Just Leading

What could happen if we reimagined traditional models of leadership? In this last episode of the season, we hear from two leaders who have done just that. Side by side, Monisha Kapila and Bianca Casanova Anderson lead ProInspire, a nonprofit that envisions an equitable and just society. Monisha and Bianca join Gali to break down what led the organization to adopt a co-CEO model, how the arrangement is working out for them, and the opportunities and challenges of fully shared leadership.Follow our hosts on Twitter:Gali Cooks, @galicooksIlana Kaufman, @fogtownieElana Wien, @ElanaWienLearn more about our organizations:Leading Edge influences and inspires dramatic change in how Jewish organizations attract, develop, and retain top talent. Learn more at https://www.leadingedge.org/, and follow them on Facebook, and Twitter.The Jews of Color Initiative is a national effort focused on building and advancing the professional, organizational and communal field for Jews of Color. Learn more at https://jewsofcolorinitiative.org/ and follow the Initiative on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.SRE Network is a Jewish network of over 150 organizations committed to creating safe, respectful, equitable workplaces and communal spaces in North America. Learn more at, https://srenetwork.org/, and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Special thanks to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation for their support of this podcast! To visit them, go to https://hjweinbergfoundation.org/, and follow the foundation on Facebook, and Twitter. 

For Rabbi Mary Zamore, navigating challenging moments is part of her life’s work. Rabbi Zamore has been a guide for her community throughout the last 25 years. Today, she serves as the Executive Director of the Women’s Rabbinic Network, where she promotes the contributions and growth of rabbis who are women, championing initiatives that foster justice and equity within the Reform Movement and beyond. In this episode, she talks with Elana about the imperative of showing up for her community in difficult times and how she stays grounded in this work. The two also discuss how Jewish leadership has evolved since the first woman, Rabbi Sally Priesand, was ordained 50 years ago this June.Follow our hosts on Twitter:Gali Cooks, @galicooksIlana Kaufman, @fogtownieElana Wien, @ElanaWienLearn more about our organizations:Leading Edge influences and inspires dramatic change in how Jewish organizations attract, develop, and retain top talent. Learn more at https://www.leadingedge.org/, and follow them on Facebook, and Twitter.The Jews of Color Initiative is a national effort focused on building and advancing the professional, organizational and communal field for Jews of Color. Learn more at https://jewsofcolorinitiative.org/ and follow the Initiative on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.SRE Network is a Jewish network of over 150 organizations committed to creating safe, respectful, equitable workplaces and communal spaces in North America. Learn more at, https://srenetwork.org/, and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Special thanks to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation for their support of this podcast! To visit them, go to https://hjweinbergfoundation.org/, and follow the foundation on Facebook, and Twitter. 

Hen Mazzig embodies many identities; he is an Israeli writer and educator, the son of Amazigh and Iraqi refugees, co-founder of the Tel Aviv Institute, and much more. As a digital influencer and Senior Fellow at the Tel Aviv Institute, Hen advocates for Jewish people, the LGBTQ+ community, and other minorities around the world. Hen joins Ilana in this episode, sharing how his upbringing and military service motivated him to create change on a broad scale. As Jews of Color, Hen and Ilana also discuss the breadth and diversity of their community and how such terms can resonate across cultural experience.Follow our hosts on Twitter:Gali Cooks, @galicooksIlana Kaufman, @fogtownieElana Wien, @ElanaWienLearn more about our organizations:Leading Edge influences and inspires dramatic change in how Jewish organizations attract, develop, and retain top talent. Learn more at https://www.leadingedge.org/, and follow them on Facebook, and Twitter.The Jews of Color Initiative is a national effort focused on building and advancing the professional, organizational and communal field for Jews of Color. Learn more at https://jewsofcolorinitiative.org/ and follow the Initiative on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.SRE Network is a Jewish network of over 150 organizations committed to creating safe, respectful, equitable workplaces and communal spaces in North America. Learn more at, https://srenetwork.org/, and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Special thanks to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation for their support of this podcast! To visit them, go to https://hjweinbergfoundation.org/, and follow the foundation on Facebook, and Twitter. 

