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This is your living, breathing, never ending guide to teen activism told by me, a teen activist. Each episode will be a mini guide on a certain aspect of activism, breaking it down to help and teach other activist teenagers. This podcast is answering the many questions teens and young people have th…

Lilah Amon-Lucas

  • Jun 8, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 28m AVG DURATION
  • 27 EPISODES


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signing off for summer break!!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 1:49


Hey crowd, you rule. I’m so grateful for all the amazing people I’ve had on this podcast since I returned in January, all the cool conversations I’ve had, all the topics I talked about. But it’s time to take a break. Have an amazing summer, PLEASE STAY INVOLVED IN THE WORLD, and stay safe if you’re protesting. Black Lives Matter, Lilah.

What is imposter syndrome?

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 18:52


What is imposter syndrome? How can you get it?? How can you get rid of it??? Today’s pod is a mini lesson on a term everyone should know, plus, there are cheers, jeers, and a mantra that takes a dark turn! follow the show! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtoactivismpod/ twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/toactivismpod follow me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilahamonlucas/?hl=en twitter: Lilah✊

Bad Bitch playlist inspo!

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 24:22


More cheers and jeers but the bulk of the show is song recommendations for your bad bitch playlists! I share my top 15 favorite songs and what I love about them, I hope you find some good ones! Finally, of course, I end with a mantra. follow the show! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtoactivismpod/ twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/toactivismpod follow me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilahamonlucas/?hl=en twitter: Lilah✊

American imperialism... and some other things on my mind

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 35:20


This week I introduce a new segment: cheers and jeers, than share some research I did on violent American interventions in Chile, Nicaragua, and El Salvador. Finally, I end with a mantra for the week. follow the show! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtoactivismpod/ twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/toactivismpod follow me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilahamonlucas/?hl=en twitter: Lilah✊

something a bit lighter ;)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 18:15


If you need something new to binge (or watch slowly watching only one a day and spending the rest sleeping and relaxing because you’re tired and don’t actually like watching tv all the time like it seems like everyone in the internet does like me....) you should check this show out! links! How To Activism Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtoactivismpod/ How To Activism Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/toactivismpod Lilah Amon-Lucas’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilahamonlucas/?hl=en

So Bernies gone... Joe Biden??

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 60:31


(tw: sexual assault) This week Kimaya Mahajan and I discuss the sexual assault allegations against presumptive party nominee Joe Biden, as well as the pros and cons of asking all former bernie supporters and/or anti trump people to align with the democratic nominee and support them no matter what. (Skip to 15:10 to avoid mentions of the allegation). links! How To Activism Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtoactivismpod/ How To Activism Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/toactivismpod Kimaya Mahajan’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/kimaya.mahajan?igshid=d0cxbtx1o3w0 Kimaya Mahajan’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/m_kimaya Lilah Amon-Lucas’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilahamonlucas/?hl=en Lilah Amon-Lucas’ Twitter: Lilah✊

practice anti capitalist self care!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 30:37


Ever feel like beauty companies keep shoving face masks and bath bombs in your face while promising a “whole new you”? Yup, capitalism sucks but after you work hard organizing and planning large and stressful political events, how can you recuperate without emptying your wallet? Spilled here are all my tips! Gov Inslee’s phone number: (you better call

#onebagperday w Elle + a quick meditation

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 19:25


hey everyone!! I was feeling a bit down this week so I wanted to make a bit of a feel good guide. In this episode I talk with my friend Elle about how to take individual action (she picks up a bag of trash every day!!), read a quote that really moved me and lead a two minute meditation. I hope it leaves you feeling a bit better, I definitely enjoyed making this episode an extra much. Elle Johnson’s instagram: https://instagram.com/ellebjohnson?igshid=1fmsq7f3bwnp3 One Bag Per Day’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/onebagperday?igshid=1xf6ybuyoxs4q follow our twitter! https://twitter.com/ToActivismPod Follow our Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/howtoactivismpod/ Follow me!! https://www.instagram.com/lilahamonlucas/?hl=en website I go meditation from

activism from a social distance!!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 23:58


to stay involved in activism while quarantined: -pay attention to the news (but strike a balance so media consumption doesn’t  induce anxiety or breed obsession) -call reps when good legislation is set to a vote -donate in you can -read!! practice self care. you can’t fill others cups’ if yours is not full. follow our twitter! https://twitter.com/ToActivismPod Follow our Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/howtoactivismpod/ Follow me!! https://www.instagram.com/lilahamonlucas/?hl=en

new year climate inspiration !!!!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2019 8:32


(my!) Lilah Amon-Lucas’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilahamonlucas/?hl=en Jamil Suleman’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamilsuleman/?hl=en How To Activism’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtoactivismpod/

Talking coalitions and intergenerational communication (w/ Ananya Singh!) pt 3!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 37:40


