A Change Mindset
Change can be uncomfortable, stressful, even downright frightening because our brains are wired to perceive change as a threat. But sometimes people push through the fear and face change head on. This podcast is about those people. Every two weeks, host Jun Love Young, CEO of ZUM Communications, introduces you to incredible change agents who’ve led extraordinary transformations in their life, their work, and the world. Their stories will inspire YOU to be the agent of change your life deserves. A Change Mindset is brought to you by ZUM Communications. Music by Tow'rs. Learn more at: aChangeMindset.com
Special Episode: From Metathesiophobia to a Change Mindset
March 8, 2022 • 7 MIN
In this special episode, Jun wraps up Season 1 of the podcast with a reflection on the word, metathesiophobia – fear of change. He also previews what’s next for A Change Mindset and invites our audience to follow us on Instagram (@achangemindset) until the next season begins in Summer 2022. Follow us on Instagram at @achangemindset
Rhodora restarts her career
February 22, 2022 • 35 MIN
Rhodora Levy's dream of becoming a professional chef almost didn't see the light of day. In this episode of “A Change Mindset,” Rhodora shares how internal and external expectations of what a successful career and life should be almost inhibited her journey of change and her journey to true happiness. This episode features “The Kitchen” by Tow’rs. Follow us on Instagram at @achangemindset
Kyle becomes an artist
February 8, 2022 • 37 MIN
When Kyle Paul Miller first made the change to become a full-time musician, leading the folk-rock band Tow’rs, he defined success as the ability to pay the bills with this job. In this episode of “A Change Mindset,” Kyle shares how he came to realize that both the ability to make changes in his life and his success as an artist are rooted in self-acceptance. This episode features the “Boots of Spanish Leather” and “Pink Confetti” by Tow’rs. Learn more about Tow’rs at www.towrsmusic.com and follow them on Instagram at @towrsmusic Follow us on Instagram at @achangemindset
Gavriella makes bold career moves
January 25, 2022 • 42 MIN
In this episode of A Change Mindset, Gavriella Schuster talks about a moment early in her career when she pursued a bold, unexpected move – one that ultimately fueled her incredible success at work and in life. Gavriella’s transformation journey highlights the importance of persistence, priorities, and clear boundaries. This episode features the song, “Tightrope Walker” by Towr’s. Learn more about Gavriella at GavriellaSchuster.com and follow her on Twitter at @gavriels1 Follow us on Instagram at @achangemindset
Special Episode: Taming the Dragons of Fear
January 11, 2022 • 14 MIN
“Our deepest fears are like dragons guarding our deepest treasure.” —Rainer Maria Rilka Sometimes what keeps us from the change we want to see in our life are the dragons of our deepest fears. In this special episode of “A Change Mindset,” we reflect on what we’ve learned about change from our guests so far. We explore how our guests tamed their dragons of fear and discover that three themes — purpose, self-trust and patience — can help us push through fear and face change head on. Follow us on Instagram: @achangemindset @junloveyoung
Kiesha sets her dreams free
December 21, 2021 • 39 MIN
Security and practicality were always the top priorities for Kiesha Garrison, until one day her young daughter said something that changed everything: “Mommy, let your dreams be free.” In this episode of A Change Mindset, Kiesha describes how she finally pursued her dreams of becoming a professional emcee, speaker, and comedian, and discovered security grounded inside of herself. This episode features the beautiful song “Softer on My Mind” by Towr’s. Follow us on Instagram: @achangemindset @junloveyoung
Aiden becomes himself
December 7, 2021 • 37 MIN
Assigned female at birth, Aiden Yang’s first sentence as a child was, “I’m a boy.” In this episode of A Change Mindset, Aiden – an author, speaker and employer branding expert – explains how it took decades to fully honor his truth and complete his journey of transformation as a transgender man. This episode features the song “Liminal” by Tow’rs. Follow us on Instagram: @achangemindset @junloveyoung
Sarah finds her purpose
November 23, 2021 • 35 MIN
Career change is on the rise with what many call “The Great Resignation.” In this episode, Sarah J. Haggard, founder and CEO of Tribute, shares why she left a promising career at Microsoft and how doing so changed her as a human being. Featuring “Going” by Tow’rs. Follow us on Instagram: @achangemindset @junloveyoung
Sunni transforms a brand to change the world
November 9, 2021 • 29 MIN
Since the late 1920’s, the Harlem Globetrotters have been breaking barriers in the sport of basketball and beyond. As the world changed, the iconic brand has generally maintained their look, sound, and moves. But times are changing and so are the Globetrotters. At the helm of their transformation is today’s guest, Sunni Hickman, their VP of Marketing & Sales. Whether she’s talking about her personal hardships, transforming a 95-year-old iconic brand, working with Dolly Parton at Dollywood, or her mission to be a force for good in a deeply divided America — Sunni exudes wisdom, grace, and hope. She is an incredible agent of change who says — find a way or make one! Featuring "Water Under the Bridge" by Tow'rs. Follow us on Instagram: @achangemindset @junloveyoung
Raj follows his heart against all odds
October 26, 2021 • 32 MIN
Raj Singh, CEO of Accolade, is on a mission to change the way healthcare works in the United States. In this episode, he shares the backstory behind this mission, why critics were adamant he shouldn't do this, and how he overcame fear of failure to follow his heart. Featuring "River" by Tow'rs. Follow us on instagram: @achangemindset @junloveyoung
Mika learns to show up for herself
October 12, 2021 • 31 MIN
Mika Yamamoto, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer of F5, makes a deep, personal change that would ultimately dismantle her feelings of worthlessness and shame. Featuring "The Kitchen" by Tow'rs. Follow us on instagram: @achangemindset @junloveyoung
Sharon faces her hardest goodbye
September 28, 2021 • 27 MIN
Sharon Harris, Chief Marketing Officer of Jellyfish Global, makes a big life change in the face of grief and discovers she is much stronger than she thought. Featuring "No Place to Fall" by Tow'rs. Follow us on instagram: @achangemindset @junloveyoung
Elena lets go of her dream
September 28, 2021 • 33 MIN
Tech industry exec, Elena Donio, decides to give up her career to spend more time with her children and where this change ultimately led her. Featuring "Porcelain" by Tow'rs. Follow us on instagram: @achangemindset @junloveyoung
Jun finds closure to move on
September 28, 2021 • 28 MIN
In the first episode of A Change Mindset, Jun shares his own change story about what it took to search for his father, and in the end, find himself. Jun details how a slipped family secret from his mother one afternoon turned his life upside down, and how finding his father opened his world in more ways than one. Featuring "Swelling Sea" by Tow'rs. Follow us on instagram: @achangemindset @junloveyoung
You are an Agent of Change
August 24, 2021 • 2 MIN
Jun Love Young shares a manifesto for a Change Mindset. Featuring "Swelling Sea" by Tow'rs. Follow us on instagram: @achangemindset @junloveyoung
Trailer
August 17, 2021 • 1 MIN
Welcome to A Change Mindset. Music by Tow'rs.