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The Social Change Diaries
The Social Change Diaries (SCD), hosted by Vanessa Wakeman, explores the stories and strategies shaping today's social change sector. Featuring thought leaders, researchers, and disruptors, SCD tackles urgent questions about narrative, communications for social change, and the way language informs our behavior and society – offering timely insights and inspiration for nonprofit leaders, philanthropists, socially responsible executives, and changemakers.
Episodes
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Glen Galaich from Stupski Foundation on Breaking Fake Rules
In this episode of the Social Change Diaries podcast, Glen Galaich, CEO of Stupski Foundation challenges us to reimagine philanthropy's role in protecting our…
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Richard Tate, President and CEO of The California Wellness Foundation on Building the Power to Be Well
Righting and Writing History: Episode 8, Vanessa is joined by Richard Tate, President and CEO of The California Wellness Foundation. Together, they explore why…
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Angelique Power, President & CEO of The Skillman Foundation on Foundations as the Connective Tissue
Righting and Writing History: On Episode 7, Vanessa is joined by Angelique Power, President & CEO of The Skillman Foundation. Together they discuss the four…
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Jen Ford Reedy of Bush Foundation on New Philanthropic Narratives
Righting and Writing History: Episode 6 Vanessa is joined by Jen Ford Reedy, President of the Bush Foundation. In conversation, they explore the importance of…
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Stephen Heintz of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund on A Fourth Democratic Founding, for Our Country's Future
What can philanthropy do to bolster the power of people to participate in our government for the people and by the people? What role has the information…
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Keenya Lambert from Chicago Foundation for Women on Movement Building is Long Term
Righting and Writing History: Episode 4, Vanessa is joined by Keenya Lambert, President and CEO at the Chicago Foundation for Women. Together they explore the…
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Alesha Washington from Seattle Foundation on The Once-in-a-lifetime Opportunity for Foundations
In this episode, Vanessa is joined by Alesha Washington, President & CEO of the Seattle Foundation. At the foundation, Alesha leads efforts to inspire…
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Kevin Walker from Northwest Area Foundation, on Philanthropy's Commitment to Democracy
In this discussion, Vanessa sits down with Kevin Walker, President of Northwest Area Foundation, who leads efforts to advance racial, social, and economic…
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Supriya Lopez Pillai from Libra Foundation, on Philanthropy's Role in Democracy
Vanessa kicks off season seven with Supriya Lopez Pillai, President of the Libra Foundation. As a philanthropic leader with nearly three decades in social…
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Vanessa Wakeman & Camaro West do a Communications Pulse Check
In our final episode for season 6 of the Social Change Diaries Podcast, Communications Strategist and Wakeman Agency CEO, Vanessa Wakeman sits in the…
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Courtney Lewis from Institute for Nonprofit News, on Redefining Narrative Power
Listen in for a fantastic conversation on the growing field of nonprofit news and how this model transforms how stories are told, and information is shared in…
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Anat Shenker-Osorio, Founder of ASO Communications, on Bringing Narratives to Life
In our most recent episode, Vanessa dives into how to bring narratives to life, with our guest Anat Shenker-Osorio, Principal and Founder of ASO…
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Amanda Zamora, Founder & Principal of Agencia Media, On The Power of Story
The Social Change Diaries podcast does it again—bringing you crucial conversations about what's driving today's social change communications landscape. In this…
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Bridgit Antoinette Evans, CEO of Pop Culture Collaborative, On Shaping The Narrative
In this episode of our newly launched Social Change Diaries Podcast, we dive into the question of how social change can use storytelling to change culture…
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Tracie Powell from The Pivot Fund, on Reimagining Story Power
In another engaging conversation, we tackle the question: What would narrative ecosystems look like if we could totally redesign who participates in crafting…
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Dr. Safiya U. Noble, on Algorithms as Storytellers
Our first episode features the conversation between Vanessa and Dr. Safiya U. Noble, author of Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism…
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NYCLU Executive Director, Donna Lieberman, on Civil Liberties and Our New Normal
At no point in recent history has civil rights been so loudly at the forefront of everyday life, in multiple ways. The tidal wave of shared trauma ushered in…
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Global Press Visionary, Cristi Hegranes, on the Need for Consequence Driven Reporting
In this episode, Global Press Founder, Cristi Hegranes, shines a powerful light on solutions to institutional, ingrained problems that underly today's news…
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Behind the Scenes of Corporate Giving: Insights from Salesforce Philanthropy VP, Becky Ferguson
How nonprofits can successfully and efficiently secure corporate giving is a more important issue than ever before. This conversation with Becky Ferguson, VP…
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Futurist Rohit Talwar on Thinking the Unthinkable and Reframing Positions of Power to Positions of Responsibility
We kick off our 5th season with Rohit Talwar, the CEO of Fast Future, a UK based research and insights business that specializes in the fields of futures and…
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GLAAD's Rich Ferraro on Celebrity Social Media Channels as Today's Most Trusted Media Outlet
Another must listen to episode from our Celebrity and Influencers season. For nonprofits looking to elevate their impact through communications and messaging…
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VICE's, Paola Ramos, on Why Everyday People are the True Influencers
Today's episode was recorded live at the 2019 Hispanics in Philanthropy conference in Washington D.C. In this dialogue, VICE Media's, Paola Ramos, shares…
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Color Of Change President, Rashad Robinson, on Presence Versus Power
At the helm of Color Of Change, the largest online racial justice organization in the country, Rashad Robinson's reach and influence is undeniable. In this…
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Jacqueline Saturn on How to Leverage Celebrity Musician Activism for Social Causes
When considering how to leverage celebrity voices to impact social causes, it's important to understand the landscape and culture of for profit companies and…
