Conversations with Chanda

Conversations with Chanda

By Chanda Smith BakerSociety & Culture
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Conversations with Chanda episodes

  • The Future of Doing Good: A Conversation with Trista Harris

    Philanthropic futurist Trista Harris joins Chanda for a conversation on imagining what’s possible in philanthropy, leadership, and community change. Trista shares how future thinking can help organizations stay grounded in their mission while adapting to a rapidly changing world.

    Together, they explore the power of long-term vision, leadership transitions, the role of Black women in philanthropy, and why caring for ourselves is essential to creating lasting impact.

    Topics include:

    • Future thinking in the social sector
    • Leading through transitions
    • Equity and imagination in philanthropy
    • Centering wellness and sustainability
    • Building organizations for what’s next
    53 min
  • Live! With Amanda Brinkman on the Business of Nonprofits
    Amanda Brinkman is a producer, branding expert, and public speaker who shares her "Do Well By Doing Good" philosophy around the country. Amanda joined Chanda for a live conversation at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits' 2022 Annual Conference. Together, they explored the current state of the nonprofit sector and the power of authentic leadership.
    1 hr
  • The Tipping Point: A Conversation with Peter Neufeld and Sara Jones
    The Innocence Project works to create fair, compassionate, and equitable justice systems. Chanda sat down with two leaders in this work, Peter Neufeld and Sara Jones, to discuss wrongful convictions, the hurdles to exonerating the innocent, and the new approach prosecutors are taking to shift the culture of the criminal legal system.
    1 hr 4 min
  • Prioritizing Mental Health: A Conversation with Sue Abderholden
    In this episode, Chanda sits down with Sue Abderholden, the executive director for NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Chanda and Sue have a meaningful discussion about mental health in the workplace, schools, and the criminal justice system. They cover what’s working now and what still needs to happen to put wellness at the forefront of our collective focus and what people can do individually to improve their mental health.
    55 min
  • The Human Side of History: A Conversation with Uzoma Obasi
    Uzoma Obasi is a creative entrepreneur, producer, and photographer from Minneapolis. After George Floyd's murder, he traveled with George's family and their attorney Ben Crump -- capturing powerful moments along the way. He sat down with Chanda to talk about using his skills to document history, his advice to creatives, and the evolution of his storytelling.
    46 min
  • Investing in Home: A Conversation with Malik Rucker
    In this special episode, Chanda connects with her son Malik Rucker, the Director of Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships for V3 Sports. V3 is a North Minneapolis nonprofit that combats health and wellness inequities. Chanda and Malik talk about their love of North Minneapolis, dangerous narratives that need disruption, and bold strategies that lead to community change.
    54 min
  • More, Different, and Better: A Conversation with Sasha Cotton
    Sasha Cotton has spent the last three years leading Minneapolis' Office of Violence Prevention. In July, she will start a new role as the deputy director for the National Network for Safe Communities with the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Chanda connected with Sasha to talk about the highs and lows of her career, evidence-based violence prevention strategies, and the community-centered approach needed in all areas of public safety.
    56 min
  • The Data Behind Mass Shootings: A Conversation with Jillian Peterson (Re-Release)
    In light of the recent mass shootings in America, including those in Uvalde and Buffalo, we are resharing this episode with Jillian Peterson, the Co-founder of the Violence Project. Chanda and Jillian sat down together in 2020 to talk about the psychology of mass shootings, the best ways to prevent this violence, and the power of human connection during times of crisis.
    50 min

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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…