Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 91
Frequency: Monthly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 54 subscribers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
studio.c.chicago@gmail.com
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Host
Mary F. Morten - Consultant, filmmaker, and activist focused on nonprofit organizations, racial and gender equity, and leadership experiences of people of color.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Teresa C. Younger - Transforming A Legacy Foundation, Centering Women And Girls Of Color, Trust-based Philanthropy, Grantmaking, And Succession Planning.
Beth Richie - The Institute’s Origins, Justice-oriented Scholarship, Community-engaged Research, And Institutional Commitment To Racial Research.
Amanda Lewis - Community-centered Research, Engaged Scholarship, Faculty Activism, And Sustaining Race-focused Research During Political Pressure.
Ashton Mota - Coming Out, Cultural And Religious Dynamics, Family Support, And Fostering Lgbtq+ Youth Of Color.
Chazzie Grosshandler - Coming Out, Founding Gendercool, And Using Personal Connection To Change Perceptions Of Transgender And Non-binary Youth.
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Episodes
Episode 91: Behind the Camera: Sixty Years of Chicago Documentary
October 08, 2026
In this episode, Mary Morten gathers four leaders shaping the future of documentary film in Chicago.Stacy Robinson, artistic director of Kartemquin Films, marks the studio's 60th anniversary and the hard-won lessons behind 80-plus films, including Hoop Dreams and The Interrupters. Yvonne Welbon, founder and CEO of Sisters in Cinema, talks about turning 30 years of research into the country's only brick-and-mortar space dedicated to Black women filmmakers. And two filmmakers who came up throug...
Episode 90: Falling Out of Summer: Fireside Chat 2026
October 01, 2026
In this annual fireside chat, host Mary Morten reconnects with Angelique Power of the Skillman Foundation and Tracie Hall of the HBCU Library Alliance for a conversation about memory, education, and what it takes to carry the baton in a moment when history is under pressure. From the opening of the Obama Presidential Center to the progress happening in Detroit's public schools, they look at who gets to tell our stories and why staying vocal matters.Episode Highlights- Mary on being featured i...
Episode 89: Leaving It Better: Teresa Younger on 13 Years at Ms. Foundation
July 07, 2026
In the season finale of “Gathering Ground,” host Mary Morten sits down with Teresa C. Younger, outgoing president and CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women, for a candid reflection on 13 years of leading a legacy institution through fundamental transformation. Teresa talks about what it took to center women and girls of color at a second-wave feminist foundation, the listening tour that covered 50,000 miles in her first year, and why she believes succession planning is one of the most overlooke...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Gathering Ground?
Gathering Ground is hosted by Mary F. Morten. Its publicly listed email is studio.c.chicago@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Gathering Ground?
The publicly listed email for Gathering Ground: studio.c.chicago@gmail.com.
How many listeners does Gathering Ground have?
Podseeker estimates Gathering Ground reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Gathering Ground?
Gathering Ground typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Nonprofit CEOs and senior executives, movement and advocacy leaders, researchers, foundation leaders, and subject-matter experts with established work in racial equity, gender equity, LGBTQ+ issues, social justice, philanthropy, or leadership development. Common among recent guests: Leading established nonprofit or philanthropic organizations; Building or directing advocacy, research, or leadership-development initiatives; Demonstrated impact serving marginalized communities. Recent guests include Teresa C. Younger, Beth Richie, and Amanda Lewis.
How hard is it to get booked on Gathering Ground?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Gathering Ground cover?
Recent episodes cover Racial Equity, Nonprofits, Gender Equity, Social Justice, and Philanthropy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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