Episode 1: “Building Power in the Midst of Chaos”

Guest: Lolo Smith | Organizer, digital strategist, and grassroots movement builder

After every election, the headlines roll in: “Black women saved democracy!” or “Where was the Black vote?”

But both miss the point. Black communities—especially Black women—aren’t just showing up on Election Day. They’re organizing, healing, resisting, and building power every single day, regardless of who’s paying attention.

In our premiere episode, we’re joined by movement strategist Lolo Smith to talk about what it means to lead in uncertain times. From livestreaming 24 hours straight to hold space for community grief, to igniting grassroots movements across the country, Lolo is part of a generation of young Black leaders reshaping politics from the ground up.

We cut through the noise to talk about:

• Why mainstream narratives keep failing Black communities
• The transformative power of digital organizing
• What “political engagement” really looks like beyond the ballot box
• How chaos can be a catalyst—not a barrier—to building lasting power

This episode isn’t about political performance. It’s about truth-telling, collective care, and the people doing the work whether the media covers it or not.

🔊 Tune in to “Building Power in the Midst of Chaos” and hear how real change takes root—even when everything feels like it’s falling apart.