The world has boundaries, we don’t.

Meet our Boundary Breakers who shatter limits, move with purpose and create lasting change.

The “Boundary Breakers Podcast” exists to support leaders across various industries to break the sound barrier and amplify their voices across the globe. The Boundary Breakers Podcast will serve as a platform for leaders to experience community and connectedness while building global awareness of their story, mission and impact.

In essence, our audience is any current or aspiring business leader who hopes to create a better tomorrow through their work and believes there is much to learn from the successes and failures of others. This can mean leaders in the social sector, philanthropists and foundations who support social impact and social impact organizations driving change through commercial markets, and social impact ventures who are investing in a brighter future for us all.

Boundary Breakers Podcast: Hosted by Patty Williams-Downs Season 2 Official Trailer

This series will serve as a platform for leaders to experience community and connectedness while building global awareness of their story, mission and impact. Please note: Transcriptions are available for this podcast across all streaming platforms.

Lereca Monik | Chief External Affairs Officer, Breakthrough Collaborative

"Inspiring Through Love"

In the Season 2 Finale of The BoundaryBreakers Podcast, I’m joined by Lereca Monik, the visionary Founding Chief External Affairs Officer of the Breakthrough Collaborative and the founder of LM Philanthropy. Lereca’s story shines with resilience, love, and impactful leadership. We explore her early life, deeply rooted in a community of service, her journey through personal hardships, and her path to self-discovery and self-love. Lereca shares her commitment to inspiring others, leading with compassion, and making a lasting difference through philanthropy and education. Tune in to discover how your unique gifts and talents can be a force for positive change in your community and beyond.

“What is the Key to Navigating Crisis?”

In this episode of the BoundaryBreakers Podcast, I’m thrilled to sit down with Carol Haddock, the former Director of Houston Public Works and a dedicated champion for the Houston community. Carol reflects on her inspiring journey from a small Texas town to overseeing one of the largest public works departments in the nation. We discuss how her early love for engineering and community service shaped her approach to leadership, and she shares insights from pivotal moments, including Hurricane Harvey. Tune in to hear how Carol’s steadfast commitment to infrastructure, community, and people-first leadership has paved the way for a stronger Houston!

Laif Afseth | President, Amegy Bank

"Building the Prophetic City"

Laif shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Dallas to leading one of the largest banks in Texas. We discuss his passion for increasing access to the resources small businesses need to thrive, building inclusive programming that meets the needs of Houston's diverse entrepreneurial landscape, and providing capital financing to historically excluded communities. Laif opens up about how his origins and core values of empathy and inclusivity guide his leadership and the bank’s mission to create opportunities for all.

“Our Greatest Threat: Water Access and Climate Solutions"

In this episode of The Boundary Breakers Podcast, Jessica Dandridge-Smith, Executive Director of The Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans joins us to explain how each of us can play a role in building an equitable, sustainable world. Trust me, you don’t want to miss it! Jessica opens up about the role Hurricane Katrina played in shaping her personal journey and her deep commitment to climate justice. We dive into how her experiences have driven her to fight for water as a human right and create lasting change in vulnerable communities. Jessica’s passion for developing sustainable, equitable climate solutions through policy and community is truly inspiring.

Erin Mulpur | Executive System Director, Houston Methodist

“Global Health and Belonging”

In this episode of the Boundary Breakers Podcast, I sit down with Erin Mulpur, the System Director of Global Patient Services at Houston Methodist. Erin shares her incredible journey, from growing up on a reservation in Montana to transforming the international patient care journey. We dive deep into her passion for patient safety, belonging, and ensuring every voice is heard—especially for international and non-English-speaking patients. Erin’s story is one of resilience, compassion, and relentless dedication to improving the healthcare experience for all.

Christa Stoneham | President & CEO, Houston Land Bank

“Who’s Building the Future?”

In this episode of the BoundaryBreakers Podcast, I talk with Christa Stoneham, the dynamic President and CEO of the Houston Land Bank. We dive into her incredible journey, from her family’s deep roots in activism, to becoming one of the youngest community land bank CEOs leading transformative real estate development in Houston. Christa shares how she's breaking boundaries through her focus on affordable housing and environmental justice in historically excluded communities. We talk legacy, empathy, and what it means to use real estate as a tool for social change. You don’t want to miss this conversation!

Season One

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