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Gathering Ground

Join consultant, filmmaker and activist Mary F. Morten as she delves into what it’s like to operate within and outside of the nonprofit landscape. Along with her special guests, Mary answers questions from listeners and covers topics including racial and gender equity, and the experiences of people of color in leadership development and the nonprofit workforce.

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Episode 57: Leaving a Legacy

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2024/06/13

This episode of “Gathering Ground” explores strategies, challenges, and considerations for foundations planning to spend their endowments down and sunset. Host Mary Morten welcomes Heather D. Parish, Marianne Philbin, and Malila Becton-Consuegra, three leaders with firsthand experience in sunsetting foundations.

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Episode 56: The Power of A Story

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2024/05/23

This time on "Gathering Ground," Mary delves into the power of storytelling! Guests Julie Ganey, Terrence Chappell, and Willa Taylor unpack its impact on building communities, social justice, and how we're talking about our organizations.You'll hear personal journeys into storytelling, tips for crafting powerful narratives, and learn how to navigate sharing vulnerable stories. Discover the power you hold as a storyteller and be inspired to share your voice authentically.Visit the "Gathering Ground"

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Episode 55: The Next Act: Succeeding a Long-time Leader

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2024/05/09

This time on "Gathering Ground," Mary's guests each succeeded a long-time leader when they entered their roles — Joe Hollendoner, CEO at Los Angeles LGBT Center; Jose M. Muñoz, CEO at La Casa Norte; and Carol J. Sharp, President/CEO at The Night Ministry. They discuss the challenges, opportunities, and surprises of honoring a legacy while creating a new vision.Visit the “Gathering Ground” main page.Read the episode transcript.

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Episode 54: Leading with Joy

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2024/04/25

This time on “Gathering Ground,” Mary engages in an insightful conversation with Akaya Windwood and Rajasvini Bhansali, authors of "Leading with Joy." They discuss the power of joy in leadership and team-building, creating supportive work environments, generational leadership succession, and much more.

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Episode 53: The Push and Pull with Race to Lead

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2024/04/11

In this episode, Mary and her guests, Sean Thomas-Breitfeld and Frances Kunreuther, co-directors of Building Movement Project, dive into the challenges and triumphs of BIPOC leadership in nonprofits. Centering data from the most recent Race to Lead Report, they explore data on racial equity and the importance of mentorship for future leaders.

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Episode 52: Zooey Zephyr and Dani Hess

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2024/03/28

This time on "Gathering Ground," Mary delves into the transformative equity work happening in Montana. She sits down with Montana's first openly transgender legislator, State Representative Zooey Zephyr, and Dani Hess, Community Engagement Coordinator at the City of Bozeman. They spend the episode unpacking their efforts at the state and municipal levels, particularly through initiatives like the "Belonging in Bozeman" Equity and Inclusion Plan. The episode also explores Representative Zephyr's

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Episode 51: Nina Rose Fischer

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2024/03/15

Mary and guest Nina Rose Fischer explore the pursuit of safer communities through innovative programs such as the Youth Police Initiative. She guides us through the strategies that underpin these programs and foster positive relations between youth and police, including alternative incarceration, motivational interviewing, and de-escalation techniques.

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Episode 50: Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana...

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2024/02/13

In this episode, Mary dives into the world of Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, exploring her journey from law to politics and the unique perspective she brings to leadership. They delve into Stratton's initiatives like "We Thrive" and discuss the power of inclusive language in the fight for reproductive rights.Filled with insights for BIPOC women and calls to action for all, this episode is an inspiring exploration of impact, community, and building a more equitable future.

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Episode 49: Gina Torres

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2024/01/18

This time, the amazing Gina Torres joins Mary on "Gathering Ground"! This Afro-Latina powerhouse shares her inspiring journey, from juggling acting dreams and odd jobs to captivating audiences with iconic roles like Zoe from "Firefly" and Jessica Pearson. They delve into character development, casting struggles, and the fight for inclusive storytelling, leaving you empowered and ready to celebrate diverse voices. Tune in for a conversation that illuminates talent, challenges myths, and sparks

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Episode 48: Gathering Ground Best of 2023

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2024/01/08

Dive into Gathering Ground’s best moments of 2023! Relive inspiring talks with Angelique Power and Tracie Hall, laugh with Gina Yashere's "Bob Hearts Abishola" journey, and learn about self-care as a radical act. Grab a drink, cozy up, and let's gather, listen, and make 2024 even better.Visit the main podcast page: gatheringgroundpodcast.com

