Power Station
@powerstation.bsky.social
I host Power Station, a podcast that amplifies the experiences and stories of nonprofit leaders and organizations at the front line of progressive change making.
You can find ALL episodes at http://powerstation.live
You can find ALL episodes at http://powerstation.live
California Donor Table does philanthropy differently by investing in power building, power wielding and governance through both wins and losses. And it funds across tax statuses, from 501c3s to 501c4s and PACS. @ludovicspeaks.bsky.social tells the story on @powerstation.bsky.social bit.ly/4ozR57C
Once you have power you go from critiquing the budget to making the budget
Podcast Episode · Power Station · 11/10/2025 · 44m
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November 14, 2025 at 9:47 PM
California Donor Table does philanthropy differently by investing in power building, power wielding and governance through both wins and losses. And it funds across tax statuses, from 501c3s to 501c4s and PACS. @ludovicspeaks.bsky.social tells the story on @powerstation.bsky.social bit.ly/4ozR57C
Shannon Cohn is the exceptional filmmaker and social impact strategist whose documentary Below the Belt is disrupting the status quo about endometriosis, a debilitating condition that impacts millions of women and girls. Please listen and share! bit.ly/3WBwRhy
You either have endometriosis or you love someone who does
Podcast Episode · Power Station · 11/03/2025 · 34m
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November 7, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Shannon Cohn is the exceptional filmmaker and social impact strategist whose documentary Below the Belt is disrupting the status quo about endometriosis, a debilitating condition that impacts millions of women and girls. Please listen and share! bit.ly/3WBwRhy
As CEO of Fair Elections Center, Rebekah Caruthers is working on all fronts to ensure that all eligible voters have access to the ballot box and that our votes are counted. This episode of @powerstation.bsky.social is so rich with information and insight. Listen & share! apple.co/3Layxfh
We are letting people know that they need to make a plan to vote
Podcast Episode · Power Station · 10/27/2025 · 33m
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October 31, 2025 at 5:10 PM
As CEO of Fair Elections Center, Rebekah Caruthers is working on all fronts to ensure that all eligible voters have access to the ballot box and that our votes are counted. This episode of @powerstation.bsky.social is so rich with information and insight. Listen & share! apple.co/3Layxfh
Women refugees are realizing their dream of higher education and the ROI is spectacular. The amazing Suzanne Ehlers, CEO of @usaforunhcr.bsky.social tells the story of Building Better Futures on @powerstation.bsky.social Hear her! bit.ly/3LjzySc
I've always believed that investing in women is the best bet ever
Podcast Episode · Power Station · 10/20/2025 · 38m
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October 24, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Women refugees are realizing their dream of higher education and the ROI is spectacular. The amazing Suzanne Ehlers, CEO of @usaforunhcr.bsky.social tells the story of Building Better Futures on @powerstation.bsky.social Hear her! bit.ly/3LjzySc
A story for this moment: the Pivot Project launched to help former federal workers reposition themselves as successful entrepreneurs. WACIF CEO ShannanHerbert tells the story on
@powerstation.bsky.social. Shout outs to Latino Economic Development Center & @rochdalecap.bsky.social bit.ly/46Z36xb
@powerstation.bsky.social. Shout outs to Latino Economic Development Center & @rochdalecap.bsky.social bit.ly/46Z36xb
We bring people in one conversation at a time
Podcast Episode · Power Station · 10/13/2025 · 36m
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October 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
A story for this moment: the Pivot Project launched to help former federal workers reposition themselves as successful entrepreneurs. WACIF CEO ShannanHerbert tells the story on
@powerstation.bsky.social. Shout outs to Latino Economic Development Center & @rochdalecap.bsky.social bit.ly/46Z36xb
@powerstation.bsky.social. Shout outs to Latino Economic Development Center & @rochdalecap.bsky.social bit.ly/46Z36xb
Latino economic power starts at Latino Economic Development Center where superstar CEO Emi Reyes builds community, business acumen, housing opportunity and resiliency. Listen to my @powerstation.bsky.social podcast and share (plus follow me!) bit.ly/3WvDpOl
Ww have always been financial planners for our clients. Now we have to be security officers, finding their safest path to our offices
Podcast Episode · Power Station · 10/06/2025 · 40m
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October 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Latino economic power starts at Latino Economic Development Center where superstar CEO Emi Reyes builds community, business acumen, housing opportunity and resiliency. Listen to my @powerstation.bsky.social podcast and share (plus follow me!) bit.ly/3WvDpOl
There is a lot of talk about crime but do we know which communities are disproportionately impacted by gun violence? @josealfaro.bsky.social tells the real story on this episode of @powerstation.bsky.social and shares how Community Justice Action Fund is changing the conversation.
