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Erica Hamilton: mother, wife, social justice warrior, leader.  For those of you who missed Erica's previous podcast episode, I'm thrilled to interview her again as she kicks off her newest adventures.  Erica is passionate about social justice and supporting BIPOC womxn who may struggle to thrive in environments that were not created for them.  In this interview, we chat about some big things, including:

1) Womxn of color and their relationship to money and wealth-building

2) How to know if an organization is truly down for the cause or simply doing "performative wokeness."

3) How Erica's new coaching business focuses on supporting womxn of color and how to give them the space to exhale.

Listen in on this important convo that feels like friends just hanging out and talking about the Important Stuff.  



For more about Erica (and to get coaching from her!) check out: https://twitter.com/ehamilton?lang=en

To apply for the Institute for Nonprofit Practice: http://www.nonprofitpractice.org/apply-nyc


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Hey.  So, my pal, Emily wrote a book called Obsessed.  She also happens to be the branding genius behind household brands like Casper, Boxed, and Allbirds.  So, yeah, she knows a thing or two about branding.  Listen in to this episode where Emily drops huge value bombs like:

1) How to simplify and streamline your message (literally, NOBODY needs to know about the mind-numbing details of your mission)

2) Why a five-minute elevator pitch is actually a massive failure

3) How to use qualitative research to WIN

4) How the fear of death will help you to clarify your message

5) How good branding is about the emotional experience of your end user and what Danny Meyer knows better than anybody.

Listen and learn!  To learn more about Emily, check her out here: https://redantler.com/

To buy Obsessed, click here: https://amzn.to/3f7Bure




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What a treat this interview with my dear friend and soul sister Maureen Yusuf-Morales is!  Mo and I worked together at Breakthrough New York and she has gone on to become an expert educator, school founder and principal and DEI trainer.  In this interview, we talk about examining and unpacking the racist practices of schooling in America, how to be an anti-racist parent and what educators and parents can do to dismantle racism.  This is a fun, whole-hearted and thoughtful interview from one of the most talented educators I know.



For more about Mo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureen-yusuf-morales-19511553/

To check out anti-racist parenting resources, click here: https://www.facebook.com/curious.parenting/photos/a.113612870282449/146570016986734/?theater

For more about the conference Maimuna mentioned: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/maimuna-mohammed-m-s-ed-7595b589_blacklivesmatter-inclusiveleadership-education-activity-6682438959559188480-dgbc


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Join me and my long-time pal Jenn David-Lang to discuss how to start and run a mastermind group.  In this podcast, you'll learn:

1) What is a mastermind and how can I use it to up my game?

2) Tactical tips on how to run the group

3) How masterminds are effective in reinforcing learning and adopting new behaviors.

4) How to deal with that pesky Imposter Syndrome

For more about Jenn, check out: https://www.themainidea.net/


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Join me and CPA Chyla Graham to talk about how to deal with your nonprofit budgeting and money management during this crazy time.  Chyla drops a ton of value bombs like:


Why women of color may shy away from the finances.
How to train your board at the appropriate level of financial oversight.
Benefits of zero-based budgeting
How to align your budgets with the stuff you care about and value.

Chyla brings over a decade of experience as an auditor and CPA in the nonprofit sector to the conversation.  She's also a trapeze artist!



For more about Chyla, check her out here: https://www.cnrgaccountingadvisory.com/

To download her board meeting dashboard, visit: https://www.cnrgaccountingadvisory.com/financialdashboard/

To download her cash flow projection tool, visit:  https://cnrgaccountingadvisory.com/cashflow/


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Join me and my friend Benny Vasquez, long-time educator and current Chief Equity Officer at the KIPP Foundation, as we discuss what it means to be anti-racist on a personal and organizational level.  Benny offers his perspectives as a lifelong educator and passionate DEI activist.  In this conversation we discuss:


The role of white people in dismantling racism.
Specific tips for anti-racist hiring practices.
The benefit of white affinity groups and why we don't have time for white fragility.
Future visions of Black liberation, Black joy and transformation for all.

To get in touch with Benny, check out his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benny-vasquez-8749a73a/

Also, here is a helpful blog post: https://blog.kipp.org/teamandfamily/36-resources-to-help-with-complex-questions-about-race-and-racism-in-america/

Benny-recommended resources:

Rubric of anti-racist organization continuum: https://www.aesa.us/conferences/2013_ac_presentations/Continuum_AntiRacist.pdf

My Grandmother's Hands

Emergent Strategy

This Bridge Called My Back

Anti-racist training:

Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ)

Randy Clancy


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