Conversations with Chanda

Chanda Smith Baker

Conversations with Chanda isn’t just a podcast — it’s a movement. Hosted by powerhouse CEO, philanthropist, and unapologetic truth-teller Chanda Smith Baker, this award-winning show cuts through the noise to confront the issues that shape our world: race, power, leadership, justice, and philanthropy. With a fearless voice and a deeply personal lens, Chanda brings listeners into raw, unfiltered conversations with national changemakers like, Robin DiAngelo, PhD, Luvvie Ajayi Jones, Caroline Wanga, and Ibram X. Kendi, as well as the bold Twin Cities leaders shaking up business, community, and culture. Whether it's pushing past politeness or unpacking the quiet power behind real change, Conversations with Chanda is where leadership gets real — and personal. This is not just a listen. It’s a call to lead.
Subscribe and download now — your next breakthrough starts here.

  1. How I Found Myself in the Midwest: Steve Grove on Reinvention and Leadership

    3 THG 7

    How I Found Myself in the Midwest: Steve Grove on Reinvention and Leadership

    Steve Grove, a former Google executive and current Star Tribune leader, joins Chanda Smith Baker on 'Conversations with Chanda' to discuss his new book, 'How I Found Myself in the Midwest.' Listen as Steve dives into his personal journey of reinvention, the challenges and triumphs faced in his career transitions, and the unique community dynamics in Minnesota. Discover how local stories of hope and innovation can inspire broader societal change.

    43 phút
  2. This Is for Us: The $50K Open Road Fund That Honors Black Futures

    20 THG 6

    This Is for Us: The $50K Open Road Fund That Honors Black Futures

    Guests Danielle Mkali and Lavasha Smith of Nexus Community Partners, and recipient Tari Sudduth, join Chanda Smith Baker to unpack the $50K Open Road Fund. Seeded by a $50M Bush Foundation grant, it’s redefining wealth, honoring Black futures, and repairing harm through direct investment in descendants of the transatlantic slave trade. https://nexuscp.org/2025 applications are now open! Apply by July 21, 2025, 11:59 pm CT.

    51 phút
  3. This is the Time! A Conversation with Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan

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    This is the Time! A Conversation with Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan

    In this episode, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan shares her inspiring leadership journey and discusses the influences of her upbringing by strong women. She highlights the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in public service, the power of community, and the role of hope and activism in sustaining democracy. Flanagan also explores the challenges of motherhood and balancing personal and professional life while emphasizing collective action and storytelling. Mentions:Representative Esther AgbajePaul WellstoneTrista HarrisRena Moran Senator Bobby Joe ChampionV3 SportsAscension ChurchGeneral MillsJim WallaceGovernor Walz

    1 giờ 2 phút
  4. The Myth of the Fearless Leader: A Conversation with Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton

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    The Myth of the Fearless Leader: A Conversation with Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton

    Join Chanda Smith Baker in a powerful conversation with Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton—a seasoned HR executive, author, and transformational leader. Raised in Minnesota, Tonya reflects on her family legacy, including her grandfather’s founding of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, and how it shaped her belief in the power of storytelling. She shares what it means to lead as a Black woman in corporate America, the importance of diverse mentorship, and key insights from her book The Myth of the Fearless Leader. This episode explores how acknowledging fear can strengthen leadership, build trust, and drive authentic growth. To purchase book:https://a.co/d/2BqlKM3 https://www.drtonyajackmanhampton.com/IG @drtonyajackmanhampton_author https://conversationswithchanda.com/ IG @chandasbaker & @conversationswithchanda

    53 phút
  5. Chief Rondo: Securing Justice in the Epicenter of America's Racial Reckoning

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    Chief Rondo: Securing Justice in the Epicenter of America's Racial Reckoning

