Society & Culture Podcast

A Conversation with Rachel Lauren, Social Impact Influencer, Chief People Officer at Dream.Org and Foster Care Advocate
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Sept. 28, 2023

A Conversation with Rachel Lauren, Social Impact Influencer, Chief People Officer at Dream.Org and Foster Care Advocate

Dear Minority Leaders,Today we are continuing our expansion of discussion topics and welcoming my new friend, and Delta Sigma Theta sorority sister, Rachel Lauren. Our conversation today focuses on Rachel’s work at the intersection of racial equity, criminal justice reform, climate advocacy, and most especially foster care and adoption. By profession Rachel is the Chief People Officer at Dream.Org and also a founding partner and Chief Programming Officer for Diversified, a boutique DEI consultin...
A Conversation with Dawn Allen, Co-Founder of The Autism Grind
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Sept. 14, 2023

A Conversation with Dawn Allen, Co-Founder of The Autism Grind

Dear Minority Leaders, Before we jump into this episode, let me thank you all for your positive feedback on the reboot of this podcast. I appreciate all your kind words of encouragement. Please take a few seconds to show your support for this incredible platform by giving us a 5 star rating, subscribing, writing a quick review, and by sharing this podcast with the future minority leaders in your life. I want to keep bringing this community wonderful words of wisdom and dynamic conversations, and...
A Conversation with Akunna Cook, Founder of Next Narrative Africa
Aug. 10, 2023

A Conversation with Akunna Cook, Founder of Next Narrative Africa

Akunna Cook is an accomplished diplomat, strategist, visionary creator and executive producer. In 2022, Akunna founded Next Narrative Africa, a multi-media entertainment production company telling African Stories for global impact. She is also the founder and principal consultant at Drake Road Strategies and served in the Biden-Harris Administration as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs.Akunna joins us today to talk about her experiences navigating the internal politics of w...
A Conversation with Christina Hale, Author of Why Not You?
July 27, 2023

A Conversation with Christina Hale, Author of Why Not You?

Christina Hale is a successful author, former state legislator as well as the first Latina to run for statewide office in Indiana. She was appointed by the Biden-Harris Administration to head communications for the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation and is a strong advocate for youth, democracy & equality.Christina joins us today to speak about using your traumas to inform where you’re going, practicing mindfulness, and the importance of mentorship and how it can change the traje...
A Conversation with Jotaka Eaddy- Co-Host, SpeakSis, Founder, Win With Black Women
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Jan. 30, 2022

A Conversation with Jotaka Eaddy- Co-Host, SpeakSis, Founder, Win With Black Women

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A Conversation with Kendra Brown, Director of Public Policy, Mastercard
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Feb. 26, 2021

A Conversation with Kendra Brown, Director of Public Policy, Mastercard

Dear listeners—Thanks for your patience. It has been over a month since our last episode aired, as life and career changes had me sidelined for a bit.I’m excited to return with an episode featuring one of the most authentic and accomplished leaders in Washington, who also happens to be one of my favorite people! In this episode of The Minority Leaders, I speak with incredibly wise and dynamic Kendra Brown. Kendra is Director of Public Policy for Mastercard. She is also Chair of the Marylan...
Guest: Kendra Brown
The Minority Leaders, featuring Indira Ahluwalia, Founder and President, KAUR Strategies LLC
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Nov. 26, 2020

The Minority Leaders, featuring Indira Ahluwalia, Founder and President, KAUR Strategies LLC

Episode 9 of The Minority Leaders features Indira Ahluwalia, author, and Founder and President of KAUR Strategies, LLC, a firm that provides coaching, strategic, and advisory services to executives and emerging leaders in mission driven organizations. Indira has worked in sustainable development for nearly two decades, and previously founded Development & Training Services, Inc. (dTS) to promote equality, accountability, and sustainability in international development. With work in 90 countries...