The Social Change Diaries
By Vanessa Wakeman at The Wakeman Agency
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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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Glen Galaich from Stupski Foundation on Breaking Fake Rules
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Aug 25, 2026 |
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Richard Tate, President and CEO of The California Wellness Foundation on Building the Power to Be Well
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Aug 18, 2026 |
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Angelique Power, President & CEO of The Skillman Foundation on Foundations as the Connective Tissue
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Aug 11, 2026 |
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Jen Ford Reedy of Bush Foundation on New Philanthropic Narratives
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Aug 04, 2026 |
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Stephen Heintz of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund on A Fourth Democratic Founding, for Our Country's Future
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Jul 28, 2026 |
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Keenya Lambert from Chicago Foundation for Women on Movement Building is Long Term
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Jul 21, 2026 |
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Alesha Washington from Seattle Foundation on The Once-in-a-lifetime Opportunity for Foundations
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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Kevin Walker from Northwest Area Foundation, on Philanthropy's Commitment to Democracy
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Jul 07, 2026 |
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Supriya Lopez Pillai from Libra Foundation, on Philanthropy's Role in Democracy
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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Vanessa Wakeman & Camaro West do a Communications Pulse Check
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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Courtney Lewis from Institute for Nonprofit News, on Redefining Narrative Power
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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Anat Shenker-Osorio, Founder of ASO Communications, on Bringing Narratives to Life
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Amanda Zamora, Founder & Principal of Agencia Media, On The Power of Story
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Bridgit Antoinette Evans, CEO of Pop Culture Collaborative, On Shaping The Narrative
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Tracie Powell from The Pivot Fund, on Reimagining Story Power
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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Dr. Safiya U. Noble, on Algorithms as Storytellers
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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NYCLU Executive Director, Donna Lieberman, on Civil Liberties and Our New Normal
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Sep 17, 2020 |
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Global Press Visionary, Cristi Hegranes, on the Need for Consequence Driven Reporting
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Sep 01, 2020 |
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Behind the Scenes of Corporate Giving: Insights from Salesforce Philanthropy VP, Becky Ferguson
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Aug 13, 2020 |
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Futurist Rohit Talwar on Thinking the Unthinkable and Reframing Positions of Power to Positions of Responsibility
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Jul 23, 2020 |
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GLAAD's Rich Ferraro on Celebrity Social Media Channels as Today's Most Trusted Media Outlet
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Sep 09, 2019 |
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VICE's, Paola Ramos, on Why Everyday People are the True Influencers
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Aug 07, 2019 |
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Color Of Change President, Rashad Robinson, on Presence Versus Power
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Jul 17, 2019 |
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Jacqueline Saturn on How to Leverage Celebrity Musician Activism for Social Causes
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Jul 03, 2019 |
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Kimberly Peeler-Allen's Guide to How Nonprofits Can Engage Audiences to Create Change
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Jun 20, 2019 |
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PETA Founder, Ingrid Newkirk, on Their Unprecedented Rise to Power and Influence
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Jun 06, 2019 |
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PR Legend, Patrice Tanaka, on Why Impactful Leadership and Living Your Life Purpose Go Hand in Hand
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Jan 09, 2019 |
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Jeremy Heimans on How New Power Catalyzes Deep Social Change Movements
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Jan 03, 2019 |
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Legal Rebel, Janelle Orsi, Transforms the Way We Think About Leadership
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Dec 06, 2018 |
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How Climate Warrior Elizabeth Yeampierre Has Re-Written the Rules of Power
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Nov 29, 2018 |
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Rusty Stahl's Radical Vision for a Transformed Nonprofit Workforce
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Nov 08, 2018 |
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Stosh Cotler on the Jewish Community's Role in Progressive Social Change in the US
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Oct 31, 2018 |
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Trista Harris on How Futurism Holds the Keys to Deep Social Change
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Oct 24, 2018 |
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Sean Thomas-Breitfeld on the Uneven Playing Field of Nonprofit Leadership
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Oct 15, 2018 |
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Kashif Shaikh on Leadership that Reframes the Narrative Around Muslim-Americans
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Oct 04, 2018 |
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Philanthropy and White Supremacy: A Conversation with Pamela Shifman & Vanessa Daniel
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Jul 13, 2018 |
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Tamir Novotny On Emerging Practitioners Changing the Philanthropy Landscape
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Jun 28, 2018 |
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Ana Marie Argilagos on Philanthropy By, For and About Latino Communities
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May 24, 2018 |
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Edgar Villanueva on Decolonizing Wealth in America
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Apr 26, 2018 |
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Valaida Fullwood on the History of African Americans and Philanthropy
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Apr 19, 2018 |
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Dr. Jason Franklin on the Many Faces of Philanthropy
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Apr 03, 2018 |
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Global Perspectives on the Fight for Women's Equality with UN Secretary General, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuk
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Mar 21, 2018 |
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Melissa Harris-Perry on the Power of Failure in Building Movements and Our Lives
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Dec 21, 2017 |
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Jacki Zehner's Bold Mission to Mobilize Unprecedented Resources for Women and Girls
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Dec 13, 2017 |
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Abigail Disney: Film, Universal Languages of the Heart and Social Change
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Dec 07, 2017 |
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Saru Jayaraman and Moral Jiu Jitsu as a Force for Change
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Nov 30, 2017 |
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Rinku Sen's 360 View on Racism, Classism and Sexism
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Nov 09, 2017 |
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Strategist Erica Payne Is No Shrinking Violet
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Nov 02, 2017 |
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Reclaiming Your Voice with Marianne Schnall
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Oct 25, 2017 |
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Ana Oliveira Explains Why Money Follows Leadership
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Oct 05, 2017 |
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The Power of Women Working Together w/ Ai-jen Poo
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Oct 05, 2017 |