Honest unfiltered conversations about the nuanced life of African Australians navigating life in Australia. We invite guests to explore the triumphs and challenges of living in a Western society while trying to honour tradition and culture and somehow staying sane juggling everything! The series explores various themes ranging from childhood life, cultural identity, growing up in a multicultural household, love, sex, arranged marriages and the importance of representation to help live a resi ...
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Can we talk about...? A podcast on leading for racial equity in philanthropy
The Giving Practice at Philanthropy Northwest
Can we talk about…? is a podcast that invites philanthropic leaders into candid conversations with their peers to normalize the messiness of leading for racial equity and reflect on what it takes to create lasting transformation. In our pilot season, we’re bringing you peer to peer conversations between Executive Directors, Board Chairs and Board Members across philanthropy on the topic of leading for racial equity at the governance level. This podcast is brought to you by The Giving Practic ...
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Katie Hong, Lisa McGill, Abby Sarmac and Lalitha Vaidyanathan on Moving Forward Together: Themes and highlights from season 1
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In our final episode, four TGP Senior Advisors – Katie Hong, Lisa McGill, Abby Sarmac and Lalitha Vaidyanathan – reflect on the stories we heard across Season 1, sharing perspectives and advice based on their work as consultants supporting a diversity of philanthropy boards and leaders along their racial equity journeys. Together they reflect on th…
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Larry Kramer and Charmaine Mercer on paving the way for racial justice at the Hewlett Foundation
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In 2020, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation committed $150M to support racial justice alongside the development of an entirely new office – the Office of Culture, Race and Equity – to incorporate equity efforts across the foundation’s culture, operations, and grantmaking. In this episode, President Larry Kramer and Chief Equity Officer Charma…
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Estakio Beltran and Bill and Holly Marklyn on shifting wealth and power with The Share Fund
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In this special episode, founding members of The Share Fund, Estakio Beltran, Bill Marklyn and Holly Marklyn take us beyond the bounds of traditional governance and philanthropy, and into a new world of giving that makes the redistribution of wealth and power a reality. The Share Fund is an LLC rather than a foundation and is managed through a part…
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Judy Belk and Debra Nakatomi on leading with lived experience
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Judy Belk (senior advisor and former president and CEO of The California Wellness Foundation, also known as “Cal Wellness”) and Debra Nakatomi (CEO of NakatomiPR, trustee and former board chair of The California Wellness Foundation) exchange powerful stories of their experiences with race from childhood to the present, reflecting on what’s possible…
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Monika Kalra Varma and Julia Wilson on talking about the hard stuff out loud with love
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Listen in as Monika Kalra Varma, the first BIPOC president & CEO of BoardSource, and Julia Wilson, BoardSource’s outgoing board chair, share powerful stories and reflections on their experiences tackling the complexities of race equity work head on as a united front at BoardSource. Together they give us a behind-the-scenes look at the intentional w…
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(Español) Tanya Edelin y Dilcia Molina-Sanchez Sobre el Cambio de Poder a la Comunidad en la Sala de Juntas de la Fundación if
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En este episodio, Tanya Edelin y Dilcia Molina-Sanchez comparten sus experiencias como miembros de la junta directiva de la Fundación if para Radical Possibility. A lo largo de su conversación, Tanya y Dilcia comparten cómo se siente estar en una junta que está dispuesta a ser radical, participar en las conversaciones difíciles y tomar medidas para…
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(English) Tanya Edelin and Dilcia Molina-Sanchez on Shifting Power to Community in the Boardroom at if Foundation
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In this episode, Tanya Edelin and Dilcia Molina share their experiences as board members of the if Foundation for Radical Possibility. Throughout their conversation, Tanya and Dilcia share what it feels like to be on a board that is willing to be radical, sit in the hard conversations, and take action to shift power to community; a board that prior…
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Nichole June Maher, Aleesha Towns-Bain and Kevin Walker on 13 Years of the Philanthropy Northwest Board's Racial Equity Journey
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Philanthropy Northwest’s current and two preceding Board Chairs – Nichole June Maher, Aleesha Towns-Bain and Kevin Walker – kick off our pilot season on racial equity work at the governance level, stitching together memories across 13 years of the Philanthropy Northwest board’s racial equity journey. Together they reflect on where the board was in …
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Sharon Miracle and Brenda Solorzano on Advancing Equity in Rural Environments
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Listen in as Sharon (President and CEO, Yakima Valley Community Foundation) and Brenda (CEO Headwaters Foundation of Montana) share how they’ve worked with their boards and staff to transform their organizational cultures and center racial equity amid rural, politically conservative environments. Along the way, Brenda shares the complexities of doi…
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Beth McCaw and LeAnne Moss on Whiteness and Embodiment
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In this episode, Beth McCaw (Founding Funder of Threshold) and LeAnne Moss (Executive Director of Renton Regional Community Foundation) share honest reflections of their personal journeys as white women in anti-racist work. Together they dig into the process of embodiment – of moving racial equity from an intellectual exercise in your head with rep…
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The Silent Pandemic with Akuch Anyieth
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***PLEASE NOTE THE CONTENT WARNING BELOW BEFORE LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE*** We all know it’s happening. We all know someone who it is happening to. Yet we do not talk about it enough, if at all! Family Violence is an insidious undercurrent in our relationships that sometimes is disguised as tradition or culture. However, the factors that lead to F…
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The Black Experience in Australia with Dr Kathomi Gatwiri
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Associate Professor Dr Kathomi Gatwiri never intended to pursue Race Relations studies when she landed in Australia for tertiary education. However, her academic career highlighted the lack of comprehensive research on the diverse experiences of migrant Black people in Australia. Tired of the monolithic narrative that African Australians get, Dr Ka…
