison : Be Fearless. What would you do if you knew you could not fail?Send us a textFind Sheila:SheilaEllison.comAbout Sheila:Sheila is the author of ten best-selling books on parenting, divorce recovery, and women’s issues Her book, The Courage to Be a Single Mother, was featured on Oprah.  She has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Southern California in psychology and religion and a Masters of Fine Arts in Writing from Pacific University.  She spends her days listening to spirit, tending bees, growing an edible forest garden, giving writing and creativity workshops, anticipating the publication of h...2020-07-231h 03Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.36 Interview | Manu Koenig : County Government & Social JusticeSend us a textFind Manu:manukoenig.comAbout Manu:Manu Koenig is a candidate for Santa Cruz County Supervisor in the 1st District, an area that includes Live Oak, Pleasure Pt, Soquel, and Old San Jose Rd. He is 34 years old and was born and raised in Santa Cruz. He has been actively working to improve politics for the last decade, starting by programming an online voting app.    His journey to running for office has been one of discovering that the system is SO bro...2020-07-2259 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.35 Thomas Talks- Discomfort ToleranceSend us a textBeing able to tolerate discomfort so you can truly embrace your authentic self.Find Thomas:Thomas-Pedersen.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speakforchange/supportSupport the show2020-07-2016 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.34 Interview | Michael Michel - How We Can Change The WorldSend us a textFind Michael:michaelmichel.coachAbout Michael:Sometimes in life, what you’re good at picks up the phone and won’t stop calling until you answer. Having supported people on 6 continents, at all levels from kindergartner to Fortune 300 CEO, Michael has counseled thousands, coached hundreds, and feels that supporting others is what he was born to do.  With clear strategies, compassionate accountability, and space of acceptance, Michael supports others to experience success at every step of their journey. He focuses on developing leaders and change agents in order...2020-07-191h 23Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.33 Interview | Khafre Jay - Hip-Hop as a Social Justice MovementSend us a textFind Khafre:www.hiphopforchange.orgwww.KhafreJay.comList of Hip-hop Khafre recommends:https://www.hiphopforchange.org/local-artistsAbout Kafre:Khafre Jay hails from Hunters Point San Francisco, a neighborhood that stands in stark contrast to the gilded city we’re used to seeing in media, and his activism is deeply rooted in real communities dealing with real issues. He is at home on the humblest corner, the corporate board room, in the booth, on stage, and at th...2020-07-1844 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.32 Interview| Bella Bonner - Black (BIPOC) Youth Organizing, Activism and MoreSend us a textFind Bella:Blendedbridge.comAbout Bella:Bella Bonner is a local activist in Santa Cruz County who graduated from Cabrillo College in Sociology and SJSU in Human Resources management. She has been active in making a change in our community by increasing awareness, amplifying Black & Brown voices, exposing implicit bias, and working collaboratively with the community. Bella also co-owns a local community website, Blended Bridge, that holds the same values of bridging the gaps in the community.--- This episode is sponsored by · A...2020-07-1646 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.31 Interview | Melody Noceti - How to Create an Environment of Inclusion, Acceptance, & Love in The ClassroomSend us a textFind Melody:https://nurturingnerdinessandknowledge.wordpress.com/Inspiration:http://udlguidelines.cast.org/About Melody(in her words):I am a high school English teacher with 20 years of classroom experience, and I am committed to supporting students intellectually and emotionally while advocating for educational equity. I strive to foster a warm, nurturing environment that encourages student learning and well-being through the use of research-based practices. To that end, I have also served as a Teacher of Teachers to help build collective capacity...2020-07-151h 06Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.30 Interview| Mark Myles: Teamwork Makes the DreamworkSend us a textFind Mark:https://gf.me/u/ygbfnhhttps://www.selmacenterfornonviolence.org/About Mark:Mark Myles is an activist, organizer, and Kingian Nonviolence practitioner. Mark believes if we all do our part this world can truly become a better place. If we all do our part nobody has to do a lot!!