Dreaming in Color

The Bridgespan Group

English Business Management Society & Culture

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Episodes 47

Avg. Duration 43m

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Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (63)

Since Jun 2022

Latest Episode May 2026

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Weekly

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87%

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About This Podcast

The equitable future we seek requires celebrating the genius of today’s leaders of color. In Dreaming in Color, hear from champions in the charge for equity and justice. Hosted by Darren Isom, a partner in the The Bridgespan Group’s San Francisco office, this podcast offers leaders of color space to share how they have leveraged their unique assets and abilities to embrace excellence, drive impact, and more fully define what success looks like. Grounded in both his New Orleans roots and his experience as a queer Black leader in the social sector, Darren invites listeners into the candid kitchen table conversations that have long helped shape the journeys of BIPOC leaders. Together, we embrace these leaders’ ingenuity, learn from their wisdom and wit, reflect on their words with authenticity and humor, and listen as we think of how we can collectively strive to do and be better. This is Dreaming in Color.

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Recent Episodes

S6E3 Dreaming of Place, Purpose, and Possibility

May 25, 2026 41m

Stories of return are never just about geography—they’re about identity, belonging, and the futures people choose to build together.In this episode, we travel to Gorée Island for a conversation about…

S6E2 Dreaming of Collective Futures in the Age of AI

Apr 30, 2026 44m

Welcome to Dreaming in Color LIVE, a special series within the Dreaming in Color universe, hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group. This is our live conversation and convening…

S6E1 Dreaming of Stories That Move Systems

Apr 01, 2026 51m

Stories shape how we see one another, and whether we believe change is possible.In this episode, we travel to the Foster Museum in Palo Alto to speak with Film Producer, CEO of 1Community, and…

S5E10 Tijan Watt: Dreaming of the Continent as Cradle, Compass, and Catalyst

Aug 07, 2025 52m Transcript

In this episode, we travel to Gorée Island in Dakar to speak with Tijan Watt, an entrepreneur and impact investor building a bold future for African innovation. Rooted in a transatlantic heritage…

S5E9 Farah Mami: Dreaming of Liberation Rooted in Love

Jul 31, 2025 39m Transcript

In this episode, we journey to Tunis to speak with Farah Mami, philanthropist, impact investor, and social entrepreneur committed to leading with heart, integrity, and deep cultural pride. Rooted in…

S5E8 Feven Tsehaye: Dreaming of What Heals and Holds Us

Jul 24, 2025 41m Transcript

In this episode, we travel to Addis Ababa to speak with Feven Tsehaye, a purpose-driven entrepreneur, healer, and founder and CEO of Chakka Origins—a social enterprise reclaiming the wisdom of…

S5E7 Madji Sock: Dreaming of Shared Wealth and Shared Wisdom

Jul 17, 2025 34m Transcript

In this episode, we head to Dakar to speak with Madji Sock, an insightful entrepreneur, investor, and ecosystem builder whose work bridges tradition and innovation across Senegal and beyond. Madji…

S5E6 Ore Disu: Dreaming of New Worlds in Conversation with Old Ones

Jul 10, 2025 40m Transcript

In this episode, we travel to Benin City, Nigeria, to speak with Ore Disu, a visionary cultural strategist and founding director of the Institute of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA). Ore is…

S5E5 Nwabisa Mayema: Dreaming of Finding Home Under New Suns

Jul 03, 2025 1h 4m Transcript

In this episode, we journey to Johannesburg to speak with Nwabisa Mayema, a dynamic social entrepreneur and fierce advocate for women’s leadership across Africa. Nwabisa brings a bold and grounded…

S5E4 Tom Osborn: Dreaming of Community Healing

Jun 26, 2025 48m Transcript

In this week’s episode, we travel to Nairobi to speak with Tom Osborn, a visionary social entrepreneur and community-rooted leader whose work is reshaping how we think about mental health,…

S5E3 Lekgetho Makola: Dreaming of Photo Making with Love and Purpose

Jun 19, 2025 1h Transcript

In this week’s episode, we travel to Johannesburg to speak with Lekgetho Makola, a visual storyteller, cultural strategist, and arts executive whose work spans decades and continents. From his early…

S5E2 Leila Ben-Gacem: Dreaming of Beautiful Obsessions

Jun 12, 2025 45m Transcript

In this week’s episode, we travel to Tunisia to talk with Leila Ben-Gacem, a social entrepreneur and cultural preservationist, who shares her journey from biomedical engineering to community-based…

S5E1 Semhar Araia: Dreaming of Borders as Bridges

Jun 05, 2025 56m Transcript

In this episode Semhar Araia, CEO of the Diaspora Academy, discusses the transformative power of diasporic life—from visiting Eritrea as a teenager to working there professionally—highlighting the…

S5 Dreaming in Color Season 5 Trailer

May 25, 2025 2m Trailer

In our fifth season, host Darren Isom and guest host Elisabeth Makumbi travel throughout Africa to spotlight extraordinary leaders from across the continent, from South Africa to Tunisia, with stops…