JADED

Being the first Native person to serve in a presidential Cabinet is a historic milestone, but it’s also a path filled with immense pressure and sometimes loneliness. This week, Jade catches up with her mentor Secretary Deb Haaland to reflect on her historic tenure at the Department of the Interior and her current race for Governor of New Mexico. They dive into the "keyboard warrior" culture that e...

Can we build a world that isn't disposable? This week, Jade sits down with friend, model, author and activist Cameron Russell to discuss her book, How to Make Yourself Agreeable to Everyone, the systemic harm and violence hidden behind the glossy photos of the fashion industry, and her transition from the runway to the frontlines of climate justice. Together, the two explore the intersections...

What happens when staying curious becomes a radical act? This week on JADED, Jade sits down with "Gen Z Historian" and digital educator Kahlil Greene to discuss the dangerous rise of anti-intellectualism and the weaponization of history. The two dive into Kahlil’s viral experience being escorted out of a Forbes conference after an intervention for gun violence prevention. From the racialized origi...

What happens when the well-oiled machine of a national political campaign suddenly stops? This week on JADED, Jade sits down with Hope Walz, daughter of Minnesota Governor and former vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, to discuss the surreal transition from Secret Service details to the quiet of a therapy office. They unpack the stages of grief after a political loss, the struggle to build an id...

This week, Jade catches up with longtime friend, colleague, activist, and actor Dallas Goldtooth ( Reservation Dogs ,  Fall Out ) about Standing Rock ten years later, Indigenous storytelling, and navigating the pressures of social movements.  The two have a thoughtful conversation about both the victories and struggles of Indigenous activism, social movements, media literacy, and on-scre...

What does it cost to have an opinion online? For the kickoff of JADED season 1, Jade sits down with comedian Suzanne Lambert, also known as the ‘Regina George of the Left,’ to talk about political comedy, dark humor, and learning when to log off. Join us as Jade unpacks what truly makes Suzanne jaded about online haters, the manosphere, and caring deeply without losing yourself. Follow @JadeBegay...

Being a leader, a founder, or an innovator of any kind is a life service. It often comes at an immense personal toll that includes burnout, sacrifice, and/or imposter syndrome.  Enter JADED , the weekly chat series that serves as an unfiltered decompression chamber where forces of nature, it-girls, disrupters, and cultural tastemakers, step outside the confines of their curated spaces and hav...