Rise and Rouse

Artistry, Advocacy, and Community with Cecilia Ulibarri and Manny Ramirez

Welcome back to Rise and Rouse!
In this episode, Erin is joined by Cecilia Ulibarri and Manny Ramirez to talk about the transformative power of art and creativity. They dispel the myth that art is only for those with exceptional skills, reminding us that anyone can create if they simply enjoy the process. 
Cecilia and Manny showcase their organization, Positive Street Art (PSA), which seeks to create safe and accessible spaces for underserved populations, including BIPOC communities and LGBTQIA+ groups. They emphasize the importance of eliminating barriers, including financial ones, and fostering inclusivity in their programs. Ultimately, this episode encourages listeners to embrace their creativity, let go of perfectionism, and find joy in the creative process. 

Reflections on Season One with Erin Allgood and Steph George

Every ending is a new beginning. Cliche? Maybe. True? 100%.
As the first season of Rise and Rouse comes to a close, Erin is joined by producer Steph George to reflect on what sparked the genesis of the podcast, the community that has built around it, and impactful moments from this season's conversations.
Season two is on the way. In the meantime, stay connected with Erin and other fans on Instagram @RiseAndRouse and sign up for the newsletter at AllgoodStrategies.com.
 
Links!
Maslow and the Blackfoot Confederacy
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Episode created and hosted by Erin Allgood
Production and editing by Steph George
Production support from Grace Cleary-Morin and Jana Krizanova
Music by Chris Marion
 
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Finding What You’re Fighting For with Emma Shapiro-Weiss and Lisa Demaine

Welcome back to Rise and Rouse!
This is our last official episode of the season! We’ll be back in two weeks with a wrap up episode.
What is your “why”? That thing that keeps you motivated? That reminds you not to give up on your vision? 
This week you’ll hear from Emma Shapiro-Weiss and Lisa Demaine, co-executive directors at 350NH, a climate justice organization. They are dedicated to creating a more just and livable state for all.
In this conversation, you’ll learn about the biggest act of civil disobedience in NH since the Clamshell Alliance was active, why connection is important in activism, and what keeps Emma and Lisa dedicated to the work they do.

Hearing Our Callings with Heather Thorkelson

Welcome to Rise and Rouse!
 
How do you sense a calling within you? When do you know that it’s time to quit a job? Start school? Move somewhere new?
This week, you’ll hear from Heather Thorkelson, Founder and CEO of Polar Pioneer Management and Polar Tracks Expedition. If there’s one thing that Heather believes in, it’s doing what feeds you. She shares moments when she heard a calling, and how that has led her to the work she does today.
In this conversation, you’ll hear about the many sides of starting a business, what the entrepreneurial spirit really is, how conservation is a cornerstone of her work.
Links!
No Plan B: A Handbook for Incurable Entrepreneurs and Other Rebellious Souls

Structures for Equitable Practice with Alex Freid

Welcome to Rise and Rouse!
Ask someone, “What does sustainability mean to you?”, and chances are you’ll get endless unique answers.
This week you’ll hear from Alex Freid, co-founder of the Post-Landfill Action Network and the director of the Atlas Zero Waste Project. His commitment to environmental sustainability and sustainable work structures is clear in his journey through activism and the nonprofit world.
In this conversation, you’ll hear about how our projects and visions exist in a state of constant refinement, and why change is something to be embraced. 

Everything is Done in Community with Emerald Anderson-Ford

Welcome to Rise and Rouse!
 
Think back to your most successful projects. Who were your collaborators? Who did you brainstorm with? Who supported you? Who offered critical feedback?
 
Whatever we do, it is never done alone. This week, you’ll hear from Emerald Anderson-Ford, Chief Diversity Officer at the YWCA in Manchester NH, and founder of Communities Reaching for Equity and Diversity (CRED). Emerald is a dedicated believer in the power of community and our collective power. 
 
In this conversation, you’ll learn about the white dominant culture and how to challenge it, moving out of isolation and into community centered work, and how to build deep, genuine working relationships. 

Finding Humanity Through the Noise with Isaiah ”Ike” Warren

Welcome to Rise and Rouse!
Financial literacy and taxes may not be at the top of everyone’s list of interests, but a strong understanding of both can be a crucial piece of building a just world. 
This week you’ll hear from Ike Warren, a certified public accountant and Erin’s CPA! Ike is dedicated to demystifying the world of finance and tax codes through taking an educational approach with his clients. He believes that the most powerful tool for making smart financial moves is to be educated and empowered. Getting to that place requires sifting through minutia to realize the big picture. 
Links
CPA Collective
 

Transforming Ourselves and Organization with Mazarine Treyz

Welcome to Rise and Rouse!
How does justice show up authentically in our work? How do we sift through corporate lingo and virtue signaling to get to something real? And how do we not fall into despair in the process?
This week you’ll hear from Mazarine Treyz, an effectiveness coach specializing in human design and Gene keys, an assessment process that helps you better identify your strengths and weaknesses, giving you holistic insight into your place in the world. Learn about how you can center this deep knowledge in your work, what it means to be a traitor to whiteness, and much more in this energetic conversation. 
Want to know your human design profile and find the gift in your shadow? Get a free 15-minute reading from Mazarine here!
 
Links
Path to Action
Belly of the Beast by Da’Shaun L. Harrison 
Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey
Virtue Hoarders by Catherine Liu
Upstream Podcast
Emergent Strategy Podcast
Collecting Courage
Racial Trauma during BLM Protests - Interview with Dr. Debra Jenkins
 

Honoring Change Across Space and Time with Bao Nguyen

Welcome to Rise and Rouse!
What is it that makes a community whole? What draws us to each other, or pushes us away?
It’s these questions that lead us to build deep, authentic relationships with place and people. Approaching those questions can be challenging, but it is possible.
This week you’ll hear from Bao Nguyen, owner of Phin in Seattle, WA. Bao describes how he drew on his experience as a Vietnamese immigrant, student, and social justice advocate to conceptualize Phin. You’ll hear about what it means to engage in heart-centered entrepreneurship and how to take the long view when engaging in this work. 
 
Links
Deep Organizing by K. Wayne Yang
Critical Connections by Adrienne Marie Brown

Removing the Mask with Yasamin Safarzedeh

Welcome to Rise and Rouse!
 
What masks do we wear throughout our lives, and how do they limit our creative potential?
 
This week you’ll hear from Yasamin Safarzedeh, artist and program director at Kimball Jenkins in Concord, NH. Her work goes beyond practice and is a celebration, a tool of resistance, and a means of building community. In this conversation, you’ll hear how hiding our true selves creates barriers, and what alliances can be built when we allow space for truth and authenticity. 
Find Yaz's work at www.surethingyaz.com