• Sara Williams
    Oct 18 2022

    In this episode of the Sunday Candy Podcast, Sheryl is joined by her sister Sara Williams. 

    Sheryl Evans Davis is the Executive Director of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission. Director Davis previously served as Commissioner between 2011 and 2016, including a tenure as Vice Chair of the Commission.

    Prior to joining the San Francisco Human Rights Commission, Director Davis was Executive Director of Collective Impact, a community-based organization in the Western Addition neighborhood of San Francisco. As Executive Director, she oversaw Mo’MAGIC, Magic Zone, and the Ella Hill Hutch Community Center. Mo’MAGIC, a collaborative of non-profit organizations, addresses challenges facing low-income children, youth, and families in the areas of economic development, community health, and violence prevention. Magic Zone provides education and wraparound services to K-12 students and transitional aged youth. The Ella Hill Hutch Community Center provides community-building services and workforce development opportunities to neighborhood residents. During her tenure at Collective Impact, Director Davis forged private and public sector partnerships to provide critical health and social services to historically underserved communities across San Francisco.

    Director Davis has also served on the San Francisco Police Department Fair & Impartial Policing and Community Policing Advisory Committees, Fillmore Community Benefits District, and Redevelopment Agency's Western Addition Citizen Advisory Committee. She holds a BA degree from San Francisco State University and a Master's in Public Administration from the University of San Francisco.


    Credits:

    Executive Producers: Sheryl Evans Davis, Jeremy Berry, James Artis, Ceyanna Dent

    Coordinating Producer: Christian Ware-Berry

    Sunday Candy Theme Music: "To Live For" by LegendofLinc


    Social Handles:

    Follow Sheryl Evans Davis on Instagram 

    Subscribe To The Sunday Candy Podcast YouTube Channel

    For more info visit https://sherylevansdavis.org/

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    21 mins
  • Emma Willis
    Oct 18 2022

    Emma Willis’ career has spanned from marketing to financial services to business strategy, thought leadership focused on higher education savings and resources for startups. Willis recently was named chief operating officer for Bentonville-based Venture Noire, a nonprofit focused on supporting Black entrepreneurs.

    Sheryl Evans Davis is the Executive Director of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission. Director Davis previously served as Commissioner between 2011 and 2016, including a tenure as Vice Chair of the Commission.

    Prior to joining the San Francisco Human Rights Commission, Director Davis was Executive Director of Collective Impact, a community-based organization in the Western Addition neighborhood of San Francisco. As Executive Director, she oversaw Mo’MAGIC, Magic Zone, and the Ella Hill Hutch Community Center. Mo’MAGIC, a collaborative of non-profit organizations, addresses challenges facing low-income children, youth, and families in the areas of economic development, community health, and violence prevention. Magic Zone provides education and wraparound services to K-12 students and transitional aged youth. The Ella Hill Hutch Community Center provides community-building services and workforce development opportunities to neighborhood residents. During her tenure at Collective Impact, Director Davis forged private and public sector partnerships to provide critical health and social services to historically underserved communities across San Francisco.

    Director Davis has also served on the San Francisco Police Department Fair & Impartial Policing and Community Policing Advisory Committees, Fillmore Community Benefits District, and Redevelopment Agency's Western Addition Citizen Advisory Committee. She holds a BA degree from San Francisco State University and a Master's in Public Administration from the University of San Francisco.


    Credits:

    Executive Producers: Sheryl Evans Davis, Jeremy Berry, James Artis, Ceyanna Dent

    Coordinating Producer: Christian Ware-Berry

    Sunday Candy Theme Music: "To Live For" by LegendofLinc


    Social Handles:

    Follow Sheryl Evans Davis on Instagram 

    Subscribe To The Sunday Candy Podcast YouTube Channel

    For more info visit https://sherylevansdavis.org/

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Lisa Carmen Wang
    Oct 18 2022

    In this episode of the Sunday Candy Podcast, Sheryl is joined by Lisa Carmen Wang. She is a former 4X USA National Champion & Hall of Fame Gymnast turned Serial Entrepreneur, Investor, Writer, Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach & Unapologetic Feminist. She is host of the Enoughness Podcast. Her last company SheWorx, was acquired in 2019. Lisa was honored as Forbes 30 under 30, Red Bull Hero of The Year, & Entrepreneur Magazine’s 100 Most Powerful Women.

    Sheryl Evans Davis is the Executive Director of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission. Director Davis previously served as Commissioner between 2011 and 2016, including a tenure as Vice Chair of the Commission.

    Prior to joining the San Francisco Human Rights Commission, Director Davis was Executive Director of Collective Impact, a community-based organization in the Western Addition neighborhood of San Francisco. As Executive Director, she oversaw Mo’MAGIC, Magic Zone, and the Ella Hill Hutch Community Center. Mo’MAGIC, a collaborative of non-profit organizations, addresses challenges facing low-income children, youth, and families in the areas of economic development, community health, and violence prevention. Magic Zone provides education and wraparound services to K-12 students and transitional aged youth. The Ella Hill Hutch Community Center provides community-building services and workforce development opportunities to neighborhood residents. During her tenure at Collective Impact, Director Davis forged private and public sector partnerships to provide critical health and social services to historically underserved communities across San Francisco.

