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#67: Breaking Silence with Alli Meyerhardt

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In episode #67 of CULTURE goodr, Stephen interviews Alli Meyerhardt, the executive director of Breaking Silence.


Breaking Silence is a nonprofit that inspires communities to take action against interpersonal violence through the power of empathy, healing, and open dialogue.


Stephen and Alli discuss:

  • how a childhood experience at a McDonald's PlayPlace made Alli openhearted and unafraid to approach people
  • how she created Breaking Silence 10 years ago and fostered its growth while working other jobs (including head of sales at goodr!!!)
  • how to create safe spaces at businesses to have tough conversations about topics like sexual assault and domestic violence
  • goodr's history of supporting Breaking Silence through collaborations, and the powerful responses from survivors
  • Breaking Silence's traveling exhibit, where visitors tour immersive rooms while listening to stories from survivors and perpetrators of interpersonal violence
  • the Breaking Silence podcast, where Alli interviews others about the healing journey, suicide prevention, story ownership, and more
  • what's next for her nonprofit, and why her primary objective this year is "to disrupt"
  • how YOU can support Breaking Silence, and what status quo in businesses needs to be challenged the most


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