About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 46 episodes
- Interracial Sisterhood with Karen Fleshman · 52 min · Episode 46In this episode, Dr. Adriane Johnson-Williams and guest Karen Fleshman examine the roots of tension and mistrust between Black and white women in the United States. Drawing from…
- White, Woman, Friend with Jennie Jean Davidson · 44 min · Episode 45In this episode, Dr. Adrian Johnson-Williams is joined by Jennie Jean Davidson, Executive Director at Neighborhood House Louisville, to explore how conversations between Black…
- Purposeful Agility with Kerry-Jo Ford Lyn · 42 min · Episode 44Navigating today’s volatile organizations demands a radical shift in leadership—away from rigid plans and toward cultivating trust, care, and real conversations around humanity…
- Just Listen with Marc Roudebush · 40 min · Episode 43Drawing from decades of experience in leadership development, Dr. Marc Roudebush and Dr. Adriane Johnson-Williams break down what it means to create cultures where learning…
- Team First with David Feld · 41 min · Episode 42Dr. Adriane Johnson-Williams and David Feld dig into the impact of identity, upbringing, and cognitive diversity on organizational teams and leadership. Their conversation…
- Focused Money with Amber Hamilton · 41 min · Episode 41Join 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…
- Idealistic Pragmatism with Parvathi Santhosh-Kumar · 33 min · Episode 40Equity 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…
- Beyond Shame and Blame with Jay Coen Gilbert · 34 min · Episode 39Examining the complex role of white men in conversations about racial and economic justice, the episode challenges prevailing narratives and calls for greater inclusion and…
- Know Thyself with Ashley B. Stewart · 45 min · Episode 38Dr. 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…
- Story Power with Augusto Cuginotti · 36 min · Episode 37Organizations often overlook the nuanced realities of their members by relying solely on surveys and formal reviews. Augusto Cuginotti joins Dr. Adriane Johnson-Williams to…
- Stronger Together with Amber Hamilton · 44 min · Episode 36Complex, often adversarial dynamics exist between the nonprofit sector and philanthropy, with an urgent need for structural change and mutual accountability. Amber Hamilton and…
- Results and Humanity with Crystal Collier - Part 2 · 30 min · Episode 35Leaders 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…
- Results and Humanity with Crystal Collier - Part 1 · 36 min · Episode 34Leaders 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…
- Psychological Safety with Jamila Walker · 35 min · Episode 33In this conversation between Jamila Walker, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW, and Dr. Adriane Johnson-Williams centers on why Black women, especially entrepreneurs and…
- Batman Philanthropy with Amber Hamilton · 38 min · Episode 32Amber Hamilton, an expert in nonprofits, philanthropy, and leadership, challenges the status quo of institutional philanthropy, examining how wealth-hoarding and outdated models…
- Community Connection with Dave Armstrong of Farm Fresh · 41 min · Episode 31Dave Armstrong brings us inside the vital role small, locally owned grocery stores play in rural community resilience, equity, and well-being. Through the story of Farm Fresh in…
- Activating Equity with Chad Jones · 45 min · Episode 30This episode explores how individuals and communities can move toward a more equitable world by intentionally gathering, sharing resources, and embracing both the joy and the…
- Equity Work with Nika White and Jasmine Williams · 39 min · Episode 29Racial equity work is multifaceted, and progress depends on a diversity of methods, audiences, and personal experiences. Dr. Nika White, Founder of Nika White Consulting, and…
- Holistic Wellness with Dalia Kinsey · 43 min · Episode 28Holistic wellness is often co-opted by profit-driven industries rooted in white supremacy, failing to serve the unique needs of queer, trans, and BIPOC individuals. In an…
- Healthcare Equity with Dr. Maryal Concepcion · 41 min · Episode 27Direct Primary Care is presented as a transformative model for healthcare, re-centering the doctor-patient relationship and bypassing insurance-driven restrictions, bureaucracy…
