World Changemaker Podcast

Monica Robles: Empowering Entrepreneurs to Build Income and Impact

Cinnamon sits down with Monica Robles, founder and president of Asociación de Emprendedor@s, an organization created by Hispanics for Hispanics to educate, motivate, and empower entrepreneurs, especially within the monolingual Spanish-speaking community. Monica shares how her work is helping individuals build more than income. She is helping people build confidence, leadership, opportunity, and generational impact so families can thrive and communities can grow stronger. Together, we discuss: ✨ Entrepreneurship as a path to dignity and empowerment ✨ Navigating barriers with limited resources and support ✨ Balancing profit and purpose without losing either ✨ The transition from doing everything alone to building a sustainable team ✨ Why representation, access, and community matter in business growth This episode is a reminder that entrepreneurship is not only about making money. It is about creating options, changing lives, and building something bigger than yourself. If you have ever questioned whether you can create income and meaningful impact at the same time, this conversation will encourage you to think bigger. 🎧 Listen now and share this episode with an entrepreneur, leader, or dreamer who needs the reminder that their vision matters. To never miss an episode, make sure to follow and subscribe to the World Changemaker Podcast. For additional information, visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.worldchangemaker.com/podcast]⁠ and stay updated on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/worldchangemakerretreats/]⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/WorldChangemakerRetreats]⁠ pages.

Ashley Glenn Nance: On a Mission To Make More Happy Homes

What does it really mean to change the world? In this episode, we sit down with Ashley Glenn Nance—speaker, educator, and advocate—to explore how meaningful impact often begins much closer to home than we think. Grounded in her lived experience and work in communication and neurodiversity, Ashley shares how the way we listen, respond, and show up for others can reshape relationships in powerful ways. Through honest reflection on family, parenting, and human connection, this conversation unpacks what it looks like to support different ways of communicating, how our early experiences shape our worldview, and why the smallest everyday moments carry the greatest potential for change. This is a thoughtful reminder that transforming your perspective—and your presence—is already a step toward changing the world. Guest Information & ResourcesAshley Glenn NanceReVoice, LLCWebsite: revoicecommunication.com [revoicecommunication.com/]Email: Ashley@ReVoiceCommunications.comPhone: (517) 798-1960LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ashleynance [www.linkedin.com/in/ashleynance] Follow, subscribe and stay connected with us on our ⁠website⁠ [https://worldchangemaker.com/], ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/worldchangemaker_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] and ⁠Facebook⁠ [https://web.facebook.com/WorldChangemakerRetreats] for updates and future episodes.

Service, Systems & Continuous Improvement with Dennis Sonney

In this episode, we sit down with Dennis Sonney, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and longtime advocate for American manufacturing. With a background spanning organizational leadership, supply chain management, robotics, automation, and advanced technology systems, Dennis has spent more than two decades helping manufacturers strengthen their operations and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving global market. Through a nonprofit supported by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Dennis has worked with more than 1,500 manufacturers across California, guiding companies through modernization, process improvement, and operational strategy. Known as a trusted advisor in the manufacturing community, he brings a practical and collaborative approach to helping organizations build stronger systems and embrace continuous improvement. Beyond industry, Dennis is deeply committed to inspiring the next generation of innovators and makers. He serves on the boards of two STEM-focused nonprofit organizations that spark curiosity and hands-on learning for students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. His work bridges industry, education, and workforce development to ensure that future generations are prepared to carry forward the legacy of American manufacturing. In this conversation, we explore: • The role of service and leadership in manufacturing • How systems thinking strengthens organizations • Practical insights into continuous improvement and Lean thinking • The importance of supporting workforce development and STEM education • Why collaboration between industry, education, and community matters more than ever Dennis also shares valuable resources for manufacturers, educators, and leaders who want to strengthen their organizations and support future innovators. Resources & Organizations Mentioned Science & Technology Education Partnership (STEP STEM) Inspiring students and educators in the Inland Empire toward STEM careers. Website: step-stem.org [step-stem.org] Conference: stepconference.org Address: P.O. Box 21100, Riverside, CA 92516 Phone: (714) 925-9062 Garner Holt Foundation Inspiring youth to explore robotics, animatronics, and STEAM careers. Website: garnerholtfoundation.org [garnerholtfoundation.org] Address: 1255 Research Drive, Redlands, CA 92374 Phone: (909) 799-3030 Email: info@garnerholtfoundation.org Phenix Fire Helmets / Phenix Technology, Inc. Manufacturer of firefighting helmets led by President & CEO Angel Sanchez, Jr. Website: phenixfirehelmets.com [phenixfirehelmets.com] Address: 3453 Durahart Street, Riverside, CA 92507 Phone: (951) 272-4938 Email: contactus@phenixfirehelmets.com California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) Statewide workforce development system supporting 45 local workforce boards. Website: cwdb.ca.gov [cwdb.ca.gov] Address: 800 Capitol Mall, Suite 1022, Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 657-1440 National Manufacturing Day / Creators Wanted An annual event held on the first Friday in October where manufacturers open their doors to the community. Website: mfgday.com [mfgday.com] National Veterans Chamber of Commerce (NVCC) Supporting veteran-owned businesses, workforce development, and families. Website: vccsd.org [vccsd.org] Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GoBiz) California’s business support office providing assistance with permits, incentives, and economic programs. Website: business.ca.gov [business.ca.gov] Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce Regional chamber serving all 52 cities in the Inland Empire. Website: iechamber.org [iechamber.org] Continuous Improvement Resources • Free 5S / 6S Checklists and Audit Forms (search online for printable templates) • Value Stream Mapping guides available through Lean.org • Free Lean templates such as “5S template” or “value stream map PDF” • Webinars and educational resources from the Lean Enterprise Institute and ASQ

Full Circle Leadership: A Life of Purpose, Service, and Impact

In this inspiring conversation, we sit down with Mauricio Arellano, Superintendent of the San Bernardino City Unified School District, to explore leadership, purpose, and the power of community-rooted service. Mauricio shares his full-circle journey — from growing up in San Bernardino as the son of immigrant parents, to starting his career as a bilingual teacher, to now leading the very district that shaped his life. Appointed Superintendent in April 2023, his role is more than a title — it’s a homecoming and a mission. We talk about equity in education, rebuilding communities through strong school systems, creating cultures of belonging, and leading with humanity. From his vision for student success to his philosophy of seeing, hearing, valuing, and loving people (Sawubona), this episode is a powerful reminder that real leadership is rooted in connection, service, and purpose. ✨ A conversation about vision, impact, and building a future where every student and every community can thrive. To never miss an episode, make sure to follow and subscribe to the World Changemaker Podcast. For additional information, visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.worldchangemaker.com/podcast]⁠ and stay updated on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/worldchangemakerretreats/]⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/WorldChangemakerRetreats]⁠ pages.

From Surviving Work to Thriving Together: Inside-Out Hospitality at Work

What if we treated the inside of our organizations with the same care we give our best customers? In this conversation, Melissa Fackler of One Team Partners shares how an inside-out hospitality mindset creates cultures of trust, belonging, and aligned teams. We talk about culture by design (not default), why “when people thrive, so do the businesses that we work with,” and how a hospitable workplace can be the difference between surviving and truly thriving. Tune in to learn how a hospitality mindset can help your people feel seen, supported, and ready to do their best work from day one. Follow, subscribe and stay connected with us on our website [https://worldchangemaker.com/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/worldchangemaker_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] and Facebook [https://web.facebook.com/WorldChangemakerRetreats] for updates and future episodes.