EP 30: Exploring Match-Striking For Beginners: How Strategic Collaboration Fuels Change in the Corporate World

Stories Of Disruption

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the disruption Podcast is About Activating Big, Bold Change.

The Disruption Podcast is focused on creating big, bold change through the disruption of systems and institutions that cause harm to others and through disruption in your own personal life leading you to find pathways to your own purpose, freedom, and power. We believe that disruption in these spaces activates transformational impact across society.

We are Tracey Breeden and Michelle Pelton, the hosts of The Disruption Podcast. We are queer activists, passionate about driving change, who will share our personal stories of disruption with you and lead you through discussions with fellow disruptors, including other activists and advocates, leaders on the inside and outside of organizations, and notable friends and influencers. We hope to inspire and activate you towards the big, bold change that you want to see in yourself and in the world.

We will dig deep into those personal stories and into pressing topics like creating safe spaces and belonging, advocating for social change through activism in the most difficult places, personal elevation and radical leadership through living authentically, and sex positivity. We’ll even talk about closing the orgasm gap! It can get pretty serious, but we’ll also love, laugh, and weave lightness into our time together. The truth is disruption of self and the systems that surround us is not easy, and often requires us to lay down our safety. It all begins with giving ourselves permission to take that first step into personal truth and power. Look around and know you are not alone. We and our fellow Disruptors are people from all walks of life on that journey with you. Get ready to disrupt!

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EP 30: Exploring Match-Striking For Beginners: How Strategic Collaboration Fuels Change in the Corporate World

05/14/24

In this episode of The Disruption Podcast, we are joined by Robbie Karp and Jane Randel to discuss their experiences as change-makers in corporate America. They share their insights on driving change within corporate systems, including the importance of being strategic and the critical impact of building alliances. Robbie talks in detail about their work in addressing sweatshop conditions at Liz Claiborne and the creation of the Fair Labor Association. Jane also digs deep into her work to raise awareness about domestic violence and the development of NO MORE, an international initiative dedicated to ending domestic violence and sexual assault. Both Robbie and Jane emphasize the need for collaboration and human understanding in creating lasting change.

Robbie and Jane, both close friends and long-time colleagues of Tracey’s, are Social Impact advisors and co-founders of Karp Randel, a consultancy designed to help corporations, foundations, and individuals achieve their business and personal goals while making a positive impact on society.

EP 29: Match-Striking For Beginners: Collective Action and Activism

04/30/24

On this episode of The Disruption Podcast, we discuss the critical need for collective activism and change within our systems and organizations. As we tease this concept from Tracey’s book, “Match-Striking for Beginners,” which is set to launch this Pride month, we also tackle the vital need for collective activism and meaningful action towards social change, pivotal themes in Tracey’s book. We explore why activism must permeate every organization, why throwing money at problems isn’t enough, and how we can use our influence right where we’re at to support organizations in stepping up authentically and impactfully.

EP 28 Part 2: Exploring Match-Striking for Beginners: Harnessing Your Personal Power to Impart Wisdom to Rising Leaders

04/16/24

In part two of this two-part series, we delve into the dynamic world of leadership and personal growth with our guest, Nan Watts of Watts Collaborative. Nan moves our conversation towards the Rising Leaders, the next generation of changemakers, who are creating a global community by bridging various entities and shaking up current systems. Michelle and Tracey probe into the evolution of leadership, highlighting the integration of intuition and the pursuit of wholeness. With profound insight, Nan advocates for becoming the embodiment of the qualities we seek and engages us in the necessity of self-awareness and introspection. Join us in this thought-provoking two-part conversation, resonating with the need for individual and collective strides towards a renewed paradigm of leadership.

