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The Social Change Diaries

Vanessa Wakeman at The Wakeman Agency

The Social Change Diaries (SCD), hosted by Vanessa Wakeman, explores the stories and strategies shaping today"s social change sector. Featuring thought leaders, researchers, and disruptors, SCD tackles urgent questions about narrative, communications for social change, and the way language informs our behavior and society – offering timely insights and inspiration for nonprofit leaders, philanthropists, socially responsible executives, and changemakers.

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54:22

Tracie Powell from The Pivot Fund, on Reimagining...

The Social Change Diaries ·

2025/11/07

In another engaging conversation, we tackle the question: What would narrative ecosystems look like if we could totally redesign who participates in crafting the story? In this important conversation, Vanessa is joined by Tracie Powell, CEO and Founder of The Pivot Fund, which works to shift power through equitable journalism funding by investing in independent community-led news organizations. See this episode on our website.

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52:27

Dr. Safiya U. Noble, on Algorithms as Storytellers

The Social Change Diaries ·

2025/10/30

Our first episode features the conversation between Vanessa and Dr. Safiya U. Noble, author of Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism, as she shares the impact of algorithmic injustice and how it shapes storytelling.

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41:01

NYCLU Executive Director, Donna Lieberman, on Civil...

The Social Change Diaries ·

2020/09/17

At no point in recent history has civil rights been so loudly at the forefront of everyday life, in multiple ways. The tidal wave of shared trauma ushered in by the Covid-19 pandemic and the recent slew of racially motivated murders presents glaring questions and implications around civil rights and how this moment can be a springboard for true systemic change. As an expert in policies, laws and all facets of civil rights, Ms. Lieberman discusses the implications of this time period, how it relates

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53:30

Global Press Visionary, Cristi Hegranes, on the Need...

The Social Change Diaries ·

2020/09/01

In this episode, Global Press Founder, Cristi Hegranes, shines a powerful light on solutions to institutional, ingrained problems that underly today's news media. She outlines key differences between action driven reporting and its more informative, impactful alternative: consequence driven reporting. Learn why trained local journalists, equipped to provide precise narratives that accurately inform listeners, represent a pathway to truly educating people in a non biased way, about important global

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29:06

Behind the Scenes of Corporate Giving: Insights from...

The Social Change Diaries ·

2020/08/13

How nonprofits can successfully and efficiently secure corporate giving is a more important issue than ever before. This conversation with Becky Ferguson, VP of Global Philanthropy for pioneering powerhouse, Salesforce, provides key insights and concrete information for nonprofits to consider when strategizing, securing and sustaining corporate partnerships.

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39:07

Futurist Rohit Talwar on Thinking the Unthinkable and...

The Social Change Diaries ·

2020/07/23

We kick off our 5th season with Rohit Talwar, the CEO of Fast Future, a UK based research and insights business that specializes in the fields of futures and foresight. In this dialogue, Rohit and Vanessa discuss the implications of the groundbreaking events that have occurred in the first half of 2020. In Rohit's words: "This has been quite a good rehearsal for how we prepare better for the future. Whether it's climate change, collapse of financial markets, radical breakthroughs in science and

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48:15

GLAAD's Rich Ferraro on Celebrity Social Media...

The Social Change Diaries ·

2019/09/09

Another must listen to episode from our Celebrity and Influencers season. For nonprofits looking to elevate their impact through communications and messaging, The Social Change Diaries provides a peek behind the curtain. In this episode, GLAAD's Chief Communications Officer, Rich Ferraro, shares "aha moments" and first hand experiences, including how GLAAD has evolved with the changing media landscape- partnering with today's influencers driving change, in a way that allows the org to indirectly

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20:46

VICE's, Paola Ramos, on Why Everyday People are the...

The Social Change Diaries ·

2019/08/07

Today's episode was recorded live at the 2019 Hispanics in Philanthropy conference in Washington D.C. In this dialogue, VICE Media's, Paola Ramos, shares unusual insights that elevate our conversations this season about celebrity and influencers. She asserts that the true influencers making an impact are everyday people. This perspective helps us consider where the opportunity is for nonprofits to create the essential emotional connection with their audience, one by one, in order to propel change

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37:47

Color Of Change President, Rashad Robinson, on...

The Social Change Diaries ·

2019/07/17

At the helm of Color Of Change, the largest online racial justice organization in the country, Rashad Robinson’s reach and influence is undeniable. In this episode of the Social Change Diaries, Rashad reveals the core structure that makes Color Of Change so powerful. He talks about leading the successful campaign against credit companies who accepted money from hate groups- an effort that catalyzed everyday citizens into a powerful group of 1.4 million activists- and what celebrity and influence

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24:10

Jacqueline Saturn on How to Leverage Celebrity...

