Our Voices Matter. Let's Use Them More.

When we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are still afraid. So it is better to speak.  ~Audre Lorde Today we’re continuing with our Amplify Your Voice series. If you haven’t listened to last week’s episode with Nikki Groom, I highly encourage you to go check that out. I want to pick up where Nikki left off in a short riff today. Using our voices has been on my mind a lot lately, particularly in the wake our current political and cultural climate right now. Last week I had a great conversation with a potential client about where she’s headed in the next few years. This smart, ambitious woman declared to me her desire to step into the political arena and run for local office. She’s worked on campaigns before and is very civic-minded, but this will be the first time it’s moved from behind-the-scenes support to centre stage spotlight. My immediate thoughts when she told me were, “I am so damn excited for her” and “this is a brave woman.” Enjoy the episode! Recommended Resources: Be Seen, Be Heard with Nikki Groom Daring Greatly, by Brené Brown Dare to Lead, by Brené Brown Geeky Summit