Episode 39: How To Make An Impact with Activist and Author Christen Brandt
Our Hosts:
Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx
Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm
What we're drinking: Fearless 2019 Rose
Meet Our Guest:
Christen Brandt - @cjbrandt
Christen's Book - Impact
Visit Christen's Website - cjbrandt.com
INTRO
Corinne and Natalie talk about Corinne's "emerald year" and what that means. Natalie reveals her future hairstyle ideas.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Christen Brandt is the co-founder and Chief Programs Officer at She’s the First, an international NGO dedicated to ensuring girls everywhere are educated, respected, and heard. She is the co-author of Impact: A Step-by-Step Plan To Create the World You Want to Live In. Over the past decade, Christen has supported the efforts of grassroots organizations in 12 countries with the resources and training needed to support more than 12,000 girls. Her training methodologies and advocacy work all revolve around one theme: Listening to girls.
TOPIC
It's easy to feel too small for a big cause. This week, we talk to activist and author Christen Brandt about how we can make an impact for good in the world. If you feel activism fatigue or overwhelmed by the current events, this is the episode for you!
In this episode, we discuss:
How to overcome feeling too small for a big cause
How we can find our "North Star"
How to deal with activism fatigue
The importance of having an impact plan
The power of partnerships
How to actively question subconscious bias
END OF SHOW
Corinne and Natalie introduce the Hottie of the Week: Amal Clooney
Wine Rating: Fearless 2019 Rose = 8.5/Amal Clooney
To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play 200 Questions. Corinne answers, "What's the best way a person can spend their time?" Natalie answers, "What are some thing you've had to unlearn?"
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