    Director Davis has also served on the San Francisco Police Department Fair & Impartial Policing and Community Policing Advisory Committees, Fillmore Community Benefits District, and Redevelopment Agency's Western Addition Citizen Advisory Committee. She holds a BA degree from San Francisco State University and a Master's in Public Administration from the University of San Francisco.


    Credits:

    Executive Producers: Sheryl Evans Davis, Jeremy Berry, James Artis, Ceyanna Dent

    Coordinating Producer: Christian Ware-Berry

    Sunday Candy Theme Music: "To Live For" by LegendofLinc


    Social Handles:

    Follow Sheryl Evans Davis on Instagram 

    Subscribe To The Sunday Candy Podcast YouTube Channel

    For more info visit https://sherylevansdavis.org/

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    52 mins
  • Dr. Cornel West
    Oct 18 2022

    In this episode of the Sunday Candy Podcast, Sheryl is joined by prominent and provocative intellectual Dr. Cornel West. He is Dietrich Bonhoeffer Chair at Union Theological Seminary and has written 20 books and edited 13. He's best known for his classics, "Race Matters and Democracy Matters," and for his memoir, "Brother West: Living and Loving Out Loud."


    Sheryl Evans Davis is the Executive Director of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission. Director Davis previously served as Commissioner between 2011 and 2016, including a tenure as Vice Chair of the Commission. 

    Prior to joining the San Francisco Human Rights Commission, Director Davis was Executive Director of Collective Impact, a community-based organization in the Western Addition neighborhood of San Francisco. As Executive Director, she oversaw Mo’MAGIC, Magic Zone, and the Ella Hill Hutch Community Center. Mo’MAGIC, a collaborative of non-profit organizations, addresses challenges facing low-income children, youth, and families in the areas of economic development, community health, and violence prevention. Magic Zone provides education and wraparound services to K-12 students and transitional aged youth. The Ella Hill Hutch Community Center provides community-building services and workforce development opportunities to neighborhood residents. During her tenure at Collective Impact, Director Davis forged private and public sector partnerships to provide critical health and social services to historically underserved communities across San Francisco. 

    Director Davis has also served on the San Francisco Police Department Fair & Impartial Policing and Community Policing Advisory Committees, Fillmore Community Benefits District, and Redevelopment Agency's Western Addition Citizen Advisory Committee. She holds a BA degree from San Francisco State University and a Master's in Public Administration from the University of San Francisco.


    Credits:

    Executive Producers: Sheryl Evans Davis, Jeremy Berry, James Artis, Ceyanna Dent

    Coordinating Producer: Christian Ware-Berry

    Sunday Candy Theme Music: "To Live For" by LegendofLinc


    Social Handles:

    Follow Sheryl Evans Davis on Instagram 

    Subscribe To The Sunday Candy Podcast YouTube Channel

    For more info visit https://sherylevansdavis.org/ 

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    59 mins
  • Jewel Burks-Solomon
    Oct 18 2022

    In this episode of the Sunday Candy Podcast, Sheryl is joined by Jewel Burks-Solomon, the Head of Google for Startups in the US. In this role, Jewel works to level the playing field for underrepresented startup founders and communities by connecting them with Google’s products, people, and best practices. In addition to this role, Jewel also serves as Managing Partner at Collab Capital, a $50M venture capital fund she launched to close the funding gap for Black entrepreneurs. Jewel’s work and mission are about creating more access to the technology innovation ecosystem.

    Sheryl Evans Davis is the Executive Director of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission. Director Davis previously served as Commissioner between 2011 and 2016, including a tenure as Vice Chair of the Commission.

    Prior to joining the San Francisco Human Rights Commission, Director Davis was Executive Director of Collective Impact, a community-based organization in the Western Addition neighborhood of San Francisco. As Executive Director, she oversaw Mo’MAGIC, Magic Zone, and the Ella Hill Hutch Community Center. Mo’MAGIC, a collaborative of non-profit organizations, addresses challenges facing low-income children, youth, and families in the areas of economic development, community health, and violence prevention. Magic Zone provides education and wraparound services to K-12 students and transitional aged youth. The Ella Hill Hutch Community Center provides community-building services and workforce development opportunities to neighborhood residents. During her tenure at Collective Impact, Director Davis forged private and public sector partnerships to provide critical health and social services to historically underserved communities across San Francisco.

    Director Davis has also served on the San Francisco Police Department Fair & Impartial Policing and Community Policing Advisory Committees, Fillmore Community Benefits District, and Redevelopment Agency's Western Addition Citizen Advisory Committee. She holds a BA degree from San Francisco State University and a Master's in Public Administration from the University of San Francisco.


    Credits:

    Executive Producers: Sheryl Evans Davis, Jeremy Berry, James Artis, Ceyanna Dent

    Coordinating Producer: Christian Ware-Berry

    Sunday Candy Theme Music: "To Live For" by LegendofLinc


    Social Handles:

    Follow Sheryl Evans Davis on Instagram 

    Subscribe To The Sunday Candy Podcast YouTube Channel

    For more info visit https://sherylevansdavis.org/

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    1 hr and 2 mins