Changing the Course

Nancy Stearns Bercaw is a seventeen-time NCAA All-American athlete and was inducted into the University of South Florida's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009. Her writing has appeared in publications around the world, including the New York Times, the Huffington Post, the Korea Herald, U.S. News & World Report, Abu Dhabi's Tempo magazine, and ScaryMommy.com. She is the author of Brain in a Jar: A Daughter's Journey through Her Father's Memory and a contributor to Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living with Alzheimer's and Other Dementias.

Jane Green is a NY Times Best selling author, mom of six and all around interesting person.  She has been part of the ABC News Time, has had her own show on BBC Radio London and regularly appears on TV and radio.  As if that wasn't enough, she is a graduate of the International Culinary Institute of New York , amateur decorator and passionate gardener. As a mom of SIX how does she find the time??? Find out in this week's Episode

Rabbi Marc Schneier is the founding Rabbi of one of the pre-eminent synagogues in the world.  But he is not just a Rabbi.  He is a visionary and a leader and he has dedicated his life to finding commonalities and healing divisiveness among the black and white community.  Listen to this podcast and you will learn how one man with a vision can be instrumental in bringing about change.  You wlll also hear about Marc's acting with Sara Jessica Parker, of Sex and the City, you won't want to miss this one!

 

Dr. Angela Williamson is a filmmaker, speaker, educator and author of the bestselling children's book, My Life with Rosie:  A Bond Between Cousins, released on Juneteeth in celebration of the real woman behind the story everyone thinks they know.  Dr. Angela is a woman with vision and heart which she brings full force to the work she does and the book she recently authored.  Married to Rosa Parks cousin, Angela got an up close- look into the real woman who was at the heart of the segregation movement.  Listen to the Episode and you too will meet the Real Rosie!

Winn Claybaugh has been CEO of Paul Mitchell Hair Salons Schools for two decades so he knows hair and beauty.  But he also knows people and is a man of big ideas, big dreams and a big heart. We can all learn from each other but some of us are natural motivators; Winn Claybaugh has been named by CNN as one of the top motivational speakers!   Listen to this podcast and you will  understand why.  He truly believes in making a difference and his words of wisdom resonate so deeply .  I like to call it wisdom with heart and soul- see if you agree!

Eli Beer was just a six year old boy when he witnessed a bombing.  The memory stayed with him for a long time and he promised himself that one day he would save lives.  Eli is a man who keeps his word and then some.  In this week's Episode of Changing the Course, Eli talks about his miraculous recovery from the Coronavirus from intubation to extubation as he retells the chilling memories of being sedated for 30 days.  His story is one of hope and of survival but ultimately his story is one of heroism. We can all be heroes in our everyday life, we just need to take opportunities that lie in our midst.  Eli has taken those opportunities and in doing so he has saved thousands of lives and united those from varying walks of life.  Eli, the world is brighter because you are in it.  We are so happy for your recovery.

 

Ellen O'Niell is a school prinipical in NYS.  She likes to think outside the box and is trying to collaborate with other educators to follow guidelines and safely navigate the new school year for our children.  Listen to this Episode and you will get the inside scoop on what goes on behind the scenes and in the minds of those leading the charge!

If you haven't heard the name Jace Chapman yet, I promise you will!  Jace was the hit of the acclaimed Netflix series, Healing Powers of Dude, which tackles anxiety in children in a whole new way.  Jace is a self motivated actor, mountaineer and oldest party of five!  He has climbed and reached Summits at age 11,  helped save his dad's life and wants to use his influence to help those less fortunate realize their dreams.  Where do you find a child like this??  Jace Chapman- we are really excited to see what the world has in store for you!

Martino is someone who breaks all molds and defies traditional stereotypes.  Adopted at birth, he spent much of his childhood with an abusive father.  Many years later he will find the opportunity to retrace his roots and go back to where he came from.  We are all a product of both our upbringing and our ancestry- listen to this episode and you will be inspired to find out where you are most deeply rooted!  You will also get one of the easiest and best curly girl tips ever!!

Martino Cartier has been named "America's most sought after stylist" by W Magazine, but even more impressive than his styling abilities are big heart, open mind and extraordinary ability to inspire all those he comes in contact with. As founder of Wigs and Wishes, Martino ensures that ANYONE who needs a wig due to illness, gets one, no questions asked. As creator of innovative and cutting edge hair styling products he has shown us all that sometimes good people are rewarded by finding more and more good with every turn they take. During corona time, Martino's acts of kindness are touching thousands who in turn are inspired to act similarily. On a recent FB live he raised $43,000 in just 2 hours and is helping the Hatzolah organization and Eli Beer save millions of lives with his generous contribution. Martino! Keep it up- the world needs more people like you!