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Real Talk with Henry Sanders

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Madison365 CEO Henry Sanders talks to people working in the community to lift up Wisconsin's communities of color.

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Introducing OuttaDeeBox: Rising Beyond the Streets to Business Brilliance with J-Ball

February 29, 2024 06:00 - 31 minutes - 71.7 MB

Hello Real Talk subscribers! On March 7, The OuttaDeeBox Podcast will officially become part of the 365 Media Network, with new episodes every other Thursday. Watch Madison365.org/Podcasts for new episodes or search for OuttaDeeBox on your favorite podcast app. In the meantime, here’s a classic episode from the OuttaDeeBox archives!  From the unforgiving streets of Humboldt Park, Chicago, to the relentless drive of entrepreneurship, our guest J-Ball has a tale that's nothing short of cinem...

Introducing OuttaDeeBox - Turning the Page: Stacey Clay’s Journey from Incarceration to Inspiration

February 22, 2024 06:00 - 28 minutes - 64.2 MB

Hello Real Talk subscribers! On March 7, The OuttaDeeBox Podcast will officially become part of the 365 Media Network, with new episodes every other Thursday. Watch Madison365.org/Podcasts for new episodes or search for OuttaDeeBox on your favorite podcast app. In the meantime, here’s a classic episode from the OuttaDeeBox archives!  Today, Stacey Clay lays bare his life's journey from the streets of Milwaukee to become a beacon of transformation. As a certified peer specialist at Athesis ...

Introducing OuttaDeeBox: Weaving Dreams into Reality with Fashion Innovator Kingston Robertson

February 20, 2024 06:00 - 20 minutes - 46.6 MB

Hello Real Talk subscribers! On March 7, The OuttaDeeBox Podcast will officially become part of the 365 Media Network, with new episodes every other Thursday. Watch Madison365.org/Podcasts for new episodes or search for OuttaDeeBox on your favorite podcast app. In the meantime, here’s a classic episode from the OuttaDeeBox archives!  When streets talk, they tell tales of struggle and success, of alleyways that lead to avenues of opportunity. Tune into a powerful narrative as I, Dee Star, a...

Michael Johnson: This work is a marathon

May 03, 2023 05:00 - 48 minutes - 45 MB

This week Henry talks to Boys & Girls Club of Dane County President and CEO Michael Johnson about fundraising, the McKenzie Regional Workforce Center, and The White Party. Presented by Park Bank.

Kalvin Barrett: Two Worlds

April 26, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

This week Henry talks to Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett about what he's learned since becoming Sheriff, the Dane County Jail debate, and the importance of using person-first language to center everyone's humanity. Presented by Park Bank.

Mandela Barnes: The Long Run

April 19, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

This week Henry talks to Mandela Barnes about his run for the US Senate, what he learned from that experience, and what he's doing now. Presented by Park Bank.  

Dr. Ruben Anthony: Surround yourself with people who are better than you

April 12, 2023 05:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

On this episode, Henry sits down with Urban League of Greater Madison President and CEO Dr. Ruben Anthony to talk about the importance of mentorship, home ownership, and making sure you're surrounding yourself with people who are better than you. Made possible by Park Bank

David Crowley: Optimism is a force multiplier

April 05, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

Henry talks to Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley about what Milwaukee County brings to Wisconsin, what he brings to his role, and what Milwaukee needs to become a place where everyone can thrive. Presented by Park Bank.

Mai Lo Lee: Show up

March 22, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

This week Henry Sanders talks to UW-Green Bay Director of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs Office Mai Lo Lee. They talk about how she has come to be accepted and trusted in a variety of communities, how she thinks of her legacy, and the importance of consistently showing up. Real Talk is presented by Park Bank.

Marjorie Rucker - Learn the game

March 15, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

On this episode, Henry talk to Marjorie Rucker about working to solve social and racial justice issues through economic development and empowerment, as well as the importance of having the opportunity to "learn the game."

Marisa Moseley: You have to expect to win

March 08, 2023 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

This week Henry chats with UW Womens Basketball Head Coach Marisa Moseley about her philosophy on winning and her recruitment strategy, and Coach Moseley gives Henry her best pitch. Real Talk with Henry Sanders is presented by Park Bank.