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speakforchange/supportSupport t...2020-07-141h 11Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.29 Interview | Lori & Ella Halliday - Vigilant Personal Growth and More!Send us a textFind Ella and Lorihorseandheart.org wisehorsewoman.comAbout Lori.LORI HALLIDAY, FOUNDER  AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT  HORSE & HEART  CEO - Wisehorsewoman Lori has 20 years of experience in Natural Horsemanship and has been a certified Equine Experiential Learning trainer for over 15 years. Her training in these techniques is underpinned by formal education in the behavioral sciences —psychology, sociology, criminology, cultural anthropology, dance, experiential learning, and art. Lori has studied with and been inspired by many of the most advanced, generous, compassionate, and skillful teachers of our ag...2020-07-131h 39Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.28 Thomas Talks | Be Selfish and Go WithinSend us a textFind Me:Thomas-Pedersen.comLearn to love yourself so that you can love others!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speakforchange/supportSupport the show2020-07-1236 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.27 Interview | Dr. Nick Rowell - The Importance of a Healthy DemocracySend us a textFind Nick:https://www.cabrillo.edu/salsa/listing.php?staffId=2096About Nick:Nick Rowell is an instructor of Political Science at Cabrillo College in Aptos, CA. He joined Cabrillo College faculty in 2014. Nick earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of New Mexico in 2012. His research background is on the relationship between the human rights movement and organized religion in Latin America, including fieldwork conducted in El Salvador in 2009. Today he teaches courses on US Government, Comparative Politics & International Relations.--- This episode...2020-07-111h 13Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.26 Interview| Aliza(Ali) Wellwisher - Regenerative way of living and why we should careSend us a textFind Ali:https://www.facebook.com/aliza.wellwisherhttps://www.10000hours.earth/About:Ali Weller became a Climate Reality Leader at the 2018 Mexico City training. She is a Training Content Manager at Apple, where she also volunteers as a Core Leadership Member of the AppleEarth group, with whom she has coordinated several company-wide tree planting events in partnership with environmental nonprofits like the Sierra Club, Our City Forest, the Santa Cruz Land Trust, and the Turtle Island Restoration Network. Ali was certified by Afforestt in...2020-07-111h 46Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.25 Interview | Faith Brown- Racism in San Lorenzo Valley and How to Fix itSend us a textFind Faith:https://www.instagram.com/_faith.yeah_Next Protest Event: A Black Lives Matter March starts at 10 am July 11th at San Lorenzo Valley High School ending at Brookdale lodge!About Faith:Faith Brown is a 17-year-old organizer and activist in Santa Cruz California. She organized her first Black Lives Matter protest on June 20th, 2020 in San Lorenzo Valley which was extremely successful.She is currently a part of the San Lorenzo valley/ Scotts valley Coalition against r...2020-07-0942 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.24 Interview | John Leopold: Criminal Justice ReformSend us a textFind John:www.friendsofjohnleopold.comAbout John:John Leopold is a Santa Cruz County Supervisor, representing the 1st District which includes Live Oak, Soquel, Santa Cruz Gardens, and the Summit area.  He has served for 12 years and helped found Smart On Crime Santa Cruz County, World Surfing Reserve Stewardship Council, and the Live Oak Cradle To Career Initiative.  John has been instrumental in the construction of the Boys & Girls Club in Live Oak and Chanticleer Park, the County's first park accessible to all children.  He led the Boa...2020-07-081h 01Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.23 Interview | Danielle Rosa Cruz: Social Justice in our Education SystemSend us a textFind Danielle:https://www.facebook.com/groups/552627471817983About Danielle:I am a resident of the San Lorenzo Valley/Scotts Valley area since 1983. I am biracial Mexican and Japanese, light-skinned presenting, and was often one of the few POC in my classrooms growing up. I note light-skinned because a huge part of my journey is to fully embrace my cultures and overcome the feeling of not belonging. My desire to work for social justice and humanity has been a lifelong dream and led me to...2020-07-0755 