The Change Maker

Podcast by The Change Maker

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About The Change Maker

The Change Maker is hosted by Deke Copenhaver. When Deke took over as mayor of his hometown of Augusta, Georgia, the city’s politics were broken and riven along racial lines. No group trusted any other group, so nothing got done. From 2005 through 2014 Deke was a catalyst in helping to transform Augusta, attracting businesses to spur economic development, implementing social programs that impacted the lives of Augustans on a daily basis. He focused effort on communities that had been neglected for years. No serving as the Principal of Copenhaver Consulting, Deke remains committed to being a Change Maker while helping others realize their potential to impact their communities for the better. For his work, he’s been recognized on multiple occasions by Georgia Trend Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential Georgians. Deke currently authors a monthly column on leadership published by the Georgia Municipal Association. Deke earned a BA in Political Science from Augusta College and is a graduate of Leadership Georgia and the Mayors’ Institute on City Design. A passionate athlete, Deke has completed five Ironman 70.3s and several half marathons. He and his wife, Malisa, reside in Augusta with their dogs Sarah Bet, Buddy, and Johnny.

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93 episodes

Sculpting Through Grief with Eduardo Gomez

Welcome to today's episode of the Change Maker Podcast. Join Deke as he talks with his guest, Eduardo Gomez. Eduardo was born in Colombia and moved to the USA as a young man. Eduardo graduated with a BA in Economics, and an MSW from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee where he started sculpting. Later, he completed his art major in sculpture at the University of Arkansas, Little Rock and received a post-baccalaureate degree in sculpture. ln 2009 a book was published about his work titled “Eduardo Gomez : Silent Messages”. This work is available in an e-book format at amazon.com. Eduardo has exhibited in various Museums and international juried art shows. His work is collected internationally. For the last 9 years, Eduardo has taught at the Lighthouse Art Center School in Tequesta, Florida. His sculpture studio is located in Jensen Beach, Florida where he also teaches privately. Eduardo has completed multiple private and public commissions. Two of his public commissions can be appreciated locally at the Distinguished Service Memorial Park in Stuart Florida. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! Subscribe to The Changemaker Podcast on your favorite podcast platforms. If you enjoyed this episode, give it a thumbs up, leave a comment, and share it with your community! #ChangemakerPodcast #CareerGrowth #Leadership #FlexibleWork #EduardoGomez #DekeCopenhaver

16 Mar 2026 - 36 min

Local Relief with Heather Hackett

Welcome to today's episode of the Change Maker Podcast. Join Deke as he talks with his guest, Heather Hackett. Heather is the founder and Executive Director of the Local Relief, a Florida-based 501(c)(3) and social platform build specifically for severe-weather disaster and recovery. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! Subscribe to The Changemaker Podcast on your favorite podcast platforms. If you enjoyed this episode, give it a thumbs up, leave a comment, and share it with your community! #ChangemakerPodcast #CareerGrowth #Leadership #FlexibleWork #HeatherHackett #DekeCopenhaver

5 Jan 2026 - 55 min

Responding to Crisis with Daniel Geraci

Welcome to today's episode of the Change Maker Podcast. Join Deke as he talks with his guest, Daniel Geraci. Daniel works for United in Crisis, whose mission is to develop, train, and equip networks of churches in cities across the world to effectively shepherd crisis survivors, meeting their long-term emotional, spiritual, and physical needs. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! Subscribe to The Changemaker Podcast on your favorite podcast platforms. If you enjoyed this episode, give it a thumbs up, leave a comment, and share it with your community! #ChangemakerPodcast #CareerGrowth #Leadership #FlexibleWork #DanielGeraci #DekeCopenhaver

15 Dec 2025 - 58 min

The Human Equation with Bob Gossom

Welcome to today's episode of the Change Maker Podcast. Join Deke as he talks with his guest, Bob Gossom. The LA writer Bob Gossom is known for his distinctive poetry and love of music, movies, books, hiking, body surfing, and tap dancing. His new projects are avidly anticipated by a band of fanatic and loyal followers, who appreciate his clarity of voice and the sophistication layered beneath it. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! Subscribe to The Changemaker Podcast on your favorite podcast platforms. If you enjoyed this episode, give it a thumbs up, leave a comment, and share it with your community! #ChangemakerPodcast #CareerGrowth #Leadership #FlexibleWork #BobGossom #DekeCopenhaver

8 Dec 2025 - 31 min

Ministering Today's Youth with Charles Knox

Welcome to today's episode of the Change Maker Podcast. Join Deke as he talks with his guest, Charles Knox. Charles is a deacon in the Global Methodist Church, and, with his wife Julia, are following the Holy Spirit's call to minister to today's youth. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! Subscribe to The Changemaker Podcast on your favorite podcast platforms. If you enjoyed this episode, give it a thumbs up, leave a comment, and share it with your community! #ChangemakerPodcast #CareerGrowth #Leadership #FlexibleWork #CharlesKnox #DekeCopenhaver

23 Sep 2025 - 44 min

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