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We are unapologetic about being here to support and advocate for Black and Brown communities and that is not going to stop
Podcast Episode · Power Station · 09/29/2025 · 39m
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October 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
There is a lot of talk about crime but do we know which communities are disproportionately impacted by gun violence? @josealfaro.bsky.social tells the real story on this episode of @powerstation.bsky.social and shares how Community Justice Action Fund is changing the conversation.
bit.ly/3IG9fVx
bit.ly/3IG9fVx
Just a reminder that that while too many national leaders are defunding resources that help communities struggling with low incomes and eviction, great nonprofit organizations like Rising for Justice are on the literal frontlines of standing up for their housing & human rights. bit.ly/3W1jt5P
We are one of the few organizations that will represent you if you walk into court today
Podcast Episode · Power Station · 09/22/2025 · 33m
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September 25, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Just a reminder that that while too many national leaders are defunding resources that help communities struggling with low incomes and eviction, great nonprofit organizations like Rising for Justice are on the literal frontlines of standing up for their housing & human rights. bit.ly/3W1jt5P
How does organizing and power building among Latinx community members in Virginia create accountability by Amazon, ICE and the public officials who operate at the expense of the community? @larareza.bsky.social tells the
La ColevtiVA story on @powerstation.bsky.social bit.ly/3Ir9fsh
La ColevtiVA story on @powerstation.bsky.social bit.ly/3Ir9fsh
It is our duty to make sure that our people are safe
Podcast Episode · Power Station · 09/15/2025 · 37m
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September 18, 2025 at 6:36 PM
How does organizing and power building among Latinx community members in Virginia create accountability by Amazon, ICE and the public officials who operate at the expense of the community? @larareza.bsky.social tells the
La ColevtiVA story on @powerstation.bsky.social bit.ly/3Ir9fsh
La ColevtiVA story on @powerstation.bsky.social bit.ly/3Ir9fsh
I loved interviewing Chris Melody Fields Figueredo on @powerstation.bsky.social about how Ballot Initiatives Strategy Center supports grassroots coalitions in winning ballot measures that move democracy forward. Hear her and share! bit.ly/4nI20Ws
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September 12, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I loved interviewing Chris Melody Fields Figueredo on @powerstation.bsky.social about how Ballot Initiatives Strategy Center supports grassroots coalitions in winning ballot measures that move democracy forward. Hear her and share! bit.ly/4nI20Ws
Ty Hobson Powell is a powerful voice for underserved communities, a leader who champions equity in #WDC and across this nation. His new book #TheFireThisTime asks us to push past apathy and embrace activism. Hear him and share!
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Our power as citizens in this moment is to care
Podcast Episode · Power Station · 09/01/2025 · 39m
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September 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Ty Hobson Powell is a powerful voice for underserved communities, a leader who champions equity in #WDC and across this nation. His new book #TheFireThisTime asks us to push past apathy and embrace activism. Hear him and share!
bit.ly/4g2CGNL
bit.ly/4g2CGNL
We get the power of technology to organize, mobilize voters and push equitable policy change forward. But there is a huge opportunity to do this more creatively, across silos and without corporatization. @mallory.techpolicy.social.ap.brid.gy tells all on @powerstation.bsky.social. bit.ly/46630D8
This is for everyone and everyone should be able to contribute
Podcast Episode · Power Station · 08/25/2025 · 34m
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August 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
We get the power of technology to organize, mobilize voters and push equitable policy change forward. But there is a huge opportunity to do this more creatively, across silos and without corporatization. @mallory.techpolicy.social.ap.brid.gy tells all on @powerstation.bsky.social. bit.ly/46630D8
If you want to know what is happening with voting, redistricting, the Census and all things democracy (and we all need to) take a moment to hear my @powerstation.bsky.social conversation with the awesome @thecelinafactor.bsky.social CEO of @lwvus.bsky.social. bit.ly/45Jk40F
August 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
If you want to know what is happening with voting, redistricting, the Census and all things democracy (and we all need to) take a moment to hear my @powerstation.bsky.social conversation with the awesome @thecelinafactor.bsky.social CEO of @lwvus.bsky.social. bit.ly/45Jk40F
Veterans are not okay with authoritarianism, racism and the implosion of democratic norms. In fact, the 200,000 veterans who are members of @commondefense.bsky.social are standing up to this administration's devastating cuts to the V.A. and so much more. Listen and share!
