Changemaker ED“U”

Apr 01 2025 55 ep. 35 mins 2

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Welcome to Changemaker ED“U”, a podcast about all things microschools. If you are a paradigm shifter who wants to create change in your community through microschooling, this is the podcast for you! We share the nuts and bolts of launching and running a successful microschool as well as important tips and tricks about leadership, business, and entrepreneurship. I am David K Richards, the Founder & CEO of Changemaker Education, an affiliate network of microschools. With 25+ years in education reform, leadership development, and entrepreneurship, I am excited to host this podcast!

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Empowering Communities Changing Lives and the Power of Microschools

Apr 01 2025 19 mins

David shared the relaunch of the podcast focusing on all things microschools and the vision going forward as follows. This is a podcast about all things microschools.It will share the nuts and bolts of opening and running a successful microschool.He will share leadership development tips and tricks.He will share how to embody an entrepreneurship mindset.He wants this podcast to hel

The Challenges of Changemaking and How to Navigate Naysayers

Mar 26 2024 19 mins

David shares his wisdom today about what happens when you feel inspired from the depths of your soul to create change and be the best version of yourself. He asks you to clarify the change you want to create, and see where fear is holding you back. David shares that when you are following your soul’s calling, it is typically those that are closest to you that project their fears

Great Schools in Action

Mar 05 2024 44 mins

David has a great conversation with Elana Feinberg. They discuss the current trends in education, what Elana is seeing in schools that she thinks more people should be doing, and reforming the inside or outside of the system. You will hear great advice from Elana about problems with implementation and some of the unique ways that great schools across the country are creating innova

One Stone: Empowering Students Through Student-Driven Education

Feb 27 2024 45 mins

One Stone, co-founded by Teresa Poppen, revolutionizes education by empowering students to take charge of their learning journey. Initially focusing on experiential service, One Stone evolved into Lab 51, a student-driven school fostering real-world impact and self-discovery.At One Stone, students drive the organization's direction, with student-majority boards ensuring their voice

Let Life Show The Way

Feb 22 2024 22 mins

In this solo episode, David shares his own experiences with letting life show him the way. He talks about various experiences from his own life where he was in resistance to something that he knew to be true. Throughout the episode, David talks about ways you can be aware of the truth and take one step at a time to move toward it. This simple concept of listening to the truth that

Finding The Magic in Middle School

Feb 15 2024 45 mins

Are you curious about finding magic in the Middle School experience? If so, join David and Chris as they discuss all the ups and downs, ins and outs, challenges and most importantly, the opportunities for parents and educators with these middle years! In this engaging episode, David delves into a thought-provoking conversation with Chris Balme, an esteemed education expert and the

Let Love Guide The Way

Feb 06 2024 22 mins

David shares a simple message in today’s episode. After doing a short guided practice, David asks us to let love guide the way. He shares his own personal journey of believing that talking about love was “soft”, and how he now believes the opposite. You can hear more about how he debunks that myth. David also talks about how it all starts with loving yourself. Take the moment

Revolutionizing Education: The Micro School Model

Jan 30 2024 40 mins

Amar Kumar, founder and CEO of Chipotle Learning, shared insights on the transformative potential of micro schools in a conversation with David. Having worked in online education, Kumar recognized the limitations of solitary online learning, acknowledging the importance of social interaction and support in education. This realization led to the creation of Kai Pod, a hybrid model c

Be Playful and Free

Jan 24 2024 11 mins

David shares a simple message in today’s episode. Give yourself permission to be playful and childlike - not childish but be free and have fun like a child. Laugh a little. Don’t take everything so seriously. He asks you just to try it and see how your day goes! Stay tuned for an announcement about David’s latest program and some new structures for the podcast!

Pathfinder: The Road to Love Based Schools

Jan 16 2024 35 mins

In today’s episode, Mary Jo and David continue discussing their exciting announcement about launching Pathfinder, a program to support others who are inspired to open a school, program or learning center, and need the guidance and structure to achieve their dream. Listen to hear some tips and tricks from David and Mary Jo to move closer to your dream of opening a school or suppor