The Broad Cast

The Broad Cast unites women in business, media, civic life, non-profits, politics and government who are making an impact on Chicago and their communities. Co-hosted by C-Strategies' Founder and CEO Becky Carroll and LCSW Eileen Dordek, this monthly podcast is available on Spotify, SoundCloud and Apple Podcasts.

The Broad Cast is a society podcast hosted by C-Strategies, with 52 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

C-Strategies hosts The Broad Cast, a society show with 52 episodes published.

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  The Obama Presidential Center Episode with Kelly Powers Baria

  Aug 17, 202640 min

  On the latest episode of The Broad Cast, hosts Becky Carroll and Eileen Dordek sit down with Kelly Powers Baria, Executive Vice President of Powers & Sons Construction and a leader of Lakeside Alliance, the joint venture that built the newly-opened Obama Presidential Center. Kelly shares how her father sparked the idea for a Black-led construction partnership in 2016, ultimately forming a first of its kind 51/49 minority-led joint venture with Turner Construction. Looking back on nearly a decade of work, Kelly talks about what went into ensuring the project reflected Chicago's diverse communities and her own path as a woman of color in a male-dominated industry — plus the powerful moment when she sat between her father and daughter at the OPC dedication ceremony, representing three generations of Powers celebrating this historic opening.

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  The Alternative City Budget Episode with Ald. Nicole Lee and Ald. Samantha Nugent

  Jun 24, 202642 min

  On this episode of The Broad Cast, hosts Becky Carroll and Eileen Dordek sit down with Ald. Samantha Nugent (39th Ward) and Ald. Nicole Lee (11th Ward) to explore Chicago's historic FY26 budget battle and the behind-the-scenes effort to craft an alternative budget. The conversation covers how a broad City Council coalition came together to close a billion-plus dollar budget gap while protecting job growth and making critical pension payments without raising property taxes — plus what’s at stake the City’s heads into an even more challenging FY2027 budget cycle.

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  The Untold Stories of the Combahee River Raid Episode with Dr. Edda Fields-Black

  Dec 4, 202543 min

  Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Dr. Edda Fields-Black joins The Broad Cast to share the extraordinary story behind “Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid and Black Freedom during the Civil War.” She explains how her research into more than 160 Civil War pension files uncovered the voices of enslaved people who experienced the raid firsthand. She discusses Harriet Tubman as a military strategist, the stakes of telling Black history in the current political climate and how her work is helping families trace their enslaved ancestors for the first time. She also reflects on her creative collaborations, the evolution of her scholarship and the personal meaning behind this groundbreaking book. Tune in for an inspiring conversation! __________________________________________________ The Broad Cast is hosted by Becky Carroll, President and CEO of C-Strategies, and Eileen Dordek, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and political activist. Keep up with The Broad Cast on socials: LinkedIn: @C-Strategies Inc. Instagram: @cstrategieschi Facebook: @C-Strategies Inc.

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  The Illinois Economic Development Episode with Christy George

  Oct 14, 20251h 3m

  Christy George played a major role in leading the most successful Democratic National Convention Host Committees in recent history — and now she’s at the helm of the Illinois Economic Development Corporation, the state’s public-private economic development arm, as President and CEO. On this episode of The Broad Cast, Christy joins hosts Becky Carroll and Eileen Dordek to talk about her path to public service, how she led the Host Committee for a high-profile convention and what it means to lead with purpose. She shares what’s behind Illinois’ recent economic momentum, from attracting quantum computing companies to fueling clean energy and advanced manufacturing growth. Christy also reflects on what it takes for women to step into once-in-a-lifetime leadership roles, and why lifting others up along the way is central to how she leads.

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  The Quantum Episode with Dr. Preeti Chalsani

  Sep 8, 202542 min

  Illinois is staking its claim as a global leader in quantum technology with the launch of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP). In this episode, hosts Becky Carroll and Eileen Dordek sit down with Dr. Preeti Chalsani — Chief Quantum Officer at the Illinois Economic Development Corporation and Business Development Lead for the IQMP — to break down what quantum is, why it matters and how this first-of-its-kind campus will transform both science and the economy. From drug discovery to climate solutions, Dr. Chalsani explains the real-world potential of quantum, the importance of building an ecosystem in Illinois, and what it means for jobs and communities on Chicago’s South Side. __________________________________________________ The Broad Cast is hosted by Becky Carroll, President and CEO of C-Strategies, and Eileen Dordek, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and political activist. Keep up with The Broad Cast on socials: Instagram: @cstrategieschi LinkedIn: @C-Strategies Inc. Facebook: @C-Strategies Inc. Bluesky: @cstrategieschi.bsky.social

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