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.22 Interview | Rabbi Paula Marcus - What Jewish Tradition has to say About Social JusticeSend us a textFind Rabbi Paula here:Temple Beth El tbeaptos.orgRabbi Paula Marcus received her BA in Judaic Studies from SUNY Binghamton. She received her rabbinic ordination and her masters from the Academy of Jewish Religion in 2004. Rabbi Marcus sees activism and social justice as an important part of Jewish values. She served on the National Board of T'ruah:  The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights and has facilitated workshops for Jewish Funds for Justice, Communities Organized for Relational Power in Action, (the local Industrial Areas Foundation affiliate), a...2020-07-061h 06Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.21 Thomas Talks| My favorite Quote, The Man in The Arena, Short talk About Death.Send us a textFInd Thomas:Thomas-Pedersen.comMan in The Arena QuoteTeddy Roosevelt It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does a...2020-07-0543 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.20 Thomas Talks | Having a Personal Commitment DaySend us a textToday on Thomas Talks we talk about why it is important to have a personal commitment day and How you can start your own personal commitment!Find Thomas here:Thomas-pedersen.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speakforchange/supportSupport the show2020-07-0438 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.19 Interview | Cat Willis- Racial Justice and The ArtsSend us a textFind Cat here:tanneryworlddance.comCat Willis is A mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, community member. She has lived in Santa Cruz, California for 20 years and I am originally from Rochester, New York.  She is the founder and director of the Tannery World Dance and Cultural Center- a non-profit dance and cultural center that supports the work of world and contemporary dance artists and is a beacon of cultural arts in Santa Cruz.  Her life's work has centered around creating bridges between people and the community. She believes the arts, most especially dance, opens our ex...2020-07-041h 07Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.18 Interview| Donald Hayden - The Challenges of AdversitySend us a textFind Don:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-P86kEvCngNRvzHt9RIuPQ Donald is the Creator of inspiration by Don YouTube page. The mission of Inspiration with Don youtube channel is to create a healthy mindset by diving deep into who you are as a person and understanding your superpower. The things that Donald talks about on his channel are things that he had to overcome growing up in  Chicago and his two deployments to Iraq.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. htt...2020-07-0259 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.17 Interview| Julia Greenspan- Accepting leadership & Leaving Breadcrumbs for Others as You Climb the Corporate LadderSend us a textFind Juliahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-greenspan-heil-9b7214143/    PROFILEhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/surgical-technologists-struggling-what-you-need-know-julia/    ARTICLEhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/covid-19-medical-device-company-dilemmas-rep-julia-greenspan-heil-/     ARTICLEAbout JuliaWorked as Sterile Processing Tech through high school (Woodland, CA)Worked as Surgical Tech through college (woodland, CA)Got approached by Synthes Trauma (#1 ortho trauma company worldwide)Worked for Synthes Trauma in Oakland ~10 yearsWent back to Surgical Tech for 2-3 yearsWent to Stryker Trauma (anothe...2020-07-011h 11Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.16 Thomas Talks | Why I Started a Podcast.Send us a textThomas Talks is a new series created by me(Thomas)to chat about ideas, issues and new things I have learned from these interviews and life. Hope you enjoy!Find me here:Thomas-pedersen.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speakforchange/supportSupport the show2020-06-3017 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.15 Interview | Drew Glover: Racism in Santa Cruz & U.S.ASend us a textEverything is connected. Project Pollinate is a not-for-profit organization offering hands-on opportunities to work with pollinators and the earth, and build community. Though various programming centered around education, sustainability, and community building, they strive to foster a sense of connection between people and the world around them. Donate today and support this awesome organization. FInd Drew:www.projectpollinate.orgBorn and raised in Santa Cruz, CA Drew Glover is a former City Councilmember and activist. At 34 years old, Drew has spent the last 10 years of his life implementing projects and programs geared towards nonviolence...2020-06-291h 12Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.14 Interview | Lauren Surridge (Coach Laur) - How to Keep Going When You Are Not MotivatedSend us a textFind Lauren:HerblifeInstagram: Coach_Laur_sFacebook: Coach Laur'sLauren aka coach Laur's from London UK. I'm a actress/Performer and also a health, fitness and mindset coach. I help people achieve their goals and overcome the day to day challenges of life.