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All About Change

All About Change

By: Jay Ruderman
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Summary

 How do we build an inclusive world? Hear intimate and in-depth conversations with changemakers on disability rights, youth mental health advocacy, prison reform, grassroots activism, and more. First-hand stories about activism, change, and courage from people who are changing the world: from how a teen mom became the Planned Parenthood CEO, to NBA player Kevin Love on mental health in professional sports, to Beetlejuice actress Geena Davis on Hollywood’s role in women’s rights. All About Change is hosted by Jay Ruderman, whose life’s work is seeking social justice and inclusion for people with disabilities worldwide. Join Jay as he interviews iconic guests who have gone through adversity and harnessed their experiences to better the world. This show ultimately offers the message of hope that we need to keep going. All About Change is a production of the Ruderman Family Foundation. Listen and subscribe to All About Change wherever you get podcasts. https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/2024 Jay Ruderman 025951 Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Kenneth Cole: 2025 Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion winner

    Kenneth Cole: 2025 Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion winner
    Apr 27 2026
    Kenneth Cole, has been a fashion icon for decades, innovating a unique and lasting style for which he is known. But he comes to All About Change to talk about another of his great passions: mental health awareness. Kenneth won the 2025 Morton. E Ruderman Award in Inclusion, an award my foundation presents to an individual who has made an extraordinary contribution to the inclusion of people with disabilities. The award recognized Kenneth’s transformative leadership in confronting mental health stigma and building a national movement for inclusion through storytelling, awareness, and action as the founder of the Mental Health Coalition. We discuss the Mental Health Coalition’s origin story, the state of mental health in America, how to work in mental health when you are not a doctor or mental health expert and much more. Today's episode was produced by Tani Levitt and Mijon Zulu. To check out more episodes or to learn more about the show, you can visit our website Allaboutchangepodcast.com. If you like our show, spread the word, tell a friend or family member, or leave us a review on your favorite podcasting app. We really appreciate it. All About Change is produced by the Ruderman Family Foundation. Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:28 The power of Mental Health Awareness Month 4:28 Kenneth’s activist origin story 9:04 The Mental Health Coalition is founded on connection and coordination 15:54 Good deads lead to more good deads 20:14 The business costs of not addressing mental health issues 24:33 Outro and Goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight, in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at https://www.walmart.com/ip/Find-Your-Fight-Make-Your-Voice-Heard-for-the-Causes-That-Matter-Most-Hardcover-9781963827071/10817862336⁠⁠
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    29 mins
  • Eitan Bernath: Food Insecurity in America and Activism as a Celebrity Chef

    Eitan Bernath: Food Insecurity in America and Activism as a Celebrity Chef
    Apr 13 2026
    Few things bring me joy and hope quite like young people who are already involved in making the world a better place. Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with celebrity chef Eitan Bernath. The youngest individual ever to be named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in Food and Drink, Eitan found success cooking on Tik Tok, and quickly moved to TV, where he has served as the Principal Culinary Contributor on the Drew Barrymore Show on CBS since 2020. Eitan is barely of drinking age and he is already involved in a wide range of activist causes. He is involved in local animal rescue and food rescue in New York City, where he lives, Jewish representation, and he serves as a High Level Supporter of the United Nations World Food Programme. Eitan wasted no time parlaying his success into a platform for activism, and I’m so excited to share his story with you. We talk about his work in food rescue, models for ending food insecurity, and the way he has leveraged his large platform as a social media star as part of his activism. Today's episode was produced by Tani Levitt and Mijon Zulu. To check out more episodes or to learn more about the show, you can visit our website Allaboutchangepodcast.com. If you like our show, spread the word, tell a friend or family member, or leave us a review on your favorite podcasting app. We really appreciate it. All About Change is produced by the Ruderman Family Foundation. Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:31 How does Eitan get involved in new causes? 4:09 Food waste in America 7:25 Indian Sikh responses to hunger in their community 12:04 The fun in activism 15:06 Mentoring other influencers 17:06 How has Eitan’s Jewish identity changed with fame? 24:30 Eitan’s goals for the next 5-10 years 27:17 Outro and Goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight, in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.walmart.com/ip/Find-Your-Fight-Make-Your-Voice-Heard-for-the-Causes-That-Matter-Most-Hardcover-9781963827071/10817862336⁠⁠
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    31 mins
  • Princess Noor Pahlavi - Advocating for a Democratic Iran

    Princess Noor Pahlavi - Advocating for a Democratic Iran
    Mar 30 2026
    In light of the ongoing crisis and the profound resilience of the Iranian people, we are revisiting this timely conversation with Princess Noor Pahlavi. Born into the Iranian royal family as the eldest child of the Crown Prince, Princess Noor heard the call to civic duty from an early age. Inspired by the legacy of her grandfather, the last Shah of Iran, and her grandmother, the Empress Farah Pahlavi, she has chosen a path defined not by title, but by action. Refusing to sit on the sidelines, she leverages her platform to amplify the voices of those fighting for a free and democratic future. In this episode, Princess Noor joins host Jay Ruderman to discuss her mission to bridge her family’s history with modern activism. She provides a passionate look at the "dire" state of affairs for women under the current regime and explores the global resonance of the #WomanLifeFreedom movement. From her advocacy for gender equality and healthcare access to her work with organizations like Acumen and the Persian American Women’s Conference, Princess Noor offers a vital perspective on what it means to stand in solidarity with a nation reclaiming its autonomy. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro to Princess Noor Pahlavi (01:16) Stories of the Shah and The Empress of Iran (06:54) The Current Islamic Regime in Iran (10:33) Life for Iranians Under the Regime (15:25) Women’s Rights and Health in Iran (22:40) Advocacy for Iranian Women Abroad (25:04) Noor’s Work at Acumen (27:52) Leveraging Her Platform for Change (29:04) Conclusion and Credits For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/
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    32 mins
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