Why Should We Seek Justice? International Justice Mission’s Model

by Elisa | Jul 7, 2016 | Art of Advocacy, Create Awareness, Good Charities, Human Rights, Seeking Justice, Sex Trafficking

I've mentioned International Justice Mission (IJM) many times, especially while fundraising for them through the annual Little Black Dress Project. But while writing something else for you it hit me that I probably have never actually dedicated a post to why seeking...

Group Advocacy Project: Making LuoPads To Help Girls Around the World

by Elisa | Jun 20, 2016 | Create Awareness, Ways to Make a Difference, Women's Empowerment

During the Little Black Dress Project one year, I met a nice lady named Heather via the marvelous internet. Heather is a woman after my own heart because she wasn't just a one-time advocate, but rather, she is a world changer day-in and day-out. One of the ways she...

Everyone Has a Jen; Everyone Needs a Jen (Why You Shouldn’t Give Up)

by Elisa | Jun 16, 2016 | Being World Changers, Human Trafficking

I have a cool friend--a ridiculous, Doctor Who-loving introvert friend--who inspires me and reminds me of why I shouldn't give up. Amazing Jen Let me introduce you to my friend, Jen. Once-upon a time Jen stumbled across this blog and became passionate about human...

6 Questions To Help World Changers Know When They Should & Shouldn’t Unplug

by Elisa | Jun 9, 2016 | Productivity

If your devices seem to suck up all your time--especially all that time you want to use to implement your awesome world-changing ideas--you just might be tempted to throw the lot of them out window while driving 75 miles down the highway. And watch your devices bounce...

Is the Causebox Worth Getting?

by Elisa | May 31, 2016 | Good Charities, Helping that Doesn't Hurt, Socially Conscious Brands

The Causebox subscription box has been around almost five years, full of socially good and ethical products that make a difference in the world. But is it worth getting?

LBD Project 2016 Is Finished & Was Awesome!

by Elisa | May 30, 2016 | Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking

With a total of $8730, #LBD2016 raised more money than in any other year! Guess what? We have raised over $26,950 over the last five years! Isn't that amazing? The majority of the monies raised were for A21's refugee project. Over seventy-seven refugees...

The Wonder Of It All

by Elisa | May 29, 2016 | Being World Changers, Hard Conversations, Stuff of the Heart

I Was Told I Had To Choose Have you ever been told you have to make a decision--maybe about joining something, or being involved in a project--and you just didn't have a clue what the best response was? I've been working to serve my readers...

If You Want to Change the World, Fill Out the 2016 Readers Survey

by Elisa | May 22, 2016 | Identity, Ways to Make a Difference

Over the past six months or so, I've been sifting through a lot of information regarding blogging, business, marketing, speaking and branding. Why? I want to serve my readers who want to change the world better (go here to fill out a readers survey helping me serve...

On Simplifying: Why Breaking My Phone Was a Good Thing

by Elisa | May 16, 2016 | Being World Changers, Productivity, Stuff of the Heart

I've been trying to follow my "Ideal Week," a new schedule I'm employing to create more margin in my life. I bet you wouldn't be surprised to learn that breaking my phone was not listed as one of my week's activities on this schedule. But sometimes the lessons we...

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

The Honest Truth About Loving Deeper (Art of Advocacy)

Loving others seemed good and something to be defined by. Until it was loving the same small group...

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

Have You Started a Nonprofit?

Should I start a nonprofit? Trying to answer this question. But I need the help of everyone who IS starting a nonprofit!

Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking

How Stories Heal Us and Prevent Burnout for World Changers

Working through our own stories and triggers are essential as we make a difference if we want to be fully alive and prevent burnout. Check out this interview covering this.