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speakforchange/supportSupport the show2020-06-2844 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.13 Speech | Neil Clements: Character Building MomentsSend us a textFind transcript here:Thomas-pedersen.com/blog/realdealneilFInd Neil:https://www.facebook.com/THEREALDEALNEILC/        https://www.facebook.com/neilclementsconsulting/--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speakforchange/supportSupport the show2020-06-2711 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.12 Interview: Reezy Resells - Using Social Media to Build a Personal BrandSend us a textFind Reezy:WWW.Reezyresells.com Reezyresells@gmail.COMInstagram: @reezyresellsFacebook: @reezyresellsTwitter: @reezyresellsMichael Rezendes II (Reezy) is a true underdog story from having been a high school dropout and food stamp recipient to selling over $5 MILLION in lifetime sales using Amazon fulfilment services. He began documenting and sharing his journey with the public in order to inspire thousands of people worldwide to follow the hustle. His passion for supporting fellow underdogs and impact their lives in a positive way. H...2020-06-261h 17Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.11 Interview: Ed Ortega - Being a Life Long Learner and Living a Life of Curiosity & Reflection.Send us a textFind Ed here:sequitur-sf.comEd is a partner at Sequitur, a boutique branding consultancy based in San Francisco whose mission is to help companies be their better selves. He is a father, a partner, a reader, a runner, and a curious soul. In this episode Ed talks about being a life long learner and how we can look at life in a macro and Micro lens!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this po...2020-06-251h 32Speak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.10 Interview: Neil Clements - How Little Things in Life Can Change Your Life (The Slight Edge Theory)Send us a textFind Neil HERE:https://www.facebook.com/THEREALDEALNEILC/        https://www.facebook.com/neilclementsconsulting/A Father, Lawyer, Speaker and servant leader.  Neil shares his story about being informally labeled educable mentally retarded as a boy.  Against all odds, he used the "Slight Edge" and a never quit attitude to become #THEREALDEALNEIL--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speakforchange/supportSupport the show2020-06-2448 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp. 9 Interview: Jasmine Parent - You Can't Hate Yourself into GreatnessSend us a textFind Jasmine Instagram.com/jasminelosingitI have Jasmine Parent here with me, former medical Social Worker turned social media influencer by way of her successful weightloss and fitness instagram account. Jasmine is now a certified Behavior Change Specialist who works with clients 1 on 1 to help develop and support their personal goals as it relates to health and wellness and overall positive lifestyle changes.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speakforchange/supportSupport t...2020-06-2357 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.8 Speech: Thomas Pedersen - Politics is for EveryoneSend us a textTo read the speech notes please visitwww.thomas-pedersen.com/blog/politics--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speakforchange/supportSupport the show2020-06-2215 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.7 Speech: Thomas Pedersen-Let Suffering Guide youSend us a textFor the notes on speech please visit:www.thomas-pedersen.com/blog/suffer--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speakforchange/supportSupport the show2020-06-2116 minSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenSpeak For Change With Thomas Sage PedersenEp.6 Speech:Thomas Pedersen - Why I Wake Up at 4amSend us a textThomas Pedersen discusses WHy he wakes up at 4am every morning. Find the notes to speech please visit!www.thomas-pedersen.com/blog/4am--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speakforchange/supportSupport the show2020-06-2013 min