New Pathways Podcast

A conversation with Rabbi Neil Hirsch, Dr. Christopher MacDonald Dennis and Gwendolyn VanSant.

Grappling with massive shifts like COVID-19 is challenging. It’s even more challenging in the way it exacerbates systemic inequities that severely impact some communities more than ever. As a supplement to Newell Eaton’s New Pathways Talk on navigating times of transition and chaos, join Eaton alongside visionary coaches and thought leaders Amber Chand and I’in Purwati on how to resource yourself to lead change even during these unpredictable times. Panelists: Pascal Renders (Executive Coach), Amber Chand (Visionary Coach) , Andrea Harrington (Berkshire County District Attorney) & Newell Eaton (Leadership Coach) Watch New Pathways Talks: Pascal Renders, Newell Eaton, JV Hampton- VanSant, Andrea Harrington

Unfortunately, in an effort to save resources, many organizations have delayed their equity and inclusion efforts after COVID-19 struck. As a supplement to DE&I Expert Jennifer L. Williams’ New Pathways talk on weaving HR meets DE&I during and after COVID-19, join Williams and Gwendolyn VanSant for an expanded conversation on how to approach equity and inclusion efforts during the remainder of this public health crisis while working remotely from home. Panel: Jennifer Williams & Gwendolyn VanSant Watch New Pathways Talks: Newell Eaton, Jennifer Williams

Finding our resilience to move forward and through challenging times while doing the work of transforming systems takes courage and skill. We will explore elements of embodying our values and strengths to work towards equity and change. Panel: Dr. Maria Sirois, Kristen vanGinhoven (WAM Theatre), Carmen Silva (BRIDGE) and Toni Bergins (JourneyDance) Watch New Pathways Talks: Dr. Maria Sirois, Carmen Baker, Toni Bergins

Due to systemic and cultural inequities, Black and Brown communities have been exponentially impacted by COVID-19 in health and economic ways. Come learn about strategies to support and repair on a social and economic level. Presenters: Malia Lazu (Berkshire Bank), Shirley Edgerton (City of Pittsfield and NAACP), Dawn Meredith Simmons (Company One) and John Lewis (Black Economic Agenda- Berkshires) Watch New Pathways Talks: Malia Lazu, Andre Henry, Alexandra Dest

BRIDGE and its accountability members join with community members and New Pathways participants to develop action plan.

Bringing heart-centered leadership to our finances and how we use our money helps us create the world we want to see. But how do we do this exactly when we speak about social justice and gender lens investing? As a supplement to the Willow Investments team’s New Pathways talk on investing in our future, this lab is your opportunity to continue the conversation with thought leaders Tracy Gray, Alexandra Dest, Josie Greene, Aseante Renee, and Tuti B. Scott. Presenters: Erika Allison (Willow Investments for Loving Change), Josie Greene (Crane Foundation), Tuti B. Scott (Tides and Changemaker Strategies), Tracy Gray (we are enough. and the22fund), Alexandra Dest (Willow Investments for Loving Change) with Aseante Renee Watch New Pathways Talks: Erika Allison, Alexandra Dest, Tracy Gray

Strategies for Local and Sustainable Economies ~ Jenn Salinetti (Woven Roots), Greg Watson (Schumacher Center for New Economics), Anna Gilbert-Muhammad (NOFA-MA Northeastern Organic Farmer Association), and Dr. Chenzira Kahina (UVI Cultural Center) This was a dynamic talk on food justice and the local economy. We will also hear from Greg Watson the journey to community development with gentrification NOT being synonymous with displacement. Dr Kahina Davis will share sustainability efforts in her local community of the Virgin Islands post hurricane and now during COVID-19 and beyond. ​Watch New Pathways Talks: Jenn Salinetti

Whose stories are emerging? with Jenn Smith (Berkshire Eagle), Dawn Meredith Simmons(Front Porch), Setsuko Winchester (Yellow Bowl Project, former NPR producer); and Susan Witt (Schumacher Center for New Economics) As a supplement to reporter Jenn Smith’s New Pathways talk on the role of local journalism and personal storytelling during COVID-19, join Jenn Smith, Setsuko Winchester (The Yellow Bowl Project), and Susan Witt (The Schumacher Center for New Economics) for an expanded conversation on whose stories are emerging in the media now, what stories we need, and how we can encourage media representation and deeper storytelling in the future. Watch New Pathway Talks: Jenn Smith, Stephanie Wright

Andre Henry, Gwendolyn VanSant, Christopher MacDonald Dennis, I’in Purwanti with Tim Likarish and Aseante Renee Watch these talks: Andre Henry