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Episode 47: Tonika Johnson and The Folded Map Project

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2023/11/29

This time Mary is in conversation with Tonika Johnson, a native Chicago artist whose work intricately weaves societal observations into creative expression.From daily commutes bridging the city's diverse neighborhoods to groundbreaking projects like the Map Twins and Folded Map projects, Tonika reveals how her art dismantles barriers and uncovers the historical layers of systemic racism.Gain insight into the enduring effects of segregation on communities like Inglewood and discover the

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Episode 46: The Leadership Institute

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2023/10/23

On this episode of "Gathering Ground," Mary and her guests discuss The Leadership Institute, a game-changing event hosted by Morten Group, LLC, and The Care Plan. Mary welcomes Jacqueline Boyd, Victor Motherwell, and Jacob Frazier, three key figures making the event possible. They delve into the institute's objectives, their unique session contributions, and how leadership is evolving in the modern workplace.Visit the podcast main page: gatheringgroundpodcast.com.

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Gathering Ground Episode 45: Axelson Center

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2023/10/03

In August 2023, Mary moderated a panel with Kate Piatt-Eckert, Director of Forefront's Mission Sustainability Initiative, and Dr. Jennifer Madden, Dean of the School of Business at Linfield University. From their different lenses, they discussed the importance of collaboration and partnership between nonprofit organizations ahead of Axelson Center's upcoming conference, Synthesizing Strengths.If you're listening before October 20, 2023, make sure you register for the conference by visiting Axelson

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Gathering Ground Episode 44: Gina Yashere

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2023/10/03

On this episode Mary sits down with stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and co-creator of "Bob Hearts Abishola" Gina Yashere. They discuss her experience with Chuck Lorre, the 2023 writers' strike, and her recently released book, Cack-handed: A Memoir.Visit the main podcast page: gatheringgroundpodcast.com

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Episode 43: 2023 Fireside Chat: Angelique Power and...

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2023/06/29

Mary sits down again with Angelique and Tracie to talk rest, resilience, and renewal.Visit the main “Gathering Ground” podcast page: http://gatheringgroundpodcast.com.

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Episode 42: What's on the Forefront: Trends in the...

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2023/05/30

Mary, her co-host Monique Jones (President & CEO of Forefront), and her guests discuss trends in the social impact sector so far this year and what we can expect for the rest of 2023.This time on "Gathering Ground," Mary and Monique were pleased to be joined by:Vu LeFounder of Nonprofit AFJulianne BuckExecutive Director of Community Foundation of Grundy County

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Episode 41: Radical Self-Care

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2023/04/28

Mary and her guests discuss radical self-care — what it is, what it isn’t, and how it can be the driving force to lead us to liberation.This time on "Gathering Ground," Mary was pleased to be joined by:Jacqueline BoydFounder of The Care PlanJacqulyn HamiltonDirector of Wellness, Culture, and Action, Chicago Freedom School

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Episode 40: Arts as Activism

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2023/04/28

Mary sits down with Karla Estela Rivera and Shannon Downey to discuss how they used their creative practices to stay connected with others and continue their activism efforts despite the COVID-19 pandemic.Karla's Instagram: @kestelariveraShannon's Instagram: @badasscrossstitch

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Episode 39: Inside MG: Executive Placements

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2023/02/27

This month, we’re thrilled to debut Inside MG, a new series on “Gathering Ground” that will give you an inside look into how we do what we do. Every Morten Group team member is essential in collaborating with our client partners in their vital work, and we want to introduce you to some of them!For our first Inside MG conversation, Mary was thrilled to be joined by Morten Group’s Senior Project Director Geneva Porter and Client Relations and Project Management Director Sarah Menke, to hear all about

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Episode 38: Amina Dickerson and Janine Hill

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2023/01/31

Take a look back into the “Gathering Ground” archives this month to a conversation Mary had with Janine Hill (SOAR Strategies) and Amina Dickerson (Dickerson Global Advisors). January is a month of intention-setting and resolution, and there is no better place to start than being intentional about self-care.In this June 2020 episode of “Gathering Ground,” the three discuss their philosophies and strategies around coaching, offer advice on choosing a mentor that is a good fit, and the importance of

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