Gathering Ground
Mary F. Morten
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S1E86 Episode 87: Thriving Out Loud - The GenderCool Project
In this episode of "Gathering Ground," host Mary Morten sits down with Chase Glenn, Executive Director of the GenderCool Project, and GenderCool champions Chazzie Grosshandler and Ashton Mota to…
S1E86 Episode 86: The Power of Survivors: Art, Advocacy and the Fight to End Gender-based Violence
In this episode of "Gathering Ground," host Mary sits down with Scheherazade Tillet, founder and executive director of A Long Walk Home, and Kaethe Morris Hoffer, executive director of CAASE (Chicago…
S1E85 Episode 85: Leading from the Inside Out: Rockwood Leadership Institute at 25
What does it mean to lead a movement when the movement itself is under pressure? In this episode of "Gathering Ground," Mary sits down with Darlene Nipper, CEO of Rockwood Leadership Institute, and…
S1E84 Episode 84: Funding Justice: Community Power and the Future of Philanthropy
In this episode of "Gathering Ground," Mary speaks with Sharon Bush, President of Grand Victoria Foundation, and Sol Anderson, President and CEO of Evanston Community Foundation, about how…
S1E83 Episode 83: Burn It Down or Build It Better? Reckoning with Power in the Nonprofit Sector
This episode of "Gathering Ground" brings together two sector-shifting leaders: Bina Patel, CEO of Saathi Impact Consulting, and Vu Le, writer of the blog Nonprofit AF. With honesty and clarity, they…
S1E82 Episode 82: State by State: The Ongoing Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights
In this episode of "Gathering Ground," Mary sits down with three powerhouse advocates — Dr. Latonya Penny, Cathy Renna, and Illinois State Rep. Kelly Cassidy — for a timely conversation about what…
S1E81 Episode 81: Who Gets to Stay: Land, Memory, and Belonging in a Changing City
In this episode of "Gathering Ground," host Mary Morten sits down with four brilliant artists and activists to explore the intersection of art and social change. Amanda Williams, Tonika Lewis…
S1E80 Episode 80: Best of 2025: Stories of Care, Creativity, and Collective Power
This special "Gathering Ground" episode looks back at the most powerful conversations from 2025. Join Producer Vince Pagán-Hill as he revisits memorable moments that reveal how people create meaning,…
S1E79 Episode 79: Living Out Loud: Queer Visibility in Action
SummaryIn this episode of “Gathering Ground,” host Mary Morten sits down with three dynamic guests (Anna DeShawn, Victor Salvo, and Haven Crawley) for a powerful conversation about queer joy,…
Episode 78: 50 Years of Care: Howard Brown Health, Legacy, and the Future of LGBTQ+ Health
In this episode of "Gathering Ground," Mary leads a powerful conversation marking the 50th anniversary of Howard Brown Health, one of the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ health organizations. With guests…
S1E77 Episode 77: News at the Crossroads
This episode of "Gathering Ground" brings together four visionary media leaders—Jhmira Alexander, Silvia Rivera, Susy Schultz, and Tracy Baim—for a candid conversation about the state and future of…
S1E76 Episode 76: Environmental Justice and Community Power
SummaryIn this episode of "Gathering Ground," host Mary Morten welcomes Commissioner Precious Brady-Davis of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, and Joel Brammeier, CEO of the Alliance for…
S1E75 Episode 75: Fireside Chat with Tracie and Angelique
In this annual fireside chat episode of "Gathering Ground," host Mary Morten is joined once again by friends, leaders, and truth-tellers Tracie Hall and Angelique Power. Together in Chicago, they…
S1E74 Episode 74: 40 Years of Collective Power: Chicago Foundation for Women
Welcome to Season 8 of “Gathering Ground”! We’re kicking things off with a celebration of the 40th anniversary of Chicago Foundation for Women (CFW). Host Mary Morten is joined by Christine Grumm,…
S1E73 Episode 73: Tracy Baim on 50 Years of LGBTQ+ Health and History
In this live edition of “Gathering Ground,” host Mary Morten welcomes longtime friend and Chicago media icon Tracy Baim to discuss her latest book, “Liberating Healthcare: 50 Years of Resistance,…
S1E72 Episode 72: The Future of Philanthropy: Shifting Power, Centering Community
Mary is joined by Kelly Thompson, Daisy Moran (Quad Cities Community Foundation), and Evette Cardona (Polk Bros. Foundation) for a powerful conversation on the philosophies and practices of…
S1E71 Episode 71: Live with Natalie Moore on Stories That Matter
In this special live episode of “Gathering Ground,” Mary sits down with journalist Natalie Moore to talk about her new podcast, “Making: Stories Without End.” The series explores the cultural and…
S1E70 Episode 70: Workforce, Wealth & the Clean Energy Economy
In this episode of “Gathering Ground,” host Mary Morten speaks with Juan Pablo Torres-Meza and Shirlonda Brooks from Elevate. In this third and final episode in our series with Elevate, the three…
S1E69 Episode 69: The Future of the Arts: Representation, Innovation, and Impact
In this episode of "Gathering Ground," host Mary Morten sits down with two influential figures in the arts: Esther Grimm, Executive Advisor and former Executive Director of 3Arts, and Avery R. Young,…
S1E68 Episode 68: Ignite and Shine with Stephanie Piccirilli
Visit ignitepromise.org to learn more about Ignite’s upcoming Ignite and Shine Gala on April 5th, which plays a crucial role in sustaining their vital work!In this episode of “Gathering Ground,” host…
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