Mission Megaphone

In this powerful episode of Mission Megaphone, we delve into the world of creativity and leadership with Mariah Rankine-Landers, Co-Founder of Studio Pathways, which provides an inquiry-based approach to culturally responsive teaching and learning. Mariah is also the Co-Author of the newly released book "Do Your Lessons Love Your Students? Creative Education for Social Change." Mariah's wisdom gained through her lived experiences as an artist, educator, leader, and author provides invaluable insights into activating leadership within ourselves and others.

In this episode of Mission Megaphone, Jenny Vazquez-Newsum connects with longtime friend, Cedric Rogers. Cedric is the Co-Founder and CEO of Culture Genesis, a media-tech company that remixes digital technology for authentic urban culture and entertainment. Culture Genesis owns All Def Digital, the largest Black-owned digital media publisher and network with a community of over 30 million.

In this insightful episode, we are joined by Urvashi Bhatnagar, a visionary leader at the crossroads of healthcare, sustainability, and innovation. With her extensive background in data science, consulting, and healthcare, sheds light on the powerful synergy between leadership, sustainability, and healthcare outcomes. As the co-author of "The Sustainability Scorecard," Urvashi shares her passion for creating positive change by aligning business goals with holistic wellness and environmental considerations.

In this enlightening episode of Mission Megaphone, Jenny Vazquez-Newsum sits down with André Darmanin, CEO of Urban Equity Consulting. André, a seasoned leadership consultant, takes us on a journey to explore the true essence of leadership and reshape organizations to embrace equity and diversity.

In this episode of Mission Megaphone, get ready to embark on tapping into your creative leadership journey with our extraordinary guest, Corean Canty, Workplace Wellbeing and Life Design Expert & Founder of The Life is Collective.

Welcome back for Season Two of Mission Megaphone!This season, we invited Jenny Vazquez-Newsum to host powerful conversations surrounding the untapped leadership of impactful BIPOC leaders across industries. As the Founder & CEO of Untapped Leaders, Jenny Vazquez-Newsum specializes in uncovering overlooked capacities and untapped talent. Through community, cohorts, coaching and consulting, Untapped Leaders utilizes leadership frameworks grounded in marginalized perspectives for fresh approaches to complex challenges. Tune into Season Two of Mission Megaphone to hear conversations with inspiring BIPOC leaders about their personal journey's uncovering their leadership, and discover how to tap into your own well of leadership. And when you find inspiration, make sure to pass it on! Mission Megaphone is a Growth Network Podcasts production.Sign up for the Mission Megaphone Newsletter!Follow us on Instagram:@missionmegaphone @untappedleaders @jennyvazqueznewsum @gnpshows Connect with us on LinkedIn:Growth Network Podcasts Untapped LeadersJenny Vazquez-Newsum Mentioned in this episode:The Magic of Descript 

In this bonus episode, guest host Jenny Vazquez-Newsum speaks with Lynz Floren, Founder & Executive Producer of Growth Network Podcasts. Through Lynz, you will learn the stories and inspiration behind the founding of Growth Network Podcasts and gain a deeper understanding of our hopes for the Mission Megaphone podcast.Lynz shares his excitement for the new season and the inspiring conversations Jenny will bring through her strong work with Untapped Leaders. And when you find inspiration, make sure to pass it on! Mission Megaphone is a Growth Network Podcasts production.Sign up for the Mission Megaphone Newsletter!Follow us on Instagram:@missionmegaphone @untappedleaders @jennyvazqueznewsum @gnpshows Connect with us on LinkedIn:Growth Network Podcasts Untapped LeadersJenny Vazquez-Newsum Mentioned in this episode:The Magic of Descript 

This week we are spotlighting the Healing Warriors Program. They provide non-narcotic therapy to service members and their families for pain, PTSD, and sleep. Their mission states; "Our mission is to improve wellness of veterans and their families through non-narcotic care."They provide many resources such as cancer support series, multi-modal salute series, acupuncture-detox series, wellness and preventative care programs, sleep series, and so much more. Offering a wide variety of resources is key in supporting veterans as every experience is individual. Learn more about the Healing Warriors Program here.Podcast recommendation: Today's pairing is the Geeky Veteran Podcast. This is a show hosted by one veteran using powerful storytelling to recall his service and his transition back into civilian life. This is a Growth Network Podcasts production.

This week we are spotlighting the Haven House located in Sandoval County, Rio Rancho, New Mexico. They are the only domestic violence service provider in all of Sandoval Country.Their mission states; "Haven House's mission is to help domestic violence victims gain immediate safety plus knowledge, skills, and resources to succeed in lives free of violence."They provide many resources such as an emergency shelter for over 20 victims and their children, legal advocacy, in-shelter and out-of-shelter support groups, life-skills classes, children's programs, community education, and much more.Podcast recommendation: After Dark: Overcoming Domestic Violence. The host interviews survivors of abusive relationships. "If you have suffered from domestic violence, then these stories of hope are for you."This is a Growth Network Podcasts production.

