Hi y’all! 👋🏽 This week, we unlock our 1st ever private podcast episode with guests Lisa Hurley and Sharon Hurley Hall to talk about rooted community that outlasts white supremacy. To commemorate the winter as a time of gathering, we get real about community and why many white spaces struggle with building the deeper layers of connection. Watch today’s podcast.

We look back on our chat from February just after Trump's inauguration. Both sisters are storytellers and use their power of words to imagine a liberated world.

It was a thoughtful conversation that confronts things head-on, while also being joyful and inviting!

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About Lisa Hurley

Lisa Hurley is an Anthem Award-winning activist, writer, and community builder. She is the author of Space to Exhale and the Founder of The Great Exhale. Her work operates at the nexus of self care, community care, joy, and rest. She is an Executive Member of the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, a Juror for the Anthem Awards, and a Founding Member of The Book Academy. A respected voice, Her words have been quoted in Forbes, Essence, Entrepreneur, and Adweek. Lisa is a Reiki Master Teacher, and is also known for her inspiring affirmations on TikTok. Of Caribbean heritage, Lisa has an understandable preference for warmer climes. Her love languages are sunshine, naps, and laughter.

About Sharon Hurley Hall

Sharon Hurley Hall (she/her) is an author, educator and anti-racism activist. A former journalist and writer, Sharon is also the author of I’m Tired of Racism: True Stories of Existing While Black and Exploring Shadeism. In addition, Sharon is the Founder of Sharon’s Anti-Racism Newsletter (where she’s on a mission to fight racism one article at a time) and the SHHARE anti-racism membership community. In what passes for her spare time, Sharon provides mentoring for introverted Black women and creates courses to help people share their important stories.

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Hi y’all! 👋🏽 This week, we had double the Chavez! Host Sam Chavez (she/they/he) spoke with Andres Chavez (he/him) from the Chavez Foundation about the foundation's work, the impact of the government shutdown on their programs, and the legacy of Cesar Chavez. Watch today’s episode.

We explore the importance of storytelling and media in shaping narratives for Latino communities and how the foundation is directly supporting Latino families and immigrants amidst the ongoing attacks on Latinos. Like Cesar, we led with heart and hope, emphasizing resilience, community engagement, and the ongoing fight for social justice.

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• 00:00 Introduction to the Chavez Foundation
• 04:55 Impact of Government Shutdown on the Foundation
• 09:57 Cesar Chavez's Legacy and Resilience
• 17:58 The Role of Media and Storytelling
• 30:08 Supporting Latino Families and Community Engagement

References / Resources

• The Chavez Foundation
• Chavez Media
• United Farm Workers
• National Chavez E Chavez Monument
• The Blackwell School in Marfa, TX
• Diverse Teen Vogue Staff Purge
• Historias de Sí Se Puede
• ¡Yo Aqui Cuento!
• LUPE
• UFW Updates Instagram
• Chavez Foundation Instagram

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Hi y’all! 👋🏽 This week, host Sam Chavez (she/they/he) speaks with astrologer Jessica Lanyadoo (she/her) about meeting fascism with care, community, & constellations. We dig into the intersection of astrology and activism, discussing how astrology can empower ourselves as individuals and in communities to navigate social change. Watch today's episode and join our Signal chat for resources, clips, & actions.

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• 02:00 The Role of Astrology in Social Change
• 05:00Jessica's Personal Journey and the Evolution of Astrology
• 08:00 Astrology's Historical Context and Its Resurgence
• 11:00 Astrology as a Tool for Liberation & Why Fascists Fear Astrology
• 17:00 Understanding Freedom Through Astrology
• 20:00 The Importance of Community & Emotional Resilience
• 23:00 Choosing Joy in Activism
• 26:00 The Bigger Picture: Generational Divides

We delve into the importance of emotional intelligence in activism and how astrology can support us in our individual journeys and to navigate conflict in activist groups. The rise in fascism is tied to our collective ability to change and connect. I particularly loved Jessica's advice on acknowledging grief, while choosing joy amidst uncertainty.

