Conversations with Chanda

Chanda Smith Baker
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Conversations with Chanda

Chanda Smith Baker is the host of the award-winning Conversations with Chanda podcast. A nationally respected CEO, philanthropist, community leader and entrepreneur, Chanda continues tackling the gritty issues that communities wrestle with — race, leadership, philanthropy social justice and more — but dives even deeper into the profoundly personal stories that drive her guests to use their voice, leadership and resources to make a difference in their communities. From national luminaries like Eric Holder, Dr. Yaba Blay, Valerie Jarret and Ibram X. Kendi to local Twin Cities entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and business and community leaders making an impact, the Conversations with Chanda podcast explores, digs deeper and celebrates what’s relevant in our communities NOW. Download today!

  1. (Republish) Navigating Power and Purpose with Gladys Krigger Washington

    2 DAYS AGO

    (Republish) Navigating Power and Purpose with Gladys Krigger Washington

    This episode honors the life and legacy of Gladys Krigger Washington, the late Deputy Director of the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, reflecting on her remarkable contributions to philanthropy and her role as a trailblazing Black woman leader. Through her impactful work, Washington exemplified the values of self-care, honesty, and community building, inspiring countless others. Her wisdom, including the importance of lightening up, truly listening, and engaging in challenging conversations, continues to resonate, offering a powerful reminder to embrace diverse perspectives and foster meaningful connections. https://voicevisionvalue.org/listen www.conversationswithchanda.com IG @chandasbaker & @conversationswithchanda Twitter/X: @chandasbaker

    1h 12m
  2. Turning Pain Into Purpose: A Conversation with Sheena Meade

    NOV 8

    Turning Pain Into Purpose: A Conversation with Sheena Meade

    Chanda Smith Baker hosts a conversation with Sheena Meade, highlighting her journey from being a teen mom and facing domestic violence to becoming an advocate for criminal justice reform. Sheena shares her experiences with incarceration, including a $87.26 bounced check leading to arrest and the impact on her life. Sheena is the CEO of the Clean Slate initiative, which aims to automatically clear records for eligible individuals, with 12 states adopting such laws and 15 million people benefiting. The conversation emphasizes the need for bipartisan support, narrative change, and community involvement in criminal justice reform. Discover how her work with The Clean Slate Initiative is changing lives and transforming communities. www.conversationswithchanda.com IG @chandasbaker & @conversationswithchanda Twitter/X: @chandasbaker www.cleanslateinitiative.org Sponsored by: Greater Twin Cities United Way https://www.gtcuw.org/

    1h 8m
  3. Investing in Community-Driven Change: A Conversation with Simone Hardeman-Jones and Ali Knight

    OCT 25

    Investing in Community-Driven Change: A Conversation with Simone Hardeman-Jones and Ali Knight

    Chanda Smith Baker hosts a conversation with Simone Hardeman-Jones, Executive Director of GreenLight Fund Twin Cities, and Ali Knight, the incoming national director and CEO. GreenLight Fund is a national network of sites partner with local communities to tackle the barriers that prevent individuals and families from achieving inclusive prosperity. They select and scale proven programs to directly address those barriers identified by each community. The model involves identifying local leaders and unmet needs and then adapting proven models to fit local contexts. They have expanded to 13 cities, with 14 sites, including a new one in Miami. Simone emphasizes community-led processes and partnerships, citing their first investment in LEAD Minneapolis, housed at Pillsbury United Communities. The conversation also touches on the importance of risk-taking and learning from failures in innovation. www.conversationswithchanda.com IG @chandasbaker & @conversationswithchanda Twitter/X: @chandasbaker greenlightfund.org IG @greenlightfund Sponsored by: The Black Collective Foundation https://www.minnesotablackcollectivefoundation.org/

    1 hr
  4. How Black Women Leaders Can Thrive in a World That Often Silences Them with Andrea Caupain Sanderson

    OCT 16

    How Black Women Leaders Can Thrive in a World That Often Silences Them with Andrea Caupain Sanderson

    Andrea Caupain Sanderson, a racial and social justice advocate for over 25 years, discussed her journey from immigrating to the U.S. at 12 and becoming a single mother at 19 to becoming CEO of the Byrd Barr Place. She is currently the co-founder and co-executive director of the BIPOC Executive Directors Coalition and one of four architects of the Black Future Co-op Fund, Washington’s first cooperative philanthropy created by and for Black people to ignite Black generational wealth, health, and well-being. In this episode, she emphasized the need for black-led organizations to receive funding and support and highlighted the importance of self-care and creating spaces for black leaders to thrive. https://voicevisionvalue.org/listen https://bipocedcoalitionwa.org/ https://www.blackfuturewa.org/ www.conversationswithchanda.com IG @chandasbaker & @conversationswithchanda Twitter/X: @chandasbaker

