Episodes
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The Best Teams Don't Just Happen
What does it actually take to build an inclusive hiring process? MACC's HR Manager of Business Partners Katie Berg joins host Laurel Hansen to walk through where unintentional bias and barriers show up across the full arc of hiring, and what you can do about it. Practical, direct, and full of...
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The Clear Case for Four
Daisy Morin, founding member of WorkFour, the national campaign for the four-day, 32-hour work week, joins Laurel Hansen to make the case for a different way of working. Daisy busts the myth that fewer hours means higher costs, with evidence, practical advice, and real nonprofit examples from…
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How Are You...Really?
Marlee James, licensed clinical counselor, trauma therapist, and founder of Reviving Roots, joins Laurel Hansen MACC's Program Director, for a conversation on what it really takes to build psychologically safe, trauma-informed workplaces. From soul care groups to the power of asking "how are you"...
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You Can’t Outwork the Problem: How to Slow Down to Speed Up
Melanie Ho, founder of Strategic Imagination, joins Laurel Hansen for a conversation on what it really takes to lead in uncertain times. From burnout and boundary saboteurs to leading from the middle, Melanie offers practical tools and a powerful reframe: the emotions we're tempted to push away…
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More Than Swim Lessons: Building Black-Centered Spaces in North Minneapolis
This Juneteenth episode of our Powerful Voices, Lasting Impact, mini-series features Linda Bryant, Director of Business Operations at V3 Sports, and explores how this North Minneapolis hub is reclaiming a legacy denied to generations before: safe, joyful access to water and wellness. Linda shares...
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Black-Centered Spaces: Building Freedom in North Minneapolis
This episode of our mini-series Powerful Voices, Lasting Impact features Janeen Dednam-Wright from Phyllis Wheatley Community Center for a special Juneteenth conversation about the Center’s century-long role as a trusted, Black-centered anchor in North Minneapolis, supporting education, economic...
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The Power of Place: Phyllis Wheatley’s Legacy in North Minneapolis
This episode of our mini-series Powerful Voices, Lasting Impact features a special conversation with Bryan Tyner, CEO of the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center, reflecting on Juneteenth, the Center’s 102-year legacy, and how it cultivates freedom, resilience, and opportunity for Black identity in...
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Staying Grounded in Cultural Knowledge and Wellness Practices
Tune in to hear from Elder Atum Azzahir from Cultural Wellness Center and AsaleSol Young, Executive Director at Housing in Action, who join Laurel Hansen, MACC’s Program Manager, for a thoughtful conversation about healthy connections, staying grounded, cultural healing, and building...
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PVLI: Building Belonging Through Community
In this episode of Powerful Voices: Lasting Impact, Mya Corbin MACC's Communications Specialist talks with Maitzeng Chang about supporting immigrant and refugee communities. Maitzeng shares what it is like to work as an Asian woman in the nonprofit world and why smaller communities are often...
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Leading with Cultural and Lived Experience
Tune in to hear from Sipra Jha, the Shelter Director at Asian Women United of Minnesota and Laurel Hansen, MACC's Program Manager as they dive into the importance of cultural practices and supporting one another. Sipra shares her story of growing up in India and how her early experiences shaped…
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PVLI: Supporting Asian Communities: Equity and Voices
MACC is celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with our recurring series Powerful Voices, Lasting Impact! In this first episode Jennifer So, the Director of Community-based Evaluation and Impact from Neighborhood House, joins Mya Corbin, MACC's Communication's Specialist! Jennifer shares her story…
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What Does Rest Have to Do with Culture, Equity, and Justice?
Tune in to hear from Sook Jin Ong, consultant and poet-storyteller and MACC's Program Director, Laurel Hansen. They discuss rest, equity, and caring for people who do hard work in their communities. Sook Jin Ong is a coach and storyteller who helps people think about rest in a deeper way. She...
