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What We Made Possible013. Building Legacy and Community through Harlem's First Modest Thrift Shop with Kadjahtou BaldeOn today’s episode, I sit down with the incredible Kadjahtou Balde, social entrepreneur, community builder, and founder of Modify, Harlem’s first modest fashion thrift store. Kadjahtou shares her moving journey of taking over her father’s longtime shop and transforming it into a vibrant retail space that's also a living, breathing community hub.We talk honestly about the surprises and challenges of working with family, especially in immigrant households where legacy, healing, and “building with what you have” are a way of surviving and thriving. Kadjahtou opens up about learning to honor both her father’s wisdom and...2025-07-3044 minWhat We Made Possible012. A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Malaya’s Rebrand: Embracing Authenticity and Culture in LeadershipOn today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my own rebrand and inviting you into a deeply personal conversation on authentic leadership, especially in a world where so many of us still feel pressure to fit in, perform, or wear an “emotional support blazer” just to belong.This is the first time I’m sharing the heart behind Malaya Solutions: why I chose freedom over assimilation, how my intergenerational roots and my ever-supportive mom became central to my visual identity, and why a humble pineapple (yes, really!) can represent both the pain and power of reclaim...2025-07-1627 minWhat We Made Possible011. Transit Thursdays x What We Made Possible: Finding Light in LossOn today’s special episode, I’m excited to share a heartfelt cross-post from my conversation with the brilliant Didi Paterno on her podcast, Transit Thursdays. This one is truly close to my heart. We explore the dance between finding light in moments of loss, community connection, and what it really means to be rooted as a Filipino American in a world that can feel both unfamiliar and full of possibility.My former coaching client Didi interviews me and I get to share more about my personal journey, from growing up in a multigenerational Filipino household in Jers...2025-07-0246 minWhat We Made Possible010. Navigating Change: Carey Peters on Authenticity and Big TransitionsOn today’s episode, I sit down with one of my mentors, Carey Peters. She is a powerhouse in coaching and a living example of what’s possible when we lean into healing, transparency, and bold new steps. Carey shares her incredible journey from believing she could only ever be an actor, scraping by, to co-founding and building six businesses and certifying over 40,000 coaches around the globe. Along the way, she opens up about moments of self-doubt, navigating transitions, and the surprising magic that happens when we finally realize: we have a choice.We talk vulnerably about what...2025-06-1842 minWhat We Made Possible009. Redefining Clean Energy Leadership: Daphany Rose Sanchez from KC3 on Community, Equity, and Systemic ChangeOn this episode, I sit down with Daphany Rose Sanchez, the passionate Brooklyn-born climate justice leader behind Kinetic Communities Consulting (KC3). Together, we get real about what it means to build radical, community-rooted change—especially when the old systems don’t make space for us.Daphany openly shares her journey from growing up in NYC public housing, to storming through the world of energy consulting as a young woman of color, to founding KC3 out of a blend of anger, hope, and a deep belief in possibility. We talk about hustling through long, exhausting days, battling external barr...2025-06-0456 minWhat We Made Possible008. Powerless but Not Voiceless: Dr. Diana Hernández on Energy, Justice, and PossibilityIn today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Diana Hernández—a trailblazer, advocate, and proud native New Yorker—to unpack what’s truly possible when we challenge the old narratives about wealth, power, and community.Diana and I revisit the moment over a decade ago when she, my professor at Columbia, first cracked open my mind to who gets to claim the words “wealthy” and “homeowner.” We dig into her journey: from rolling up her sleeves to rehab forgotten buildings in her community in the Bronx, to leading ground-breaking research on energy insecurity, a struggle affecting nearly...2025-05-2158 minWhat We Made Possible007. Why Women of Color OvercorrectOn today’s episode, I’m speaking to my fellow women of color leaders, especially those who know what it’s like to endure toxic work environments or survive in predominantly white institutions. Maybe you’ve found yourself working twice as hard, navigating a maze of microaggressions, and watching others get promoted while you’re left doing the heavy lifting. And now, after finally landing in a position of power, or maybe even creating your own seat at the table, everything suddenly feels heavier than expected. Let’s talk about overcorrection. I open up about the emotional labor, the st...2025-05-0713 minWhat We Made PossibleBonus Episode: How Funders Can Resource Wellbeing, Equity, and Collective Power NowIn this mini companion episode, I speak directly to funders whose support is crucial for nonprofits doing equity and justice work—especially in this shifting and sometimes precarious political landscape. If you fund organizations working with communities of color, immigrants, coalitions, or environmental and racial justice causes—this one’s for you.We’re not sugarcoating it: times are tough. Funders, you’re facing big choices. How you show up in 2025 will either reinforce the status quo or help reshape what’s possible for all