Mamie Kanfer Stewart is determined to help people work better together. That’s why she founded her company, Meeteor, where she and her team support clients in improving collaboration -- namely, through more thoughtful, productive meetings. In this episode, Mamie and Gali dig into the elements of a strong, healthy work culture and why it’s so important to be accountable as a leader today.Follow our hosts on Twitter:Gali Cooks, @galicooksIlana Kaufman, @fogtownieElana Wien, @ElanaWienLearn more about our organizations:Leading Edge influences and inspires dramatic change in how Jewish organizations attract, develop, and retain top talent. Learn more at https://www.leadingedge.org/, and follow them on Facebook, and Twitter.The Jews of Color Initiative is a national effort focused on building and advancing the professional, organizational and communal field for Jews of Color. Learn more at https://jewsofcolorinitiative.org/ and follow the Initiative on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.SRE Network is a Jewish network of over 150 organizations committed to creating safe, respectful, equitable workplaces and communal spaces in North America. Learn more at, https://srenetwork.org/, and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Special thanks to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation for their support of this podcast! To visit them, go to https://hjweinbergfoundation.org/, and follow the foundation on Facebook, and Twitter. 

How can we turn landmark moments into long-term progress? Shana Aaronson is the Executive Director of Magen for Jewish Communities, an Israel-based non-profit providing advocacy, awareness, and support around sexual abuse. She and her team do vital work that requires patience and resilience. Shana sits down with Elana to share her vision of community safety and the promising turning points she’s seen over the last couple of years. Content warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual abuse.Follow our hosts on Twitter:Gali Cooks, @galicooksIlana Kaufman, @fogtownieElana Wien, @ElanaWienLearn more about our organizations:Leading Edge influences and inspires dramatic change in how Jewish organizations attract, develop, and retain top talent. Learn more at https://www.leadingedge.org/, and follow them on Facebook, and Twitter.The Jews of Color Initiative is a national effort focused on building and advancing the professional, organizational and communal field for Jews of Color. Learn more at https://jewsofcolorinitiative.org/ and follow the Initiative on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.SRE Network is a Jewish network of over 150 organizations committed to creating safe, respectful, equitable workplaces and communal spaces in North America. Learn more at, https://srenetwork.org/, and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Special thanks to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation for their support of this podcast! To visit them, go to https://hjweinbergfoundation.org/, and follow the foundation on Facebook, and Twitter. 

Jordan Daniels is here to change the world. This is something the San Diego-based storyteller has learned through his journey toward radical self-love and liberation. As a writer, podcaster, and photographer, Jordan offers thoughtful commentary on the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, fashion, and body positivity. He joins Ilana to share how he leads by example, integrating his own identities to embrace and express his whole self. Content warning: This episode contains discussion of self-harm.Follow our hosts on Twitter:Gali Cooks, @galicooksIlana Kaufman, @fogtownieElana Wien, @ElanaWienLearn more about our organizations:Leading Edge influences and inspires dramatic change in how Jewish organizations attract, develop, and retain top talent. Learn more at https://www.leadingedge.org/, and follow them on Facebook, and Twitter.The Jews of Color Initiative is a national effort focused on building and advancing the professional, organizational and communal field for Jews of Color. Learn more at https://jewsofcolorinitiative.org/ and follow the Initiative on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.SRE Network is a Jewish network of over 150 organizations committed to creating safe, respectful, equitable workplaces and communal spaces in North America. Learn more at, https://srenetwork.org/, and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Special thanks to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation for their support of this podcast! To visit them, go to https://hjweinbergfoundation.org/, and follow the foundation on Facebook, and Twitter. 

Vu Le isn’t afraid to say what’s on his mind. For the last decade, the writer, speaker, and “unemployed rabble-rouser” has been busy exploring the fun and frustration of nonprofit work through his popular blog, Nonprofit AF. Vu cut his teeth as a nonprofit Executive Director and now uses his understanding of the nonprofit ecosystem to offer sharp commentary with a healthy dose of humor. In this episode, Vu and Gali dig into the awesomeness of nonprofit work and discuss how we can revolutionize the sector to create more opportunities for progress.Follow our hosts on Twitter:Gali Cooks, @galicooksIlana Kaufman, @fogtownieElana Wien, @ElanaWienLearn more about our organizations:Leading Edge influences and inspires dramatic change in how Jewish organizations attract, develop, and retain top talent. Learn more at https://www.leadingedge.org/, and follow them on Facebook, and Twitter.The Jews of Color Initiative is a national effort focused on building and advancing the professional, organizational and communal field for Jews of Color. Learn more at https://jewsofcolorinitiative.org/ and follow the Initiative on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.SRE Network is a Jewish network of over 150 organizations committed to creating safe, respectful, equitable workplaces and communal spaces in North America. Learn more at, https://srenetwork.org/, and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Special thanks to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation for their support of this podcast! To visit them, go to https://hjweinbergfoundation.org/, and follow the foundation on Facebook, and Twitter. 

