The Disgruntled Millennial

What’s the real business value of DEI? In this episode, Matt speaks with leadership and workplace diversity expert Joe Santana about why DEI has become such a polarizing topic in America, and what the true business case for diversity, equity, and inclusion is that both sides of the aisle miss. They explore how DEI drives innovation, improves decision-making, and reduces risk—and why so many organi...

As legal and political attacks on disability protections escalate, what’s really at stake for millions of Americans? In this episode, host Matthew Leger sits down with Tara Cunningham, CEO of Beyond Impact, to break down the threats to Section 504, IDEA, and the ADA—and why defending disability rights matters to all of us. From public misconceptions to policy failures to grassroots mobilization, t...

Nonprofits in the US are being hit from all sides—federal funding cuts, economic headwinds, and growing distrust from the public. Can the sector adapt in time to survive this moment, or should we take this opportunity to fundamentally rethink the nonprofit business model (and tax code) altogether? In this episode, Matt sits down with two leading nonprofit industry experts, Sara Gibson and Tom Bart...

Staring down large scale federal funding cuts, nonprofits across the country are looking to philanthropic organizations to fill the void. But is philanthropy equipped to rise to the challenge? In this episode, Matt sits down with Karen Wawrzaszek, a long time advisor to major donors, nonprofits, and foundation leaders. They discuss what needs to change to make charitable funding more impactful for...

The future of work is filled with uncertainty as emerging technologies like AI disrupt the labor force at an unprecedented rate. How do you prepare for a future when we don't know what humans will even be doing for work a year from now, let alone in 5, 10, or 15 years? In this episode, Matt sits down with Vikram Mansharamani to discuss how we can be better prepared for whatever the future of work...

Tensions are high in American workplaces. Employers are struggling to navigate and understand an increasingly complex and diverse labor market, and workers are rethinking their relationship with employers. As workers advocate better working conditions and a greater voice in their organizations, labor-union organizing has surged, and the fights have become very ugly, and very public. Employee resou...

The neurodivergent workforce encompasses working age adults with neurological and developmental conditions such as Autism, ADHD, and Dyslexia. Upwards of 1 in 5 people on Earth are considered neurodivergent, but research has shown that these workers face significant barriers to employment and economic mobility, with unemployment rates as high as 30-40%. This is a waste of human potential that is r...

It seems that, nearly everyday, there is another headline about some big name corporate executive bashing remote work or forcing a return to the office. The public narrative, shaped by just a few loud voices, is that the glory days of remote work are over and the old way of working is just better for everyone. However, when we zoom out and think beyond our office walls, the positive economic and s...

Introducing The Disgruntled Millennial Podcast, a show for people who want to see the world become a better place, and are tired of politics and culture wars getting in the way. This podcast is about having more civil conversations, bringing people together to have meaningful, solution-oriented discussions about the wicked problems that ail us. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.disgrunt...