    58 min
  5. My Life as a Black Cop and a Championship Coach: A Conversation with Charles Adams (OA)

    OCT 10

    My Life as a Black Cop and a Championship Coach: A Conversation with Charles Adams (OA)

    Chanda Smith Baker speaks with Charles Adams, an Author of Twin Cities: My Life as a Black Cop and a Championship Coach, about his Northside upbringing and the complexities of community policing. They discuss the challenges black officers face, the impact of George Floyd's murder, and the removal of officers from schools. Joining the conversation is Jayland Baker, a North High alumnus and former football player coached by Charles, who shares his perspective on the importance of having officers in schools and the sense of security they provided. To purchase 'Twin Cities: My Life as a Black Cop and a Championship Coach': https://www.amazon.com/Twin-Cities-Black-Championship-Coach/dp/030683054X www.conversationswithchanda.com IG @chandasbaker & @conversationswithchanda Twitter/X: @chandasbaker

    1 hr
  6. Focusing on Policy Solutions: A Conversation with Nevada Littlewolf

    SEP 27

    Focusing on Policy Solutions: A Conversation with Nevada Littlewolf

    Meet Nevada Littlewolf, Executive Director of Women Winning, as she discusses the importance of policy-focused presidential debates, inclusive democracy, and reproductive justice, and how you can get involved in creating a more equitable future. Women Winning recruits, trains, endorses and elects pro-choice women to all levels of public office in Minnesota. Sponsored by the Greater Twin Cities Minnesota Chapter of the Links, Inc. https://www.gtclinks.org/ www.conversationswithchanda.com IG @chandasbaker & @conversationswithchanda Twitter/X: @chandasbaker https://womenwinning.org/

    57 min
  7. The Unspoken Struggle of Black Women Leaders with Sadiqa Reynolds

    SEP 18

    The Unspoken Struggle of Black Women Leaders with Sadiqa Reynolds

    Black women leaders face a unique set of challenges that can be exhausting, overwhelming, and often invisible. In this episode, Sadiqa Reynolds shares her unflinching account of the struggles she's faced as a Black woman leader, from being criticized for promoting diversity to dealing with the emotional toll of constant scrutiny. Listen in as she reveals the importance of support systems, true diversity and inclusion, and the power of community in overcoming the unspoken struggles of Black women leaders. Sadiqa Reynolds is CEO of Perception Institute and Founder and President of the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. Before Perception Institute, Reynolds was CEO of the Louisville Urban League, the first woman to hold this title in the affiliate’s 95-year history raising more than $100 million, quadrupling the agency's budget, increasing the assets by more than $70 million, and building a $53 million state-of-the-art sports and learning complex, during a pandemic and amid civil unrest. https://voicevisionvalue.org/listen www.conversationswithchanda.com IG @chandasbaker & @conversationswithchanda Twitter/X: @chandasbaker https://perception.org/

    1 hr
  8. Defending Democracy and Reproductive Rights: A Conversation with Ruth Richardson

    SEP 13

    Defending Democracy and Reproductive Rights: A Conversation with Ruth Richardson

    Ruth Richardson is President and CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States. She became the first Black woman to lead the five-state affiliate in October 2022. She is a lawyer, health equity champion, and a trailblazer. Ruth brings her unique perspective as the first Black woman to lead the five-state affiliate and as a former Minnesota House Representative, to illuminate the intersections of voter rights, reproductive justice, and the essential nature of civic engagement. www.conversationswithchanda.com IG @chandasbaker & @conversationswithchanda Twitter/X: @chandasbaker https://www.plannedparenthood.org/ Sponsored by Greater Twin Cities (MN) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated https://www.gtclinks.org/

    1 hr
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About

Chanda Smith Baker is the host of the award-winning Conversations with Chanda podcast. A nationally respected CEO, philanthropist, community leader and entrepreneur, Chanda continues tackling the gritty issues that communities wrestle with — race, leadership, philanthropy social justice and more — but dives even deeper into the profoundly personal stories that drive her guests to use their voice, leadership and resources to make a difference in their communities. From national luminaries like Eric Holder, Dr. Yaba Blay, Valerie Jarret and Ibram X. Kendi to local Twin Cities entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and business and community leaders making an impact, the Conversations with Chanda podcast explores, digs deeper and celebrates what’s relevant in our communities NOW. Download today!

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  • Creator
    Chanda Smith Baker
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    152
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
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