Changemaker EDU
Podcast

Hosted by Changemaker Education founder and CEO David K. Richards, the Changemaker EdU Podcast explores microschools, human-centered learning, educational innovation, and the inner work of leading meaningful change.

Through conversations with educators, school Founders, parents, and education innovators, each episode offers practical ideas and honest stories for people reimagining what school can be. Whether you are considering starting a microschool, supporting one, or searching for a more human future for education, you will find insight and inspiration here.

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Changemaker EDU Podcast

Unconventional Education: Why Families Are Choosing New Paths with Mickey Revenaugh

Unlocking Educational Potential: The Rise and Future of Microschools with Michael Horn

From Calling to Classroom: What It Really Takes to Build a Microschool with Joy Meserve

Teaching AI Literacy with the “AI Driver’s License” with Mike Taubman

Imperfect Leadership & Shared Vision in Education with Peter Stiepleman

From Classroom to Changemaker with Lily Jones

Telling Your Story, Trusting Your Intuition, and Building a Microschool Around Your Genius

Reimagining High School for Nontraditional Learners with Dr. Yaz

Building F.A.Y.E. Learning Center: Personal Power, Purpose & Microschool Leadership with Christina Pipkin

Awakening the Changemaker Within: From Educator to Empowered Founder with Joy Meserve

Follow Your Passion, Create Change, Launch Your Microschool with Christina Dougay

Follow The Facts: The Real Raw Truth About Microschools with Don Soifer

Build a Microschool and Transform from Educator to Entrepreneur with Raphael Gang

The Power of Community & Self Directed Learning in Microschools with Tyler Thigpen

Empowering Communities Changing Lives and the Power of Microschools

The Challenges of Changemaking and How to Navigate Naysayers

Great Schools in Action with Elana Feinberg

One Stone: Empowering Students Through Student-Driven Education with Teresa Poppen

Let Life Show The Way

Finding The Magic in Middle School with Chris Balme

Let Love Guide The Way

Revolutionizing Education: The Micro School Model with Amar Kumar

Be Playful and Free

Pathfinder: The Road to Love Based Schools with Mary Jo Fairhead

Become a Pathfinder for the Future of School with Mary Jo Fairhead

Following My Intuition Took Me from Pain to Being Fully Alive

End of Year Reflections

The Oneness of Conscious Parenting and School with Anita Lennon

Being a Rebel Educator with Tanya Sheckley

A Conversation with Peter Gray: Play, Child Development & Education

The Dire Need for Connection Community Meaning & Purpose in Our Schools with Michael Strong

Reimagining Pathways to Success for Youth with Mia Howard

Modular Learning as a New Education System with Manisha Snoyer

Great Culture + Powerful Experiences = Thriving Kids with Steve Buzzard

The Inner Discipline of Changemaking

Microschools as a Powerful Grassroots Movement with Don Soifer

Disrupting with Love

The Future of School Through Community and BIG Questions with Serj Hunt

Change Your Mindset Change Your Life

Unlock Your Multiple Purposes with Adam Carter

Use Your Voice to Speak Your Changemaking Truth

Examining the Radical Difference Between School and Education with Matt Beaudreau

How To Embody and Enact Your Unique Changemaking Expression

The Changemaking Call: Reimagining High School with Scott Bess

Education Changemaking from the Heart

Positive Intelligence: Creating Change from the Sage Perspective with Jethro Jones

The Moment I Surrendered and Found My Authentic Self

Trust and Embody Your Calling as a Changemaker

The Path of the Mindful Teacher with Danielle Nuhfer

Unequivocally Trust The Whispers of Your Heart

Educators Thriving with Dr. Tyler Hester

Mindful Self Awareness as the Key to Masterful Self Leadership

Love Yourself to Release the Burdens and Pressures of Service

Multiply What Lights You Up

Being a Brave Transformational and Authentic Change Maker

Lead From Your Heart & Let Your Changemaking Dream Emerge Through You

Peace of Mind: Unleashing Compassion and Consciousness in Education with Linda Ryden

Live In Your Why

How Mindfulness Transformed a Teacher’s Life with Lindsey Frank

Healing the Wounded Inner Child

Healing and the Path to Authenticity

Reignite Your Flame and Heal Yourself with Janet Philbin

How To Create Lasting Change By Embodying The Flow State with Michael Fenchel

How Energy Management Can Save You From Exhaustion and Overwhelm

Manage Stress Take Care of Yourself and Be Healthy Selfish with Donnovan Somera

Keep Your Warrior Spirit Alive

How To Live in Peace and Flow as an Education Changemaker

Is Education Changemaking Truly Worth It?

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