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Identifying Talent for Leadership Roles
Tune in to hear from Chief Program Officer at FamilyWise Services, Brittany Seidel, and MACC's Program Director, Laurel Hansen, as they discuss how to help employees grow and become strong leaders. They talk about how FamilyWise creates a positive and safe workplace where everyone feels supported...
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Black Leadership in Unsettling Times: Finding Joy and Establishing Boundaries
For this Black History Month, tune in to hear from Khadijah Cooper, the Education Director at Annex Teen Clinic and Laurel Hansen, MACC's Program Manager! Khadijah talks about being a Black woman leader while facing challenges in our communities in Minnesota. Right now, a lot of people are…
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Full Cost Contracts and Fair Housing Wages
Tune in to hear from Simpson Housing's Steve Horsfield, Executive Director of Simpson Housing, and Christina Jacobson, Equity and Human Resources Director joining MACC's Program Manager, Laurel Hansen about their work to end homelessness one household at a time. They share how Simpson Housing is...
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Rethinking Youth Development
Tune in to hear from Sharon Day, Executive Director of the Indigenous Peoples Task Force, and MACC's Program Manager, Laurel Hansen, joined by MACC's Communications Director, Clara Owen! The three talk about how to support young people, building strong communities, and staying connected to…
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PVLI: The Strength of Collectivism
In this episode of Powerful Voices, Lasting Impact, Hispanic Heritage Month edition, Michelle Sanchez, MACC Human Resources Generalist, holds an insightful conversation with Claudia Lainez, Director of the Workers' Center at COPAL. She shares her story of moving from El Salvador to the U.S. and…
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PVLI: Growing Together and with Community
In this episode of Powerful Voices, Lasting Impact, Hispanic Heritage Month edition, Michelle Sanchez, MACC's Human Resources Generalist, holds an insightful conversation with Rosa Gomez, the office manager at COPAL. Rosa shares her story of growing up in a blended, multi-ethnic family and how…
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PVLI: A Lesson in Belonging
In this episode of Powerful Voices, Lasting Impact, Hispanic Heritage Month edition, Mya Corbin, MACC's Communication's Specialist, holds an insightful conversation with Victoria Campoverde, manager of Latino Leadership at Neighborhood House. Victoria shares her journey as an immigrant from Peru...
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Nonprofit Compassion: Leadership and Identity
Tune in as Laurel Hansen, MACC program manager, talks with Francisco Segovia, the leader of COPAL, for Hispanic Heritage Month! Francisco tells the story of moving from El Salvador to Minnesota and how his culture has shaped the way he leads at his organization. Francisco shares why he started...
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From Burnout to Balance: Nonprofit Compassion Fatigue
Tune in to hear from Warren Duncan from People Incorporated Training Insititute, and Laurel Hansen, MACC's Program Manager. In this episode they discuss the burnout, compassion fatigue, and mental health challenges that nonprofit staff face, especially in uncertain times with limited resources....
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Supporting Leaders in Times of Rapid Change
In this recruitment-focused episode, Cheryl Jensen from Strategic Consulting and Coaching talks with Laurel Hansen, MACC's Program Manager, about how to lead nonprofits during times of big change. Cheryl discusses building and leading strong teams and shares what she's learned when guiding...
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PVLI: Resisting the Erasure of Blackness
Tune in to hear from Ashley Burris, MACC's HR Business Partner and DHop, Director of Youth Programs and Best Buy Teen Tech Center at PCYC! DHop discusses how his work resists the erasure of Blackness by ensuring that Black communities lead youth programming, not just participate in it. He…
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PVLI: Celebrating Blackness in our Communities
Tune in to hear from Ashley Burris, MACC's Human Resources Business Partner, and Sherri Green Director of Family Services from Sabathani Community Center about preserving Black history through intentional staffing, community events, and centering Black voices. Sherri highlights events like Black...
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PVLI: The Importance of Resilience
Tune in to hear from Mya Corbin, MACC's Communications Specialist and Amondo Dickerson, Managing Director of Phyllis Wheatley Community Center, about preserving Black history and building community resilience. Amondo highlights the Center’s 100-year legacy of uplifting Black voices and serving...
