Dreaming in Color

Darren Isom
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Booking Overview

Dreaming in Color spotlights leaders of color across philanthropy, impact investing, and justice/community change through candid, values-driven conversations. It’s a strong platform for speakers who can connect lived leadership experience to how equity and liberation can be achieved in practice.

Metrics

Episodes: 45

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

YouTube: 13.6k subscribers

Instagram: 3.0k followers

30s Ad: 28 - 32, 60s Ad: 33 - 37

Host

Darren Isom - Partner at The Bridgespan Group (San Francisco office). A queer Black leader in the social sector with New Orleans roots, Darren hosts candid “kitchen table” style discussions centered on the lived...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Demonstrated leadership in social impact—often BIPOC leaders—across areas like justice reform, philanthropy, impact investing, social entrepreneurship, and/or culture/arts with measurable equity impact.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led mission-driven organizations, Held senior roles in impact organizations or investment vehicles, Produced influential cultural or media work tied to social impact, Public advocacy roles (e.g., chapter leadership in global orgs)

Recent Guest Discussions

Sarah Jones - Comedy And Storytelling To Shift Perception; Representation, Identity, And Social Impact Through Film/performing Arts.

Rachel Cooke - Cultural Change Through A New Storytelling Playbook; Community-driven Narrative Approaches.

Scott Budnick - Narrative And Storytelling In Criminal Justice Reform; Hope, Empathy, Humor; Reentry And Leadership Development.

Tijan Watt - African Innovation And Entrepreneurship; Local Knowledge And Risk-taking; Entrepreneurial Capital; Senegal’s Development And Soft Power.

Farah Mami - Leadership Grounded In Love And Integrity; Authenticity And Belonging; Women’s Leadership And Community Well-being.

Recent Topics

Equity, Justice, Leadership, Philanthropy, Impact Investing, Social Entrepreneurship, Criminal Justice, Education, Cultural Change, Innovation

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Dreaming in Color
:

Dreaming of Stories That Move Systems

April 01, 2026

Stories shape how we see one another, and whether we believe change is possible.In this episode, we travel to the Foster Museum in Palo Alto to speak with Film Producer, CEO of 1Community, and Founder of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, Scott Budnick; VP of Impact at 1Community, Rachel Cooke; and Tony Award-winning Performer/Writer/Director/Producer and Founder at Foment Productions, Sarah Jones. Together, they explore how storytelling across film, community organizing, and comedy can shift per...

Tijan Watt: Dreaming of the Continent as Cradle, Compass, and Catalyst

August 07, 2025

In this episode, we travel to Gorée Island in Dakar to speak with Tijan Watt, an entrepreneur and impact investor building a bold future for African innovation. Rooted in a transatlantic heritage that includes Tuskegee and Senegal, Tijan shares how both his African and Black American family history, HBCU education, and deep cultural pride shaped his path. Through his work with Wuri Ventures, Tijan champions local entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and creativity grounded in African realities. He ...

Farah Mami: Dreaming of Liberation Rooted in Love

July 31, 2025

In this episode, we journey to Tunis to speak with Farah Mami, philanthropist, impact investor, and social entrepreneur committed to leading with heart, integrity, and deep cultural pride. Rooted in both Tunisia and France, Farah moves between worlds—geographically, spiritually, and professionally. She shares a powerful story of reclaiming authenticity, navigating the tensions of belonging, and redefining leadership on her own terms. As the chair of the Tunisia chapter of the Young President’...

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