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Making Good: Small Business PodcastHow Small Businesses Can Drive Social Change with Takema RobinsonIn this episode, I talk with Takema Robinson, CEO of Converge, about how small businesses can create a big impact. From leveraging local business councils to aligning profits with purpose, this conversation is packed with actionable advice for entrepreneurs who want to make a difference.MAKING GOOD SHOW NOTES:https://makinggoodpodcast.com/276CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/laurentildenGET 100 MARKETING PROMPTS (free!):https://makinggoodpodcast.com/100promptsGet your free training: Marketing 101 Video Training + Workbook.2024-12-3137 min
Let’s Hear ItPaper Bags and Patience: A Post-Election Pep Talk with Takema RobinsonNeed a dose of hope and perspective after a tough election season? Join Let's Hear It co-host Eric Brown for a conversation with Takema Robinson, CEO and co-founder of Converge, a social justice communications consulting firm.
Drawing on her background in art and African American studies, Takema brings a refreshing perspective on how imagination and creativity are essential for social change. She reminds us that even in challenging times, we need "imagineers" who can envision a more inclusive future.
After two decades of working with major foundations and nonprofits across the U.S., Takema shares...2024-12-1247 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipImplementing Racial Equity in Nonprofits In this episode of the Inspired Nonprofit Leadership podcast, Sarah Olivieri hosts Takema Robinson, a social justice strategist and CEO of Converge, to discuss strategies for integrating racial and intersectional justice in nonprofits. Episode Highlights Operationalizing Equity, the Role of Learning, Listening, and Reflecting Challenges and Missteps in Change Management Understanding Privilege and the Greater Good The Role of Nonprofits in Community Shifts Historical Context of Nonprofit Boards and Diversity Meet the Guest Takema Robinson is a mother, social justice strategist, philanthropist, art curator, podcast host, and CEO and Founder of Converge, a nat...2024-10-2435 min
Linda's Corner: Inspiration for a Better LifeSocial Justice Warrior Takema Robinson (Creating safe spaces in a polarized world)Takema Robinson is the CEO and founder of Converge, a national social justice consulting firm whose purpose is to accelerate the creation of a radically just new world where communities of color thrive. You can reach Takema at her website https://convergeforchange.com Some of the highlights Takema shares:Sources for Takema's personal mission include the birth of her micro-preemie son (born at 21 weeks at 1lb 11oz) and her inherited legacy of social justice warriorsWe live in a polarized worldHow to create safe spaces for difficult conversationsWhat can we do together that we can't do alone?Le...2024-02-0628 min
Breaking Barriers, Building a Hire GroundBreaking Barriers, Building a Hire Ground – Episode 171: Trust in Action: Takema Robinson on Forging DEI Pathways in BusinessWelcome to another enlightening episode of Hire Ground, where we explore the intersecting paths of supply chain inclusion, supplier diversity, and creating a more equitable economy. On today’s episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Takema Robinson, an inspiring leader and catalyst for social justice through corporate change.
Takema Robinson, founder and CEO of Converge, is not only at the forefront of advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the corporate world, but she’s also solidifying the importance of DEI within the very fabric of community dynamics. With a rich family history in civil righ...2024-01-3032 min
Dimensions of DiversityDefining Modern Social Justice Reform with Takema RobinsonOn this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman is joined by Takema Robinson, CEO and Co-founder of Converge, a national social justice consulting firm, whose purpose is to accelerate the creation of a radically just new world where communities of color thrive. Through her work, Robinson helps shape strategic philanthropy and policy advocacy for a true global impact. During the discussion, Robinson and Freeman discuss how Converge helps create change within communities, the role younger generations have in effecting that change, the importance of social and political education in enacting social justice reform and more. T...2024-01-1724 min
Conversations with ChandaPart I - Grieving & Work: A Conversation with Takema RobinsonIn Part I of a 2-Part series episode, Chanda engages in an insightful discussion with the extraordinary Takema Robinson, CEO and Founder of Converge, a national social-justice consulting firm. Together, they explore the intersection of personal identity and social justice work, as well as the tragic story of AJ Owens.
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Conversations with ChandaPart II - Grieving & Work: A Conversation with Takema RobinsonIn Part II of a 2-part special series episode featuring Takema Robinson, CEO and Founder of Converge, a national social-justice consulting firm, they dive further into the narrative surrounding AJ Owens story, their interactions with Ben Crump, and the critical need for support for families impacted by police and racial violence.
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Dreaming in ColorTakema Robinson-Llewellyn: Dreaming of a Self-Love RevolutionWelcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. Takema Robinson is a mother, entrepreneur, social justice strategist, and avid advocate for Black women and radical self-care. With more than two decades of experience in strategic philanthropy, policy, advocacy, and fundraising, she is the CEO and co-founder of Converge, a social justice consulting firm whose purpose is t...2023-05-1144 min
Converge for Change: The Business of Social JusticeS3E2: Words MatterThis episode of Converge for Change the Business of Social Justice Podcast includes a special guest segment with Lauren Maddox, Co-founder of Due East Partners. Takema and Lauren discuss some of the major pain points experienced today in non-profit and social justice work including one of the most salient, language barriers.The conversation continues live with Nia Davis (Converge College Dean) and Dr. Jennifer Sandoval (Language Expert & Assoc. Professor at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media at the University of Central Florida.) for a deep dive into the power of language and communication from colonial practices...2021-10-1852 min
Converge for Change: The Business of Social JusticeS3E1: Origins of the Non-Profit Sector Pt.1Converge for Change: The Business of Social Justice returns for Season 3, LIVE with Sevetri Wilson, Founder & CEO of Resilia and Wall Street Journal Best-selling author of Resilient. Tune in for a great conversation about the historical context of the non-profit sector, how companies like Resilia have used technology to help organizations scale-up, and the role non-profits play in racial equity.