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PVLI: The Importance of Diverse Spaces
Tune in to hear from host, Mya Corbin, MACC's Communications Specialist and Karen Bauer, The Forum's Design Strategist to discuss the experience of being the only Black woman in mostly white academic and professional spaces. Karen shares the importance of uplifting diverse Black voices, resisting...
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Upholding Resilience and Resistance with Values and Boundaries
Tune in to hear from Laurel Hansen, MACC's program manager, and Jean Loyd, founder of Real Life Real Talk, to discuss how our values can support our boundaries and safeguard our identities in today's challenging world. In this conversation, Jean shares her journey as a transformational coach,...
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Leading in an Uncertain World
Tune in to hear from MACC's Program Manager, Laurel Hansen, joined by Lisa Negstad of Negstad Consulting, to discuss what makes for successful leadership transitions, why investing in shared leadership practices is essential, and how funders can support these efforts. Drawing from the experiences...
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Finding Your Resilience Through Mindfulness
Tune in to hear from MACC program manager, Laurel Hansen, joined by Drake Powe, professional public speaker, meditation instructor, life coach, and stress reduction consultant, as they talk about handling stress and staying healthy, especially in busy jobs like nonprofits. Drake shares how...
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How Mindfulness Can Create a More Just Society
Tune in to hear from meditation facilitator and co-founder of Black Zen, Jasmine Johnson and MACC's Program Manager, Laurel Hansen to discuss how mindfulness uplifts the BIPOC community and fosters a more just society. She explores meditation’s role in reducing stress, enhancing empathy, and even...
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PVLI: Black Leadership in Action
Tune in to listen to Executive Director of V3 Sports, Malik Rucker, as he sits down with MACC's Communication's Specialist, Mya Corbin. Malik discusses growing up in North Minneapolis, and how his journey began in the community spaces that shaped him—entering into a position where he oversees an...
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PVLI: Education and Representation
Tune in to hear from host, Mya Corbin who is joined by Kendrick Walton, a Policy Entrepreneur Fellow from The Forum. Kendrick shares his experience as a teacher, debate coach, and supporter of fair justice. They talk about why it's important to have leaders who reflect the community and how Black...
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PVLI: Diversity Increasing Visibility in the Workplace
In this episode, host Mya Corbin, MACC's Communications Specialist, speaks with Tanika Fears, Assistant to the President at Neighborhood House, about her journey from administrative assistant to executive leadership. They discuss the challenges of navigating predominantly white workspaces, the...
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Empathy and Development in Leadership
In this episode, Laurel Hansen, MACC's program manager, talks with Jaralyn Roberts, Leadership Development Director at The Forum, about her journey to finding the right career fit and stepping into leadership. Jaralyn shares how being authentic, especially as a Black woman in leadership, has…
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PVLI: Focusing on Inclusion Over Diversity
Tune into our first installation, this Black History Month, with MACC member, Hamm Clinic's Executive Director, Maisha Giles! Maisha goes into what it means to be supported in the workplace and how that feeds into her making a lasting impact at her organization. She highlights the importance of...
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New Thinking About Compensation Equity
Tune in to hear from Vega Mala, Mala Nagarajan, of Vega Mala Consulting, and Laurel Hansen, MACC Program Manager as they talk about wages and benefits. Mala’s company helps organizations treat their employees fairly and improve workplace practices. They talk about the importance of fair pay, a...
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Community Partnerships for Filling Open Positions
Tune in to hear from Chamille Edmonds, Program Manager of DARTS, and MACC's Senior Human Resources Consultant, Diane Seep, joining Laurel Hansen, MACC Program Manager as they talk through challenges in retaining employees in the workforce, finding the right candidates, and pinpointing those...
