The Intersections by Talaya Podcast

Disrupting the "nice" surface-level talk of leadership. "I am what many consider a quiet person. However, today, I’m going to say some things out loud." Welcome back to the Intersections. In this reflection, I’m addressing the elephant in the room. Since being named a 2025 Bush Fellow, I’ve noticed a shift. Doors that were triple-bolted for years are suddenly swinging open. My inbox is fuller. But...

“The Bush Fellowship isn't just a grant; it’s a mirror. It forces you to ask: Who do I need to become to lead the change I'm calling for?” In this episode, Talaya Dendy pulls back the curtain on the rigorous, multi-year journey of becoming a 2025 Bush Fellow. Moving beyond the prestige of the title, she describes the fellowship as a "working laboratory" for leadership, sustainability, and deep int...

Episode 1: The Foundation of the Intersection “Leadership and advocacy aren't just about the work that we do. It's about the person we become while doing it.” Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Intersections by Talaya . Today is a beginning, a raw, unscripted "audio documentation" of what it means to lead, advocate, and grow in real-time. Host Talaya Dendy, a 14-year cancer thriver and 2025 B...