Canadian Non-Profit and Ministry Leaders Discuss Real-Life Leading Through Crisis
The Change Makers Podcast with Ellen Graf-Martin Launches Season Two
WATERLOO – September 16, 2020
– For ministry and non-profit organizations that usually thrive with a good five-year plan, 2020 has changed everything. As The Change Makers Podcast with Ellen Graf-Martin launches its second season on September 16, 2020, listeners can listen in on real-life conversations with leaders across Canada that are navigating the immense changes of the ‘next normal,’ of this global crisis.
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When Ellen Graf-Martin, host of The Change Makers Podcast with Ellen Graf-Martin, began recording episodes for season two, she knew that some profound leadership lessons were being lived out in realtime. This has played out in deep, honest conversations with non-profit, ministry and church leaders, providing an opportunity for listeners to lean in and hear the unique challenges, changes and opportunities that sector leaders are facing and responding to during the global pandemic.“It’s obvious that 2020 has caused so many of us leadership whiplash as the space we serve is changing rapidly, and we are walking through this crisis, learning as we go,” said Ellen Graf-Martin, host of The Change Makers Podcast with Ellen Graf-Martin and President and Founder of Graf-Martin Communications. “We need each other more than ever. My hope for season two of the podcast is that listeners will find new friends as they’re invited into these conversations of embracing change in real-time with leaders across the country.”Originally launched in January 2020, The Change Makers Podcast with Ellen Graf-Martin has been shockingly timely. Featuring interviews discussing topics of marriage and ministry, succession, diversity in the Church, leadership and grief, technology and effective marketing, listeners have a unique opportunity to learn from each guest and to feel less alone in their own vocational journey. Both guests and listeners of The Change Makers Podcast with Ellen Graf-Martin have expressed appreciation for these honest conversations and the inside look at the organizations and ministries they know, love and support.The second season features 12 episodes. Guests include:
Allison Alley, President and CEO of Compassion Canada
Michael Messenger, President and CEO of World Vision Canada
Shawn Plummer, President of Food for the Hungry Canada
Andy Harrington, Executive Director of Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Shaila Visser, National Director of Alpha Canada
Toni Nieuwhof, host of Smart Family Podcast
“We want The Change Makers Podcast to go as far and wide as possible,” noted Graf-Martin. “We want the greatest number of people to be encouraged and know that they are not alone as they lead in this season and long beyond.”Season two of The Change Makers Podcast with Ellen Graf-Martin launches September 16, 2020. Episodes will be released weekly on Wednesday.Listen to the teaser episode for season two, here. Listen to the first episode of season two, featuring Andy Harrington (Executive Director of Canadian Foodgrains Bank), here.
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Ellen Graf-Martin
Graf-Martin Communications
About Ellen Graf-Martin:
As the Founder & President of Graf-Martin Communications, Ellen Graf-Martin brings over 20 years of experience in marketing, publicity and business development along with ministry and non-profit organization involvement. This experience has served Graf-Martin Communications’ growing list of clients well, providing them with high-value integrated marketing, branding and publicity solutions.With a passion for helping non-profit organizations tell their stories well, Ellen has enjoyed her work as a marketing, brand and communications consultant for several national and international non-profit organizations including World Vision Canada, Compassion Canada, Back to the Bible Canada, Open Doors, and The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada.
About Graf-Martin Communications:
Since 2008, Graf-Martin has established itself as Canada’s leading accessible integrated marketing and communications agency for organizations seeking to do more good. Graf-Martin’s team of skilled marketing and communications experts generously offer their robust and proven resource toolbox to help you see growth and success in your organization through strategic publicity campaigns, integrated marketing solutions, brand development and more. If you need an agile, full-service marketing agency to move your organization forward, we would love to connect. We are your agile partner, creating integrated marketing solutions for good.
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