Sticky Note Conversations

In this enlightening episode of Sticky Note Conversations, host Erika Washington engages in a profound conversation with Josephine Kalipeni, a seasoned social justice executive and strategist. They discuss the challenges and triumphs of being black women in leadership roles within the nonprofit sector. Erika and Josephine cover topics such as the systemic barriers black women leaders face, the importance of having a supportive circle, and the need to trust one's intuition. They also delve into the significance of real, actionable support from allies and the complexities surrounding leadership, resilience, and joy in advocacy work. Tune in for an honest discussion that sheds light on the personal and professional facets of leadership in social justice.
  • (00:00) - Introduction to Sticky Note Conversations
  • (00:09) - Make It Work Nevada: Mission and Vision
  • (01:26) - Welcome to the Live Taping
  • (02:01) - Erika Washington's Leadership Journey
  • (03:37) - Introducing Josephine Kalipeni
  • (03:56) - Josephine Kalipeni's Background and Role
  • (08:14) - Challenges in Nonprofit Leadership
  • (10:33) - The Reality of Being a Black Woman Leader
  • (12:41) - Navigating Systemic Barriers
  • (21:03) - The Importance of Allies and Support
  • (26:49) - The Burden of Leadership
  • (29:55) - The Weight of Leadership
  • (30:41) - Challenges and Roadblocks
  • (31:11) - Nonprofit Quarterly's Timely Issue
  • (32:16) - The Struggles of Black Women Leaders
  • (34:06) - Health Impacts of Leadership
  • (36:27) - Reflecting on Leadership Mistakes
  • (36:57) - The Importance of Trusting Your Instincts
  • (38:41) - The Need for Change in Progressive Movements
  • (40:27) - The Reality of Internal Opposition
  • (42:32) - The Role of Funders and Allies
  • (44:54) - Finding Joy and New Leadership Models
  • (47:24) - Advice for Aspiring Black Women Leaders
  • (50:42) - The Importance of a Supportive Circle
  • (54:03) - Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

Creators and Guests

Producer
Erika Washington
SE
Editor
Simone Endress
WB
Composer
Wil Black

What is Sticky Note Conversations?

To keep my thoughts in order and my to-do lists remotely manageable I create arrays of sticky notes on my desk and wall. New idea? Stick note! Someone I want to meet with? Sticky Note! Need to remember to pay a parking ticket? Write it on a sticky note. Over the course of the last year, I have wanted to create a podcast that allowed me to dive deep into conversations with interesting people.. I wanted to have real conversations that were more than sound bites or regurgitated talking points about fluffy topics. My hope is that each episode feels like old friends catching up. Revealing great information but also humanity, struggle, victory, joy, grief, and possibly, a flicker of transcendence.

I hope you will enjoy these as much as I do creating them.
Join me here every Saturday as I pull a new sticky note off my desk.