Education against disinformation is how we fight against anti-trans bigotry — “It’s for the children.” “We must protect the children.” We hear these cries from transphobic activists as they champion their anti-trans bills. It sounds so innocent and something we should all want, right? But the question is who are they protecting and what are they protecting them from? Many of…

Combatting the shame cycle during these uncertain times — I write about community a lot. It was the central theme in the very first series of my weekly newsletter on systemic change. While it may feel redundant, there’s a reason community is so central to understanding our society in order to create change. Simply, you can’t enact sustainable change…

The Youths Are a Changin’ — Content warning: sarcasm is abundantly used in this piece. Extremism is on the rise and they’re turning their sights to “protecting the children.” Thank goodness because the children apparently haven’t gotten the memo about the dangers of trans children, books about black people, and…(checks notes) periods. The backlash has been…

Actionable recommendations that take minimal time, but cause a big impact — Advocacy work is hectic. Most communicators wear too many hats and don’t have enough time. I established this newsletter because I saw the need for actionable advice that organizations can pick up and use in their work. Regenerative comms tips are actionable recommendations that you can implement for your outreach…

A call for solidarity during a moment of genocide — Dear fellow white people, Some moments make things clear. The genocide in Gaza is one such moment. It is shattering the squeaky clean window that obscures the line between those who see everyone’s humanity and those who don’t. It’s not a coincidence why black and brown Congresspeople are calling for…

Strengthening our media resilience for an unpredictable future — We’re All Impacted by Collective Trauma First, how is everyone doing? It’s been a whirlwind since a shocking terrorist attack in Israel jump-started an emotionally charged campaign to rid the world of Hamas, with little regard for Palestinian life, led by Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government and backed by Western powers including the full-throated support from US…

Discussing the inner work of healing social ecosystems with Emily Mitnick — 🤓 Bite-Sized Knurd: During a time of international grief, I sat down with social healing practitioner and people development specialist, Emily Mitnick. She shared how somatic healing and the mind-body connection can play a role in healing social ecosystems, plus, we deepen our connection with ourselves. In Case You Missed…

In Conversation with Brit Holmes of Did Juno — A few weeks ago, I had the most joyful Friday afternoon with Brit Holmes as we dove into the world of email, automation, and its impact on nonprofits! Having worked with over 30 nonprofits, Brit Holmes has seen all the … Read More A few weeks ago, I had the…

Hi y’all, It’s been a difficult week for most of us. The events occurring in Israel and Palestine are difficult to fully realize. …