Lead with Heart · 2025-11-25 · 38 min
In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Pierre Berastain, former Regional Director for North America at the Center for Public Impact and co-founder of Caminar Latino-Latinos United for Peace and Equity. Pierre has spent over 15 years advancing social justice, gender equity, and systems change. Today, he joins us to talk about what it really means to decolonize leadership in the nonprofit world. Together, we unpack how colonizing narratives shape our understanding of risk, safety, and authority - and how leaders can begin redistributing imagination, rest, and voice to those most impacted by inequitable systems. Pierre challenges us to examine our cultural scripts and reimagine what it means to lead inclusively and authentically. If you’re ready to explore how your leadership can foster belonging, equity, and courage in your nonprofit organization, this episode is a must-listen.
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