BROKEN OFFICE CHAIR 

Welcome to “Broken Office Chair,” the podcast where we dismantle the creaky structures of injustice and build a seat at the table for everyone. Join us as we explore the intricate web of social issues, unraveling the threads that bind us to outdated norms and challenging the status quo.

In each episode, we tackle a diverse range of topics, from racial injustice and gender inequality to the nonprofit industrial complex and the impacts of white supremacy. Our goal is not just to expose the fractures in society but to collaboratively explore solutions and inspire actionable change.

As advocates for inclusivity, our podcast fosters a space where every listener can pull up a chair and engage in meaningful dialogue. “Broken Office Chair” is not just a podcast; it’s a call to action, a platform for change, and a community united in the pursuit of a fair and equitable world

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Meet Our Host

Bessie Alcantara is executive director of Alternatives, Chicago’s leading provider of Restorative Justice and Behavioral Health services and capacity-building for schools and organizations. Bessie has over a decade of experience working with youth-serving organizations. As a bilingual, first-generation Salvadoran-Mexican American and Chicago native, Bessie is passionate about dismantling systemic racism and advocating for trauma-informed care and restorative justice programming for young Black and Brown Chicagoans.

SEASON 1 CREDITS:

Bessie Alcantara- Host

Catherine Best- Producer, Intro/Outro voice

Monica George- Producer 

Dave (Mixedmediaire)- Editor

Miguel Rodriguez- Artwork

SEASON 2 CREDITS:

Bessie Alcantara – Host

Catherine Best – Producer, Editor

Deanna Phillips – Producer, Intro/Outro voice

Undfindbeats- Musician