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Our job is to organize the veteran flank of a much broader progressive movement
For José Vasquez, leading Common Defense, a national nonprofit comprised of 200,000 veterans who share progressive values, is an extension of the oath he took as a 17 year old enlistee. He swore to an
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August 15, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Veterans are not okay with authoritarianism, racism and the implosion of democratic norms. In fact, the 200,000 veterans who are members of @commondefense.bsky.social are standing up to this administration's devastating cuts to the V.A. and so much more. Listen and share!
bit.ly/45LPUec
bit.ly/45LPUec
Listen and share this powerful @powerstation.bsky.social interview with Sindy Benavides, founding executive director and exceptional leader of Aquí, The Accountability Movement. We talk about galvanizing the $4.1 trillion buying power of Latinos in America. (And follow me)!
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We are contributors, we are not takers
How is it possible that in 2025, America is funding and operationalizing daily raids on Latinos in the form of arrests, detainments, deportations and disappearances? What can justify the vilification
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August 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Listen and share this powerful @powerstation.bsky.social interview with Sindy Benavides, founding executive director and exceptional leader of Aquí, The Accountability Movement. We talk about galvanizing the $4.1 trillion buying power of Latinos in America. (And follow me)!
bit.ly/4ogEUgl
bit.ly/4ogEUgl
It is clear that the @bsky.app community cares deeply about our battered democracy and the people, communities and institutions that are already impacted. But the opining often leaves out where solutions come from, it undervalues the innovation, expertise, research, data and strategies that
July 31, 2025 at 3:24 PM
It is clear that the @bsky.app community cares deeply about our battered democracy and the people, communities and institutions that are already impacted. But the opining often leaves out where solutions come from, it undervalues the innovation, expertise, research, data and strategies that
@activeminds.bsky.social is leading a vital movement for mental health in America. My @powerstation.bsky.social interview with Brandi Pretlow goes deep into how standing with youth and young adults from middle school to college campuses is changing how we prioritize mental health.
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We all have mental health issues
Podcast Episode · Power Station · 07/21/2025 · 31m
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July 24, 2025 at 10:16 PM
@activeminds.bsky.social is leading a vital movement for mental health in America. My @powerstation.bsky.social interview with Brandi Pretlow goes deep into how standing with youth and young adults from middle school to college campuses is changing how we prioritize mental health.
bit.ly/40ZEaC2
bit.ly/40ZEaC2
Do you know the story of Beneficial State Bank owned by nonprofit social justice investor @beneficialstfdn.bsky.social? The awesome @erinkilmerneel.bsky.social Kilmer Neel tells the story of advancing racial equity in banking: bit.ly/4kG7yEx Listen, share (and follow me)
We are straddling the social justice and banking worlds
We have a long history in America of institutions and public systems that do not serve all members of the public equally. As Erin Kilmer-Neel shares on this episode of Power Station, the financial ser
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July 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Do you know the story of Beneficial State Bank owned by nonprofit social justice investor @beneficialstfdn.bsky.social? The awesome @erinkilmerneel.bsky.social Kilmer Neel tells the story of advancing racial equity in banking: bit.ly/4kG7yEx Listen, share (and follow me)
If you believe in the right of people to have a roof over their heads and in public policy solutions that are based in lived experience and evidence, this @powerstation.bsky.social episode will resonate and inspire. @mcleanwillis.bsky.social
& @nlihc.org move justice forward! bit.ly/4l9eiM6
& @nlihc.org move justice forward! bit.ly/4l9eiM6
July 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
If you believe in the right of people to have a roof over their heads and in public policy solutions that are based in lived experience and evidence, this @powerstation.bsky.social episode will resonate and inspire. @mcleanwillis.bsky.social
& @nlihc.org move justice forward! bit.ly/4l9eiM6
& @nlihc.org move justice forward! bit.ly/4l9eiM6
There is hope in this land. Hear these 3 remarkable young leaders, interns with National Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Association, all of whom are graduates of #migrant #HeadStart programs. Thank you Hannia, Bryan and Jean for sharing your stories on @powerstation.bsky.social
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bit.ly/3G6aEn8
When I meet with legislators I say that farmworkers not only feed you, they feed your constituents.
