Episodes

  • My Church Is the Music with Chelsea Baratz – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 193)

    My Church Is the Music with Chelsea Baratz – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 193)
    May 21 2025
    In this episode of Walk Talk Listen, saxophonist, composer, and community builder Chelsea Baratz takes us on a deeply personal journey through music, mentorship, and meaning. Raised in the soulful, hard-bop heart of Pittsburgh and sharpened in the creative fire of New York City, Chelsea reflects on formative moments—from her first jam session at the Crawford Grill to the life-changing mentorship of Sean Jones and Roy Hargrove. We explore how her upbringing, identity, and powerful experiences shaped both her artistry and her ongoing recovery from COVID related challenges. Chelsea also shares her role in boundary-pushing projects like the all-female HERA Collective and The Empress, her recent top-charting saxophone quartet. As she discusses the Sustainable and Inner Development Goals, Chelsea makes a compelling case for art as a form of activism and connection. From invoking the Akashic Field to advocating for communal care and restorative justice, Chelsea’s voice rings clear: music is not only her sanctuary—it’s her way of making the world better, one note at a time. Listener Engagment:
    • Discover more about Chelsea via her Instagram (from here you can go to her Albums, Soundcloud and more), Facebook or YouTube. She is not really active on LinkedIn. Do you check out one of the concerts she refers to in this episode at Smalls Jazz Club.
    • Share your thoughts on this episode via walktalklisten. Your feedback is invaluable to us.
    • Please do explore the songs selected by Chelsea and previous guests on our #walktalklisten playlist here.
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    • Check out the special WTL series "Enough for All," featuring Church World Service (CWS) and the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Belonging Beyond the Resume with Katie Starobin - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 192)

    Belonging Beyond the Resume with Katie Starobin - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 192)
    May 14 2025
    In this engaging conversation, Katie Starobin reflects on her journey from Los Angeles to Seattle, sharing how soccer, family, and a rigorous humanities education shaped her values of teamwork, commitment, and community. We explore how her college experiences—ranging from leading the Jewish Student Union to studying abroad in Italy—helped her understand the deeper meaning of belonging and connection. Katie speaks candidly about navigating generational divides, the importance of redefining success, and why small acts of community care matter just as much as systemic change. Katie Starobin is a business economics student at Seattle University's Albers School of Business and Economics, graduating in June 2025. She has excelled academically in the Honors Program, gained global insights through study abroad, and built experience in financial analysis at Microsoft and United Airlines. An engaged campus leader, Katie has conducted research in labor economics and healthcare policy, served as a peer tutor, research assistant, and active member of Alpha Kappa Psi. She also serves on the Advisory Council of the Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement (CEIE). This fall, she will begin her full-time role as a Financial Analyst at Microsoft, bringing her analytical and leadership skills to business strategy and problem-solving.
    • Discover more about Katie via the CEIE Website. Check the CEIE LinkedIn, Facebook page and Instagram. Follow Jeanine via LinkedIn.
    • Share your thoughts on this episode via walktalklisten. Your feedback is invaluable to us.
    • Please do explore the songs selected by Katie and previous guests on our #walktalklisten playlist here.
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    • Check out the special WTL series "Enough for All," featuring Church World Service (CWS) and the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Finding Her Voice with Jeanine Jansen – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 191)

    Finding Her Voice with Jeanine Jansen – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 191)
    May 7 2025
    In this episode of Walk Talk Listen, Jeanine Jansen invites us into her ongoing journey of finding her voice—both literally through singing and metaphorically as a leader, facilitator, and human being. We explore what it means to be asked to “show more of yourself” and how navigating visibility, vulnerability, and identity shapes one’s presence in the world. Jeanine shares stories from her work across organizations, the shifts in her understanding of leadership, and the courage it takes to step forward with authenticity. She also sings during the conversation, offering listeners a glimpse into the power and tenderness of voice as a practice of connection. Listener Engagement:
    • Discover more about Jeanine via the organization she founded Remember the Talent. Check their Facebook page and YouTube page. She teaches at Nyenrode Business University, check one of their courses. Follow Jeanine via LinkedIn or read her blogs, this is one her blog posts.
    • Share your thoughts on this episode via walktalklisten. Your feedback is invaluable to us.
    • Please do explore the songs selected by Jeanine and previous guests on our #walktalklisten playlist here.
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    • Check out the special WTL series "Enough for All," featuring Church World Service (CWS) and the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • From Systems to Soul: Reimagining Power and Purpose with Nate Wong - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 190)

