Pete Wright has spent his career as the invisible force behind other people's voices, but when he steps in front of the microphone for his own show about legacy and death, he discovers something unexpected about courage and change. In this role-reversal conversation, Carrie sits down with her own producer to explore the collection of small choices that leads to a well-lived life.

Nine out of ten people can't tell you what a community foundation does—yet these institutions have been quietly holding communities together for over a century. Peter Panepento has spent the last decade trying to solve what might be the most counterintuitive problem in philanthropy: how do you build a national brand for 900 organizations that each insist on being completely different?

When a city loses its paper, what fills the silence? In Baltimore, Lisa Snowden and the Baltimore Beat have found a way to turn local news into the heartbeat of community life.

Everyone says journalism is broken. Michael Bolden thinks the story is more complicated—and that the next generation of reporters may be the ones to save it.

Rich Harwood has spent thirty years in America's most forgotten places and discovered something that could save democracy—but it's not happening where you think it is. After another act of political violence rocks the nation, Carrie Fox sits down with the man who's proven that the path forward isn't through our broken politics, but through rebuilding the invisible infrastructure of how we actually live together.

In this season’s first episode, Carrie Fox sits down with Mike Pope and Elisa Pupko as they trade stability in Brooklyn for a yearlong adventure around the globe with their two children. Their leap is less about travel and more about what it means to embrace the sacred space between goodbye and hello.

Season 11 of Mission Forward explores the power of transitions—hellos, goodbyes, and the space between. Carrie Fox elevates stories of people who’ve leapt before they were ready, stayed when the world told them to move, and discovered the courage that comes from navigating change with clarity and care.

In this rebroadcast, Carrie Fox sits down with Lisa Gibby, Deputy Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at Nestlé. As the first person to hold this role, Lisa is responsible for building and maintaining trust in Nestlé's global brand across 186 markets.

Two extraordinary builders join us on this Mission Forward rebroadcast: Eboo Patel, architecting bridges between faiths, and Iara Peng, revolutionizing how philanthropy reaches underserved communities. Tune in to hear their inspiring stories and discover how we can all contribute to building a more just and equitable world.

It's a rebroadcast from election season. The air crackles – a strange cocktail of anticipation and apprehension. We’re drowning in pronouncements, predictions, and the ever-present din of commentary. But what if the key to navigating this volatile landscape isn’t about shouting louder but listening deeper?

Is local news dying, or are we just not listening? Michael Bolden of the American Press Institute sits down with Carrie Fox in this rebroadcast episode to reveal the secret weapon for revitalizing journalism and strengthening democracy: it's not about headlines, it’s about human connection.

In this rebroadcast, we ask a difficult question: Is civil war inevitable, or can we talk our way back from the brink? Peacebuilder Dr. John Paul Lederach offers a powerful framework for navigating toxic polarization and building bridges across divides, one conversation at a time.

In this rebroadcast, we address the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action which sent shockwaves through institutions across America, leaving many wondering about the future of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Is DEI dead? Or is it simply evolving?

In this rebroadcast from season 9, Carrie Fox sits down with Dana Snyder, a digital strategist for nonprofits and the CEO and founder of Positive Equation. Snyder, who has supported organizations like Movember, Dress for Success, and American Idol, shares her insights on how nonprofits can effectively reach new audiences in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Season 10 of Mission Forward closes with a reflection on the quiet, powerful lessons that shape how we lead, connect, and communicate. From courageous truths to candlelit hope, this episode offers a mosaic of wisdom to carry forward.

When truth feels slippery and leadership feels heavy, Dr. Erica Brown offers a compass rooted in conviction, compassion, and quiet daily practice. IThis week, she and Carrie explore how we build stamina—not just to survive uncertainty, but to lead through it with heart.

Earlier this week, I asked my colleagues at Mission Partners, “What song do you put on repeat when you need some calm, comfort, or renewed energy?”

What happens when the money dries up and your mission is still calling? Carrie Fox sits down with Nadine Gabai-Botero to break down what nonprofits must do now to build resilience, reframe their case, and lead through uncertainty—with honesty and heart.

These days are hard, for all of us, in many different ways. The best we can do is hold the light we have up for others.

Tim Dixon, co-founder of More in Common, joins Chronicle CEO Stacy Palmer to offer research-based strategies leaders can use to bridge divides in the workplace and in their communities. More in Common helps political leaders and social-change movements strengthen their coalitions by including unlikely allies.