Recently, Lizzo fans went to listen to her new song "Grrrls" and within seconds they were hearing her use a slur that has historically - and is still currently - used against folks with cerebral palsy and other conditions that cause uncontrollable sudden movement.

The reactions were mighty and many fell back into the defensive and called for the de-platforming of Lizzo. Meanwhile, others -  mostly Black, Indigenous, People of Color, took a new route, and called this comrade in for education and an opportunity to make amends. 

In this episode I break down these two reactions, and analyze when and why it is necessary to employ call - in practices instead of call out, when address harm caused by someone.

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Influencing isn't all about the digital and this week we are talking with Luc Abbott who is the founder of Bloom Local Guide which connects the digital business space and our local region small businesses in one place - all based on shared values! 

I talk with Luc, who changed his name after this was episode recorded, about the inspiration behind the Bloom Local Guide and how he is connecting digital and hyper local for community building .

Enjoy this conversation and we hope it can inspire you to look local for community in the unexpected places, and if you are so compelled - please reach out, we'd both be happy to connect with you!

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In the wake of the leaked Supreme Court decision that signals the likely overturning of Federal Protections from Roe v. Wade, there has been a lot of - understandable- reactions.

But being reactionary and quick to act without the necessary preparations leads to a lot of trouble - and fast.

This episode is going to take on the responses I've witnessed over the last week to the leaked draft opinion and use the White Supremacy Culture document  by Tema Okun and the late Kenneth Jones to help me break down how these responses by particularly cis- white- women  are still rooted in WSC. 

Then I'll use the solutions provided to help us then begin to imagine new ways to respond and fix the mistakes we have collectively made through our community organizing efforts in the past.

Community Orgs  & Abortion Funds to Support
Sister Song
Indigenous Women Rising
Chicago Abortion Fund
Lilith Fund

Visit the National Network of Abortion Funds to find more places to support!