Monika Kalra Varma and Julia Wilson on talking about the hard stuff out loud with love

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AI and Generative AI are transforming cybersecurity by enhancing threat detection and response. These technologies offer unmatched accuracy and efficiency, making them crucial for protecting sensitive data. As cyber threats evolve, integrating AI into security strategies is essential. This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Corence Klop, CISO at the Rabobank, about the expanding role of AI and Generative AI in cybersecurity, and how to begin integrating these technologies into your organization. TLDR 04:45 Rob is confused about wrong AI information for a hotel booking 08:20 Conversation with Corence 33:40 How can you identify the state of flow for your end-user in agile practices? 40:50 Going to the swimming pool and disco with your daughter Guest Corence Klop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corenceklop/ Hosts Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/ Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ Production Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/ Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Sound Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/ Louis Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ ' Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini…

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Together they give us a behind-the-scenes look at the intentional work of designing and cultivating a board culture that supports, sustains and advances race equity leadership: one that creates space for leaders to show up as they are and encourages “talking about the real stuff out loud” – even when it’s hard. A culture that is fueled by authenticity and propelled by trust.

Along the way Monika and Julia discuss the realities of leadership transitions - and especially those of historic firsts. They reflect deeply on their personal experiences and share gratitude for a journey that has been both sacred and transformational.

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Can we talk about...? A podcast on leading for racial equity in philanthropy

Monika Kalra Varma and Julia Wilson on talking about the hard stuff out loud with love

Can we talk about...? A podcast on leading for racial equity in philanthropy

published about a year ago

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18 episodes

#The Giving Practice at Philanthropy Northwest #Careers #Non-Profit #Society #Business

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Susan Taylor Batten and Lyle Matthew Kan on Moving Beyond Fear Together to Take Action for Racial Equity 59:22

5 weeks ago59:22

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One month into President Trump's second presidency, Susan Taylor Batten, the President and CEO of ABFE and Lyle Matthew Kan, interim President and CEO of AAPIP (Asian Americans / Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy), sit down with us to share stories and insights on how philanthropy is navigating the administration's efforts to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. They acknowledge the fear and uncertainty of this moment, encouraging funders to move beyond fear and "put our privilege on the line" to move money and resources to those most impacted and at risk. They also provide tangible resources for philanthropy from the Racial Equity Advancement and Defense Initiative (READI) , a collaboration with ABFE, AAPIP, NAP (Native Americans in Philanthropy) and HIP (Hispanics in Philanthropy), which models the importance of doing this work together - in partnership and community.…

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Kent McGuire and Zoe Stemm-Calderon on Building an Inclusive Public Education 1:05:22

18 weeks ago1:05:22

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Kent McGuire of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and Zoe Stemm-Calderon from the Raikes Foundation sit down with Katie Hong to discuss their work on advancing equitable and inclusive public education across the United States. In this episode they share their foundations’ collaborative efforts as well as their own personal and professional experiences – both inside and outside of philanthropy – in the education space.…

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Pearl Lujan and Abby Sarmac on Going Back to Our Roots with the Kindle Project's Indigenous Women's Flow Fund 45:05

19 weeks ago45:05

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Abby Sarmac hosts a conversation with Pearl Lujan from the Kindle Project’s Indigenous Women’s Flow Fund. Together, they discuss their work as intermediaries and donors together on this project, and share how slowing down helped build deep and transformative relationships with Indigenous communities.…

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Eddy Zheng on Breath, Hope and Healing with New Breath Foundation 59:36

20 weeks ago59:36

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President and Founder of New Breath Foundation Eddy Zheng shares his personal story and experiences navigating incarceration and detention for 21 years, and how hope, healing and breath, led him to create a foundation focused on dismantling institutions of policing, incarceration and deportation. The foundation is unapologetically committed to building long-term power in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities, as well as cross-racial solidarity to build collective liberation for all. Full Show Notes: https://philanthropynw.org/podcast/eddy-zheng?utm_source=Podcast_Platform&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=Can_We_Talk_About_Season_2…

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Monica Simeon and Zeke Smith on Moving at the Speed of Community in Eastern Washington with Empire Health Foundation 56:24

24 weeks ago56:24

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Empire Health Foundation Vice Chair Monica Simeon and President Zeke Smith provide insight into what advancing equity looks like for a health conversion foundation serving politically and geographically diverse communities across seven countries and three tribes in Eastern Washington.

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Chris Nanni on Operationalizing Equity in Fragmented Communities with the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham 52:45

24 weeks ago52:45

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Listen in as President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham Chris Nanni weaves together personal and organizational reflections on driving equity in the most fragmented community in the Southeast. Chris shares a wealth of knowledge and ideas – particularly for listeners looking to learn from peers who are working to build bridges across their communities. Full Episode Guide: https://philanthropynw.org/podcast/givingpractice/chris-nanni?utm_source=Podcast_Platform&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=Can_We_Talk_About_Season_2…

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Katie Hong, Robin Martin and Abby Sarmac on What's In Store for Season 2 17:11

25 weeks ago17:11

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We’re back for Season 2! Join our season’s hosts Katie Hong, Robin Martin and Abby Sarmac as they introduce themselves and share the ‘what’ and the ‘why’ behind Season 2: Equity on the Ground.

