In celebration of Black Philanthropy Month, a new episode of Centering Conversations will release every Wednesday in August. In this episode, Toya Nash Randall, a VVV Curator and Catalyst, explores Black Philanthropy Month and the groundbreaking book, Portraits of Us: A Book of Essays Centering Black Women Leading Philanthropy.

Andrea Caupain Sanderson, a racial and social justice advocate for over 25 years, discussed her journey from immigrating to the U.S. at 12 and becoming a single mother at 19 to becoming CEO of Byrd Barr Place. She is currently the co-founder and co-executive director of the BIPOC Executive Directors Coalition and one of four architects of the Black Future Co-op Fund, Washington’s first cooperative philanthropy created by and for Black people to ignite Black generational wealth, health, and well-being. In this episode, she emphasized the need for black-led organizations to receive funding and support and highlighted the importance of self-care and creating spaces for black leaders to thrive.

Join Chanda Smith Baker as she engages in a conversation with Conniel Malek, Founding Executive Director of True Costs Initiative, a nonprofit which seeks to increase corporate accountability and strengthen legal systems in the Global South. In this powerful episode, discover how Conniel collaborates across borders to internalize the true costs of corporate actions, all while embracing personal uniqueness in leadership.

In this week's Centering Conversations episode, Chanda is joined by Qiana Thomason, the visionary CEO of Health Forward Foundation. Discover how Qiana's dedication to health equity and community empowerment shapes her leadership journey. Explore her insights on truth reconciliation in philanthropy, the importance of mentorship, and the transformative power of intentional spaces.

On our final #BlackPhilanthropyMonth episode, Angel Roberson-Daniels, Executive Director of Angell Foundation, shares her dynamic journey. As a catalyst for positive change, she shares insights from her impactful career, guiding foundations, and fostering community collaboration. From strategic planning to empowering emerging leaders, listen in on some valuable insights on mentorship and the art of graceful leadership.

An all-new episode of Centering Conversations, featuring award-winning journalist and author L'Oreal Thompson Payton, is now available! L'Oreal is a contributing writer for the Chicago chapter of Portraits of Us and her debut book, Stop Waiting for Perfect, was published in August 2023. In this episode, L'Oreal dives into topics such as overcoming perfectionism, identity struggles, and the importance of representation. From lessons on burnout to reclaiming dreams, this episode is a powerful exploration of vulnerability, resilience, and self-care.

Tune into the latest episode of Centering Conversations as Chanda Smith Baker engages in a candid conversation with Yanique Redwood, author of White Women Cry and Call Me Angry: A Black Woman’s Memoir on Racism in Philanthropy. Yanique and Chanda uncover compelling insights into the impact of race and trauma, the dynamics of sharing experiences, emotional labor in nonprofits, and the transformative power of self-care and community.

Tune into the latest episode of Centering Conversations as Chanda Smith Baker engages in a candid conversation with Yanique Redwood, author of White Women Cry and Call Me Angry: A Black Woman’s Memoir on Racism in Philanthropy. Yanique and Chanda uncover compelling insights into the impact of race and trauma, the dynamics of sharing experiences, emotional labor in nonprofits, and the transformative power of self-care and community.

This conversation features Gladys Washington, the retired Deputy Director of the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, as she shares her experiences in philanthropy and navigating power dynamics as a Black woman leader. She emphasizes the importance of self-care, honesty, and community building for Black women in leadership positions. Washington encourages listeners to lighten up, listen to others, and engage in challenging conversations to learn from diverse perspectives.

In celebration of Black Philanthropy Month, a new episode of Centering Conversations will release every Wednesday in August. In this episode, Toya Nash Randall, a VVV Curator and Catalyst, explores Black Philanthropy Month and the groundbreaking book, Portraits of Us: A Book of Essays Centering Black Women Leading Philanthropy.