❗️part❗️three❗️This week marks the third and final episode of anseries I’m doing on the importance of organizing with a coalition, and how exactly to do it. I’m joined by New Jersey enviorment activist Ananya Singh to talk about all the ways to navigate conflict, resolution, respect, and bridging generational gaps when it comes to organizing and cooperating with coalitions of any purpose! Here are all the links to what we reference in the show: Links for the Show Notes: Ananya’s Instagram @a.ananya.singh / ananyasingh.com Greening Forward: @greeningforward / greeningforward.org (my!) Lilah Amon-Lucas’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilahamonlucas/?hl=en How To Activism’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtoactivismpod/ Hart’s Ladder: https://www.youthpower.org/youth-drg-toolkit-3-models-roger-hart-ladder Frechild Institute: https://freechild.org/ Jemez Principles: https://www.ejnet.org/ej/jemez.pdf Youth Do It: https://www.youthdoit.org/ Youth On Board: https://www.youthonboard.org/ NYLC: https://www.nylc.org/?

Talking coalitions and intergenerational communication (w/ Ananya Singh!) pt 2!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2019 36:55


PART DOS! This week marks the SECOND of a three week series I’m doing on the importance of organizing with a coalition, and how exactly to do it. I’m joined by New Jersey enviorment activist Ananya Singh to talk about all the ways to navigate conflict, resolution, respect, and bridging generational gaps when it comes to organizing and cooperating with coalitions of any purpose! Here are all the links to what we reference in the show: Links for the Show Notes: Ananya’s Instagram @a.ananya.singh / ananyasingh.com Greening Forward: @greeningforward / greeningforward.org (my!) Lilah Amon-Lucas’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilahamonlucas/?hl=en How To Activism’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtoactivismpod/ Hart’s Ladder: https://www.youthpower.org/youth-drg-toolkit-3-models-roger-hart-ladder Frechild Institute: https://freechild.org/ Jemez Principles: https://www.ejnet.org/ej/jemez.pdf Youth Do It: https://www.youthdoit.org/ Youth On Board: https://www.youthonboard.org/ NYLC: https://www.nylc.org/?

Talking coalitions and intergenerational communication (w/ Ananya Singh!) pt 1

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2019 31:15


This week marks the first of a three week series I’m doing on the importance of organizing with a coalition, and how exactly to do it. I’m joined by New Jersey enviorment activist Ananya Singh to talk about all the ways to navigate conflict, resolution, respect, and bridging generational gaps when it comes to organizing and cooperating with coalitions of any purpose! Afterwards I include a song by singer/enviormental activist Athena Fain, recorded during the youth climate strike at Seattle City Hall this past Friday! Here are all the links to what we reference in the show: Links for the Show Notes: Ananya’s Instagram @a.ananya.singh / ananyasingh.com Greening Forward: @greeningforward / greeningforward.org (my!) Lilah Amon-Lucas’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilahamonlucas/?hl=en How To Activism’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtoactivismpod/ Athena (the singer!)’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totally_not_a_pineapple/?hl=en Hart’s Ladder: https://www.youthpower.org/youth-drg-toolkit-3-models-roger-hart-ladder Frechild Institute: https://freechild.org/ Jemez Principles: https://www.ejnet.org/ej/jemez.pdf Youth Do It: https://www.youthdoit.org/ Youth On Board: https://www.youthonboard.org/ NYLC: https://www.nylc.org/?

the ULTIMATE guide to organizing in purple cities!!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2019 24:08


Organizing in rural areas: For the first time in the three months of this podcasts existence, we talk about something I know nothing about: organizing strikes in purplish cities! I’m joined today by Anika and Layasri, the city leads for Samamish Washington Climate Strike. Listen to this episode for all their tips and tricks to mobilizing in purple cities anywhere! How To Activism’s Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/howtoactivismpod/ Layasri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layasri_r/ Anika’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anikarazdan/ WA Youth Climate Strike’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/climatestrikewa/ RSVP to Samamish’s strike: https://actionnetwork.org/events/sammamish-youth-climate-strike?source=direct_link& Lilah (my!!!) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilahamonlucas/?hl=en

a word on cloutavism !!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 32:35


Caroline Heege joins the show again to talk about intentional and genuine activism! In half an hour, we share a few tips and the ultimate checklist to make sure your activism is authentic and rooted in integrity. (my!) Lilah Amon-Lucas’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilahamonlucas/?hl=en Caroline Heege’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caroline.heege/?hl=en How To Activism’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtoactivismpod/

So we called 911 this morning: GIRL TALK

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2019 39:53


As an interruption from our regular programming of How To guides, today Caroline and I discuss a scary incident that happened to us while walking around Seattle. Furthermore, we talk about what happened, why it happened, and the overarching takeaway: “What does it mean to be a teenage girl in a hyper objectified society?” (my!) Lilah Amon-Lucas’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilahamonlucas/?hl=en Caroline Heege’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caroline.heege/?hl=en

check in with me: announcements, info, and some stuff I want YOU to hear!!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2019 5:31