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Sex, Intimacy and Relationships with Dr Xavier Mulenga
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“Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus”. A narrative we are often told to describe the tension between men and women. But how does that translate when it comes to the matters of the heart? We unpack the journey of love from a male perspective as Psychiatrist and Storytelling Aficionado Dr Xavier Mulenga shares what the male perspective looks like…
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Adulting with The Bittersweet Podcast
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Life comes at you fast when you become an adult. Suddenly you have bills, you need to pay for your own groceries and have to book your own Dr’s appointment?! Wintana and Rahel join us for a candid and sobering conversation on what it means to adult and the tools (or lack thereof) we have as we enter this pivotal phase of life. Heritage: Ethiopian A…
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Problem Behaviors and Mental Illness with Calvin Jutasi
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We sit down with Forensic Clinical Specialist Calvin Jutasi to discuss the perception of problem behaviours, how it presents within the community and the devastating effects when the justice system is involved. Calvin also challenges how we don’t address problem behaviours in our own household and how the community can play a part in providing a su…
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Welcome to the Can We Talk About It Podcast, where we dive deep into the uncomfortable conversations to help promote positive attitudes towards the taboo topics that impact us all. From sensitive issues around mental health, relationships, social justice to the realities of discrimination, we're here to create a safe space where we can address thes…
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Season 1 Finale Recap with Guests and Listeners
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We catch up with Season 1 Guests and invite our listeners as we recap Season 1. Guests share their feedback on sharing their personal stories and listeners get to share how influential the topics were in their offline conversations with friends and family! Connect with us on our socials! A Safe Space Media Production Creative Director, Producer & H…
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Owning Your Identity with Sasha Sarago
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Sasha Sarago takes us through her life's journey as an African American and Wadjanbarra Yidinji and Jirrbal woman. Sasha shares her motivations behind her ‘Decolonising Beauty’ campaign and gives us a gentle reminder of the duties we have as settlers, to protect and respect the people and the sacred land we now call home. Connect with us on our soc…
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Mental Wellbeing with Walter Carter
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We explore the heavy and uncomfortable conversation about mental health with Mental Health Counsellor Walter Carter and how both internal and external factors affect our wellbeing. Walter shares some tips on how to lighten the load and find safe spaces to speak about what’s heavy on our minds. TRIGGER WARNING: Themes of suicide and depression are d…
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Black Pride in Life and Love with Santilla Chingaipe
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Our favourite journo and filmmaker Santilla Chingaipe shares her story about why she loves storytelling and how she started. Santilla also illuminates us on the dopeness of being Black and how she can find community and belonging anywhere in the world! Connect with us on our socials! A Safe Space Media Production Creative Director, Producer & Host …
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Representation and Self Advocacy with Dr Zuwena Richardson
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Dr Zuwena Richardson shares her heart-warming and complex story of how she became a scientist and her inspiration in pursuing a STEM role. Dr Zuwena shares how her parents loaned her courage as she faced an extremely unfair and racist process while advocating for what she deserved, as well as her experience of being the only black scientist in her …
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Arranged Marriages and Finding Love with Cholhok Naam
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Cholhok Naam shares her experience as an unwilling bride at a very young age and how she navigated through the traditional arranged marriage. Cholhok expresses how the community had a significant role to play in her ordeal and how she will be raising her daughters differently. Heritage: South Sudanese Connect with us on our socials! A Safe Space Me…
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Finding Culture and Identity with Dr Stephane Shepherd
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Dr Stephane Shepherd shares his life journey as a transracial adoptee and navigating growing up in Australia in the 80s. From disconnecting from family to having a fresh restart in his late 20s, Dr Stephane speaks honestly about his life journey and how proud he is now to call himself Australian. Heritage: Mauritian, Australian Connect with us on o…
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Sex, Intimacy and Relationships with Dr Tendai Chirawu
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A no-holds-barred conversation with sexologist Tendai Chirawu on how to talk about s.e.x. in both a parental role as well as a lovers' role while trying to navigate around the cultural and traditional taboos of talking about it. Things get steamy and messy and uncomfortable but we safely land on a wholesome conclusion. GUIDANCE: Conversation is not…
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Cultural Values and Identity with Salim Mohamed
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Salim Mohamed talks about the pivotal role family and culture played in forming his identity as well as his fortuitous career journey which includes being a Community Football Coordinator for Melbourne Victory FC at 21 (what?!). He also shares insights into the power of networking and how he has used it to shape his career and life. Heritage: Somal…
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Growing up Multicultural with Monica Forson
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Monica Forson shares her experiences of growing up in a household with two cultural identities. Monica talks about how her upbringing has shaped who she is now and how she identifies herself. Heritage: Ghanaian, Italian, Australian Connect with us on our socials! A Safe Space Media Production Creative Director, Producer & Host : Charmaine Hunzwi Se…
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Intro: Talking About It with Charm & Adongwot
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Meet your hosts, Charm, and Adongwot as we delve into the inspiration behind the podcast and why we find it so difficult to talk about “it” within the community. We share some of our own experiences about having uncomfortable conversations and how they ended in liberation and also in hot soup! Heritage: Zimbabwean, South Sudanese Connect with us on…
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