The business case for DEI with Joe Santana

The business case for DEI with Joe Santana

What’s the real business value of DEI? In this episode, Matt speaks with leadership and workplace diversity expert Joe Santana about why DEI has become such a polarizing topic in America, and what the true business case for diversity, equity, and inclusion is that both sides of the aisle miss. They explore how DEI drives innovation, improves decision-making, and reduces risk—and why so many organizations still get it wrong. Whether you're a skeptic, a champion, or somewhere in between, this conversation will change how you think about the value and importance of diversity to EVERYONE in the workplace.

Fiercely defending disability rights in America with Tara Cunningham

As legal and political attacks on disability protections escalate, what’s really at stake for millions of Americans? In this episode, host Matthew Leger sits down with Tara Cunningham, CEO of Beyond Impact, to break down the threats to Section 504, IDEA, and the ADA—and why defending disability rights matters to all of us. From public misconceptions to policy failures to grassroots mobilization, this conversation offers both a wake-up call and a roadmap for action.

Building resiliency in the nonprofit sector with Sara Gibson and Tom Bartlett

Nonprofits in the US are being hit from all sides—federal funding cuts, economic headwinds, and growing distrust from the public. Can the sector adapt in time to survive this moment, or should we take this opportunity to fundamentally rethink the nonprofit business model (and tax code) altogether? In this episode, Matt sits down with two leading nonprofit industry experts, Sara Gibson and Tom Bartlett, to explore how impact-driven leaders in the sector can navigate today’s challenges while building more resilient, sustainable organizations for the future.

The ongoing evolution of philanthropy with Karen Wawrzaszek

Staring down large scale federal funding cuts, nonprofits across the country are looking to philanthropic organizations to fill the void. But is philanthropy equipped to rise to the challenge? In this episode, Matt sits down with Karen Wawrzaszek, a long time advisor to major donors, nonprofits, and foundation leaders. They discuss what needs to change to make charitable funding more impactful for purpose-driven organizations in America, and what's next for an industry that is several years into its own difficult, large-scale transformation.

Preparing for an uncertain future of work with Vikram Mansharamani

The future of work is filled with uncertainty as emerging technologies like AI disrupt the labor force at an unprecedented rate. How do you prepare for a future when we don't know what humans will even be doing for work a year from now, let alone in 5, 10, or 15 years? In this episode, Matt sits down with Vikram Mansharamani to discuss how we can be better prepared for whatever the future of work throws at us.