Kaleem Caire: I would change the whole system

March 01, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MB

On this episode, Henry talks to One City Schools founder and CEO Kaleem Caire about why education reform is needed, how he's trying to do it, and why there's so much resistance to systematic change. Presented by Park Bank.

Renee Moe: I believe in flow

February 22, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

This week, Henry sits down with United Way of Dane County President and CEO Renee Moe to talk about her leadership philosophy and what she's learned about herself, both as a leader and as a person.

BONUS - Gloria Reyes: Madison is my home

February 20, 2023 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

On this special bonus episode, Henry talks to Madison mayoral candidate Gloria Reyes about her history with Madison and what made her decide to run for mayor.

Hon. Everett Mitchell: One more time

February 15, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

On this episode of Real Talk, Henry talks to Hon. Everett Mitchell about his perspective on what made him want to run to be the first elected Black Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice, and what stands in his way. Real Talk is presented by Park Bank.

Adonica Randall - Pick Your Poison

October 26, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

This week Henry talks to Adonica Randall, President and Chief Problem Solver of Abaxent, a technology solutions and consulting company. She talks about navigating the tech space as a black woman and gives some incredible advice about building a business for other up-and-coming entrepreneurs.

Without A Net - Live from the WIsconsin Leadership Summit

October 05, 2022 05:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

While we're getting ready for the Wisconsin Leadership Summit, we're dropping the audio from a session of last year's virtual summit. Thanks to Park Bank for making Real Talk possible.

The Climate Gap - Live from the Wisconsin Leadership Summit

September 28, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

While we're getting ready for the Wisconsin Leadership Summit, we're dropping the audio from a session of last year's virtual summit that features a great panel that includes current US Senate candidate Mandela Barnes. Thanks to Park Bank for making Real Talk possible.

Brandi Grayson - Unorthodox

September 21, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

This week, Henry Sanders talks to Urban Triage Founder and CEO Brandi Grayson. They talk about Brandi's past advocacy style and how she's had to shift her thinking and her management style to lead a rapidly growing organization in Madison. For more information about Urban Triage, visit https://urbantriage.org/  

Black Oxygen - Madison is Changing

September 14, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

This week Henry wants to share a conversation he had with Angela Russell on her podcast Black Oxygen. This episode of Black Oxygen features a conversation with the founder and CEO of Madison365, Henry Sanders.   In this episode Henry talks about key lessons he learned while leading Madison365 during a pandemic, the changing dynamics of leadership in the Madison community and parenthood - he specifically opens up about being a parent of a child with Down syndrome.  Towards the end of this e...

Dr. Carlton Jenkins - Give everyone grace and space

September 07, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MB

This week, Henry talks to Madison Metropolitan School District Superintendent Dr. Carlton Jenkins about the history and context of teacher shortages, leading a school district through a pandemic, and how he'll know when he's succeeded.

Leadership of Love - Hon. Everett Mitchell

August 31, 2022 13:10 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

This week, Henry welcomes the Honorable Everett Mitchell, Presiding Judge of the Dane County Circuit Court Juvenile Division and candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Judge Mitchell delves into why he's so passionate about systemic reform and recounts how recognizing marriage equality in his role as a pastor -- long before the Supreme Court legally recognized it -- started him on a path of advocacy and activism. Real Talk with Henry Sanders is presented by Park Bank.

Voice and Agency: Women of Color in the C-Suite

August 24, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

From the Women's Leadership Summit 2022, "It's Only 10 Minutes" podcast co-host and UW Leadership & Engagement DEI Coordinator Stephanie Díaz de León hosts a panel of executives including UW Health Vice President Shiva Bidar-Sielaff; Exact Sciences Chief Laboratory Officer Ana Hooker; One City Schools Director of Family and Community Initiatives Marilyn Ruffin; and Goodman Center CEO Letesha Nelson.

What's Next? A Conversation with Wisconsin's Black Police Chiefs and Sherrifs

August 17, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

The relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve -- especially the Black community -- is strained, to say the least. Madison365 convened an unprecedented conversation with: * Incoming Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett * Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes * Acting Milwaukee Police Chief Jeff Norman * Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas * Beloit Police Chief Andre Sayles The town-hall-style meeting took place on Facebook Live. We addressed the verdict against Der...

The Armor of God: Servant Leadership - Percy Brown, Jr.

August 10, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

This week Henry talks to Percy Brown, Jr. about his faith, Black culture, critical race theory, and the importance of knowing who you are. Real Talk with Henry Sanders is presented by Park Bank.

