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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 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 MoreLearn about guests & read the transcript🎬 Prefer video? Watch on our YouTube channel!Subscribe to our weekly newsletterDonate: to our 100% reader supported podcast

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🎬 Prefer video? Watch on our YouTube channel!Read the transcriptSubscribe to our newsletterDonate to support our work

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/plansI'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/

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!

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/

Hi Y’all! 👋🏽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

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/

Hi Y’all! 👋🏽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/