Melissa contemplates the enormous reach Jenna has through her nonprofit consulting, where she helps those who are helping others grow in sustainability. Jenna shares the challenges of running her own business and the inspiration for her ever-growing online community, Mom Who Works.

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Jenna Worthen's political activism started at age 8, and she hasn't stopped making her impact since. In part one of their conversation, Melissa and Jenna discuss how their background as child activists speaks to their work today. They also reminisce about how their "chance" (more like divinely arranged) meeting led to Jenna playing a key role in helping The Dragonfly Home, the non-profit Melissa co-founded, get off the ground. Get ready to be inspired and encouraged!

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Melissa is taking you on a COVID-safe, spontaneous self-care field trip! She also explores a new approach to self-care involving engaging in different kinds of rest and shares the results with you!

ARTICLE:

"The 7 Types of Rest That Every Person Needs," Saundra Dalton-Smith MD

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The July 3rd Bday Trips are back and you're invited to our celebration! Marla O’Fallon and Kaylee Bishop share how they've been making their impact since our last birthday. Then, we have a legit birthday party with full-on decorations, gifts for their enneagram numbers (Kaylee is #1w2 like me, and Marla is #2w3), and a lot of laughs! 

Melissa shares a few of her personal entries from “Embrace Your Weird!" This book is a guided creativity journal by Felicia Day that's designed to help us see the value of our creativity and overcome the things that hold us back from expressing that creativity. Melissa expected the book to be a fun self-care activity (it was!), but did NOT expect how much this book would speak to the purpose of the Making Your Impact podcast: to inspire and equip you to pursue your calling and make a positive difference in the world.

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Embrace Your Weird, by Felicia Day

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“You’re Never Weird on the Internet (Almost),” a memoir by Felicia Day, helped Melissa realize the power of creating your own thing and not waiting for someone to give you permission. It's a hilarious and inspiring book that has meant so much to Melissa and she's excited to share it with you!

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You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost), by Felicia Day

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Friend of the show and return guest, Ally Deatherage, shares about her new book, “Sort by Season: A Quick, Encouraging Guide to a Lifelong Decluttering Habit" She and Melissa discuss how developing systems for decluttering and organization helps us in making our impact by creating more physical space and mental clarity. Ally also shares about her digital art business, including a few art disasters, and how she has stepped out of her comfort zone to make her impact.

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Sort by Season, Ally Deatherage

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Melissa loves the three books she’s sharing today! They make fantastic gifts for someone who is making their impact (including yourself)! All three books made a huge difference in Melissa's life! Episode Feature: The Leslie Knope Corner!

Featured books*: 

Better than Before, Gretchen Rubin

Atomic Habits">Atomic Habits, James Clear

Good Morning, Good Life, Amy Landino 

Bonus: The Good Morning, Good Life Planner, Amy Landino

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Melissa highlights different ways we can make our impact on anti-Asian hate and support our AAPI (Asian-American Pacific Islander) neighbors. She also highlights the work of one of her favorite actors/comedians/producers, Kulap Vilaysack, and highlights a few family-friendly shows she loves that feature Asian-American characters and stories.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month! What better time to speak with Davis Varghese about his mission to bring awareness to mental health with his new business, Black Balloon Brand? Davis and Melissa talk about the importance of celebrating the every day victories of those facing mental health challenges and more! #mentalhealthawareness

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