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Katie Hong, Lisa McGill, Abby Sarmac and Lalitha Vaidyanathan on Moving Forward Together: Themes and highlights from season 1 58:27

1 year ago58:27

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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 the moment we’re in as a philanthropic sector and acknowledge the critical work of infrastructure groups who’ve paved the way for philanthropy to take on equity and justice like the Association of Black Foundation Executives (ABFE) and Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP). They explore the work of racial equity at the personal, interpersonal, organizational and systemic levels and emphasize that there’s no roadmap or one right way. Finally, they drive home the importance of moving this work forward as a community. “We need each other for transformation…and if you’re embarking on this work, you’re not alone. You’re absolutely not alone.” Katie shares.…

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Larry Kramer and Charmaine Mercer on paving the way for racial justice at the Hewlett Foundation 48:28

1 year ago48:28

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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 Charmaine Mercer reflect on what it took to get there and how their unique decentralized approach – called “the Hewlett Way” – played a role. Along the way, Larry provides visibility into his role as a translator between the staff and board; Charmaine shares the foundation’s approach to advancing racial justice across 18 unique teams and 130 staff members; and together they emphasize the importance of trusting and supporting those closest to the work.…

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Estakio Beltran and Bill and Holly Marklyn on shifting wealth and power with The Share Fund 47:32

1 year ago47:32

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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 participatory process where community leaders like Estakio make all funding decisions and funders, Holly and Bill, play funding and support roles. Holly, Bill, Estakio and the other community leaders also receive support from the team at Phīla Engaged Giving to bring their vision to life. Across their conversation, our three guests share powerful stories of designing and experiencing philanthropy that is joyful, relational and community-driven. They illuminate some of the limitations of traditional philanthropy structures, mindsets and practices, encouraging us to grow into new ways of thinking and working. “Wealth should not, in my view, be the reason for power, which is what The Share Fund is all about. It’s trying to decouple wealth and power,” Holly shares, as an example.…

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Judy Belk and Debra Nakatomi on leading with lived experience 49:42

1 year ago49:42

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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 when foundations lead with lived experience. Together they underscore the importance of intentionality in board recruitment, accountability at the board level and the willingness to be pushed in this work. As they reflect on Cal Wellness’ journey, they present a blueprint for how foundations can go beyond their grantmaking dollars – using their voice, endowments and power of their trustees – to maximize their service to communities.…

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Monika Kalra Varma and Julia Wilson on talking about the hard stuff out loud with love 54:07

1 year ago54:07

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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 work of designing and cultivating a board culture that supports, sustains and advances race equity leadership: one that creates space for leaders to show up as they are and encourages “talking about the real stuff out loud” – even when it’s hard. A culture that is fueled by authenticity and propelled by trust. Along the way Monika and Julia discuss the realities of leadership transitions - and especially those of historic firsts. They reflect deeply on their personal experiences and share gratitude for a journey that has been both sacred and transformational.…

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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 1:06:02

2 years ago1:06:02

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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 transferir el poder a la comunidad; una junta que prioriza la inclusión, ofreciendo remuneraciones a los miembros de la junta comunitaria y servicios de interpretación de idiomas en cada reunión y continúa haciendo ajustes a medida que se diversifican aún más, para que todos los miembros puedan participar plenamente. Ofrecen información sobre lo que le tomó a la organización llegar a donde está hoy, al mismo tiempo que reconocen y nombran el trabajo que aún debe hacerse para construir una base verdaderamente diversa y equitativa. La conversación de Tanya y Dilcia cuenta con el apoyo de dos intérpretes de idiomas, Elizabeth McMeekin y Kathy Ogle. En la grabación en español, escucharás a Elizabeth como la voz de Tanya.…

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(English) Tanya Edelin and Dilcia Molina-Sanchez on Shifting Power to Community in the Boardroom at if Foundation 1:03:59

2 years ago1:03:59

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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 prioritizes inclusion – offering stipends to community board members and language interpretation services at every meeting – and is continuing to make adjustments as they diversify even more, so all members can fully participate. Together, they offer insight into what it took for the organization to get where it is today while recognizing and naming the work that still needs to be done in order to build a truly diverse and equitable foundation. Tanya and Dilcia’s conversation is supported by two language interpreters, Elizabeth McMeekin and Kathy Ogle. In the English recording, you will hear Kathy as the voice of Dilcia.…

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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 1:04:40

2 years ago1:04:40