What does it mean to lead long term change? Ginna Green is a strategist, writer, and movement-builder who is helping people do just that. As partner of the social impact  firm, Uprise, she guides those who are on the frontlines of social justice in taking meaningful steps forward. Ginna joins Elana Wien to discuss what it takes to push talk into action and why it’s vital to foreground the voices of those who are most affected when undertaking social change efforts.Follow our hosts on Twitter:Gali Cooks, @galicooksIlana Kaufman, @fogtownieElana Wien, @ElanaWienLearn more about our organizations:Leading Edge influences and inspires dramatic change in how Jewish organizations attract, develop, and retain top talent. Learn more at https://www.leadingedge.org/, and follow them on Facebook, and Twitter.The Jews of Color Initiative is a national effort focused on building and advancing the professional, organizational and communal field for Jews of Color. Learn more at https://jewsofcolorinitiative.org/ and follow the Initiative on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.SRE Network is a Jewish network of over 150 organizations committed to creating safe, respectful, equitable workplaces and communal spaces in North America. Learn more at, https://srenetwork.org/, and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Special thanks to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation for their support of this podcast! To visit them, go to https://hjweinbergfoundation.org/, and follow the foundation on Facebook, and Twitter.  

Kohenet Keshira haLev Fife is disrupting expectations about what it means to practice Judaism. As the Executive Director of the Kohenet Hebrew Priestess Institute and founder of Kesher Pittsburgh, she brings her community together and offers space to connect, reflect, and discover embodied, Earth-based spirituality. In this episode, she speaks with Ilana Kaufman about reclaiming ancient traditions and rituals to create an inclusive, liberated experience for all who seek it.Follow our hosts on Twitter:Gali Cooks, @galicooksIlana Kaufman, @fogtownieElana Wien, @ElanaWienLearn more about our organizations:Leading Edge influences and inspires dramatic change in how Jewish organizations attract, develop, and retain top talent. Learn more at https://www.leadingedge.org/, and follow them on Facebook, and Twitter.The Jews of Color Initiative is a national effort focused on building and advancing the professional, organizational and communal field for Jews of Color. Learn more at https://jewsofcolorinitiative.org/ and follow the Initiative on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.SRE Network is a Jewish network of over 150 organizations committed to creating safe, respectful, equitable workplaces and communal spaces in North America. Learn more at, https://srenetwork.org/, and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Special thanks to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation for their support of this podcast! To visit them, go to https://hjweinbergfoundation.org/, and follow the foundation on Facebook, and Twitter.   

Welcome to season two of Just Leading, where we’re thinking differently about leadership within and beyond the Jewish world. Co-hosts Elana Wien, Gali Cooks, and Ilana Kaufman are back and ready to dig into what it means to lead today; a time full of challenges -- and opportunities! They’ll be joined by inspiring leaders who are stepping up when it really counts, steering us through uncertainty and toward a better future. First, our three trailblazing hosts sit down to catch up and share their intentions for this season.Follow our hosts on Twitter:Gali Cooks, @galicooksIlana Kaufman, @fogtownieElana Wien, @ElanaWienLearn more about our organizations:Leading Edge influences and inspires dramatic change in how Jewish organizations attract, develop, and retain top talent. Learn more at https://www.leadingedge.org/, and follow them on Facebook, and Twitter.The Jews of Color Initiative is a national effort focused on building and advancing the professional, organizational and communal field for Jews of Color. Learn more at https://jewsofcolorinitiative.org/ and follow the Initiative on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.SRE Network is a Jewish network of over 150 organizations committed to creating safe, respectful, equitable workplaces and communal spaces in North America. Learn more at, https://srenetwork.org/, and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Special thanks to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation for their support of this podcast! To visit them, go to https://hjweinbergfoundation.org/, and follow the foundation on Facebook, and Twitter.  

How can you best set yourself up for success? According to Rachel Garbow Monroe, President and CEO of the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, treat everyone equally, know what motivates you, and always look at the cup as half full. Thanks to Rachel Garbow Monroe of the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation for coming on today’s episode! Our podcast could not have been possible without their support. Follow our hosts on Twitter:Gali Cooks, @galicooksIlana Kaufman, @fogtownieElana Wien, @ElanaWienLearn more about our organizations:Leading Edge influences and inspires dramatic change in how Jewish organizations attract, develop, and retain top talent. Learn more at https://www.leadingedge.org/, and follow them on Facebook, and Twitter.  The Jews of Color Initiative is a national effort focused on building and advancing the professional, organizational and communal field for Jews of Color. Learn more at https://jewsofcolorinitiative.org/ and follow the Initiative on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.SRE Network is a Jewish network of over 125 organizations committed to creating safe, respectful, equitable workplaces and communal spaces in North America. Learn more at, https://srenetwork.org/, and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Special thanks to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation for their support of this podcast! To visit them, go to https://hjweinbergfoundation.org/, and follow the foundation on Facebook, and Twitter.  

