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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 resultsHow grassroots organizing worked when superficial branding didn’tHow the roots of change agency is moving forward in this momentFinally, I share interviews with volunteers in Reno, NV & Modesto, CAOrganizing 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 WorkAs 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.
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I’ve been on the road in Southwest swing states 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 if you want to watch the interview. In our 20-minute chat, we covered:
What Dallas Harris has already done for Nevadans and what she hopes to do in her next termHow she’s dealt with GOP government inaction firsthand to support her communityWhy down-ballot races are so crucial for our daily livesThe case for Millennials and Gen Z to go vote!Addressing the economic angst in the country and the Democrat’s closing economic messageThe amazing organizations and support networks for women, people of color, and queer folks running for officeAbout Dallas HarrisVisit the Dallas Harris websiteDonate to Dallas HarrisAbout The Roots of Change AgencySubscribe to the roots of change newsletterUpgrade for members-only podcasts and resourcesWe are 100% reader supported, consider donating to support our work.Explore the roots of change agencyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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' 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.
About Elizabeth ChurLearn More About ElizabethSubscribe to Elizabeth’s SubstackBuy The The Joy of Talking Politics with StrangersAbout The Roots of Change AgencySubscribe to the roots of change newsletterUpgrade for members-only podcasts and resourcesWe are 100% reader supported, consider donating to support our work.Explore the roots of change agencyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.
Focusing on Impactful Campaign EffortsThe 3 Messaging Strategies to Remember: Don’t repeat MAGA talking points, Talk about us and our vision, & Repetition, repetition, repetitionEconomic Messaging & Democratic Party StrategyUnprecedented Victories in Local and State ElectionsStrategies for Political EngagementI 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.
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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 ImpactImpact of Racial Tropes and TraumaCoalition Building and Allyship in the Fight Against Racism and MisogynoirCombatting Misogynoir in Real TimeAddressing Harm Reduction and Backlash in ActivismBuilding Genuine Relationships to Support Black Women in the WorkplaceLearn More
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Hey y'all! Through my activism, I have met many incredible people. Charlie Varon has brought joy and art to political activism along with his decades of performance and story building. We carry that same joy and humor into our conversation about voter outreach! Come for the Bernie Sanders impression and stay for the helpful tips on how you can get involved in this election. Charlie demystifies phonebanking, donation asks, and talking to voters to help more folks feel comfortable doing the uncomfortable! 📋 Learn more or sign up for a volunteer shift with grassroots organizations like Swing Left San Francisco, Northeast Arizona Native Dems, and All In for North Carolina.
Storytime for DemocracyElection Whiplash & Happy ShockForget Postcards, Talk to People!Turning Fear into FunAction Over SpeculationRealism and ImperfectionLearn more: https://www.rootschangemedia.com/voter-outreach-scripts-charlie-varon
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I'm excited to share our 1st ever Bonus podcast episode for Seedling members! Each month, we'll have a bonus episode that either goes into an after party with one of our guests or a brand new conversation. Upgrade and subscribe on the roots of change newsletter: www.rootschangemedia.com/#/portal/account/plans
I'm honored to have Dr. Linda Berberich as our first Seedling After Party! We dove into more details around AI and if we can use it ethically. We talked about:
Where to start with your own AI journeyHow do we find good AI? The Bros Club of Tech and why we can't have good AI Building our own solutions and combatting harmful techHow to choose who owns our data? China vs. Mark Zuckeburg vs. OurselvesWe also get into the politics of it all and how Vote Run Lead is helping women run for office.We wrap up with our Pride plans and protests for the last week of June.Upgrade: www.rootschangemedia.com/
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Hi Y’all! 👋🏽 I am so excited to host my friend and AI expert, Dr Linda Berberich, on the podcast this month! We dove into the intersectionality of AI and its impacts on society, especially marginalized communities. We spoke of the real harms that AI poses to society, but also how technology can be used to augment human behavior and learning. Our discussion delved into:
What is AI behind the hype and media's misconceptions The challenges of consent and regulation in the digital spaceThe repercussions of AI on creativity and authenticity in societyEthical implications of technology – facial recognition technology and data privacyI especially loved hearing about Linda's experiences in Big Tech and how her own experiences of misogyny reflect the broader historical context of misogyny and white supremacy in the development of AI. We end our conversation on a hopeful note, discussing the launch of ChatBlack GPT last month. I hope you enjoy the conversation!
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I was lucky enough to catch organizer, Olivia DiNucci, just before the People's March in Washington D.C. this past weekend. We spoke about the escalating importance of rallying the nation in the struggle against racism, poverty, ecological devastation, and militarism and how activists can find hope in these moments. It was a quick 15-minute conversation packed with good insights!
I hope you enjoy the conversation! 🎬 Prefer video? You can also watch on our YouTube channel!
