How To Be Intentional the Middle of the Fall

by Elisa | Oct 30, 2024 | Art of Advocacy, Being World Changers, Giving Back, Leadership, Life Purpose, Live Intentionally, Personal Growth

How can we be intentional in the middle of it all? We can living purposefully in seasons of change! Hi Changemakers! This coming week might feel significant for you if you are an American. It is a big week for me, too—today is my three year anniversary since my life...

Justice-Minded Kids Book Release!

by Elisa | Aug 2, 2024 | Being World Changers

I am excited to announce that Justice-Minded Kids has been released this July, 2024! I can't wait for this book to get into the hands of the right teachers, parents and caregivers. I believe Justice-Minded Kids: Bite-sized challenges to empower kids to practice...

The Life Mapping Workbook Release!

by Elisa | Aug 2, 2024 | Being World Changers

Guess what? After originally being written in 2016, a then a few revisions, The Life Mapping Workbook has been officially launched as a book this June 2024! It is all about be who you’re meant to be so you can make the difference you’re born to make! Get The Life...

Social Justice For the Sensitive Soul – Justice Daily S3E6

by Elisa | Jun 26, 2024 | Art of Advocacy, Being World Changers, Justice Daily Interview, Leadership, Seeking Justice, Ways to Make a Difference

Have you ever felt like you didn't fit the model for classic activism? That you were too empathetic, too normal, too interested in technology, or too sensitive to engage in social change? It's probably way many people don't relate to the term "activist," even if they...

How To Be An Advocate When You Don’t Know Where You Stand: On Palestine/Israel

by Elisa | Jun 13, 2024 | Art of Advocacy, Being World Changers, Children-in-Need, Conflicts, Wars, Genocides and Atrocities, Human Rights, Love Your Neighbor, Refugees and Immigration, Seeking Justice, Ways to Make a Difference

How do we engage in advocacy when we don't know where we stand on a social issue? One of the most divisive topics right now is what is going down in the Middle East, specifically between Palestine and Israel. It is a good example of how people respond (or don't...

Connecting With and Caring For Diverse Cultures with Dr. Michelle Reyes on Justice Daily S3E2

by Elisa | May 26, 2024 | Adventure, Art of Advocacy, Being World Changers, Create Awareness, Justice Daily Interview, Leadership, Love Your Neighbor, Refugees and Immigration, Seeking Justice, United States, Ways to Make a Difference, Your Voice on Racism

How do we connect with and care about diverse cultures, especially when others we know don’t care?

Poem for Changemakers

by Elisa | Apr 24, 2024 | Art of Advocacy, Being World Changers, Create Awareness, poetry

Why do Changemakers burnout? This poem for Changemakers was written to help them see their value.

Responding to Injustice With Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn

by Elisa | Apr 16, 2024 | Art of Advocacy, Being World Changers, Conflicts, Wars, Genocides and Atrocities, Fully Alive, Giving Back, Hard Conversations, Leadership, Personal Growth, Safe Spaces, Seeking Justice

Do our responses to social issues reflect trauma responses? If so, how can we help ourselves to help others better?

We Can’t Escape Real Life While Changemaking

by Elisa | Mar 20, 2024 | Anthropology Psychology Sociology, Art of Advocacy, Being World Changers, Family & Relationships, Fully Alive, Hard Conversations, Identity, Live Intentionally, Lupus and Autoimmune Disease, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Raising Kids, Recovery, Safe Spaces, Stuff of the Heart

We can’t escape real life while we are changemaking. The context matters. Let’s be aware of these four elements as we create change.

Adventure

Swamp Wisdom: An Ecclesiastes on Human Rights

Ever heard of ancient King Solomon? He was said to be the wisest of them all as he philosophized...

Busy Moms, Community, Family & Relationships, Raising Kids

Storm Chaser; Change Chaser: On Saying Goodbye

How Can Anyone Say Goodbye? I’m starting to feel all panicky that I am leaving all my...

Anthropology Psychology Sociology, Mental Health, Recovery, Safe Spaces

Understanding Terms for Poor Nations vs. Rich Nations

Terms of Poverty Whether in public political addresses or in pleas from non-profits, we have all heard some of these terms thrown around at some point or another. But just because we can infer their general meaning, I...

Ethical Fashion, Fair Trade Products, Giving Back, Socially Conscious Brands

Everyday People Doing Something About Human Trafficking And Refugees

Can an everyday person make a difference for refugees? Yep. They can! Just as I’ve seen it...

Children-in-Need, Clean Water, Conflicts, Wars, Genocides and Atrocities, Global Health, Good Charities, Helping that Doesn't Hurt, Human Rights, Poverty, Refugees and Immigration, Seeking Justice, United States

How To Not Be a Bad Advocate for Social Change

Occasionally, the best way to learn how to do something well is by learning what not to do. I empower people to be good advocates for social change, but these days I am seeing a lot of bad activism. Here are things not to say if you want your advocacy and activism to be better-received.