of us. Drawing from insights by the Building Movement Project, I share five...2025-04-2412 minWhat We Made Possible006. Why Empathy, Trust, and Rest Will Shape the Future of Nonprofit LeadershipIn today’s episode, I share the urgent shifts I believe are needed for leadership this year, especially in times that feel so uncertain and, at times, overwhelming. Together, we explore five key transformations that can keep our organizations, and our hearts, resilient and grounded.I’m inviting you into a real conversation about moving from the illusion of certainty to bold adaptability, and from isolating individualism back into the collective power that has always been our roots. We talk about releasing old patterns of authority in favor of deep trust, and shifting from a place of ego...2025-04-2329 minWhat We Made Possible005. Reenergizing Team Morale: Strategies for LeadersIn this episode of What We Made Possible, I delve into the struggles many leaders face with low morale in their teams. We've all been there, right? Like pulling everyone behind you while feeling utterly exhausted. But it doesn't have to be all about productivity. It's about genuinely caring for your people.I'll share real-life coaching strategies and stories to help you to reenergize your team. We'll discuss: clear expectations where everyone knows what engagement means, moving from a task-checking mindset to meaningful check-ins, and giving feedback that fuels motivation rather than deflates it. It's been a...2025-04-0920 minWhat We Made Possible004. When DEI Gets Cut A Personal Story of Change, Resilience, and New DirectionsOn today’s episode of What We Made Possible, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my own career pivot—from working in DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) to becoming a full-time coach. We get into it: the reality of DEI being dismantled, the ways I’ve navigated change management and policy work to support supplier diversity, and why DEI was never about liberation—just harm reduction.And with so many DEI roles being slashed, I’ve had to rethink my path too. From government to Broadway to coaching, I’m finding new ways to help people build s...2025-03-2632 minWhat We Made Possible003. How Imposter Syndrome Cost Me $10,000: A Story of Self-DoubtOn today's episode, I dive into the story of how I faced imposter syndrome and lost $10,000 as a result.Imposter syndrome isn’t an illness, but rather internalized oppression that tells us we don't belong, often when we're stepping into roles of greater power or transitioning into new environments.I share my journey as I grappled with self-doubt while taking on a leadership position within an office of diversity in New York City government. Despite initially denying a promotion and second-guessing my abilities, I realized that I had been doing the work all along. It on...2025-03-1222 minWhat We Made Possible002. Embracing Compassion: A Leadership Skill for Lasting ChangeOn today's episode, I dive into the power of compassion, especially its role in leadership and social change. I believe that if we're trying to create a just world, we need to start by practicing compassion ourselves. This episode is packed with insights on how women of color can develop this crucial skill, despite the lack of examples in predominantly white institutions. I'll share personal anecdotes, debunk myths, and explain why compassion isn't just a foundational leadership skill. It's a way to resist harmful narratives and foster genuine connections.I walk you through practical steps to build...2025-02-2626 minWhat We Made Possible001. Discovering What's Possible: Healing and Leading with Patti DaylegOn today's episode, I kick off "What We Made Possible," a podcast exploring the impact of healing in leadership and community work. I share my journey from working in nonprofits to government roles, and how embracing self-compassion and values has been pivotal.I recount my family's resilience and constant pivots, shaping my approach to life and leadership. I discuss her struggles with imposter syndrome, turning down a promotion due to self-doubt, and the importance of personal healing for collective impact.Emphasizing the power of grounding in self-awareness and trust, I highlight that centering healing can...2025-02-2616 min
Unlock Your Inner CreatorPatricia Dayleg: Journey of Self-Love and Honoring All Parts of Ourselves (Ep8)Noilyn Mendoza speaks with Patricia Dayleg, a self-love and compassion coach. They discuss the power of transitions and the opportunity to move forward from a place of possibility. Patricia shares her personal journey of self-love and the importance of honoring all parts of ourselves. They explore the concept of embodiment and the connection between the physical body and deeper inner strength. The conversation also touches on the lessons learned during the past year and a half, the importance of time freedom, and the resources available for personal growth and transformation.2024-08-0648 min
What's Up Broadway?Wishing You Were Somehow Here AgainWe need to rally as a community. If two of the best reviewed shows since the pandemic are closing early, Broadway isn't back yet.Broadway News:
Lackawanna Blues extends again! The Broadway premiere production starring Ruben Santiago-Hudson has extended for the final time. The Manhattan Theatre Club staging will now play through November 12. The solo show was forced to cancel several performances and twice delay opening night due to a back injury sustained by Santiago-Hudson, who wrote, directed, and stars in the production.
The Broadway League Announced that the Jimmy Awards will return in-person to the M...2021-10-2635 min