2021-05-1529 minConverge for Change: The Business of Social JusticeS2E9: First 100 Days - POTUS71 days into Biden's administration, Takema sits down, LIVE, with Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson to discuss the first 100 days in office and the role the South has played in saving the US.
Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson is a 35-year-old Affrilachian (Black Appalachian), woman from the working class, born and raised in Southeast Tennessee. She is the first Black woman to serve as Co-Executive Director of the Highlander Research & Education Center in New Market, TN. As a member of multiple leadership teams in the Movement for Black Lives (M4BL), Ash-Lee has thrown down on the Vision for Black...2021-04-1053 minConverge for Change: The Business of Social JusticeS2E8: Fist 100 Days - NOLA DALess than two months in and New Orleans’s new district attorney is making waves. Takema sits down with her dear friend, Flozell Daniels Jr., Transition Co-Chair for the new New Orleans District Attorney's office (and President of Foundation for Louisiana )to talk about the history of the criminal legal system in nola and how this new administration plans to impact real and necessary change for our community.
2021-03-1343 minConverge for Change: The Business of Social JusticeS2E7: White Supremacy Organizational Culture Pt. 1Takema sits down with Lucecita Castille, Associate Consultant at Converge to discuss White Supremacy Organizational Culture. Through the company's latest initiative, Converge College, this topic is broken down through historical references and timelines dating back to slavery and brought present-day.
Join the conversation and get a sneak-peek into the 10-week College module that takes a deeper dive into the steps necessary to restructure and re-create a real anti-racist organization through racial and intersectional equity.
2021-02-2042 minConverge for Change: The Business of Social JusticeS2E6: A Georgia Debrief - Black Voters MatterHow do you radically change a system? Ask a Black Woman to Lead.
Host Takema Robinson, Founder & CEO of Converge, is joined by LaTosha Brown, Co-Founder of Black Voters Matter for a real and personal account of her life, her progression, and lessons learned as a leader and organizer. Hear first-hand stories of what life on the road looks like as a grassroots organization committed to flipping Senate seats and turning Red states Blue, and what philanthropy should understand as they enter new communities.
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2021-02-121h 27Converge for Change: The Business of Social JusticeS2E5: Now is the Time to R.I.S.E.Join Takema and Converge Chief of Staff, Hilary Roach for a conversation about their proprietary and customizable R.I.S.E. (Racial and InterSectional Equity) training, why it's superior to DEI training, when the real work begins, and the pitfalls to beware of when implementing your new tools in the real world.2021-01-2340 minConverge for Change: The Business of Social JusticeS2E4: Where Do We Go From Here?Kicking off 2021, host Takema Robinson returns with the next episode of Converge for Change: The Business of Social Justice.
In this show Takema formally introduces Converge, the social-justice consulting firm she founded in 2014, that is committed to creating a radically just new world through its values: Radical Imagination, Agency, & Collective Action.
Tune in as Takema sets the scene for the next few months on the podcast and premieres Converge’s newest initiatives to address racism and systemic oppression including Converge College a 12-week course and its monthly introductory workshop, R.I.S.E.
...2021-01-1618 minConverge for Change: The Business of Social JusticeS2E3: What Does a New D.A. Mean for New Orleans?Takema Robinson sits down for a LIVE conversation about the criminal legal system ahead of the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Run-Off Election and what a new D.A. means for the city of New Orleans. She is joined by Derwyn Bunton, Chief Public Defender of Orleans Parish (OPDLA), Sarah Omojola Associate Director at The Vera Institute- New Orleans, and Nziki Wiltz of Voice of the Experienced (V.O.T.E)
2020-12-0855 minConverge for Change: The Business of Social JusticeS2E2: Black Women & Philanthropy Pt. 2Takema interviews Kelli King-Jackson (The Simmons Foundation). and Katrina Mitchell (United Way of Greater Atlanta). The conversation explores the hardships of being Black and a women in the industry, the lessons learned in Hurricane Harvey that applied to 2020 -COVID & Hurricane Laura- and asks how real is the profession of philanthropy?
Converge, Founded by Takema M. Robinson, in 2016, is a Black woman-owned social-justice consulting firm whose purpose is to accelerate the creation of a radically just new world, where communities of color thrive. The firm uses an organizing framework to shift power so communities of color...2020-10-2400 minConverge for Change: The Business of Social JusticeS2E1: Black Women & Philanthropy Pt. 1In the first episode of Season 2, Takema interviews Toya Randall, the phenomenal woman behind Voice.Vision.Value. live on the Converge IG. The conversation explores the importance of the role Black women hold in philanthropy along with the hardships of navigating that very system, the need for Black people in hiring positions to step-up and explores the question, does America deserve Black women?
Voice. Vision. Value. Black Women Leading Philanthropy is a digital narrative project housed at Foundation for Louisiana. The project celebrates the leadership impact of Black women in professional philanthropy today. It also honors the...2020-10-1300 min