Effect Change With Jessica Payne

Producing the Build Your House of Wellness series has been such a rewarding experience and so far, we've explored topics ranging from sustainability to diversity and equity. For this episode, it's my turn in the hot seat! Meander through this journey with me as I share how balance, connection to place, and finding my "zone" through a simple, thoughtful exercise have helped me begin building my house of wellness. Plus, I'll share an exciting update regarding my career and transition. Interested in being a guest on the show? Visit www.strategyforimpact.com/how [https://www.strategyforimpact.com/how] for more information and to get in touch.

Cedric F. Brown, APR, has earned international recognition in communications for his work in diversity, equity, and inclusion advocacy efforts. Cedric is a digital strategist with a decade of expertise in using analytics and research to develop socially impactful content and joins me as my guest for this episode of the podcast and continuation of the Build Your House of Wellness series. Join us as we explore his "house" and discuss his hopes for self-expression and representation in the workplace, plus his valuable insights on campaigns from the Department of Education, Nike, and Ben & Jerry's. Check out all of the impactful work Cedric is doing on his website: https://cedricfbrown.com [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricfbrown/], and follow him on Twitter [https://twitter.com/abrothanamedCed] and LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricfbrown/]. Interested in being a guest on the show? Visit www.strategyforimpact.com/how [//www.strategyforimpact.com/how] for more information and to get in touch.

In this episode, I kick off a new series called Build Your House of Wellness. In this series, I ask each guest one question: How are you building your house of wellness? My first guest is the incredibly talented and very humble, Nicole DeNamur. She’s an innovative teacher, award-winning author, and advocate for healthy spaces, not to mention a sustainability professional and attorney. Join us as we explore her "house" and discuss the power of mentorship, language, and our responsibility to advocate for a healthier built environment. Check out all of the impactful work Nicole is doing at www.sustainablestrategiespllc.com [//www.sustainablestrategiespllc.com] where you can also find links to her online educational programming, including her Sustainable Strategies School, her medium series, and social channels. For more information and to participate in the Build Your House of Wellness series, visit www.strategyforimpact.com/how [//www.strategyforimpact.com/how].

In this episode, I share insights from youth activists about how we can support them in effecting change in the world. Knowing our role is the first step to taking action. Follow my twitter (www.twitter.com/jpaynebu) for more live tweets from #YTHLive and follow #YTHLive for more insights, quotes, and resources to help empower youth. www.strategyforimpact.com

Grandma asks what you do for a living. How would you describe yourself without setting off her BS-meter? Describing what we do for a living is often the first story we tell to strangers. In my latest podcast, I share how I accidentally discovered an emotional disconnect between my story and how boiling it down to its purest form ignited something deeper. www.strategyforimpact.com