Podcast

March 5, 2024

Shaping U.S. Trade Policy: A Conversation with Jamila Thompson, Acting Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), The White House

Happy International Women’s Day, Minority Leaders! Our mission is to celebrate and amplify the voices of diverse women leaders, and of course help inspire the next generation. The theme of International Women's Day 2024 is #…
Guest: Algene Sajery
Feb. 1, 2024

Special Episode: A Heartfelt Conversation with Ladies of The Links, Incorporated on the 16th Annual DMV Links Red Dress Weekend

The Minority Leaders Podcast is a women of color leadership initiative sponsored by Catalyst Global Strategies, LLC, a public affairs firm in Washington, D.C. As #Catalysts4Good we have partnered with the D.C., Maryland, a…
Jan. 31, 2024

A Conversation with Dr. Yleem D.S. Poblete, former Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, Trump Administration

Dear Minority Leaders, Its been a few weeks, but we are back in full force! In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Yleem D.S. Poblete , former Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, Trump Administr…
Jan. 4, 2024

A Conversation with Larisa Hovannisian, Founder & CEO, Teach For Armenia

Happy New Year, Minority Leaders! In this first episode of 2024, we are joined by Larisa Hovannisian , Founder and CEO of Teach For Armenia. I love this conversation because it is deep, inspirational, and highlights the p…
Dec. 22, 2023

A Conversation with Crystal Lander, Chief Strategic Engagement Officer, Pathfinder International

Happy Holidays, Minority Leaders! This time of the year many of us are taking stock of all the blessings in our lives. One thing I am blessed with is a village of smart, supportive, and inspiring women leaders. Today I am ex…
Dec. 9, 2023

A Conversation with Bassima Alghussein, Executive Director of Middle East Policy Council

Dear Minority Leaders, Today I'm joined by Bassima Alghussein, Executive Director of Middle East Policy Council . Bassima is a proud Palestinian American woman whose background spans the legislative and executive branches of…
Nov. 22, 2023

A Conversation with Hope Goins, Minority Staff Director, House Committee on Homeland Security and Bestselling Children’s Author

Dear Minority Leaders, Today I am excited and honored to speak with my good friend Hope E. Goins, Minority Staff Director of the House Committee on Homeland Security and bestselling children’s author. Hope is the top adviso…
Guest: Hope Goins
Nov. 9, 2023

A Conversation with Charmion Kinder, Social Impact Leader and Director of the Office of Communications for the United States Peace Corps.

Dear Minority Leaders, Today I’m delighted to speak with fellow Howard University graduate and Delta Sigma Theta soror Charmion Kinder. Kinder has devoted her career to corporate responsibility and social impact, with over t…
Oct. 26, 2023

A Conversation with Ramona Oliver, Senior Director of the National Education Association's Center for Communications

Dear Minority Leaders,Today my guest is Ramona Oliver, senior director of the National Education Association’s Center for Communications. Prior to her senior director position, Oliver worked for Emily’s List, the Democratic …
Oct. 12, 2023

A Conversation with Dr. Kwamme Anderson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Carey Consulting Firm, LLC & Consultant to the CBCF

Dear Minority Leaders, Today I’m joined by my Delta Sigma Theta Soror and former Capitol Hill colleague, Dr. Kwamme Anderson. Kwamme and I both worked for our soror Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), albeit at different …
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 inter…
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 you…
Aug. 31, 2023

A Conversation with Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, President of Middle East Policy Council

Dear Minority Leaders,Today we wrap our three part series on diversity in the U.S. Department of State and diplomacy with the preeminent expert on the topic: Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, State’s first Chief Divers…
Aug. 24, 2023

A Conversation with Asha Castleberry-Hernandez, Founder- Diversity in National Security Network

Asha Castleberry-Hernandez is a distinguished national security/foreign policy expert. She is a Biden-Harris Political Appointee, and served as a Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary, member of the Senior Executive Serv…
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 …
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. Inte…
July 20, 2023

Welcome Back to The Conversation

Algene Sajery returns with her powerful podcast, "The Minority Leaders". In this highly anticipated episode, Algene takes us on a captivating journey through her own experiences of the past few years. She not only provides i…
July 13, 2023

We.Are.Back!!!

Algene Sajery makes a powerful and highly anticipated return with her podcast, "The Minority Leaders". This engaging podcast features insightful conversations with women of color changemakers. Hosted by Algene Sajery, a seas…
Aug. 7, 2022

A Conversation with Fatema Z. Sumar, Author, The Development Diplomat

In this episode, host Algene Sajery speaks with Fatema Z. Sumar, international development and author of The Development Diplomat: Working Across Borders, Boardrooms, and Bureaucracies to End Poverty. Fatema shares her ex…
Jan. 30, 2022

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

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support the show Please remember to subscribe, rate, review and share this episode! Also follow us here: Instagram: @theminorityleaders and @algene_1913 LinkedIn…
Oct. 18, 2021

The Minority Leaders Podcast Special Series: Women in Government Relations Excellence in Advocacy Awards- Jody Thomas, 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award

The Minority Leaders Podcast is proud to partner with Women in Government Relations (WGR) and the Professional Women in Advocacy Conference on special episodes featuring 2021 recipients of the Excellence in Advocacy Awards.…
April 17, 2021

A Conversation with Joi Chaney, National Urban League

Dear Minority Leaders,It has been far too long since I published an episode. Life has been busy, to say the least. I've missed you all and am glad to come back like a lion with this episode, featuring the National Urban…
March 14, 2021

A Conversation with Erika West, Principal, The Raben Group

Happy Women's History Month, listeners! March is also my birthday month and this episode was definitely the perfect gift. I’m joined by my girl Erika West, principal at The Raben Group. Erika and I have been friends since…
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 …
Guest: Kendra Brown