INCOGNITO the podcast
Incognito the podcast is an exploration of inclusion, leadership and authenticity. Hosted by author, activist, and thought-leader Michael Fosberg, Incognito seeks to forge connections and uncover commonalities through meaningful conversations about identity. In individual reflections and candid disc… read more
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S4 Ep 6: Getting Past the Fear of "Other" | Ellie Krug
May 29th, 2023
On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Ellie Krug! Ellie is a former civil lawyer and current national inclusivity trainer/speaker, author, radio host, and transgender rights activist based in …
S4 Ep 5: The Crucible of Leadership | Dr. Monica Cox
May 22nd, 2023
On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Dr. Monica Cox! Dr. Cox is a change agent, disruptor, and trailblazer, as well as a Distinguished Professor of Engineering at The Ohio State University, the …
S4 Ep 4: Prioritizing Mental Health | Janeane Bernstein
May 15th, 2023
On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Janeane Bernstein! Janeane is a journalist, mental health advocate, radio host/producer with KUCI 88.9fm, and creator of the mental health podcast and event …
S4 Ep 3: The Importance of Shared Experiences | Katie Remington
May 8th, 2023
On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Katie Remington! Katie is the Research Director for the Minnesota Justice Research Center where she leads MNJRC’s efforts to engage in participatory and …
S4 Ep 2: Remember the Why | Juan Acosta
May 1st, 2023
On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Juan Acosta! Juan is a mental health advocate, activist, and author, whose advocacy work began in his hometown of Woodland, California at age 13. Since then, …
S4 Ep 1: Where We Are Now
April 24th, 2023
Welcome back to another season of INCOGNITO the podcast! In the first episode of Season 4, Michael offers his thoughts on the challenging political …
S3 Ep 10: Lifting the Voices of Others | Steven Sapp & Mildred Ruiz-Sapp
March 13th, 2023
On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Steven Sapp and Mildred Ruiz-Sapp! Steven and Mildred are the founders and directors of …
S3 Ep 9: A Lifetime of Service | Larry Thompson
March 6th, 2023
On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Larry Thompson! Larry is a lawyer, law professor, and former US Deputy Attorney General under President George W. Bush. In this episode, Michael and Larry …
S3 Ep 8: Everyone’s Perspective Matters | Trinity Villanueva
February 27th, 2023
On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Trinity Villanueva! Trinity is an advocate on the intersections of justice, liberation, …
S3 Ep 7: Love, Serve, Remember | Mary Arden
February 20th, 2023
On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Mary Amrita Arden! Mary holds a Master’s degree in public health, is a certified …
S3 Ep 6: Be a Student of the Truth | Cecilia B. Loving
February 13th, 2023
On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Cecilia B. Loving! Cecilia is the Senior Vice President for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at PBS, where she is responsible for developing organizational …
S3 Ep 5: Be a Kindness Cheerleader | Toni Wynn
February 6th, 2023
On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Toni Wynn! Toni is a museum content curator, DEI speaker, and poet who sees big and small to craft inspired opportunities for engaging and learning. In this …
S3 Ep 4: Metallica Can Bring Us All Together | Ronnie Malley
January 30th, 2023
On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Ronnie Malley! Ronnie is a multi-instrumentalist musician, theatrical performer, …
S3 Ep 3: How to be a Public Servant 101 | Debra Silverstein
January 23rd, 2023
On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Alderman Debra Silverstein! Alderman Silverstein has been the representative of Chicago’s 50th Ward since 2011, working tirelessly to make her neighborhood a …
S3 Ep 2: Being Unapologetically Yourself | Angela Ford
January 16th, 2023
On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Angela Ford! Angela is the founder and executive director of The Obsidian Collection …
S3 Ep 1: Why listen?