Leading and Learning Through Innovation - Kaleem Caire

August 03, 2022 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

This week Henry talks to One City Schools Founder and CEO Kaleem Caire about failure, resistance, persistence, and the importance of innovation in education. Real Talk with Henry Sanders is presented by Park Bank.

Using Sports for Social Good

July 29, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MB

Recorded live at the 2022 Men’s Leadership Summit presented by Park Bank. Marquis Sanders, Nick Ivory, Adam Jackson, Kalvin Barrett and Ernie Stevens discuss how sports can be used for social good.

The Writing on the Chalkboard- How to retain effective educators in Wisconsin

July 28, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

Recorded live at the 2022 Men’s Leadership Summit presented by Park Bank. Dr. Tremayne Clardy, David Hart, Kyree Brooks, Mike Hernandez and Marcio Sierra discuss how Wisconsin can attract and retain the best educators.

Reimagining Black and Brown Brotherhood

July 27, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Recorded live at the 2022 Men’s Leadership Summit presented by Park Bank. Gabe Doyle, Joe Maldonado, Marcus Sedberry, Oscar Mireles and David Muhammad dig into a reimagined brotherhood between Black and brown men.  

Rebuilding Black Wall Street for All of Us

July 26, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

Recorded live at the 2022 Men’s Leadership Summit presented by Park Bank. Tarik Moody, Jason Fields, Jeff Mack  and Tony Shields talk about what it’d take to rebuild Black Wall Street.

Pulse Check - The future of health and wellness for men of color - Men's Leadership Summit

July 25, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 56 MB

Recorded live at the 2022 Men’s Leadership Summit presented by Park Bank. Juan Gomez, Aaron Bird Bear, Walter Williams and Lawrence Williams discuss the future of health and wellness for men of color.

Protest to Policy - The next step to systemic change - Men's Leadership Summit

July 22, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

Recorded live at the 2022 Men’s Leadership Summit presented by Park Bank. Rashad Cobb, Shaun Barnes, Savion Castro and David Aguayo discuss how we can turn the energy from social justice protests into meaningful policy reform.

Pathways to Inclusive Economic Development and Opportunity - Men's Leadership Summit

July 21, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

Recorded live at the 2022 Men’s Leadership Summit presented by Park Bank. Alan Branch, Ramon Ortiz, Johnathan Delgado and Chris Kilgour discuss economic development through an inclusive lens.

MentorChair- Meet 4 CEOs of color - Men's Leadership Summit

July 20, 2022 10:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MB

Recorded live at the 2022 Men’s Leadership Summit presented by Park Bank. Learn the tools of the leadership trade from four CEOs of color: Michael Johnson, Chris Hess, Ryan Zerwer  and Peng Her.

Failing our Families - Addressing the ongoing care crisis - Men's Leadership Summit

July 19, 2022 12:43 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

Recorded live at the 2022 Men’s Leadership Summit presented by Park Bank. Ryan Crain, Pastor Marcus Allen, DJ Hines and Pastor Pedro Ruiz discuss the ongoing crisis in childcare and what it means to families of color.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Talent Pipeline - Men's Leadership Summit

July 18, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Recorded live at the 2022 Men’s Leadership Summit presented by Park Bank. Ariel Perez Diaz, Dwayne Maddox, Geraud Blanks, Marlon WhiteEagle and Jermaine Moulton discuss what diversity, equity and inclusion really mean when it comes to recruiting, retaining and developing talent.

The Lasting Impacts of COVID in Milwaukee

July 12, 2022 15:30 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

Host Henry Sanders talks with Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce CEO Maysee Herr, and The Business Council, Inc. CEO Marjorie Rucker to discuss the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on communities of color in the Milwaukee area.

Be Who You Are - Michael Johnson

July 05, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

On the podcast today, Boys and Girls Club of Dane County joins to talk about learning from failures and successful fundraising strategy for good causes. Real Talk with Henry Sanders is presented by Park Bank.

What is DEI? A Home is Here event

June 28, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

Northeast Wisconsin cities, schools and workplaces are increasingly turning to specialists to make sure their organizations take proper steps to encourage diversity, equity and inclusiveness. They’ve recognized that such “DEI” steps can help students, employees and communities be more welcoming and provide equal access to opportunities. But what exactly does DEI mean, and how is it working in real life in Wisconsin? To learn answers to those questions and more, Henry Sanders hosted a convers...