    From Systems to Soul: Reimagining Power and Purpose with Nate Wong - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 190)
    Apr 30 2025
    Nate Wong, partner at Bridgespan and a visionary leader is dedicated to reimagining systems through equity, innovation, and human transformation. Nate shares his journey from management consulting to becoming a trusted voice in shifting power to communities, exploring how ownership models, trust-based philanthropy, and inclusive collaboration can fuel social change. His reflections are grounded not only in systems thinking but also in deep personal insight, reminding us that lasting change requires both organizational and inner transformation. As we walk through topics like spiritual grounding in professional life, the courage to let go, and the beauty of Hawaiian wisdom (yes, Nate chose a Hawaiian song that embodies this episode’s spirit), Nate challenges us to build a “social impact consciousness.” Tune in for a conversation that bridges policy and presence, capitalism and compassion — and invites each of us to walk with more intention, wherever we are. Listener Engagement:
    • Discover more about Bridgespan via their Website. Check their LinkedIn and Instagram. Follow Nate via LinkedIn, Website and Medium.
    • Share your thoughts on this episode via walktalklisten. Your feedback is invaluable to us.
    • Please do explore the songs selected by Nate and previous guests on our #walktalklisten playlist here.
    • A few of Nate's Publications:
      • “From Capital to Connections: Aligning Donor Strengths with Nonprofit Needs” (Bridgespan.org, 2024)
      • "Nonprofit Leadership Transitions: Four Ways Funders can Support Leaders of Color" (Bridgespan.org, 2024),
      • "How to Support New Leaders of Color: A Transition Timetable" (Bridgespan.org, 2024),
      • “Building a Trust-Based Philanthropy To Shift Power Back to Communities” (SSIR, 2021)
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    • Check out the special WTL series "Enough for All," featuring Church World Service (CWS) and the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Bridging Minds and Systems with Wietse Tol – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 189)

    Bridging Minds and Systems with Wietse Tol – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 189)
    Apr 23 2025
    Wietse A. Tol, a leading figure in global mental health, holds academic appointments at the University of Copenhagen, VU University Amsterdam, Innlandet University (Norway), and Johns Hopkins University. His work focuses on multi-sectoral, integrated interventions that address both mental health and its social determinants — from poverty to climate stress — with a sharp eye on how research can inform practice and vice versa. During this episode, we explore Wietse’s personal and professional journey, including formative experiences in Nepal, a shift from aspiring therapist to systems-level researcher, and his current leadership in large-scale mental health prevention initiatives. The conversation highlights the need for upstream solutions, public mental health strategies, and the role of mindfulness in addressing polarization and building social connection. If you’re curious about how structural vulnerabilities and mental health intersect — and what can be done about it — this episode is a must-listen. Listener Engagement:
    • Explore Wietse’s publications here.
    • Share your thoughts on this episode via walktalklisten. Your feedback is invaluable to us.
    • Please do explore the songs selected by previous guests on our #walktalklisten playlist here. One of the songs selected by Rudelmar is not available on Spotify, so check out the song via YouTube.
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    • Visit our website at 100mile.org for more episodes and information about our initiatives.
    • Check out the special WTL series "Enough for All," featuring Church World Service (CWS) and the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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    56 mins
  • Breaking the Cycle of Polarization with Rudelmar Bueno de Faria – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 188)

