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Racial Justice
Detroit
Autumn Brown
Audacity
Authenticity
Contortion
Philanthropy
Weingart Foundation
Nikki Giovanni
Next River
Abolition
Faith In Philanthropy
Economic Justice
The Skillman Foundation
Fugitive Practice
Public Schools Of Michigan
Adornments
Education For Liberation
Multiracial Democracy
Solidarity Economy

A show about practicing the future we deserve. Hosts Dr. Chera Reid and Dr. Trinel Torian invite visionaries from the field of philanthropy and beyond who believe and practice the idea that we must change ourselves to change the world.

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In this episode, Chera and Trinel explore the role of confirmation in the work of transformation: those moments, relationships, encounters, and insights that remind us we are on the right path, especially when the road ahead is uncertain.

Drawing on... more

The work of Freedom Dreams in Philanthropy is, in many ways, a gesture of faith: faith in the capacity of aligned leaders and lovers of justice in the philanthropic sector, faith in ourselves and our questions, and faith in the sector’s ability to an... more

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The future we long for is possible. Not because it arrives, or even will in our lifetimes, but because we learn to live into it now.

In this conversation with ⁠Mia Birdsong⁠, we explore what it means to practice the future: in our organizations, our... more

In this special episode, Chera takes us back to the time she met Nikki Giovanni, as a twenty year-old undergraduate student at the University of Virginia. This is a story about putting yourself out there a little more than you thought you could and w... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Ross
Referenced guest described as a senior figure associated with philanthropy and the California Endowment
California Endowment
Episode: Is there a crisis of faith unfolding in the philanthropic sector?
June Wilson
Referenced guest, discussed in context of faith in philanthropy
Episode: Is there a crisis of faith unfolding in the philanthropic sector?
Mia Birdsong
Author, witch, and founder/executive director of Next River
Next River Institute for Practicing the Future
Episode: "The Future We Long For Is Possible" with Mia Birdsong
Nikki Giovanni
Poet and author discussed in the episode
Self-employed poet / Author
Episode: Freedom Dreamin' Y2K
Autumn Brown
Mother, movement leader, and musician
Independent artist / activist
Episode: Fugitive Practice with Autumn Brown
Angelique Power
President and CEO of The Skillman Foundation
The Skillman Foundation
Episode: People Power with Angelique Power
Sara Mersha
Co-executive director, Grassroots International
Grassroots International
Episode: In Solidarity with Chung-Wha Hong and Sara Mersha
Chung-Wha Hong
Co-executive director, Grassroots International
Grassroots International
Episode: In Solidarity with Chung-Wha Hong and Sara Mersha
Repa Mekha
Founder and CEO of Nexus Community Partners
Nexus Community Partners
Episode: Rest in Resistance with Repa Mekha

Host

Chera Reid
Co-host of the show introducing episodes and guiding discussion

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Insightful & Deeply Felt

    I love this show for the heart, intellect, and compassionate critiques offered by the cohosting crew. The guests are wonderful, passionate humans who have foundation CEO jobs that tend to be buttoned up and make them necessarily button-lipped. This show offers a unique window into the minds of these leaders.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RustyStahl
    United Statesa year ago
  • Insightful and real

    Rarely are there spaces where philanthropic leaders can candidly share deep and vulnerable reflections on their work with community partners. This is a beautiful offering and hope it continues to flourish!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mom2Eduardo
    United States2 years ago

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Guests are thoughtful leaders who push for accountability and real-world impact.
Conversations feel intimate and candid, offering rare insight into philanthropic leadership.

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Rest in Resistance with Repa Mekha
Q: Guys, when you were a kid, who did you want to be when you grew up?
Chera and Repa reflect on aspirations shaped by family and community, linking early dreams to a calling that centers on service, education, and leadership within Black communities.
On Purpose with Joanna Jackson
Q: What makes leadership feel like the right fit for you in this moment?
Joanna explains that a deep alignment of personal mission with organizational purpose, plus a history of family involvement in social justice, underpins her sense of being exactly where she should be and ready to lead.
People Power with Angelique Power
Q: What have you learned from Detroiters about ownership and voice in the city's future?
She shares that Detroiters bring long memories and a strong sense of ownership, and that leadership must honor multiple versions of the city's story while centering community voices at the decision table.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Becoming The Vision

What is Becoming The Vision about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A forward-thinking show exploring how personal growth, values, and collective care can reshape philanthropy and social change. Across recent episodes, hosts explore faith's role in leadership, abolitionist praxis, education equity, and community-driven governance, with guests who bring lived experience from foundations, nonprofit work, and cultural leadership. The conversations often center on authentic leadership, long-term horizon thinking, and the tension between strategic outcomes and spiritual or relational approaches to change. Notably, the show blends intimate storytelling with practical calls to action, spotlighting how institutions and individuals can embody the futures they envision while staying accountable to communities.

A sta... more

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2. June Wilson
3. Mia Birdsong
4. Nikki Giovanni
5. Autumn Brown
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7. Sara Mersha
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