72 episodes
Conversations with Chanda The Minneapolis Foundation
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- Society & Culture
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4.8 • 32 Ratings
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Conversations with Chanda is a podcast and event series hosted by Chanda Smith Baker, the Minneapolis Foundation’s Chief Impact Officer. Chanda has over 20 years of experience working in, for, and with underestimated communities. Through things like Conversations with Chanda, the Minneapolis Foundation is leading our community on a tough but revealing path of discovery and civic action. We’re calling on everyone to join us in the hard conversations that seek shared understanding. We know even the most candid dialogue remains essentially talk – we seek to spark actions for our community’s grittiest, most vexing problems.
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The Energy of Equity: A Conversation with Brett C. Carter
Brett Carter, Executive Vice President and Chief Customer and Innovation Officer at Xcel Energy, believes that within a growing economy there is an abundance of opportunity in which everyone should have the chance to participate. Chanda also spoke with Brett about critical wealth building in diverse communities.
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A Look Back at 2021
The last year was a time that forced many of us to reflect on ourselves, the world, and what it means to be strong. In this episode of Conversations with Chanda, we look back at 2021 with some of our dynamic guests who helped us bring some sense into a year that felt so senseless. Hear from the family of George Floyd, Eddie Glaude Jr., Kim Foxx, and many others as we remember our past in order to better understand our future.
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Philanthropy in Focus: Conversations with Philanthropy Experts
As we continue into the season of giving, we wanted to look back at guests whose work is centered around transforming systems and thinking critically about the power of philanthropy. Hear insights from our episodes featuring Jen Ford Reedy, Toya Randall, Isaiah Oliver, Vu Le, and Shannon Smith Jones. Each guest has dedicated themselves to improving their community and the lives of others.
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Building a Bold Future: A Conversation with Tonya Allen
Tonya Allen, president of the McKnight Foundation, is all about being bold. Chanda spoke with Tonya about building and sharing power, and how that relates to one’s ability to rewrite the rules.
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Unleashing Human Magic: A Conversation with Hubert Joly and Piyumi Samaratunga
Hubert Joly, former CEO of Best Buy, and Piyumi Samaratunga , a partner at the law firm Constangy, believe that diversity is a business imperative. In this episode, Chanda connected with these two business leaders to talk about the importance of diverse and inclusive teams, the dangers of tokenism, and the power of leading with purpose.
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The Vibrations of Trauma: A Conversation with Kevin Reese
During Kevin Reese’s 14 years of incarceration, he began addressing the injustices that permeate the criminal legal system. Today, he continues that work as the Executive Director of Until We Are All Free. Chanda connected with Kevin to talk about his dedication to restorative justice, reimagining the prison system, and the importance of healing from unchecked and generational trauma.