    Breaking the Cycle of Polarization with Rudelmar Bueno de Faria – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 188)
    Apr 16 2025
    In this powerful episode of Walk Talk Listen, Rudelmar Bueno de Faria, General Secretary of ACT Alliance, a global coalition of over 137 faith-based organizations working across more than 125 countries is our guest. From Rudelmar his early days in southern Brazil to his influential roles at the World Council of Churches and now ACT Alliance, he shares his journey of faith, peacebuilding, and advocacy. He opens up about navigating political polarization, religious instrumentalization, and the deep challenges of today’s humanitarian sector—including the dangerous shift away from values like compassion, inclusion, and solidarity. Rudelmar offers grounded reflections on hope, drawn from the courage of youth and the potential of interfaith collaboration. He calls for a renewed prophetic voice from faith communities and challenges us to rethink our models of leadership, development, and climate justice in a fragmented world. As we explore what gives him hope, his passion for dialogue and his belief in collective action shine through. A must-listen for anyone seeking clarity and courage in complex times. Listener Engagement:
    • Discover more about ACT Alliance via their Website. Check their Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube as well. Follow Rudelmar via LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky.
    • Share your thoughts on this episode via walktalklisten. Your feedback is invaluable to us.
    • Please do explore the songs selected by previous guests on our #walktalklisten playlist here. One of the songs selected by Rudelmar is not available on Spotify, so check out the song via YouTube.
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    • Check out the special WTL series "Enough for All," featuring Church World Service (CWS) and the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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    59 mins
  • Faith in Action for Gender Justice with Elaine, Paul and Nora – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 187)

    Faith in Action for Gender Justice with Elaine, Paul and Nora – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 187)
    Apr 9 2025
    This special episode of Walk Talk Listen explores the vital intersection of faith, gender justice, and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Maurice is joined by three inspiring guests behind the new report 30 Years On: Faith in the ICPD Programme of Action:
    • Rev. Dr. Elaine Neuenfeldt, Global Gender Justice Programme Manager at ACT Alliance and a theologian with deep expertise in feminist theology, faith-based advocacy, and inclusive organizational change.
    • Dr. Paul Z. Mmbando, Medical Doctor and Director of Health and Diakonia Programs at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT), with regional and global leadership in SRHR and public health.
    • Dr. Nora Khalaf-Elledge, a gender expert and religious feminist with a PhD in Gender, Religion and Development, currently chairing the Gender-Based Violence and Faith Working Group at the Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI).
    Together, they reflect on how faith actors across diverse traditions have consistently shown up for justice over the past 30 years, advocating for SRHR, countering backlash, and embodying love through action. Themes explored include:
    • The unique role of faith actors in community-rooted SRHR efforts
    • Multi-faith collaboration in policy and advocacy
    • Faith, ethics, and feminist theological frameworks for gender justice
    • What gives each guest hope—and what “duckie” they’ve had to put down to grow
    Listen in for a deeply moving and timely conversation on faith and justice. Stay tuned for the report release—coming soon via ACT Alliance and JLI. Listener Engagement:
    • Discover more about ACT Alliance via their Website. Check their Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube as well.
    • Share your thoughts on this episode via walktalklisten. Your feedback is invaluable to us.
    • Although we didn't ask a music question during this episode, please do explore the songs selected by previous guests on our #walktalklisten playlist here.
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    • Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast and Maurice by liking and following Maurice on Blue Sky, Facebook and Instagram.
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    • Check out the special WTL series "Enough for All," featuring Church World Service (CWS) and the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • The Music Within Us: A Walk Talk Listen Compilation

    The Music Within Us: A Walk Talk Listen Compilation
    Apr 2 2025
    Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of sitting down with incredible musicians—artists who use their craft not just for entertainment, but for healing, storytelling, activism, and connection. In this compilation episode, you’ll hear highlights from conversations with past musical guests such as Maya Azucena, Lakecia Benjamin, Endea Owens, Noah Jackson, Andromeda Turre, Amina Scott, Shirazette Tinnin, Desirée, Patrick Drabe and Maurice Rugebregt. They share how music shaped their paths, inspired change, and continues to connect us all. If any voice in this episode speaks to you, I invite you to explore their full story in the original episodes. Let these clips move you—and maybe even lead you to your next favorite episode. Listener Engagement:
    • Share your thoughts on this episode via walktalklisten. Your feedback is invaluable to us.
    • Explore the songs selected by artists like Endea Owens and other guests on our #walktalklisten playlist here.
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    • Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast and Maurice by liking and following Maurice on Blue Sky, Facebook and Instagram.
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    • Check out the special WTL series "Enough for All," featuring Church World Service (CWS) and the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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    15 mins