MACC Conversations: The Podcast explores the transformative power of human services teamwork and innovation. Each episode features inspiring stories and insightful conversations with human service leaders, community changemakers, and sector visionaries who embody the spirit of collaboration. Join us as we delve into the challenges and triumphs of the human services workforce, sharing practical strategies and experiences that empower listeners to embrace courage in their collaborative efforts. Whether you’re a seasoned nonprofit professional or just starting out, The MACC Podcast offers the tools and inspiration you need to foster meaningful connections and drive impactful change.
Daisy Morin, founding member of WorkFour, the national campaign for the four-day, 32-hour work week, joins Laurel Hansen to make the case for a different way of working. Daisy busts the myth that fewer hours means higher costs, with evidence, practical advice, and real nonprofit examples from right here in Minnesota. Whether you're curious or ready to explore, this one will get you thinking. Could four days be the future for your organization?
5 Aug 2026
How Are You...Really?
Marlee James, licensed clinical counselor, trauma therapist, and founder of Reviving Roots, joins Laurel Hansen MACC's Program Director, for a conversation on what it really takes to build psychologically safe, trauma-informed workplaces. From soul care groups to the power of asking "how are you" twice, Marlee offers practical tools any team can start using now — and a clear-eyed reminder that burnout is a structural problem, not an individual one. Whether you're a frontline staff member or an executive director, this episode has something you can use today.
1 Jul 2026
You Can’t Outwork the Problem: How to Slow Down to Speed Up
Melanie Ho, founder of Strategic Imagination, joins Laurel Hanson for a conversation on what it really takes to lead in uncertain times. From burnout and boundary saboteurs to leading from the middle, Melanie offers practical tools and a powerful reframe: the emotions we're tempted to push away are actually intelligence we need. A must-listen for human services professionals at every level.
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