I Spark Change Podcast

Updated: 03 Dec 2025 • 174 episodes
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Are you ready to join us in creating a better world? Awesome! Because you’re in the right place. The I Spark Change Podcast is about those who spread positive change across the globe. They are doing acts or work that have a positive impact on humanity. The guests on our show are what we call Social Impact Heroes. These are everyday people like you and me. They make a difference, whether through their actions or their impact on others. Their impact may be big or small. In all instances, it's a beacon of light for everyone they encounter. Each week we feature inspiring stories and messages of struggle, courage, and hope to help spread positive change and create a better world for all of us.

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In this episode, Rick shares a personal and heartfelt update on the evolution of I Spark Change, reflecting on its origins, its global growth, and the powerful milestone of releasing Voices of Impact: Stories from Social Impact Heroes. He takes listeners back to 2020, when I Spark Change began as a simple act of servic

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In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Luke Mickelson, the Founder and Executive Director of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) — a global nonprofit ensuring that no child sleeps on the floor in their town. From humble beginnings as a small-town farm kid in Idaho to becoming a CNN Hero and national changemaker, Luk

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In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Carmen Sample, Founder and CEO of Sample Supports, a groundbreaking social enterprise redefining what it means to create impact in the social services industry. Carmen is a visionary leader, licensed social worker, and fierce advocate for individuals with disabilities, me

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In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Sean Meyers, host of the Level Up and Live Podcast, entrepreneur, coach, and faith-driven leader dedicated to helping others reach their full potential in life and business. Sean shares his remarkable journey from corporate burnout to spiritual awakening, revealing how vu

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In this episode, Rick shares an exciting announcement about Voices of Impact: Stories from Social Impact Heroes — the new book born from the heart of the  I Spark Change Podcast. He reflects on the journey of I Spark Change, from its beginnings in 2020 with his first book 12 Hours of Heaven: Lessons for a Better World,

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In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Logan Altman, Chief Impact Officer at Doing Good Works—a certified social enterprise turning branded merchandise and event activations into life-changing outcomes for people with lived experience in foster care. He discusses building a “world-class transaction → tangible

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