On activism: "Wherever I am, I'm going to do work...I can be in the most comfortable place and I will find the most vulnerable people, and identify heavily with them, and I will do work on their behalf because I see that as being on my behalf as well." - Denise Van de Cruze Fill up on this empowering conversation with Denise Van de Cruze, social justice advocate, world traveler, owner of Vienna-based queer cafe Villa Vida, and self-proclaimed nerd activist for the people. In this episode, we chat about: - Finding places to be of service - Social justice - Parenting by example - The necessity of community - Living your values - Social joy - Black stories and the Black Austria Project Find Denise at villavida.at or @miasolista on IG and Twitter. -- Today is the day you vow to follow your heart and not your fear. If only it were that easy! The Courageous Voice podcast chronicles international artists, creatives, plus a handful of scientists, and their stories of fear, courageousness and creativity. Hosted by singer, storyteller and self-proclaimed joy spreader, Chanda Rule, The Courageous Voice inspires us to share our voices courageously in spite of our fears through courageous conversation and community.