    In this powerful episode of Conversations with Chanda, former Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria “Rondo” Arradondo joins Chanda Smith Baker for an unflinching and deeply personal conversation about leadership, justice, and the weight of public service. As the first Black police chief in Minneapolis, Chief Arradondo reflects on his decades-long career, the crisis of George Floyd’s murder, and the decisions that defined his legacy — including the extraordinary choice to testify against an officer in his own department. Together, they explore the personal cost of doing what’s right, the limits of reform from within, and the role of moral clarity in moments of national reckoning. Drawing on their long-standing partnership in community, Chanda and Chief Rondo go beyond headlines to examine what it means to lead with humanity when everything is on the line. To Pre-Order Book: Out on May 13th! Chief Rondo: Securing Justice for the Murder of George Floyd https://conversationswithchanda.com/   IG @chandasbaker & @conversationswithchanda

    59 phút
  6. Unleash Your Inner Troublemaker: A Conversation with Marisa C. Williams and Luvvie Ajayi Jones

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    Unleash Your Inner Troublemaker: A Conversation with Marisa C. Williams and Luvvie Ajayi Jones

    In this episode of Conversations with Chanda, Girl Scouts River Valleys CEO Marisa C. Williams and four-time bestselling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones shatter the myths of perfectionism and self-doubt. They dive into the transformative power of borrowed courage, revealing how women and girls can silence their inner critic and step boldly into their purpose. Girl Scouts River Valleys: https://www.girlscoutsrv.org/ Luvvie Ajayi Jones Books: https://luvvie.org/books/ https://conversationswithchanda.com/ IG @chandasbaker & @conversationswithchanda Twitter/X: @chandasbaker

    1 giờ
  7. The Courage to Be Still with Sharon Bush, Grand Victoria Foundation

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    The Courage to Be Still with Sharon Bush, Grand Victoria Foundation

    Sharon Bush, President of Grand Victoria Foundation, joins Chanda Smith Baker to challenge leadership norms. She reveals why sometimes the most radical act is choosing stillness over noise. Learn how an introverted leader transforms communities by listening deeply, building strategic power, and centering Black abundance—not just surviving, but thriving with purpose. https://grandvictoriafdn.org/ www.conversationswithchanda.com IG @chandasbaker & @conversationswithchanda Twitter/X: @chandasbaker

    56 phút
  8. Beyond Survival: Rewriting the Rules When the System Wasn't Built for You w/ Pierre Berastaín

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    Beyond Survival: Rewriting the Rules When the System Wasn't Built for You w/ Pierre Berastaín

    Pierre Berastaín, Regional Director of CPI Center for Public Impact, is a Harvard-educated, gay Latino immigrant who turns personal barriers into blueprints for social transformation. In this raw, powerful conversation, he dismantles systemic barriers through personal resilience, revealing how marginalized communities can transform pain into profound social change. Discover radical strategies for healing, leadership, and reimagining government that will challenge everything you thought you knew about survival. Centre for Public Impact: https://centreforpublicimpact.org/ www.conversationswithchanda.com IG @chandasbaker & @conversationswithchanda Twitter/X: @chandasbaker

    1 giờ 7 phút
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Conversations with Chanda isn’t just a podcast — it’s a movement. Hosted by powerhouse CEO, philanthropist, and unapologetic truth-teller Chanda Smith Baker, this award-winning show cuts through the noise to confront the issues that shape our world: race, power, leadership, justice, and philanthropy. With a fearless voice and a deeply personal lens, Chanda brings listeners into raw, unfiltered conversations with national changemakers like, Robin DiAngelo, PhD, Luvvie Ajayi Jones, Caroline Wanga, and Ibram X. Kendi, as well as the bold Twin Cities leaders shaking up business, community, and culture. Whether it's pushing past politeness or unpacking the quiet power behind real change, Conversations with Chanda is where leadership gets real — and personal. This is not just a listen. It’s a call to lead.
Subscribe and download now — your next breakthrough starts here.

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  • Nhà sáng tạo
    Chanda Smith Baker
  • Năm hoạt động
    2019 - 2025
  • Tập
    172
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