In this week's episode of Centering Conversations, Chanda discusses identity, leadership, and the journey of black women in philanthropy with Tashion Macon. Discover how to embrace the path of purpose while being courageous to dream, declare, and disrupt social norms. 

Join Chanda Smith Baker as she engages in a conversation with Conniel Malek, Founding Executive Director of True Costs Initiative, a nonprofit which seeks to increase corporate accountability and strengthen legal systems in the Global South. In this powerful episode, discover how Conniel collaborates across borders to internalize the true costs of corporate actions, all while embracing personal uniqueness in leadership.

In this week's Centering Conversations episode, Chanda is joined by Qiana Thomason, the visionary CEO of Health Forward Foundation. Discover how Qiana's dedication to health equity and community empowerment shapes her leadership journey. Explore her insights on truth reconciliation in philanthropy, the importance of mentorship, and the transformative power of intentional spaces.

On our final #BlackPhilanthropyMonth episode, Angel Roberson-Daniels, Executive Director of Angell Foundation, shares her dynamic journey. As a catalyst for positive change, she shares insights from her impactful career, guiding foundations, and fostering community collaboration. From strategic planning to empowering emerging leaders, listen in on some valuable insights on mentorship and the art of graceful leadership.

An all-new episode of Centering Conversations, featuring award-winning journalist and author L'Oreal Thompson Payton, is now available! L'Oreal is a contributing writer for the Chicago chapter of Portraits of Us and her debut book, Stop Waiting for Perfect, was published in August 2023. In this episode, L'Oreal dives into topics such as overcoming perfectionism, identity struggles, and the importance of representation. From lessons on burnout to reclaiming dreams, this episode is a powerful exploration of vulnerability, resilience, and self-care.

Tune into the latest episode of Centering Conversations as Chanda Smith Baker engages in a candid conversation with Yanique Redwood, author of White Women Cry and Call Me Angry: A Black Woman’s Memoir on Racism in Philanthropy. Yanique and Chanda uncover compelling insights into the impact of race and trauma, the dynamics of sharing experiences, emotional labor in nonprofits, and the transformative power of self-care and community.

Tune into the latest episode of Centering Conversations as Chanda Smith Baker engages in a candid conversation with Yanique Redwood, author of White Women Cry and Call Me Angry: A Black Woman’s Memoir on Racism in Philanthropy. Yanique and Chanda uncover compelling insights into the impact of race and trauma, the dynamics of sharing experiences, emotional labor in nonprofits, and the transformative power of self-care and community.

This conversation features Gladys Washington, the retired Deputy Director of the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, as she shares her experiences in philanthropy and navigating power dynamics as a Black woman leader. She emphasizes the importance of self-care, honesty, and community building for Black women in leadership positions. Washington encourages listeners to lighten up, listen to others, and engage in challenging conversations to learn from diverse perspectives.

In celebration of Black Philanthropy Month, a new episode of Centering Conversations will release every Wednesday in August. In this episode, Toya Nash Randall, a VVV Curator and Catalyst, explores Black Philanthropy Month and the groundbreaking book, Portraits of Us: A Book of Essays Centering Black Women Leading Philanthropy.

In this week's episode of Centering Conversations, Chanda discusses identity, leadership, and the journey of black women in philanthropy with Tashion Macon. Discover how to embrace the path of purpose while being courageous to dream, declare, and disrupt social norms. 

Join Chanda Smith Baker as she engages in a conversation with Conniel Malek, Founding Executive Director of True Costs Initiative, a nonprofit which seeks to increase corporate accountability and strengthen legal systems in the Global South. In this powerful episode, discover how Conniel collaborates across borders to internalize the true costs of corporate actions, all while embracing personal uniqueness in leadership.

In this week's Centering Conversations episode, Chanda is joined by Qiana Thomason, the visionary CEO of Health Forward Foundation. Discover how Qiana's dedication to health equity and community empowerment shapes her leadership journey. Explore her insights on truth reconciliation in philanthropy, the importance of mentorship, and the transformative power of intentional spaces.