The Social Change Diaries ·

2019/07/03

When considering how to leverage celebrity voices to impact social causes, it's important to understand the landscape and culture of for profit companies and how best to approach them about the artists they represent. This episode features a key leader in today's music industry, Jacqueline Saturn, President of Caroline Music Distribution. Jacqueline shares insights that shed light on how nonprofits can open dialogues with companies for partnerships with artists who are passionate about speaking out

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38:21

Kimberly Peeler-Allen's Guide to How Nonprofits Can...

The Social Change Diaries ·

2019/06/20

To understand the true meaning of #FollowBlackWomen, tune into this interview with Higher Heights Co-Founder, Kimberly Peeler-Allen. Kimberly shares the roadmap of how she and her co-founder built a movement that yields power and influence in the political realm. This interview provides a step-by-step guide to help nonprofits engage audiences in creating change. The organization’s ability to amplify the voices of black women offers a powerful example of what is possible for organizations who can

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38:38

PETA Founder, Ingrid Newkirk, on Their Unprecedented...

The Social Change Diaries ·

2019/06/06

Vanessa thought it would be fitting to launch the new season on Celebrity and Influence, with Ingrid Newkirk, the President and Founder of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Long before she was doing work in the social change sector, Vanessa marveled at how influential PETA was and how effective their communications and marketing were. Over the years, PETA’s influence has grown substantially. In this dialogue, Ms. Newkirk sheds light on the ways in which PETA has managed to stay

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47:31

PR Legend, Patrice Tanaka, on Why Impactful...

The Social Change Diaries ·

2019/01/09

Serial Entrepreneur and PR legend, Patrice Tanaka, knows how to achieve the most impactful leadership style possible. In our final episode of our Leadership season, she shares how defining her life purpose and pursuing it with courage not only influenced the evolution of her leadership style, but how it's essential for all of us in order to become the best leaders possible in our work and lives overall.

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17:08

Jeremy Heimans on How New Power Catalyzes Deep Social...

The Social Change Diaries ·

2019/01/03

We kick off 2019 with a quick sit down with Jeremy Heimans, Co-Founder & CEO of Purpose and author of New Power: How Power Works in Our Hyperconnected World--and How to Make It Work for You. We get his take on new power and it's potential as a catalyst for social movements. During the conversation, Jeremy cites examples of how new power is being leveraged in the world around us and it's powerful impact on creating change.

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33:54

Legal Rebel, Janelle Orsi, Transforms the Way We...

The Social Change Diaries ·

2018/12/06

In 2010, The American Bar Association named Janelle Orsi a Legal Rebel, for being an attorney who is remaking the legal profession through the power of innovation. We agree- Janelle is a rebel with a cause, transforming the way we think about leadership in this shifting economy. From participatory leadership to salary transparency, Janelle is leading by example to expand our definition of leadership. In this episode, Janelle shares examples of how her organization's leadership practices create

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52:46

How Climate Warrior Elizabeth Yeampierre Has...

The Social Change Diaries ·

2018/11/29

With the urgency and focus of a woman on a mission to save the planet, Elizabeth Yeampierre leads UPROSE with a fierce commitment to a "leaderful" leadership model, that distributes power to all. With an emphasis on intergenerational and intersectional leadership, Elizabeth has rewritten the rules of power and placed it in the hands of the most marginalized groups. In this interview, Elizabeth talks about her experiences as a leader and how her organization is shaping conversations and actions in

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46:27

Rusty Stahl's Radical Vision for a Transformed...

The Social Change Diaries ·

2018/11/08

The typical nonprofit playbook includes a scenario where an organization has constrained resources and overworked staff, with limited access to professional development opportunities. Rusty Stahl, CEO and Founder of Fund the People, is advocating for something radically different. In this episode of Social Change Diaries, Rusty makes the case for an industry wide overhaul of how we invest in the nonprofit workforce.

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40:38

Stosh Cotler on the Jewish Community’s Role in...

The Social Change Diaries ·

2018/10/31

In this time of heightened social activism, Stosh Cotler sees tremendous opportunity and need for Bend the Arc, the National leading Jewish voice dedicated to mobilizing Jewish Americans to advocate for the nation’s most vulnerable. In this episode, Stosh talks about impactful leadership, current day Jewish identity and social movements.

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36:29

Trista Harris on How Futurism Holds the Keys to Deep...

The Social Change Diaries ·

2018/10/24

As a champion for nonprofits, Futurist and author, Trista Harris, helps organizations reimagine the future. In this conversation about leadership and philanthropy, Trista talks about the necessity for more organizations to embrace futurism as a way to solve social issues in the most impactful ways possible.

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36:19

Sean Thomas-Breitfeld on the Uneven Playing Field of...

The Social Change Diaries ·

2018/10/15

They say what gets measured gets done. A conversation with Sean Thomas-Breitfeld of the Building Movement Project shines a spotlight on the racial leadership gap in the nonprofit sector, as well as some specific measurable actions that can create much needed change in the leadership ranks. In the interview, Sean not only shares the cold, hard facts, he also takes us through his experience of presenting the data and the prevailing opinions of various audiences. This episode is a must listen for

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