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...

10 Charities Working To End Malaria

by Elisa | Apr 24, 2016 | Global Health, Good Charities, Ways to Make a Difference

Charities and Organizations Against Malaria Considering malaria is a pretty big issue and it threatens the lives of many, here is a compilation of organizations to donate to to help end malaria. It will probably help you to check out Malaria 101...

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

Identity Crisis #3467 – My Messy Beautiful

The other day, my daughter was excitedly expressing her admiration of the teachers and helpers at her school. I usually resist the temptation to to ask my kids what they want to be when they grow up because at some point in my...

Anthropology Psychology Sociology, Mental Health, Recovery, Safe Spaces

What to Do With that Blasted Holy Discontent (I used to be a radical)

I used to be a radical. I used to be a radical–until I wasn’t. After high school, I...

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

10 Ethical Fair Trade Gifts Under $10

Ever have a hard time finding cheap ethically made, sustainable and socially good gifts to give? Check out these 10 ethical fair trade gifts under $10!