The Social Change Diaries

The Social Change Diaries podcast is dedicated to exploring pivotal aspects of the social change sector, from the perspective of the experts who live and breathe the work of evolving our world for the better. The show is hosted by The Wakeman Agency CEO, Vanessa Wakeman. Each season is dedicated to a specific theme that is at the forefront of the sector. We are pleased to bring you Season 5, where we explore this profound moment in human history, as the global pandemics of COVID-19 and racism have sparked massive waves that herald a new era of change. Vanessa speaks with leaders in various sectors about the impact and aftermath of this moment on a range of issues, including civil rights, philanthropy, the media and more, focusing on what the future may hold, as we navigate consistent shifts into "next normals".. For more information about our agency and the work we do, please visit: https://thewakemanagency.com, or email [email protected]. We welcome your feedback. Happy listening!

NYCLU Executive Director, Donna Lieberman, on Civil Liberties and Our New Normal 09/17/2020

Global Press Visionary, Cristi Hegranes, on the Need for Consequence Driven Reporting 09/01/2020

Behind the Scenes of Corporate Giving: Insights from Salesforce Philanthropy VP, Becky Ferguson 08/13/2020

Futurist Rohit Talwar on Thinking the Unthinkable and Reframing Positions of Power to Positions of Responsibility 07/23/2020

GLAAD's Rich Ferraro on Celebrity Social Media Channels as Today's Most Trusted Media Outlet 09/09/2019

VICE's, Paola Ramos, on Why Everyday People are the True Influencers 08/07/2019

Color Of Change President, Rashad Robinson, on Presence Versus Power 07/17/2019

Jacqueline Saturn on How to Leverage Celebrity Musician Activism for Social Causes 07/03/2019

Kimberly Peeler-Allen's Guide to How Nonprofits Can Engage Audiences to Create Change 06/20/2019

PETA Founder, Ingrid Newkirk, on Their Unprecedented Rise to Power and Influence 06/06/2019

PR Legend, Patrice Tanaka, on Why Impactful Leadership and Living Your Life Purpose Go Hand in Hand 01/09/2019

Jeremy Heimans on How New Power Catalyzes Deep Social Change Movements 01/03/2019

Legal Rebel, Janelle Orsi, Transforms the Way We Think About Leadership 12/06/2018

How Climate Warrior Elizabeth Yeampierre Has Re-Written the Rules of Power 11/29/2018

Rusty Stahl's Radical Vision for a Transformed Nonprofit Workforce 11/08/2018

Stosh Cotler on the Jewish Community’s Role in Progressive Social Change in the US 10/31/2018

Trista Harris on How Futurism Holds the Keys to Deep Social Change 10/24/2018

Sean Thomas-Breitfeld on the Uneven Playing Field of Nonprofit Leadership 10/15/2018

Kashif Shaikh on Leadership that Reframes the Narrative Around Muslim-Americans 10/04/2018

Philanthropy and White Supremacy: A Conversation with Pamela Shifman & Vanessa Daniel 07/13/2018

Tamir Novotny On Emerging Practitioners Changing the Philanthropy Landscape 06/28/2018

Ana Marie Argilagos on Philanthropy By, For and About Latino Communities 05/24/2018

Edgar Villanueva on Decolonizing Wealth in America 04/26/2018

Valaida Fullwood on the History of African Americans and Philanthropy 04/19/2018

Dr. Jason Franklin on the Many Faces of Philanthropy 04/03/2018

Global Perspectives on the Fight for Women's Equality with UN Secretary General, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuk 03/21/2018

Melissa Harris-Perry on the Power of Failure in Building Movements and Our Lives 12/21/2017

Jacki Zehner's Bold Mission to Mobilize Unprecedented Resources for Women and Girls 12/13/2017

Abigail Disney: Film, Universal Languages of the Heart and Social Change 12/07/2017

Saru Jayaraman and Moral Jiu Jitsu as a Force for Change 11/30/2017