In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode recorded at AFP ICON, Charity Jen speaks with Sharon Papo, founder of Indigo Skies Consulting, about what it means to lead nonprofits with equity, compassion, and resilience. Drawing from her rich experience as an executive director, leadership coach, and DEI strategist, Sharon reflects on the importance of intentional space-making—for both personal healing and organizational growth.

Together, they explore the need for nonprofits to not only do good work externally but to cultivate internal cultures that are brave, inclusive, and sustaining. If you’re a leader or changemaker navigating complexity, burnout, or transformation, Sharon’s insights offer both validation and a path forward.

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Some notable moments from this episode:

00:00 – Introducing Sharon Papo and Indigo Skies Consulting

01:10 – The need for healing space in nonprofit leadership

02:32 – Shifting from burnout to sustainability

03:45 – How identity and equity shape organizational dynamics

05:05 – Sharon’s vision for compassionate, inclusive leadership

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