The Lasting Impacts of COVID in Madison

June 14, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MB

Host Henry Sanders talks with Madison Metropolitan School District Superintendent Dr. Carlton Jenkins; Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison Executive Director Dan Brown and Dr. Patricia Tellez Girón discuss the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on communities of color in the Madison area. The presenting sponsor of Real Talk with Henry Sanders is Park Bank.    

Real Talk About Gun Violence

June 07, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 92.7 MB

In this special episode, Henry joins Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes, Verona Schools Security Director Corey Saffold, Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee executive director Pardeep Kaleka, and Madison School Board member Ali Muldrow for a deep, authentic and insightful conversation about one of the most pressing issues of our time. The presenting sponsor of Real Talk with Henry Sanders is Park Bank.

Real Talk Panel - Wisconsin Leadership Summit

October 07, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MB

It's a Throwback Thursday as we revisit the Real Talk panel from Wisconsin Leadership Summit 2020. Laura Laitenen Warren of the Oneida Nation, State Rep. Francesca Hong, YWCA Madison CEO Vanessa McDowell and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County CEO Sandy Morales join Henry to dig into issues and challenges and opportunities and joys facing the various communities of color in Wisconsin.

You Gotta Be You

June 10, 2021 11:58 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

Alliant Energy Director of Stakeholder Engagement Griselda Aldrete was born in Milwaukee and grew up in Mexico. She joins the show today with the story of her journey from there to the nonprofit world, to policing and politics, along with the importance of personal authenticity.

Put in the Time

June 03, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MB

Former Wisconsin Badger linebacker and current Park Bank vice president Jeff Mack joins the show today to talk about the importance of Black teachers, pivoting his personal brand, leveraging failures as learning experiences and much more (including some investment advice!).

My Heart is in Many Places

May 20, 2021 11:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MB

From Iran to Spain to Belgium to California to Wisconsin, Shiva Bidar-Sielaff has been on quite a journey. In today's Real Talk, she recounts fleeing from war-torn Tehran to Spain, raising her younger brother as a college student in in Belgium, attending graduate school in California and ultimately landing in Madison, where she ran for Common Council and worked her way up at UW Health from translator to VP and Chief Diversity Officer. It's a frank and revealing conversation.

Fire in My Bones

May 06, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

Everett Mitchell is a "Renaissance Black Man" -- a pastor, attorney, judge and community activist. Today's Real Talk about his background is as real as it gets -- and might be triggering for some listeners, so discretion is advised. After a childhood laced with trauma, he made it to college despite being functionally illiterate. A few years later, with the help of some people who saw his potential, he was graduating from Morehouse College and going on to the University of Wisconsin Law Schoo...

Respect Goes a Long Way

April 29, 2021 11:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

Milwaukee Municipal Judge Derek Mosley's first glimpse of a Black lawyer was the one played by Blair Underwood on LA Law. He joins the show today to talk about that inspiration and the rest of his origin story: growing up as a latchkey kid in Chicago, stints with the FBI and JAG, working as a Black prosecutor and the role of respect in the justice system. 

Men's Leadership Summit - The Color of Masculinity

April 22, 2021 11:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MB

Last week we hosted our first ever Men's Leadership Summit. More than 40 men of color from across Wisconsin, and across the United States, shared their wisdom, experience and expertise in 11 panel discussions on everything from building wealth to fatherhood to nonprofit leadership. Instead of a regular episode of Real Talk this week, here's a taste of that summit, a raw and authentic conversation on masculinity that definitely lives up to the title, Real Talk. Moderated by Shannon Reed of th...

Keep It Simple

April 15, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MB

Dr. Shelton Goode has written three books and consulted on diversity, equity and inclusion for some of the country's biggest brands. On the show today, he talks about the four skills he learned in the Air Force that allowed him to make the jump into corporate America, working with Shaq to repair Papa John's image, the value of simplicity and much more. 

Purpose, passion & possibilities

April 08, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

"Fail fast and fall forward," says Milwaukee entrepreneur Genyne Edwards. She joins the show today to talk about how faith has shaped her journey, marriage and changing gender roles, the top five MCs of all time and much more. Today's episode is sponsored by Park Bank.