Welcome to Broken Office Chair, a new podcast produced by Alternatives. Broken Office Chair is hosted by Alternatives’ Executive Director, Bessie Alcantara, a Chicago native and a first-generation Salvadoran-Mexican American passionate about dismantling systemic racism. In each episode, Bessie will be joined by her friends and colleagues, who are ready to talk frankly about important topics such as issues in the nonprofit sector, racial equity, and DEI in practice.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to Broken Office Chair, a new podcast produced by Alternatives. Broken Office Chair is hosted by Alternatives’ Executive Director, Bessie Alcantara, a Chicago native and a first-generation Salvadoran-Mexican American passionate about dismantling systemic racism.
Recent episodes include "Girl I Guess" (26 October 2026, 41 minutes), "Dakarai Larriett" (11 June 2026, 38 minutes), and "Cocktails & Complicity: Community of Care (Live Recording)" (15 April 2026, 57 minutes).
Broken Office Chair publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 41 minutes.
Booking probability for Broken Office Chair is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Broken Office Chair requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Broken Office Chair's contact route on record: verified email.
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Broken Office Chair is a business podcast.
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Episode #38
They're back! The 2026 election season has host Bessie Alcantara back in conversation with the co-authors of Girl I Guess, Stephanie Skora and Reaghn Draper. Stephanie Skora (she/her) She is the Director of Development...
Episode #36
<p>In this episode of Broken Office Chair, our host Bessie Alcantara is joined by Dakarai Larriatt, Candidate for US Senate. They discuss Dakarai's experience at the hands of Michigan State Police in 2024, his advocacy...
<p>Broken Office Chair host, Bessie Alcantara is joined by Adela Carlin, Senior Director of Advocacy at Illinois Partners for Human Service and Sarah Daniels, Chief Of Staff at ICOY for a special live recording of...
Episode #34
<p>Broken Office Chair host, Bessie Alcantara is joined by Ald. Jessie Fuentes, Alderperson of the 26th Ward and a queer Latina grassroots organizer, educator, and public policy advocate.</p><p>Growing up in Humboldt...
Episode #33
<p>In part 2 of their conversation, Broken Office Chair host, Bessie Alcantara is joined by Sufyan Sohel, Chair of Cook County Commission on Human Rights - Consultant Social Impact, board member of ACLU, whose career...
Episode #32
<p>Broken Office Chair host, Bessie Alcantara is joined by Sufyan Sohel, Chair of Cook County Commission on Human Rights - Consultant Social Impact, board member of ACLU, whose career centers on combating hate and...
Episode #31
<p>Broken Office Chair host, Bessie Alcantara is joined by Mercedes Brown Racial Equity Assessment Director from the Building Movement Project (BMP) and Frances Kunreuther former Co-Executive Director from BMP. BMP...
Episode #30
<p>Broken Office Chair host, Bessie Alcantara is joined by Dr. Cristina Pacione Zayas as they talk about parenthood, Pacione Zayas's trajectory from nonprofit to the State Senate, the importance of Latina representation...
Episode #29
<p>Broken Office Chair host, Bessie Alcantara is joined by lauren Ornelas as they talk about environmental/climate/food justice, animal rights, community organizing, and more. </p><p>lauren Ornelas (she, her, hers) is...
Episode #28
<p>Bessie is joined by Prisca Rodriguez, founder of Latina Rebels. as they talk about being raised as Latina women in dual culture environments, leadership as women of color, and how to share access to elitist...
Episode #27
<p>Bessie is joined by Tinisha Dorsey, Senior Principal, Central Zone Leader at Mercer as they talk about professional development, leadership as women of color, and how to show up for your community while in leadership...
Episode #26
<p>Tune in to hear Vu Le and Broken Office Chair host, Bessie Alcantara answer questions submitted to the Broken Office Chair Advice Column.</p><p>Vu Le (“voo lay”) is a writer, speaker, vegan, Pisces, and the former...
Episode #25
<p>Bessie is joined by Tawa Mitchell, Senior Program Officer of MacArthur Foundation's Chicago Commitment as they talk about growing up in Chicago, Chicago Public Schools, mental health, public health, critical race...
Episode #24
<p>Join host Bessie Alcantara in this powerful episode featuring Andrea Ortez, Program Officer at Woods Fund Chicago. Together, Bessie and Andrea dive into the profound impact of the conflict in El Salvador, exploring...
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<p>Join host Bessie Alcantara in this powerful episode featuring Andrea Ortez, Program Officer at Woods Fund Chicago. Together, Bessie and Andrea dive into the profound impact of the conflict in El Salvador, exploring...
Episode #23
<p>Join us for an inspiring episode as Bessie sits down with two powerhouse leaders, Candice Jones and Thena Robinson Mock. Together, they dive into their journeys in advocacy, justice, and community building. Candice...
Episode #22
<p>In this episode, Bessie steps into a new role—interviewee. For the first time, she shares her personal & professional journey, offering listeners a rare glimpse behind the mic. Bessie's guest, Maha McDiarmid turnst...
Episode #21
<p>This week, our Host, Bessie Alcantara sits with Restorative Works! Podcast host, Claire de Mézerville López, M.Ed., M.S., to speak about the ways in which restorative practices are making a difference in their...
<p>In this episode, Alternatives' Executive Director, Bessie Alcantara is joined by Nazek, USPCN-Chicago Co-Chair and Nick, USPCN member to talk about what has happened since October 7, 2023. They discuss mobilizing...
<p>In this powerful episode of The Broken Chair Podcast, we sit down with Illinois State Senator Robert Peters to discuss the key elements of political change—collaboration, organization, and the importance of open...
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Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate from Georgia, Democratic Party
First Woman, First Queer Latina, and Youngest Leader of Chicago’s 26th Ward, Epi’s Canoes and Kayaks
President and CEO, Athens Community Career Academy
founder of Coursing Justice, Director of Institutional Response at GRACE, The Heritage Foundation
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