Women’s rights organizer Shifra Bronznick speaks to her 60-year long evolution as a women’s rights organizer, showing where we have come from, and where we have yet to go. Special thanks to Shifra Bronznick for coming on today’s episode! Shifra is the Founder and President of Advancing Women Professionals & the Jewish Community. You can find them at: http://advancingwomen.org/Follow our hosts on Twitter:Gali Cooks, @galicooksIlana Kaufman, @fogtownieElana Wien, @ElanaWienLearn more about our organizations:Leading Edge influences and inspires dramatic change in how Jewish organizations attract, develop, and retain top talent. Learn more at https://www.leadingedge.org/, and follow them on Facebook, and Twitter.The Jews of Color Initiative is a national effort focused on building and advancing the professional, organizational and communal field for Jews of Color. Learn more at https://jewsofcolorinitiative.org/ and follow the Initiative on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.SRE Network is a Jewish network of over 125 organizations committed to creating safe, respectful, equitable workplaces and communal spaces in North America. Learn more at, https://srenetwork.org/, and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Special thanks to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation for their support of this podcast! To visit them, go to https://hjweinbergfoundation.org/, and follow the foundation on Facebook, and Twitter.

Rep. Kathy Manning (NC-06) shows that not winning a race doesn’t mean you failed.A big thank you to Representative Kathy Manning for coming on today’s episode! Rep. Manning currently represents North Carolina’s 6th District. You can find more about her work, here: https://manning.house.gov/ and @RepKManningFollow our hosts on Twitter:Gali Cooks, @galicooksIlana Kaufman, @fogtownieElana Wien, @ElanaWienLearn more about our organizations:Leading Edge influences and inspires dramatic change in how Jewish organizations attract, develop, and retain top talent. Learn more at https://www.leadingedge.org/, and follow them on Facebook, and Twitter.The Jews of Color Initiative is a national effort focused on building and advancing the professional, organizational and communal field for Jews of Color. Learn more at https://jewsofcolorinitiative.org/ and follow the Initiative on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.SRE Network is a Jewish network of over 125 organizations committed to creating safe, respectful, equitable workplaces and communal spaces in North America. Learn more at, https://srenetwork.org/, and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Special thanks to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation for their support of this podcast! To visit them, go to https://hjweinbergfoundation.org/, and follow the foundation on Facebook, and Twitter.  

Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt, a leader in the Conservative Jewish movement, speaks on how to stay grounded, yet allow for growth and change as a leader.Thank you to Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt for coming on today’s episode! Rabbi Holtzblatt is currently the Rabbi of Adas Israel Congregation in Washington, DC. They can be reached at https://www.adasisrael.org/Follow our hosts on Twitter:Gali Cooks, @galicooksIlana Kaufman, @fogtownieElana Wien, @ElanaWienLearn more about our organizations:Leading Edge influences and inspires dramatic change in how Jewish organizations attract, develop, and retain top talent. Learn more at https://www.leadingedge.org/, and follow them on Facebook, and Twitter.  The Jews of Color Initiative is a national effort focused on building and advancing the professional, organizational and communal field for Jews of Color. Learn more at https://jewsofcolorinitiative.org/ and follow the Initiative on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.SRE Network is a Jewish network of over 125 organizations committed to creating safe, respectful, equitable workplaces and communal spaces in North America. Learn more at, https://srenetwork.org/, and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Special thanks to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation for their support of this podcast! To visit them, go to https://hjweinbergfoundation.org/, and follow the foundation on Facebook, and Twitter. 

Tina Tchen, President and CEO of TIME’S UP Now and the TIME'S UP Foundation, explains why so many women are leaving the workplace, and how we can best support them going forward.  Thank you so much to Tina Tchen for being a guest on today’s episode! To learn more about Tina and TIME'S UP, visit: https://timesupnow.org/ and @TIMESUPNOW. Tina can be found at @TinaTchen. Follow our hosts on Twitter:Gali Cooks, @galicooksIlana Kaufman, @fogtownieElana Wien, @ElanaWienLearn more about our organizations:Leading Edge influences and inspires dramatic change in how Jewish organizations attract, develop, and retain top talent. Learn more at https://www.leadingedge.org/, and follow them on Facebook, and Twitter.The Jews of Color Initiative is a national effort focused on building and advancing the professional, organizational and communal field for Jews of Color. Learn more at https://jewsofcolorinitiative.org/ and follow the Initiative on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.SRE Network is a Jewish network of over 125 organizations committed to creating safe, respectful, equitable workplaces and communal spaces in North America. Learn more at, https://srenetwork.org/, and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Special thanks to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation for their support of this podcast! To visit them, go to https://hjweinbergfoundation.org/, and follow the foundation on Facebook, and Twitter.

