the roots of change podcast

It’s been one week since the 2024 U.S. election and many are still processing, while others are acting and building (I’m moving through both). I want to speak to you no matter where you find yourself. I had planned a different podcast about celebrating volunteers. Not many listeners are in a celebratory mood, so I want to talk about organizing and moving forward in this moment. In my first solo pod, I reflect on: * Some of my experiences in the Southwest that signaled the results * How grassroots organizing worked when superficial branding didn’t * How the roots of change agency is moving forward in this moment * Finally, I share interviews with volunteers in Reno, NV & Modesto, CA Organizing on both the macro and most personal levels of our lives is more important than ever. I hope you’ll join me in continuing to learn, grow, and organize for true liberatory & sustainable change. UPGRADE TO SUPPORT MY WORK [https://bit.ly/SeedlingPlan] As we move into this new period of movement work, I plan to be a key resource for anyone who is working to shift our world towards a more compassionate and sustainable society. But I can only do that if I am sustainable and able to also support myself. If you’ve considered upgrading in the past, I’m asking you to please upgrade today. Your contribution will go directly back into the community in terms of resources. https://bit.ly/SeedlingPlan [https://bit.ly/SeedlingPlan] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

I’ve been on the road in Southwest swing states [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-PJMgl29uEsj2Kt5wMcKw0sutJKt--oB&si=5Df4ORt8oxZP8CKW&ref=rootschangemedia.com] for almost a month! I’ve been lucky enough to meet some amazing local and state candidates who are just real people who are working hard and caring for their communities. It has been refreshing to find when the pundits want us to believe they’re all crooked! I was lucky enough to have a casual sit-down conversation with Dallas Harris, Nevada State Senator, at her office at the Nevada Nevada Legislature building. You can find our awesome tees on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjXjvOwQFz0&list=PL-PJMgl29uEtQep9qQaC0ZnEPnW3VDf6E] if you want to watch the interview [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjXjvOwQFz0&list=PL-PJMgl29uEtQep9qQaC0ZnEPnW3VDf6E]. In our 20-minute chat, we covered: * What Dallas Harris has already done for Nevadans and what she hopes to do in her next term * How she’s dealt with GOP government inaction firsthand to support her community * Why down-ballot races are so crucial for our daily lives * The case for Millennials and Gen Z to go vote! * Addressing the economic angst in the country and the Democrat’s closing economic message * The amazing organizations and support networks for women, people of color, and queer folks running for office ABOUT DALLAS HARRIS * Visit the Dallas Harris website [https://www.dallasharrisfornevada.com/] * Donate to Dallas Harris [https://secure.actblue.com/donate/committee-to-elect-dallas-harris-1] ABOUT THE ROOTS OF CHANGE AGENCY * Subscribe to the roots of change newsletter [https://www.rootschangemedia.com/#/portal/signup] * Upgrade [https://www.rootschangemedia.com/#/portal/account/plans]for members-only podcasts and resources * We are 100% reader supported, consider donating to support our work [https://donate.stripe.com/4gw8xj3sR3ex0Vy145]. * Explore the roots of change agency [http://www.knurdology.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

I was so happy to have my friend and voter outreach extraordinaire, Elizabeth Chur, on the podcast to talk about her latest book just in time for the election. 'The Joy of Talking Politics with Strangers: How to Save Democracy, One Conversation at a Time [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/217313568-the-joy-of-talking-politics-with-strangers?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14]' is a practical and beautifully written book to help folks use the power of conversation to create lasting change.' As the first crisp of fall weather graced us, we gathered for a casual conversation about motivational interviewing and how we can shift our culture through individual conversations. If you want to brush up on your motivational interview skills, you can check out our one-sheeter Motivational Interviewing guide [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aXEgO9QkUpblaj4liX6PfRvnS_lRlrhS/view?usp=sharing]. ABOUT ELIZABETH CHUR * Learn More About Elizabeth [https://elizabethchur.com/] * Subscribe to Elizabeth’s Substack [https://substack.com/@talkwithvoters] * Buy The The Joy of Talking Politics with Strangers [https://elizabethchur.com/] ABOUT THE ROOTS OF CHANGE AGENCY * Subscribe to the roots of change newsletter [https://www.rootschangemedia.com/#/portal/signup] * Upgrade [https://www.rootschangemedia.com/#/portal/account/plans ]for members-only podcasts and resources * We are 100% reader supported, consider donating to support our work [https://donate.stripe.com/4gw8xj3sR3ex0Vy145]. * Explore the roots of change agency [http://www.knurdology.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

I had an amazing chat with political organizer, Natalie Burdick, where we discussed the upcoming election, Democratic messaging, and the importance of strategic campaign efforts in Arizona and the California Central Valley. 1. Focusing on Impactful Campaign Efforts 2. The 3 Messaging Strategies to Remember: Don’t repeat MAGA talking points, Talk about us and our vision, & Repetition, repetition, repetition 3. Economic Messaging & Democratic Party Strategy 4. Unprecedented Victories in Local and State Elections 5. Strategies for Political Engagement I love talking to Natalie because she can share complex electoral stakes in the simplest of terms. I hope you enjoy the conversation! About the Roots of Change agency Navigating heart-first activism & storytelling. We explore the 🌱 roots of our world to support organizations and activists 🥵 avoid burnout and 📚 tell empathetic stories that cultivate connections that 🌍 empower ✊🏽 social change. * Subscribe to the roots of change newsletter [https://roots-of-change.ghost.io/#/portal/signup] * We are 100% reader supported, consider donating to support our work [https://rootsofchange.gumroad.com/l/support?layout=profile]. * Explore the roots of change agency [https://lnk.bio/rootchange?ref=roots-of-change.ghost.io] About Natalie Burdick * Follow Natalie on Twitter [https://twitter.com/nataliehb] * Learn more about Sister District San Francisco [https://actionnetwork.org/forms/sister-district-san-francisco] * Learn more about Swing Left San Francisco [https://swingleft.org/group/swing-left-san-francisco] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Hi Y’all! 👋🏽 As soon as enthusiasm grew around VP Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for President, mysogynoir and racism in media accelerated. I spoke with Dr. Heliana Ramirez about the impact of racial trauma, the concept of misogynoir, its impact on Black women, and how non-Black folks can support Black women now and after the election. I hope you enjoy the rest of our conversation! * Misogynoir and its Emotional Impact * Impact of Racial Tropes and Trauma * Coalition Building and Allyship in the Fight Against Racism and Misogynoir * Combatting Misogynoir in Real Time * Addressing Harm Reduction and Backlash in Activism * Building Genuine Relationships to Support Black Women in the Workplace Learn More * Learn about guests & read the transcript [https://www.rootschangemedia.com/misogynoir-president-harris-allyship-for-black-women] * 🎬 Prefer video? Watch on our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMOQkfHrG-w&list=PL-PJMgl29uEtQep9qQaC0ZnEPnW3VDf6E]! * Subscribe [https://www.rootschangemedia.com/#/portal/signup] to our weekly newsletter * Donate [https://donate.stripe.com/4gw8xj3sR3ex0Vy145]: to our 100% reader supported podcast ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.