Say More with Tulaine Montgomery

Can spirituality help us come together and evolve as a nation? My guest today, Krista Tippett believes it absolutely can!By connecting with our underlying purpose, we can envision the kind of world we want to inhabit. Only then can we build it together. Resources mentioned in this episode:Krista Tippett’s Project and Podcast, On BeingEula Biss’ Episode on the On Being podcastEula Biss’ New York Times Essay, ‘White Debt’Marshall Ganz Episode on Say More Follow Tulaine Montgomery on:InstagramLinkedinXSubscribe to “Say More with Tulaine Montgomery” wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by the New Profit and Hueman Group Media.

In his 1997 hit track, ‘Kick the Door,’ legendary hip hop artist, Biggie Smalls raps, “Stay low and keep firing,” speaking about the violent reality he grew up in.But my guest today, Dr. Chris Emdin has taken this as his mantra for life. For him, it is about staying low amidst the hurdles of life and keep shooting to make a difference in the world. Dr. Emdin is a professor at Columbia University’s Teachers College and the creator of HipHopEd. Today, he tells us what hip hop culture has to offer to the American classroom. Resources mentioned in this episode:Stem, Steam Make Dream…, Book by Dr. Chris EmdinFor White Folks Who Teach In the Hood, Book by Dr. Chris EmdinFollow Tulaine Montgomery on:InstagramLinkedinXSubscribe to “Say More with Tulaine Montgomery” wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by the New Profit and Hueman Group Media.

Organizing people seems easier in the digital age, right? Just send out a blast email or create a Facebook group. My guest today, Marshall Ganz, believes to achieve real social change, we need to do much more than that. For him, the art of organizing involves sharing our unique stories and connecting at a unifying, human level.Resources mentioned in this episode:When Movements Anchor Parties - Book by Daniel SchlozmanFollow Tulaine Montgomery on:InstagramLinkedinXSubscribe to “Say More with Tulaine Montgomery” wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by the New Profit and Hueman Group Media.

We’d be lying to ourselves if we acted like our country’s history wasn’t filled with societal pains and traumas.Eric Liu, the CEO of Citizen University, says that when we grieve together, we open the opportunity to heal and move forward as a nation. By renewing faith in ourselves, we can carry on the legacy of our ancestors.Resources mentioned in this episode:Citizen University websiteFollow Tulaine Montgomery on:InstagramLinkedinXSubscribe to “Say More with Tulaine Montgomery” wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by the New Profit and Hueman Group Media.

If a thousand mice don’t make an elephant, why do we believe replicating solutions can solve a problem at scale?My guest today, Sanjay Purohit, CEO and Chief Curator of the Centre For Exponential Change, believes that we must tailor our methods for each community. But that doesn’t mean scale is not possible. Today, he reveals how a change in our thinking can unlock large societal change. Resources mentioned in this episode:Centre for Exponential Change WebsiteSocietal Thinking WebsiteShikshaLokam WebsiteFollow Tulaine Montgomery on:InstagramLinkedinXSubscribe to “Say More with Tulaine Montgomery” wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by the New Profit and Hueman Group Media.

Can we show up for our communities if we can’t show up for ourselves? Rachel Cargle, best-selling author and the founder of The Loveland Foundation, doesn’t think so. Today, she explains how we can self-study to learn to be our true selves and give back to our community.Resources mentioned in this episode:A Renaissance of Our Own: A Memoir and Manifesto of Reimagining, book by Rachel CargleHow I Learned From What I Learned - August Wilson’s playElizabeth's Bookshop and Writing Centre - Bookstore LinkLink to The Loveland FoundationFollow Tulaine Montgomery on:InstagramLinkedinXSubscribe to “Say More with Tulaine Montgomery” wherever you get your podcasts.

Are we naturally caring or divisive as human-beings? Dr. Richard Davidson, the founder of Center for Healthy Minds, explains we are hard-wired to build connections. He also teaches us how to cultivate well-being through four easy steps.Resources mentioned in this episode:Healthy Minds Program Meditation App Follow Tulaine Montgomery on:InstagramLinkedinXSubscribe to “Say More with Tulaine Montgomery” wherever you get your podcasts.

Too often we allow society to tell us what success means. In this episode, we challenge that definition. MESHELLE, the Indie Mom of Comedy, shares her inspiring story of embracing her individuality in the world of stand-up comedy.Resources mentioned in this episode:Whoopi Goldberg: Direct from Broadway on HuluFollow Tulaine Montgomery on:InstagramLinkedinXSubscribe to “Say More with Tulaine Montgomery” wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by the New Profit and Hueman Group Media.

If you joined us in Season 1, you know that what you’re listening to is more than just a podcast—it's a sanctuary. A space where we can fill our cups and take care of one another while fighting the good fight.In our new season, we're sitting down with individuals who are shaping the world in profound ways. If you believe in a better world and want to infuse joy in the pursuit of that vision, you've come to the right place.Subscribe to Say More with Tulaine Montgomery wherever you get your podcasts.