Reclaiming Sisterhood

Is diversity, equity, and inclusion work being dismantled — or simply revealing what was never deeply rooted? In this episode, Kim Casey sits with Candace Moore to explore the current backlash against DEI and what it means for the future of justice work. From corporate about-faces to the silencing of Black women leaders, this conversation goes beyond headlines and into the heart of systems change....

What happens when Black women choose to pause in a world that expects us to grind? In this powerful episode of Reclaiming Sisterhood, Kim Casey sits down with author, former civil rights attorney, and former CEO Darlene Hightower to explore rest as resistance. Together, they unpack the weight Black women carry—leading, sustaining, excelling—and the radical act of reclaiming time, energy, and align...

In this episode of Reclaiming Sisterhood , co-host sits down with Cecile De Mello , Executive Director of Teamwork Englewood , for a powerful conversation about the unseen labor and overlooked leadership of Black women who sustain institutions without receiving the recognition, resources, or authority their work creates. Together, they explore what it means to be trusted to execute but not empower...

In this episode of Reclaiming Sisterhood, Kim and Adrienne sit down with educator and advocate Gizelle Clemens to challenge what we’ve been taught about Black excellence—and who gets to define it. Together, they explore how excellence has become both a source of pride and a heavy burden , shaped by capitalism, ableism, and respectability politics. This conversation centers the often-unseen labor o...

In this episode, Kim and Adrienne sit down with Karen Freeman Wilson , President & CEO of the Chicago Urban League, to unpack the real dynamics of collaboration among Black women in leadership. Together, they explore the difference between true allyship and “coopetition,” the myths of scarcity culture, and what it takes to build collective power rooted in grace, honesty, and action. Karen shar...

In this episode, we unpack what it really means for Black women to carry excellence everywhere—at work, at home, and in community—while constantly being told they’re “too much,” “too loud,” or “too ambitious.” When brilliance is both celebrated and punished, how do Black women navigate systems that reward mediocrity yet demand their mastery? We’re joined by Nicole Robinson, CEO of YWCA Chicago , t...

In this special live episode, recorded at Becoming Together , a two-day gathering hosted by Chicago Women in Philanthropy and Become , hosts Kim Casey and Adrienne Johnson sit down with Dr. Dominica McBride , CEO of Become and author of Becoming a Changemaker . Together, they unpack what it means to reclaim sisterhood and redefine leadership through healing, connection, and collective power. From...

In this mini-episode of Reclaiming Sisterhood , hosts Kim Casey and Adrienne Johnson go deeper—unpacking the masks Black women wear, the exhaustion of workplace culture, and the healing power of grace and authenticity. From navigating systemic pressures to embracing radical self-expression (yes, even gray hair as revolutionary!), this conversation sets the tone for the movement ahead. Subscribe no...

Reclaiming Sisterhood is a new podcast centering the diverse experiences of Black women—unfiltered, unapologetic, and rooted in truth. Hosted by Kimberly Casey and Adrienne Johnson, we’re myth-busting stereotypes, celebrating our magic, and building a movement of grace, authenticity, and action. This trailer sets the stage for season one: conversations on workplace dynamics, self-care, leadership,...