Learn more and read the transcript: www.rootschangemedia.com/peoples-march-july-2024/
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Today, I'm excited to share my conversation with Celia Alario from Vision to Voice Academy, an immersive training in the sacred art of public speaking. We talked about her experience with burnout from her years in social movement communications and her dedication to helping others find balance and sustainability in their work. We explored:
The challenges of aligning purpose with livelihoodThe impact of capitalism on activismThe struggle with not feeling like enough in purpose-driven workCreating self-awareness and self-compassion for social changeSustainable wellness practices in the face of complex interlocking crisesI hope you enjoy the conversation! 🎬 Prefer video? You can also watch on our YouTube channel!
Learn more and read the transcript: http://www.rootschangemedia.com/public-speaking-wellbeing-activism
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🥳 Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈 We kick off my second favorite month with a coffee shop chat with Honey Mahogany. We spoke at Mercury Cafe on the unceded lands of the Ramaytush Ohlone people to reflect on Indigenous queer history, the root of the right's gender hysteria, what we can learn from Indigenous queer culture, and how Honey uses gender joy to stay resilient amidst today's anti-trans backlash.
Learn more and read the transcript: https://www.rootschangemedia.com/our-podcast/
We respectfully acknowledge that the Roots of Change Agency lives and grows on the unceded lands of the Ramaytush Ohlone people. We donate a portion of our monthly revenue to support the present-day effort to rematriate the land. Learn more and how to donate on our website.
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Hi Y’all! 👋🏽 Last December, I chatted with Jan Camille about regenerative communications and how we move away from the extractive side of marketing. We discuss the importance of language and intention while communicating. I loved her celestial reframing of 🪐 Transformative Strategy and Quantum Branding.
In the episode, we ideated about:
What is regenerative communications?How can we move away from the extractive side of marketing?How can we communicate within extractive systems?How can we reframe through language?How can we holistically support and manage our teams and selves while communicating?Reminders for “how we be in the 3D and the 2D at the same time”Learn more and read the transcript: https://www.rootschangemedia.com/jcamille/
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2020 was the year of protests, but the summer of 2024 is shaping up to be just as electric. Campus’ are filled with young folks speaking out for justice and liberation despite the violent crackdown by police and counter protestors.
My conversation with Taj Smith and Emily Weltman about digital activism is more relevant today then when we had it in March! The ceasefire comments are even more prescient today. As we gear up for a hot summer of activism, this listen is a nice balm for the skin before we get out there. The second half of our conversation includes:
Speaking up on Big Tech dominated channelsMoving digital activism into the “real world”Using the grassroots techniques of voter outreach for digital activismRegulating and validating the feelings come up while posting onlineHow to be in spaces where people disagree with youI hope you enjoy the conversation!
Learn more: www.rootschangemedia.com/taj-em2/
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Last month, I spoke on a LinkedIn Live discussion with Taj Smith and Emily Weltman about digital activism today and what it takes to speak up and protect yourself while doing it. I loved the depth that we all brought to the conversation and thank you to Alyssa and Tristan who pop in for questions.
How did we each get into activism and how has activism shaped our livesWhat does leading with purpose mean in a 2024 digital world with fewer guardrails and more exposure?Why speak up about issues online in the first place?How can community help build energy for the movement and protection in the digital age?How do we channel anger and other emotions for our activism in today’s world?We were so in sync that many times Taj and Em would say exactly what I was thinking. You know you've found good people when you want to keep chatting for 90 minutes, but don't worry! Part 1 is our usual 20-30 minute episode and we'll be back in tw0 weeks for part 2. I hope you enjoy the conversation!
Learn more and subscribe: www.rootschangemedia.com/taj-em1/
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Hi Y’all! 👋🏽 I am back with social change communicator, Joe Cardillo (they/them)! We pick up on our conversation about social movements in today’s tech world by looking forward to what we can intentionally build and how we as people interact with social media and platforms and take care of our wellbeing.
Future visioning for a humanized tech and worldWhy decentralized platforms can a big shiftTalking about our own inner growth and journeyThe unique challenges of being white & queer anti-racist activists“I'm not really sure” dot dot I think that's one of the most powerful pieces of grammar that we have besides the question is the ellipses because it's the suggestion that we don't know there's more to come we might have to keep thinking about or talking about it.”Read the full transcript at rootschangemedia.com/jcardillo2/
About Joe CardilloJoe Cardillo (they/them) is the founder of The Early Manager, a coaching and training company. Previously, they were a marketer, journalist, and operator in startups and tech for 14+ years, and have deep expertise in how to hire, build, and scale inclusive teams and operations. Joe also serves as a lead for Coffee + Creatives, community lead for the Albert's List Jobs & Career Community, and advisor to Black Remote She, NM Local News Fund, and Fundada Labs.
Learn More About JoeFollow Joe on MastodonFollow Joe on LinkedInAbout Sam & Roots of ChangeNavigating 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. Sam Chavez is a storyteller, strategist, and curious human. She founded Roots of Change, a storytelling agency for activists, non-profits, and political organizations in 2020. Sam is a queer, white, LatinX activist who’s passionate about a livable planet & equitable societies.
