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The Social Change Diaries

Vanessa Wakeman

Booking Overview

This is an interview show focused on social change, philanthropy, and communications, with external guests typically senior foundation leaders and other sector experts. PR agencies could pitch foundation executives, nonprofit leaders, researchers, and practitioners with substantive experience in social impact, democracy, or community-led change; booking difficulty is medium given the guests’ seniority and specialized expertise.

Metrics

Episodes: 54

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcast@thewakemanagency.com

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Host

Vanessa Wakeman - Founder and CEO of The Wakeman Agency, a communications firm focused on social change organizations.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Senior leadership experience in philanthropy or nonprofit organizations, or established expertise in social change, community-led work, or related policy issues.
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

Nwamaka Agbo - Democracy, Wealth And Power, Community-led Approaches, Philanthropy, And The Foundation’s Spend-down Model.

Ruth Shaber - The Foundation’s Planned Spend-down, Moving Philanthropic Resources With Urgency, Gender Equity, And Protecting Democracy.

Glen Galaich - The Foundation’s Spend-down, Philanthropy’s Role In Protecting Democracy, And Barriers To Population-level Social Change.

Richard Tate - Philanthropy, Voice And Influence, Community Power, And Advancing Social Change.

Angelique Power - Community Change, Youth-led Work In Detroit, Public Schools And Policy Change, And The Role Of Foundations.

Recent Topics

Society, Social Change, Philanthropy, Nonprofits, Social Justice

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Dr. Carmen Rojas from the Marguerite Casey Foundation on Transforming Government Through Community Power, Racial Justice, and 100% Commitment from Philanthropy

November 03, 2026

What does it take to build a durable democratic future in which people can know that their government is working to make their lives better?   In this episode of the Social Change Diaries, Dr. Carmen Rojas, president and CEO of the Marguerite Casey Foundation, reflects on philanthropy's role in doubling down on protecting communities clearly under attack by investing in community power to advance racial justice as a foundational underpinning of democracy and economic liberation, while ensurin...

Nwamaka Agbo from Kataly Foundation on Reimagining Democracy and Redistributing Power

October 27, 2026

What would it take to reimagine democracy? In this episode of the Social Change Diaries, Nwamaka Agbo, CEO of Kataly Foundation, explores the relationship between democracy, wealth, power, and repair. Nwamaka challenges philanthropy to move beyond traditional models of control by redistributing resources, trusting communities, and supporting community-led approaches to building a more just and sustainable future. She reflects on Kataly's spend-down model, the importance of dignity and self-de...

Ruth Shaber from Tara Health Foundation on Money Can Only Do Good If It's Moving

October 20, 2026

How can philanthropy move money at the speed of change? In this episode of the Social Change Diaries, Ruth Shaber, Founder and President of Tara Health Foundation, reflects on the foundation's decision to spend down by 2030 and what it means to move money with urgency, flexibility, and purpose. Ruth and Vanessa also explore philanthropy's role in advancing gender equity, protecting democracy, and supporting lasting social change. Find the transcript and more information about the episode on o...

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What is the email for The Social Change Diaries?

The publicly listed email for The Social Change Diaries: podcast@thewakemanagency.com.

How many listeners does The Social Change Diaries have?

Podseeker estimates The Social Change Diaries reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Social Change Diaries?

The Social Change Diaries typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior leadership experience in philanthropy or nonprofit organizations, or established expertise in social change, community-led work, or related policy issues. Recent guests include Nwamaka Agbo, Ruth Shaber, and Glen Galaich.

How hard is it to get booked on The Social Change Diaries?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Social Change Diaries cover?

Recent episodes cover Society, Social Change, Philanthropy, Nonprofits, and Social Justice. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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