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New Approaches Around Pay Equity and Succession Planning:
Tune into hear from Executive Director of Avenues for Youth, Katherine Meerse, and Program Manager, Laurel Hansen, putting a magnifying glass on pay equity in regards to youth experiencing homelessness. Katherine goes into Avenues wage equity journey and implementing new practices like succession...
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Creating a Trauma-Informed Workplace to Sustain and Strengthen Teams
Tune in to hear Holly Henning, Executive director of Women's Advocates joining MACC Program Manager, Laurel Hansen, for this all-new culture episode! Hear how one organization intentionally develops a team-centered workplace culture, how they make the commitment to their staff's well-being, and...
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Creating a Culture that Cares
Tune in to hear Amanda Golly, Vice President of Human Resource Services and Laurel Hansen, MACC Program Manager on why centering employee mental health and overall well-being is so important. This conversation goes in depth on organizations creating spaces for employees to take some downtime and...
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Market Trends and Expectations of the Post-Pandemic Workforce
Tune in to hear Amanda Golly, Vice President of Human Resource Services and Laurel Hansen, MACC Program Manager for this session on Culture. Employers need to be looking at everything in order to retain high performers and identify and emphasize why your organization is so important. This session...
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Exploring Workplace Power Dynamics
Tune in to hear MACC Program Manager, Laurel Hansen and Co-Founder and President of Team Dynamics, Alfonso Wenker dive into new ways of thinking about workplace culture and how people leaders are using their power. They talk through why it's important to be honest about hierarchy and different...
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Remaining Competitive Amidst Shifts in Post-Pandemic Workforce Expectations
Tune in to hear Katie Berg, Human Resources Consultant and Laurel Hansen, MACC Program Manager. In this session the difficulty to keep workforce positions filled is highlighted. Nonprofits have to remain competitive with for profit organizations and emphasize the importance of the work that...
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Challenges and Recruitment at MACC Social Enterprises
Tune in to hear members of MACC's social enterprise cohort talk through the challenges of running a business within a nonprofit. They discuss the multiple hats they wear, hurdles in hiring, keeping positions filled, and fueling volunteers so they see the value in their work. Hear from Amy Haddy,...
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Diversity and Inclusivity in Recruitment
Tune in to hear Jamie Hawkins, Human Resources Coordinator and Laurel Hansen, MACC Program Manager look closer at accessibility to increase diversity in the recruitment process. What having a skill-based recruitment process to encourage this would do. Some tactics include identifying the changes…
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New Recruiting Approaches
Tune in to hear from Ingrid Sabah, the Managing Director of Impact, Evaluation, and Learning for the African American Leadership forum and Laurel Hansen, MACC Program Manager to discuss the importance of marketing your organization, benefits flexibility, and how your people can be recruiters.…
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Trends and Resources in Recruiting
Tune in to hear Jamie Hawkins, Human Resources Coordinator and Laurel Hansen, MACC Program Manager. This session goes into how to retain and sustain recruitment in an effective manner going into why less people are participating in the labor force and what challenges are presenting themselves.…
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Community Impact in Skills-Based Workforce and Youth Skill Building
Tune in to hear from Ignite After School Staff: Kari Denissen-Cunnien, Ignite Executive Director, and Darian Lofton, Ignite Program Associate and Laurel Hansen, MACC Program Manager, on how to cultivate leadership development in youth. They'll touch on how to build opportunities for youth leaders...
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Investing in Skills for Promotion and Retention
Tune in to hear Diane Seep, Senior Human Resources Consultant and Laurel Hansen, MACC Program Manager. This discussion goes into how to find the right tools to remain sustainable and competitive. The benefit of investing in skill building to provide opportunity to learn and grow with the end goal...
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Moving to a Skills-Based Workplace
Tune in to hear from Ingrid Sabah, the Managing Director of Impact, Evaluation, and Learning for the African American Leadership Forum and Laurel Hansen, MACC Program Manager where they'll discuss building a skills-based workplace. Sabah shares why learning and skill building goes hand-in-hand…
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