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Hi Y’all! 👋🏽 I am back to talk with social change communicator, Joe Cardillo (they/them), to talk about navigating social change and communications in our
Joe has an amazing perspective about communications and branding and how we can reshape our world through those mediums. As our tech landscape has incentivized inauthentic behavior, we discussed how organizations and movements can overcome disintermediation, disinformation, and the enshitification of the Internet.
“When we think about communicating organization to audience, we also need to think about it as just being in a relationship. Communication is important in any relationship.” - Sam
We also discussed:
How ‘Discovery’ has been taken over by capitalist, profit-driven thoughtBuilding relationships outside of extractive fundraisingGetting sucked into oversimplication of the Alexa-fying of our movementsEnthusiastic Consent - rethinking relationships with mass communicationsThe relief of unsubscribing to bad political emails and why I’m still subscribed to AOC and Corrie Bush’s listserv.I hope you enjoy our conversation!
About Joe CardilloJoe Cardillo (they/them) is the founder of The Early Manager, a coaching and training company. Previously, they were a marketer, journalist, and operator in startups and tech for 14+ years, and have deep expertise in how to hire, build, and scale inclusive teams and operations. Joe also serves as a lead for Coffee + Creatives, community lead for the Albert's List Jobs & Career Community, and advisor to Black Remote She, NM Local News Fund, and Fundada Labs.
Learn More About JoeFollow Joe on MastodonFollow Joe on LinkedInAbout Sam & Roots of ChangeNavigating 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. Sam Chavez is a storyteller, strategist, and curious human. She founded Roots of Change, a storytelling agency for activists, non-profits, and political organizations in 2020. Sam is a queer, white, LatinX activist who’s passionate about a livable planet & equitable societies.
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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.
Focusing on Impactful Campaign Efforts The 3 Messaging Strategies to Remember: Don’t repeat MAGA talking points, Talk about us and our vision, & Repetition, repetition, repetition Economic Messaging & Democratic Party Strategy Unprecedented Victories in Local and State Elections Strategies for Political EngagementI love talking to Natalie because she can share complex electoral stakes in the simplest of terms. I hope you enjoy the conversation!
About Sam & Roots of Change
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. Sam Chavez is a storyteller, strategist, and curious human. She founded Roots of Change, a storytelling agency for activists, non-profits, and political organizations in 2020. Sam is a queer, white, LatinX activist who’s passionate about a livable planet & equitable societies.
Subscribe to the roots of change newsletterWe are 100% reader supported, consider donating to support our work.Explore the roots of change agencyAbout Natalie Burdick
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Hi Y’all! 👋🏽 We pick up our conversation with Sharon Hurley Hall. We get real about white supremacy and how we as individuals can push back and be anti-racist activists in this current world. We discuss the audiobook release of her book, I’m Tired of Racism, and how racism is the waters that we swim in, not just the shark. Our conversation held both hope and reality and how
Elevating voices and being a conduit of truth in this moment of racial and social awakeningFinding hope in the micro and local level, while looking at the global impactPushing back against algorithms and techGoing beyond skin color to find “our people”Envisioning a new way forwardI hope you enjoy our conversation!
Find I’m Tired of Racism’s new audiobook on Books2read.com.
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In our first podcast of 2024, we spoke with Sharon Hurley Hall, Mission Equality founder, about her organization’s mission to build an anti-capitalist approach to organizations. Sharon recounted her journey from freelance writer to anti-racism advocate and co-founder of Mission Equality.
We explored the impact of the 2020 uprisings had on her shift to being more publicly vocal about her experiences of racism. Eventually leading to her collaboration with co-founder Lea Jovy. We explored the differences between equity and equality and what that means in the work of Mission Equality. Mission Equality works with start-ups, non-profits and progressive organisations to create a more sustainable approach to leadership and business. They use progressive education to work at all levels (individual, collective and systemic) to build an alternative to capitalism that we call Equalism.
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Hi Y’all! We pick up from my conversation with organizer, Nadia Rahman.
In the second half of our conversation, we focused on the implications for progressives in the U.S. and how we can approach the 2024 election to better hold lawmakers accountable and see the change we deserve. What I loved most was the message of hope that kept emerging. We can stay empowered in the fight for liberatory change. I hope you enjoy our conversation!
About Nadia RahmanNadia is a skilled communicator, activist, and organizer. She has 17 years of experience in digital marketing and strategy spanning diverse specialty areas, including content strategy & messaging development, search, social media, email, measurement & analytics, and digital research. An organizer at heart, Nadia is skilled in advocacy, community relations, and bringing people together to work successfully toward shared goals. She has worked in agencies, on in-house marketing teams, and on political campaigns, and has led and managed teams of people, projects, and programs.
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About Roots of Change MediaSam Chavez is a storyteller, strategist, and curious human. She founded The Roots of Change Agency, a storytelling agency for activists, non-profits, and political organizations in 2020. Sam is a queer, white, LatinX activist who’s passionate about a livable planet & equitable societies.
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