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Kimberly Peeler-Allen's Guide to How Nonprofits Can Engage Audiences to Create Change
To understand the true meaning of #FollowBlackWomen, tune into this interview with Higher Heights Co-Founder, Kimberly Peeler-Allen. Kimberly shares the…
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PETA Founder, Ingrid Newkirk, on Their Unprecedented Rise to Power and Influence
Vanessa thought it would be fitting to launch the new season on Celebrity and Influence, with Ingrid Newkirk, the President and Founder of People for the…
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PR Legend, Patrice Tanaka, on Why Impactful Leadership and Living Your Life Purpose Go Hand in Hand
Serial Entrepreneur and PR legend, Patrice Tanaka, knows how to achieve the most impactful leadership style possible. In our final episode of our Leadership…
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Jeremy Heimans on How New Power Catalyzes Deep Social Change Movements
We kick off 2019 with a quick sit down with Jeremy Heimans, Co-Founder & CEO of Purpose and author of New Power: How Power Works in Our Hyperconnected…
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Legal Rebel, Janelle Orsi, Transforms the Way We Think About Leadership
In 2010, The American Bar Association named Janelle Orsi a Legal Rebel, for being an attorney who is remaking the legal profession through the power of…
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How Climate Warrior Elizabeth Yeampierre Has Re-Written the Rules of Power
With the urgency and focus of a woman on a mission to save the planet, Elizabeth Yeampierre leads UPROSE with a fierce commitment to a "leaderful" leadership…
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Rusty Stahl's Radical Vision for a Transformed Nonprofit Workforce
The typical nonprofit playbook includes a scenario where an organization has constrained resources and overworked staff, with limited access to professional…
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Stosh Cotler on the Jewish Community's Role in Progressive Social Change in the US
In this time of heightened social activism, Stosh Cotler sees tremendous opportunity and need for Bend the Arc, the National leading Jewish voice dedicated to…
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Trista Harris on How Futurism Holds the Keys to Deep Social Change
As a champion for nonprofits, Futurist and author, Trista Harris, helps organizations reimagine the future. In this conversation about leadership and…
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Sean Thomas-Breitfeld on the Uneven Playing Field of Nonprofit Leadership
They say what gets measured gets done. A conversation with Sean Thomas-Breitfeld of the Building Movement Project shines a spotlight on the racial leadership…
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Kashif Shaikh on Leadership that Reframes the Narrative Around Muslim-Americans
As a first-generation Muslim American, Kashif Shaikh sees the world through a lens that ensures American Muslims have access to all of the freedoms and…
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Philanthropy and White Supremacy: A Conversation with Pamela Shifman & Vanessa Daniel
Institutional philanthropy plays a pivotal role in advancing social change, but far too often these same organizations hinder progress through systematic white…
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Tamir Novotny On Emerging Practitioners Changing the Philanthropy Landscape
No need to worry about passing the baton to the next generation of leaders in the philanthropy space. In this conversation with Tamir Novotny, Executive…
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Ana Marie Argilagos on Philanthropy By, For and About Latino Communities
There are an estimated 55 million Hispanic people in the United States, comprising over 17% of the population. HIP President, Ana Marie Argilagos, is working…
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Edgar Villanueva on Decolonizing Wealth in America
Through a fascinating look at the history of our country, Edgar Villanueva provides a powerful, insightful argument for us to evaluate institutional…
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Valaida Fullwood on the History of African Americans and Philanthropy
Contrary to popular belief, philanthropy has been a long standing tradition of the African American community. Valiada shares her insights about how African…
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Dr. Jason Franklin on the Many Faces of Philanthropy
Philanthropist, Author and Researcher, Dr. Jason Franklin, talks about the role of philanthropy in transforming communities. As the first holder of the W. K…
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Global Perspectives on the Fight for Women's Equality with UN Secretary General, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuk
In honor of Women's History Month, we talked all things women and girls with Under-Secretary-General of the UN and UN Women Executive Director, Phumzile…
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Melissa Harris-Perry on the Power of Failure in Building Movements and Our Lives
If you've ever heard her speak or read her writing, you know that Melissa Harris-Perry is going to teach you something you didn't already know, while also…
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Jacki Zehner's Bold Mission to Mobilize Unprecedented Resources for Women and Girls
Jacki Zehner is a community builder. Through Women Moving Millions, she, along with a group of 270 women, have provided more than 1 billion dollars in funding…
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Abigail Disney: Film, Universal Languages of the Heart and Social Change
Some people believe that women were written out of history, but Abigail Disney believes that women were never written in. Through her films, she's on a quest…
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Saru Jayaraman and Moral Jiu Jitsu as a Force for Change
Saru Jayaraman has been championing the rights of restaurant workers for more than a decade. Her activism and unapologetic pursuit for justice makes her a…
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Rinku Sen's 360 View on Racism, Classism and Sexism
In this episode, Race Forward Senior Strategist, Rinku Sen, looks at the world through the eyes of an activist and journalist, sharing her observations and…
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Strategist Erica Payne Is No Shrinking Violet
Strategist and storyteller Erica Payne is a fearless advocate for economic justice. Known to "poke the bear" as creator of some of the most powerful issue…
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Reclaiming Your Voice with Marianne Schnall
Answering the question what will it take for women to occupy the spaces and places where we are normally silenced, Marianne Schnall shares her insights…
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Ana Oliveira Explains Why Money Follows Leadership
We all have a unique contribution to make when we care about something and put our actions behind it. Today's guest, Ana Oliveira shares with us her thoughts…
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The Power of Women Working Together w/ Ai-jen Poo
Ai-Jen Poo wants to democratize the vision of what it means to be a good leader and elevate the ideas and vision of women who she feels are underutilized in…