Interview with Founders Neva Bandelow & Dr. LaWanda Wesley Emerging Leaders for Racial Equity in Early Childhood Education is bringing to light the needs for a racial equity lens in education as well as fostering diverse leaders to rise in the field. Neva Bandelow and Dr. LaWanda Wesley founded the organization two years ago to... Continue Reading →
Why is Sustainable Fashion Important? Dhana Inc. has the answer.
Why is sustainable fashion important? Why not fast fashion? How do our buying decisions effect the planet? Recently, I spoke with Shamini Dhana, the Founder and CEO, to learn more about Dhana Inc.’s unique approach to sustainability. Through combining creativity and a Zero Waste model, Dhana Inc. is changing how we look at fashion. The... Continue Reading →
Artists Transform Downtown Oakland for Black Lives Matter
In June 2020, Oakland was transformed from broken windows and boarded storefronts to a public art and activist movement in the timespan of a few days. Artist collectives have been coming together and beautifying downtown Oakland with their voice and message for the Black Lives Matter movement. We have moved from a void of voice... Continue Reading →
Community Working Together Through Technology
Interview with Meena Palaniappan, Founder & CEO of Atma Connect Now more than ever we need tools and technology to connect with community; here’s one way communities have come together to respond to disasters. Recently, I spoke with Meena Palaniappan, Founder and CEO of Atma Connect, who has created a tech for good nonprofit that... Continue Reading →
Institute for Evolutionary Leadership Fellows 2019
In October 2019, participants of the Evolutionary Leadership Fellows Program and other members of the Evolutionary Leadership Community gathered in Arcadia, Greece for the annual community retreat to share knowledge, support, and collaborations. Christiana Gardikioti, Evolutionary Leadership Fellow 2019 and founder of the Meraki People, hosted the group in her region from Oct. 20-27, 2019. ... Continue Reading →