Podcast Episode · Power Station · 06/30/2025 · 37m
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July 4, 2025 at 8:03 PM
There is hope in this land. Hear these 3 remarkable young leaders, interns with National Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Association, all of whom are graduates of #migrant #HeadStart programs. Thank you Hannia, Bryan and Jean for sharing your stories on @powerstation.bsky.social
bit.ly/3G6aEn8
bit.ly/3G6aEn8
How is transformational change made, even in this anti-democratic moment? It takes policy advocacy, organizing, public education and litigation all strategies that
@legaldefensefund.bsky.social excels in. The great Todd Cox tells the story on @powerstation.bsky.social bit.ly/4nasRRb
@legaldefensefund.bsky.social excels in. The great Todd Cox tells the story on @powerstation.bsky.social bit.ly/4nasRRb
June 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
How is transformational change made, even in this anti-democratic moment? It takes policy advocacy, organizing, public education and litigation all strategies that
@legaldefensefund.bsky.social excels in. The great Todd Cox tells the story on @powerstation.bsky.social bit.ly/4nasRRb
@legaldefensefund.bsky.social excels in. The great Todd Cox tells the story on @powerstation.bsky.social bit.ly/4nasRRb
My @powerstation.bsky.social conversation with the great @jmurgui.bsky.social deserves to be heard and amplified. @weareunidosus.bsky.social is a powerful force for building community, Latino generational wealth and power. Listen & share!
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Hay Que Siempre Tomar En Cuenta Nuestros Próximos
When UnidosUS convenes its annual conference this August, it will provide a safe space for the leaders of its 300 affiliates (community based nonprofits) to process and strategize over President Trump
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June 19, 2025 at 7:25 PM
My @powerstation.bsky.social conversation with the great @jmurgui.bsky.social deserves to be heard and amplified. @weareunidosus.bsky.social is a powerful force for building community, Latino generational wealth and power. Listen & share!
bit.ly/4kTPabW
bit.ly/4kTPabW
We need to hear from the people and #nonprofits that are standing up for rights of people and communities who are being targeted by this administration. I was honored to interview Robert Weiner, who leads the #VotingRights work of the great @lawyerscomm.bsky.social. Pls follow me
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June 12, 2025 at 7:42 PM
We need to hear from the people and #nonprofits that are standing up for rights of people and communities who are being targeted by this administration. I was honored to interview Robert Weiner, who leads the #VotingRights work of the great @lawyerscomm.bsky.social. Pls follow me
bit.ly/4mO2NuJ
bit.ly/4mO2NuJ
It is a joy to speak with John C. Yang about leading @aaaj-aajc.bsky.social in a time of deep insecurity for Asian American. We talk about winning in the courts and building power in targeted communities. Listen, follow me and share!
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We want to make sure that people feel seen, they feel heard and they feel protected
It started, as promised, on Day 1 of this super-charged Trump Administration. His targeting of political foes, immigrants, the LGBTQ community, people of color and the nonprofit organizations that def...
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June 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
It is a joy to speak with John C. Yang about leading @aaaj-aajc.bsky.social in a time of deep insecurity for Asian American. We talk about winning in the courts and building power in targeted communities. Listen, follow me and share!
bit.ly/3HomRni
bit.ly/3HomRni
Do not miss @skyeperryman.bsky.social on cultivating courage, collaborating and standing up for #Democracy. @democracyforward.org is a voice for #nonprofits #CivilServants #immigrants and #CivilSociety. We really are all in this together. Please listen and share! bit.ly/4jqAtvJ
Making that next right decision is what courage is
Podcast Episode · Power Station · 05/26/2025 · 40m
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May 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Do not miss @skyeperryman.bsky.social on cultivating courage, collaborating and standing up for #Democracy. @democracyforward.org is a voice for #nonprofits #CivilServants #immigrants and #CivilSociety. We really are all in this together. Please listen and share! bit.ly/4jqAtvJ