Anu Gupta, Founder & CEO of Be More with Anu, explores how to break down our biases to advance racial equity and overall belonging, not just within our workplaces, but in society as a whole. Special thanks to Anu Gupta for being a guest on today’s episode! To learn more about him, and Be More With Anu, visit https://bemorewithanu.com/ and @bemorewithanu. Follow our hosts on Twitter:Gali Cooks, @galicooksIlana Kaufman, @fogtownieElana Wien, @ElanaWienLearn more about our organizations:Leading Edge influences and inspires dramatic change in how Jewish organizations attract, develop, and retain top talent. Learn more at https://www.leadingedge.org/, and follow them on Facebook, and Twitter.The Jews of Color Initiative is a national effort focused on building and advancing the professional, organizational and communal field for Jews of Color. Learn more at https://jewsofcolorinitiative.org/ and follow the Initiative on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.SRE Network is a Jewish network of over 125 organizations committed to creating safe, respectful, equitable workplaces and communal spaces in North America. Learn more at, https://srenetwork.org/, and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Special thanks to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation for their support of this podcast! To visit them, go to https://hjweinbergfoundation.org/, and follow the foundation on Facebook, and Twitter.

Founder & Executive Director at Jewtina y Co, Analucía Lopezrevoredo, is leading by bringing herself into her work, devoid of fear. Special thanks to Analucía Lopezrevoredo for being on today’s podcast! You can learn more about her and Jewtina y Co, at: https://jewtina.org/ and @jewtinayco. Analucía can be found @HolaAnalucia. Follow our hosts on Twitter:Gali Cooks, @galicooksIlana Kaufman, @fogtownieElana Wien, @ElanaWienLearn more about our organizations:Leading Edge influences and inspires dramatic change in how Jewish organizations attract, develop, and retain top talent. Learn more at https://www.leadingedge.org/, and follow them on Facebook, and Twitter.The Jews of Color Initiative is a national effort focused on building and advancing the professional, organizational and communal field for Jews of Color. Learn more at https://jewsofcolorinitiative.org/ and follow the Initiative on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.SRE Network is a Jewish network of over 125 organizations committed to creating safe, respectful, equitable workplaces and communal spaces in North America. Learn more at, https://srenetwork.org/, and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Special thanks to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation for their support of this podcast! To visit them, go to https://hjweinbergfoundation.org/, and follow the foundation on Facebook, and Twitter.  

Follow our hosts on Twitter:Gali Cooks,  @galicooksIlana Kaufman, @fogtownieElana Wien, @ElanaWienLearn more about our organizations:Leading Edge influences and inspires dramatic change in how Jewish organizations attract, develop, and retain top talent. Learn more at https://www.leadingedge.org/, and follow them on Facebook, and Twitter.The Jews of Color Initiative is a national effort focused on building and advancing the professional, organizational and communal field for Jews of Color. Learn more at https://jewsofcolorinitiative.org/ and follow the Initiative on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.SRE Network is a Jewish network of over 125 organizations committed to creating safe, respectful, equitable workplaces and communal spaces in North America. Learn more at, https://srenetwork.org/, and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Special thanks to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation for their support of this podcast! To visit them, go to https://hjweinbergfoundation.org/, and follow the Foundation on Facebook, and Twitter.

Welcome to Just Leading, where we’re thinking differently about leadership within and beyond the Jewish world. Follow our hosts on Twitter:Gali Cooks, @galicooksIlana Kaufman, @fogtownieElana Wien, @ElanaWienLearn more about our organizations:Leading Edge influences and inspires dramatic change in how Jewish organizations attract, develop, and retain top talent. Learn more at https://www.leadingedge.org/, and follow them on Facebook, and Twitter.The Jews of Color Initiative is a national effort focused on building and advancing the professional, organizational and communal field for Jews of Color. Learn more at https://jewsofcolorinitiative.org/ and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.SRE Network is a Jewish network of over 125 organizations committed to creating safe, respectful, equitable workplaces and communal spaces in North America. Learn more at https://srenetwork.org/, and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Special thanks to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation for their support of this podcast! To visit them, go to https://hjweinbergfoundation.org/, and follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

In Just Leading, three trailblazing thought-leaders—Gali Cooks, Ilana Kaufman, and Elana Wien—host intimate conversations with a diverse subset of leaders within and beyond the Jewish world to examine how to bring more equity into the workplace.