January 9th, 2023
Welcome back to another season of INCOGNITO the podcast! In the first episode of Season 3, I not only tell the story of how this podcast came to be, …
S2 Ep 10: The Lifelong Journey of Identity
November 21st, 2022
We have reached the end of season 2 of INCOGNITO the podcast! Thank you to everyone who has listened, left reviews, and shared with others; we have been so excited to see the response to the podcast so far, and hope to …
S2 Ep 9: Being True to Your Values | Bessie Alcantara
November 14th, 2022
On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Bessie Alcantara! Bessie is the executive director of Alternatives Inc, a nonprofit organization based in Chicago that inspires young people to create a just …
S2 Ep 8: The Power of Proximity | Josie Whittlesey
November 7th, 2022
On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Josie Whittlesey! Josie is the executive director of Drama Club Inc, a nonprofit …
S2 Ep 7: Leading by Serving | Andre Watson
October 31st, 2022
On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Andre Watson! Andre is the Assistant Director for National Security under Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the principal investigative component of the …
S2 Ep 6: Everyone Has Something to Contribute | Kimberly Narain
October 24th, 2022
On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Dr. Kimberly Narain! Dr. Narain completed her residency in Primary Care Internal …
S2 Ep 5: Stepping Outside Your Privilege | Theresa Mah
October 17th, 2022
On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Illinois State Representative Theresa Mah. Representative Mah made history in 2016 when she became the first Asian American elected to serve in the Illinois …
S2 Ep 4: Shifting Your Consciousness | Jamie Price
October 10th, 2022
On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Jamie Price, the Executive Director of the Sargent Shriver Peace Institute (SSPI) and …
S2 Ep 3: Serve Your Community | Randy Ryan
October 3rd, 2022
On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Randy Ryan! Since leaving the military, Randy has been working with underserved communities as a means of continuing his service to the nation as a civilian. …
S2 Ep 2: Radical Listening | E. Patrick Johnson
September 19th, 2022
On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews E. Patrick Johnson! E. Patrick is the Dean of the School of Communication and Annenberg …
S2 Ep 1: Cleaning Up Your Side of the Street | Jeff Kober
September 12th, 2022
On the first episode of Season 2, Michael talks with Emmy-winning actor and meditation teacher Jeff Kober. Michael and Jeff discuss what it means to …
Ep 10: Nobody Wants To Talk About It - Race, Identity, And The Difficulties In Forging Meaningful Conversations
July 18th, 2022
We have reached 10 episodes of INCOGNITO the podcast! Thank you to everyone who has listened, left reviews, and shared with others; we jumped in to make this podcast and were so pleased by the response. For the final …
Ep 9: When Obstacles Become Opportunities | Quinton Alston-Spratt
July 4th, 2022
Our next guest on INCOGNITO the podcast is Quinton Alston-Spratt! Quinton is Head of Advisor Practice Management at Franklin Templeton, as well as a Diversity & Inclusion leader within the company working to bring …
Ep 8: Showing Up, Sharing A Meal, And Telling Stories | Willa Taylor
June 20th, 2022
In this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, we speak with Willa Taylor! Willa has a fascinating background and is currently the Walter Director of Education and Engagement at The Goodman Theatre where she has developed …
Ep 7: The Generous Act Of Listening | Steve Edwards
June 6th, 2022
This episode of INCOGNITO the podcast features Steve Edwards! Steve is an award-winning journalist, interviewer, and radio host whose work has appeared on numerous radio stations across the country. He was the Executive …
Ep 6: Leading With Vulnerability and Adaptability | Scott Lanum
May 23rd, 2022
Our next guest on INCOGNITO the podcast is Scott Lanum! Scott works in the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency as a liaison for the organization to discuss matters of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and for …
Ep 5: Building A Culture Of Care | Monty Schiro
May 9th, 2022
In this episode, we talk with Monty Schiro! Monty is the creator of Food Fight Restaurant Group, a locally owned and operated restaurant group in the greater Madison area with a group of unique and diverse restaurants. …
Ep 4: Navigating With Your Heart | Julie Daley
April 25th, 2022
This episode of INCOGNITO the podcast features Julie Daley! Julie is a healer, teacher, and coach guiding people and organizations to a more …
Ep 3: Showing Up As Your Best Self | Jason LeVasseur
April 11th, 2022
In this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, we talk with Jason LeVasseur! Jason is a speaker, camp counselor, and creator of The Rock Star Project. In this episode, Jason and I discuss activities to promote authenticity …
Ep 2: Coming With Your Armor Down | Kirsten Kelly
March 28th, 2022
Our first guest podcast is with Kirsten Kelly! Kirsten is a New York based Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker and producer. In this episode, Kirsten …
Ep 1: Sharing My Story
March 14th, 2022
Welcome to Incognito the Podcast! In this inaugural episode, I share my story of self-discovery. This is the story of the search for my long-lost …
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