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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.https://bit.ly/SeedlingPlan

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 agency

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 agency

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 agencyNavigating 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 newsletterWe are 100% reader supported, consider donating to support our work.Explore the roots of change agencyAbout Natalie BurdickFollow Natalie on TwitterLearn more about Sister District San FranciscoLearn more about Swing Left San Francisco

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!