In our debut episode, we dig into the origins of the Equality Fund. Our story spans decades—what were those early movement-building days like? How did leaders tackle fierce resistance and channel those lessons into creating a $1 billion fund? We’re bringing you insights from those who lived it, and who helped turn vision into reality.

Recommended reading:

• High hopes and high expectations for resourcing feminist movements: recommendations to the Equality Fund
• Shared Hopes: Equality Fund’s Response to the High Hopes, High Expectations Consultation Recommendations

Follow guests on this episode:

• Joanna Kerr - LinkedIn
• Mebrat Beyene - LinkedIn, X
• Nicky McIntyre - LinkedIn, X, Facebook
• Kat Im-Jenkins - LinkedIn, X
• Monica Aleman - LinkedIn, X
• Bea Gonzalez - LinkedIn

Follow the Equality Fund:

• LinkedIn - @Equality Fund
• X - @equality_fund
• Instagram - @equalityfund
• Facebook - @equalityfundCA

Credits:

Artwork - Kamo Frank - @kamofrank_

Producer - Katie Jensen, @vocalfrystudios

Equality Fund Team - Amina Doherty, Tatiana Buba, Sarah Matsushita, Catherine Hodgson, Nicole Fischer, and Joe Voeller