THANKS FOR ALL YOUR LOVE WHEN I ANNOUNCED THIS PODCAST THIS WEEK!! I’M SO EXCITED TO OPENLY TALK AND SHARE THIS NOW WITH YOU ALL NOW

setting: *G*O*A*L*S*

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2019 64:13


Feel a little purposeless? Want to “move up” in life whatever that means. Want to “step up” in your activist career? Want to set some goals? →CLICK ON THIS EPISODE← Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilahamonlucas/?hl=en Book recommendation: You Are a Badass®: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life: Jen Sincero: 9780762447695: Amazon.com: Books

!very important add on to allyship episode!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 7:26


“How to be an ally” can be, although important, a bland and boring conversation. Here, in the spirt of the recent Indigenous People’s day this past Monday, I try my hand at the conversation. Packed with goofie jokes no one laughs at because it’s just me this episode, British accents, and a few things you should actually learn... click on this episode and get schooled! Check me out

høw tô bę ãn ällÿy (??)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 36:45


“How to be an ally” can be, although important, a bland and boring conversation. Here, in the spirt of the recent Indigenous People’s day this past Monday, I try my hand at the conversation. Packed with goofie jokes no one laughs at because it’s just me this episode, British accents, and a few things you should actually learn... click on this episode and get schooled! Check me out

where in your politicial party do YOU fit?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 34:05


Of course you’ve heard of the Democrats and Republicans but have you ever examined WHERE you fall within the MASSIVE umbrella of each party? Click here and listen in on my conversation with ~my self~ within the differences between John McCain Republicans, KKK members, and Nancy Pelosi Democrats! • • • • • • Here’s my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilahamonlucas/?hl=en Here is the video I played at the beginning: https://youtu.be/Pl9pAtdJck4

how to reach out to your reps!! BONUS: many embarrassing stories of my failed tries !

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2019 31:47


Ever feel like you want to engage with the news, see people “calling their reps” or distant from the political process but also feel buried in such a deep dark whole of embarrassment from your lack of knowledge? Or an island really far away because no one you actually know is “calling their reps” whatever that means and honestly you are so confused you are just like stuck, or done and like blah you don’t want to GOOGLE any of this? Well listen here and get ALL THE DEATS !! Also my Instagram is here Incase you are curious hehe :) https://www.instagram.com/lilahamonlucas/?hl=en

how to practice anti-capitalist self care!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2019 28:46


Ever feel like beauty companies keep shoving face masks and bath bombs in your face while promising a “whole new you”? Yup, capitalism sucks but after you work hard organizing and planning large and stressful political events, how can you recuperate without emptying your wallet? Spilled here are all my tips! and to those who made it out to the 9/20 climate strike, THANK YOU!!! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • https://www.instagram.com/lilahamonlucas/?hl=en

how to understand BREXIT (ft the mess that is the U.K. right now)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2019 28:07


What the bloody hell is going on with brexit?? While it doesn’t seem to make a ton of sense, in this episode I broke it down, straight and simple in the first ever political / current events episode of HTA! I hope this is helpful to all the teenagers with a passion for global political events and a reluctance to research them themselves ;) To find my sources and socials, click below! REMINDER: Please attend the Youth Global Climate Strike *this* Friday, September 20th. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Here’s my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilahamonlucas/?hl=en Here are my brexit sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brexit https://youtu.be/m3_I2rfApYk https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-48511379 https://youtu.be/ecnGuivg0is

how to plan a school walkout !! tips & tricks for newbies and pros alike :))

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 37:14


Wether you are a tried and true school walkout planning pro or you are fresh to the activist scenes this episode is your go-to 101 guide to planning a walkout at your middle or high school. I wish you all the best and if you are listening in time, please show up for the climate crisis strike happening September 20, 2019. Also here’s my insta if you wanna check me out :p https://www.instagram.com/lilahamonlucas/?hl=en --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

how to get involved in the FAMOUSLY MYSTERIOUS world of local political campaigns !

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2019 31:16


The first OFFICIAL episode of How To Activism is here and ready to break down everything local, political, and campaign-y (is that a word, I don’t think so!!). Linked below are the websites referenced during the episode, enjoy! My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilahamonlucas/?hl=en How to find your representatives! https://www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative/ Where do you stand politically? https://www.isidewith.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

introduction to “How To Activism” and a lil bit about me!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2019 15:47


March For Our Lives: Instagram › https://www.instagram.com/marchforourlives/?hl=de US Climate Strike: https://www.instagram.com/usclimatestrike/?hl=en High School Democrats: https://www.instagram.com/hsdems/?hl=en My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilahamonlucas/?hl=en Social media’s coming soon!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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