Dreamers & Doers: Shawn Dove: I, Too, America – Love, Leadership, and Black Male Achievement

The PlayFull Podcast with Kristine Michie: Bringing Fun to the Serious Work of Changing the World · Jun 4, 2026 · 25m

In Part 2 of Kristine’s conversation with Shawn Dove, founder of the Corporation for Black Male Achievement and Managing Partner at New Profit, they explore how a simple invitation to play can spark a national movement that reshapes lives, systems, and stories. Diving deep into the intersection of play, imagination, and philanthropy, Shawn emphasizes how trust—both trusting oneself and extending “unrestricted trust capital” — fuels a lifelong mission. They delve into Shawn’s work with the My Brother's Keeper initiative, how focusing on proximity rather than problems can revolutionize…