EP 28 Part 1: Exploring Match-Striking for Beginners: Transforming Self-Doubt into Self-Empowerment with Nan Watts

04/02/24

In Part One of a two-part series with our special guest, Nan Watts of Watts Collaborative, we delve deep into the complex feelings many confront regarding self-worth and societal expectations. With a poignant blend of vulnerability and wisdom, Nan opens up about her struggles with feeling “enough” and her journey towards quieting the persistent inner voice of self-doubt. Nan explores different facets of her life with us—from her affinity for nature’s calming influence to her emergence as a passionate photographer and later, a transformative leadership coach. Together, we engage in a candid discussion about the disruption of ingrained behaviors and the uncomfortable yet essential growth that comes with change.

EP 27: Exploring Match-Striking for Beginners: The Importance of Fully Embracing Your Value

03/19/24

In this episode, we continue our discussion of Tracey’s new book ‘Match Striking for Beginners,’ which explores Tracey’s roadmap for unleashing your personal power in order to ignite collective action for a better self and a better world. In this conversation, we offer a glimpse into the critical importance of the power and value that individuals, especially women and historically marginalized groups, have inherently and the difficulties people in these groups face in embracing and harnessing that power due to the unique challenges they experience. In sharing a few thoughts and experiences related to Tracey’s deep-dive into personal power in her book, listeners will be enlightened, heard and seen, and inspired to embrace their personal power and unleash their inner superhero!

EP 26: Exploring Match-Striking for Beginners: Where Sustainable Fashion Meets Community Building

03/05/24

On this episode of The Disruption Podcast, we delve into topics of community, trust, sustainable fashion, and personal transformation. Carley Lake, the CEO and co-founder of the app Lucky Sweater, discusses focusing on clothing swaps and its role in building trust, community, and friendship through a shared focus on sustainability. We cover the delicate balance of scaling a business while safeguarding its core values, and Carley’s personal journey leaving Uber to launch her venture during the pandemic. Our conversation is sprinkled with personal anecdotes of past experiences, including Tracey and Carley’s time at Uber, with the hope of reminding listeners of the importance of support in personal and professional endeavors.

EP 25: Exploring Match-Striking for Beginners: The Importance of Community and Collective Action

02/20/24

In today’s episode, we explore the empowering world of Tracey Breeden’s new book, “Match-Striking for Beginners: Activating Individual and Collective Power for a More Just World” and specifically the idea of finding or building community and taking collective action so we can all have a positive impact on the world.

Match-Striking for Beginners is your playbook to ignite power from the margin, inviting you to discover the pathway to a more just world by recognizing your personal power and unleashing the superhero within you. We are going to dive into a series where in each episode we will highlight a theme or concept of the book, allowing Tracey to give us a sneak peek into some of the most transformational aspects of her new book!

Ep 24 Part 2: Disrupting Parenthood: Lesbian Moms Talk the Art of Meaningful Parent-Child Conversations

02/06/24

In this episode, we are back with Claudine and Kelly delving into a myriad of compelling topics that revolve around the intricate landscape of parenting and family dynamics. The episode kicks off with a riveting discussion on a recent court decision, unraveling the loopholes that provide avenues for legalizing parental rights. Wrapping up with insights on teaching kids about sustainability, this episode is a rich tapestry of thought-provoking discussions that will resonate with parents and families whether queer or not!

Ep 24 Part 1: Disrupting Parenthood: A Lesbian Couple’s Journey to Starting a Family

01/23/24

In this heartfelt podcast episode, we delve into the profound importance of visibility, community, and the extraordinary journey of two couples – our hosts, Michelle and Tracey, and their friends and powerhouse couple, Claudine and Kelly – as they navigate the intricate landscape of LGBTQ+ advocacy and family building.

EP 23: Disrupting the Family “Norm”: Our Journey Navigating a Blended Family as Two Moms

01/16/24

The transition into a blended family is never seamless, and our hosts Tracey and Michelle share their firsthand experiences of what this journey has been like for them. In this insightful podcast episode, we delve into the dynamics of blended families with a focus on the unique journey of Tracey and Michelle as two moms amidst the concept of disruption.