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EquitAble explores the many ways to make equity actionable. Dr. Adriane Johnson-Williams and expert guests discuss how clearly defining equity and understanding how to pursue it in various contexts can help diminish, if not eliminate, inequities.
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- 6 days ago41 min
Focused Money with Amber Hamilton
Join us as we look into the changing landscape of philanthropy with a focus on how power and unity have shaped and sometimes distorted efforts for social change. Drawing parallels between past and present movements, Amber Hamilton and Dr. Adriane Johnson-Williams examine how right-wing philanthropic strategies achieved coherence and impact, contrasted against the fragmented efforts on the left. The conversation challenges listeners to consider generational commitment, alignment of vision, and the necessity of building resilient, community-rooted systems that cannot be easily co-opted or dismantled by shifting tides of wealth and power.
- Jun 25, 202632 min
Idealistic Pragmatism with Parvathi Santhosh-Kumar
Equity is both an urgent goal and a long-term vision, requiring leaders to hold onto ambitious ideals while navigating current practical constraints. Parvathi Santhosh-Kumar and Dr. Adriane Johnson-Williams explore how nonprofit organizations and their leaders can focus, adapt, and collaborate to make meaningful progress even during times of crisis. The conversation emphasizes learning from lived experience, using budgets as expressions of values, and centering those most affected, particularly young people, in decision-making.
- May 4, 202633 min
Beyond Shame and Blame with Jay Coen Gilbert
Examining the complex role of white men in conversations about racial and economic justice, the episode challenges prevailing narratives and calls for greater inclusion and vulnerability among men who are often painted with a broad brush of privilege. Through personal stories and a focus on changing culture and mental models, Dr. Adriane and Jay Coen Gilbert highlight both the suffering and the responsibility that white men share within existing systems of power. The discussion invites reflection on how authentic engagement and the acknowledgment of shared humanity can catalyze meaningful change for individuals and society.
- Apr 13, 202644 min
Know Thyself with Ashley B. Stewart
Dr. Adriane Johnson Williams sits down with Ashley B. Stewart of The Corvian Group to explore how leaders can navigate unprecedented complexity and collective trauma in today’s workplaces. Together, they unpack why traditional management tools are ineffective against the backdrop of a global pandemic, social unrest, and ongoing systemic inequities.By centering conversations on emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and the deep, often invisible layers of organizational life, Dr. Adriane and Ashley discuss what it means to lead with humanity, acknowledge collective wounds, and foster healthier, more effective workplaces. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or emerging leader, this conversation will challenge your assumptions about power, identity, and what it truly means to create equitable environments where everyone can show up whole.
- Mar 30, 202636 min
Story Power with Augusto Cuginotti
Organizations often overlook the nuanced realities of their members by relying solely on surveys and formal reviews. Augusto Cuginotti joins Dr. Adriane Johnson-Williams to explore how participatory narrative inquiry, a process of collecting anonymous stories, helps organizations reveal the true experiences of their members, particularly those unlikely to speak up. Together, they discuss how traditional surveys and open-door policies often fall short, and how listening to stories anonymously uncovers patterns, systemic challenges, and fosters equity. Their conversation delivers practical insights and moving examples that underscore the power of story in creating organizational transformation and advancing equity.
- Mar 16, 202644 min
Stronger Together with Amber Hamilton
Complex, often adversarial dynamics exist between the nonprofit sector and philanthropy, with an urgent need for structural change and mutual accountability. Amber Hamilton and Dr. Adriane Johnson-Williams investigate how nonprofits can leverage collective action to demand justice and more equitable practices from philanthropic institutions, challenging traditions of power imbalance and superficial reforms. Bringing humor, candor, and expertise, they highlight the ways in which language and token efforts mask the deeper issues, advocating for direct calls to action that will shift risk, authority, and resources in favor of real social impact.
- Dec 22, 202530 min
Results and Humanity with Crystal Collier - Part 2
Leaders succeed when they intentionally balance achieving results with honoring the humanity of those they guide. In Part 2 of a candid conversation, Crystal Collier of Leadership and Results Coaching and Dr. Adriane Johnson-Williams explore the foundational role of emotional intelligence, psychological safety, and self-awareness in effective leadership, emphasizing the importance of seeing and understanding people beyond just their work output. The episode challenges listeners to distinguish between kindness and niceness, advocates for personal growth, and interrogates what it means to create truly equitable systems.
- Dec 15, 202536 min
Results and Humanity with Crystal Collier - Part 1
Leaders today face the challenge of pursuing results while honoring the humanity of their teams, especially in a climate marked by collective trauma and socio-political upheaval.This engaging discussion (Part 1 of 2) with Crystal Collier of Leadership and Results Coaching explores how adaptive leadership, emotional intelligence, boundaries, and trust form the foundation for creating environments where people and work can flourish. The conversation highlights distinctions between managing and leading, emphasizes the importance of clarity and kindness, and addresses how equity and individual needs must be recognized to sustain organizational well-being and impact.
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