In the extra-long private episode, we get more practical about how astrology can be used to navigate the ongoing chaos of Trump's regime and life in 2025. Upgrade to a listen to the full conversation. Become a Seedling Member at just $2/month.

References / Resources

• Jessica Lanyadoo's Website
• Ghost of a Podcast
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• Lanyadoo's Newsletter

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Hi y’all! 👋🏽 This week, host Sam Chavez (she/they/he) speaks with community organizer, Daniella Sherrill (she/her) about the critical issues surrounding water access and rights in the Southwest, particularly in Arizona. She shares her experience with Arizona Water for All, a program to support water-insecure communities to improve water security and agency. Watch today's episode.

"Water is life, it unites us."

I love how Daniella helps to humanize water access issues and how decisions by elites in big cities impact real people on the ground. We also discuss why empowering leadership in communities is crucial to building shifting our world towards a caring climate future. Upgrade to a listen to the full conversation. Becoming a Seedling member at just $2/month.

• 00:00 - Importance of Water Rights and Access
• 05:30 - Understanding Arizona Water for All
• 11:45 - Dakota Access Pipeline & The Politics of Water Rights
• 19:00 - Water as a Connection to Community
• 19:15 - Impact of Arizona Water for All Programs
• 27:09 - Embodying Leadership in Marginalized Bodies
• 29:00 - Loving Arizona & the Desert 🏜️

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References / Resources

• Arizona Water for All
• Arizona Water for All Launch Video
• Arizona Water for All News
• Maricopa County Heat-related Illness or Death Dashboard
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Hi y’all! 👋🏽 this week, we officially land in Arizona after a looong drive through California. Arizona has so much beauty and nature to offer when we stop and listen. Watch on YouTube and PeerTube.

At our camp spot, we reflect on driving without Google Maps, the settler/indigenous divide in Arizona, being vegan on the road, and learning lessons from our animal friends. Most of today's episode is for Seedling members. Join today at $2/month to get full access to our private podcast at activist resources and to support independent media.

• 00:00 - Waking Up in the Desert
• 5:00 - Mamma Cows: Parenting in the Wilderness
• 6:30 - Lessons from Bees
• 8:30 - Camping Reflection on Arizona
• 13:20 - Road Atlas vs. Google Maps
• 16:00 - Colonized Twice; Indigenous Grounding
• 21:00 - Chipmunks; They're Just Like Us!
• 24:00 - Staying Sustainable on the Road
• 28:20 - Cookin' with Bear! & Fire Burn Bans

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Hi y’all! 👋🏽 Our 2nd roadtrip stop aligns well with Indigenous People's Day. We stumbled on César E. Chávez National Monument outside of Bakersfield, California. It's a perfect time to get into the history of labor organizing, migration, and Latino rights. We are seeing Latinos dehumanized by ICE and the impacts of the government shutdown. So it's time to ask, who gets to be defined as people? This is a deeply personal episode talking about my own Latino identity and how it's impacted me. Watch this week's episode. I hope you enjoy!

• 00:00 - Leaving & Camping in San Luis Reservoir
• 1:00 - Exploring the Cesar Chavez Monument
• 3:30 - The Government Shutdown
• 5:00 - Sobre Personas - Organizing Lessons from Cesar
• 6:00 - ICE, Latinos, Borders, & Migration
• 7:30 - The Story of Cesar Chavez
• 10:30 - What's the definition of Latino?
• 12:00 - Dehumanizing Through Stories
• 14:30 - Reflecting on Cesar Chavez Monument

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References / Resources

• 🗞️ National Monument Closed from Government Shutdown
• 🎙️ Re-Segregation, The Economy, & Living in Reality
• ✊🏽 César E. Chávez National Monument
• ✊🏽 Nuestra Señora Reina de la Paz
• ✊🏽 Cesar Chavez Foundation
• ✊🏽 United Farm Workers
• ✊🏽 Dolores Huerta Foundation

Hi y’all! 👋🏽 This week, we dig into the sloppy AI news and why artificial intelligence will never be supportive for our movements. The latest news out of Big Tech and AI keep showing us who they are and what we do about it.