On our final #BlackPhilanthropyMonth episode, Angel Roberson-Daniels, Executive Director of Angell Foundation, shares her dynamic journey. As a catalyst for positive change, she shares insights from her impactful career, guiding foundations, and fostering community collaboration. From strategic planning to empowering emerging leaders, listen in on some valuable insights on mentorship and the art of graceful leadership.

An all-new episode of Centering Conversations, featuring award-winning journalist and author L'Oreal Thompson Payton, is now available! L'Oreal is a contributing writer for the Chicago chapter of Portraits of Us and her debut book, Stop Waiting for Perfect, was published in August 2023. In this episode, L'Oreal dives into topics such as overcoming perfectionism, identity struggles, and the importance of representation. From lessons on burnout to reclaiming dreams, this episode is a powerful exploration of vulnerability, resilience, and self-care.

Tune into the latest episode of Centering Conversations as Chanda Smith Baker engages in a candid conversation with Yanique Redwood, author of White Women Cry and Call Me Angry: A Black Woman’s Memoir on Racism in Philanthropy. Yanique and Chanda uncover compelling insights into the impact of race and trauma, the dynamics of sharing experiences, emotional labor in nonprofits, and the transformative power of self-care and community.

Tune into the latest episode of Centering Conversations as Chanda Smith Baker engages in a candid conversation with Yanique Redwood, author of White Women Cry and Call Me Angry: A Black Woman’s Memoir on Racism in Philanthropy. Yanique and Chanda uncover compelling insights into the impact of race and trauma, the dynamics of sharing experiences, emotional labor in nonprofits, and the transformative power of self-care and community.

This conversation features Gladys Washington, the retired Deputy Director of the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, as she shares her experiences in philanthropy and navigating power dynamics as a Black woman leader. She emphasizes the importance of self-care, honesty, and community building for Black women in leadership positions. Washington encourages listeners to lighten up, listen to others, and engage in challenging conversations to learn from diverse perspectives.

Voice. Vision. Value. Kicked off its 2022 #WCW series with a look back and a look forward with Jacqueline Bouvier Copeland, founder of Black Philanthropy Month and The Wise Fund. In this powerful conversation, Jackie spoke about the lessons she’s learned in her 40 year career as a Pan Africanist mobilizing Black giving across the globe.

Our Women’s History Month conversation with Christy Slater and Takema Robinson highlighted the historical legacy and transformational impact of Black women leading philanthropy in New Orleans.

On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, Voice. Vision. Value. held a conversation with Chief Impact Officer and SVP of The Minneapolis Foundation, Chanda Smith Baker on doing philanthropy differently.

On July 20th Voice. Vision. Value. Spoke with Ada Williams Prince as she reflects on receiving the 2022 Visionary Award from the New York Women’s Foundation and her leadership impact in the women and girls of color movement.

We kicked off our Black Philanthropy Month celebration on Wednesday, August 10, and Voice. Vision. Value. spoke with Tamara Winfrey Harris, VP of People, Culture and Brand at Central Indiana Community Foundation and best-selling author of The Sisters Are Alright.

On Wednesday, August 24, Voice. Vision. Value. held a conversation with phenomenal, Andrus Fund Trustee C'Ardiss Gardner Gleser.

We concluded our Black Philanthropy Month celebration on Wednesday, August 31 with Alandra Byrd Washington VP of Transformation and Organizational Effectiveness at W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

On Wednesday September 21, Voice. Vision. Value. held a conversation with Charmel Gaulden, President & CEO of Foundation for Louisiana on her leadership vision as CEO and the impact of Black women in philanthropy in New Orleans. 

On November 16, the #WCWSeries features Dr. Akilah Watkins, Incoming CEO of The Independent Sector.

Voice. Vision. Value. held a conversation with Jocelyn Harmon, CoFounder and Editor of BlackHer on October 19, 2022.