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This Week, Seedling Members get a deeper conversation about GOP messaging and why Democrats are flailing right now. I show off some of the GOP flyers from the 2024 election and what they mean for us responding to MAGA messaging today. Read on for more...

Timestamps

• 00:00 - Back to the Future on AI's Climate Impacts
• 02:40 - GOP & Big Tech's Deregulation Game
• 04:05 - OpenAI's Deals & Tech Captures Media
• 07:10 - AI's Economic Bubble
• 09:10 - OpenAI Extorts Samsung Electronics
• 11:50 - Tech Making Enemies of Us
• 12:50 - AI Friends Won't Solve the Loneliness Epidemic
• 16:00 - What is AI, Really? Zine
• 19:00 - What. are AI Hallucinations?
• 19:45 - AI's Ties to Authoritarianism
• 22:00 - Should We Use AI in Movements?
• 25:00 - GOP Messaging & Story of the 2024 Election

Hi y’all! 👋🏽 We officially embark on our Road Trippin' for Change series. Our 1st stop in Central California dives into food sovereignty, water rights, the 2024 election, & Latino voters.

To watch today's episode join us on YouTube or PeerTube. Explore the episode:

• 00:00 - Traveling 6 Months into Trump's Tenure
• 02:07 - Our 1st Stop: Climate, Fruit Stands, & Sun
• 03:27 - Mapping California's Ecology
• 07:10 - Walking the Reservoir, Seeing the Climate Crisis
• 09:08 - Water Rights Are Migrant Rights
• 12:50 - The Trope of Latino's Voting Against Our Interest
• 13:30 - Understanding Republican's 2024 Messaging
• 14:46 - Breaking Through Republican Messaging
• 15:30 - Stories, Film, & Society
• 16:20 - Forget About It Jake, It's Chinatown

References / Resources

• 🏜 Feeding America, Demanding More in the Central Valley
• California's Central Valley (California's Water Science Center)
• 🌱 Hope for AI | Climate & Regulation
• 🌱 I'm a Climate Girl, Living a Plastics Life
• 🌱 Ubuntu & Other Lessons from Black Liberation
• 🎬 Chinatown (1974) (Available for free on Hoopla)

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Hi y’all! 👋🏽 On Friday, Sam Chavez (she/they/he) sat down with Joe Cardillo (they/them) to discuss the media & tech drama from the fallout of Kirk's murder. As always, we offer organizing action and a lens behind what the mainstream media is saying. In the free version, we discuss:

• 04:41 - Navigating Overwhelming Times
• 09:21 - The Kimmel firing and Media Control
• 16:29 - Chicago, Collective Action and Community Responses
• 20:47 - Creative Strategies for Organizing
• 24:28 - The Importance of Independent Media

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Deep Dives

• Elite Capture: How the Powerful Took Over Identity Politics (And Everything Else) by Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò
• Elite Capture: How We Hack a Game Not Designed for Us
• They Not Like Us | Art as Movement Resilience
• TikTok Ban: a Harbinger for the Social Future
• The Big Ten Rises Up Against Trump
• Cyber Security Resources

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Hi y’all! 👋🏽 this week, I reflect on the 61 day journey that took my corgi and I criss-crossing the United States to understand the deeper history of the country and our larger world. We especially dig into how Big Tech and billionaire-owned media are keeping us trapped. I share my thoughts on:

• Back in the Bay reflecting on Big Tech across the U.S. & western world
• De-teching our road trip footprint
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• Allowing us all to tell our stories
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