This week we are spotlighting the Alma Domestic Violence Foundation based in Georgia, USA.Their mission states; "The Alma Domestic Violence Foundation strives to educate, empower and celebrate survivors of domestic violence while helping them to achieve financial stability, self-sufficiency, and an understanding that they are never alone on their journeys."They provide many resources such as advocacy, counseling, legal assistance, and safety planning to victims as a foundation for rebuilding their new lives. They also have direct services and training to provide pre-employment and workforce skills that assist them in job placements with trusted corporate partners.Podcast recommendation: I, Survivor. Hosts Jenna Brister and Wagatwe Wanjuki share their stories, and the stories of men and women who fought back, who won, and who live rising above the trauma of their experiences.This is a Growth Network Podcasts production.

This week we are spotlighting The Network/La Red, a survivor-led, social justice organization that works to end partner abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, BDSM, polyamorous, and queer communities. Their mission states; "Rooted in anti-oppression principles, our work aims to create a world where all people are free from oppression. We strengthen our communities through organizing, education, and the provision of support services." Through their https://www.tnlr.org/en/24-hour-hotline/ (website), they provide many resources such as a 24-Hour hotline, housing pathway programs, support groups, individual support, a survivor leadership series, and a "How to Help a Friend" guide. Podcast recommendation: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/domestic-abuse-in-the-lgbtq-community-with-eva-wood/id1133051968?i=1000389349246 (Domestic Abuse Project). In this crossover episode with the TC Pride Podcast, Eva Wood and Aaron Zimmerman discuss the domestic abuse that occurs in LGBTQ communities. This is a https://my.captivate.fm/growthnetworkpodcasts.com (Growth Network Podcasts) production.

This week we are spotlighting Cleaner Oceans Institute - a global, youth-led organization bringing awareness to and fighting for environmental justice through intersectional means and diverse intergenerational knowledge-sharing. Their mission states; "as youth, we understand that a fight for the future is dependent on the fight for a better Earth. We are fighting for the future generation and the future of the BIPOC community!" Through their https://linktr.ee/cleaneroceansinstitute (linktree), they provide many resources such as petitions to sign that are working to fight systemic inequalities within environmentalism, articles, and research to learn from, applications to join their team, linked to sustainability tech talks, BLM resources, and more. Podcast recommendation: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/use-these-3-steps-to-speak-up-for-the-ocean-if-you/id1010962669?i=1000570543332 (Speak Up For The Ocean Blue): The host, Andrew Lewin, helps you overcome the problems of the ocean by discussing the latest ocean news and studies that will help you make more informed decisions in your life so you can live for a better ocean. This is a https://my.captivate.fm/growthnetworkpodcasts.com (Growth Network Podcasts) production.

This week we are spotlighting Green Consumer Project - a youth founded, lead, and run volunteer organization committed to making fashion environmentally friendly. Its mission is to ignite sustainability, justice, and accessibility in the fashion industry through community-based direct action. The team of youth volunteers across the country provides digital resources on sustainable brands to shop from, ways you can donate and volunteer, and also internship opportunities. If you are a brand or organization looking for a partnership you can send an email to outreach@greenconsumerproject.org Podcast recommendation: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/green-dreamer-seeding-change-towards-collective-healing/id1382371884 (Green Dreamer Podcast:) Green Dreamer is a community-supported, in(ter)dependent podcast exploring our paths to collective healing, biocultural revitalization, and true abundance and wellness *for all*. Called to unravel the dominant narratives stunting our imaginations and help spark unbounded dreaming of what could be, host Kamea Chayne shares dialogues with a wide range of thought leaders, each inspiring a deepening and broadening of consciousness in their own unique ways. Follow and Visit https://greenconsumerproject.org/clothing/ (Green Consumer Project) to get involved. This is a https://my.captivate.fm/growthnetworkpodcasts.com (Growth Network Podcasts) production.

This week we are spotlighting Pezzy Pets, maker of high protein treats for your furry friends! Their mission is to work with small-scale fishermen in Mexico to turn the tide against the hated, invasive "devil fish" or armored catfish. They upcycle these invasive fish into healthy sustainable pet treats while improving the livelihoods in fishing communities where they work. The founder came into this work with the fisherman community at heart. Their employees earn over 40% more than the industry standard. Podcast recommendation: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-green-ceilings/id1498127526 (Breaking Green Ceilings) spotlights passionate environmentalists we don't often hear from or hear enough from including those from underrepresented groups - Disabled, Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Join eco-nerd, Sapna Mulki and learn about the journeys of success, failure, challenges overcome, and aspirations of our eco-warriors.  Follow and Visit https://pezzypets.com/ (Pezzy Pets) to support. This is a https://my.captivate.fm/growthnetworkpodcasts.com (Growth Network Podcasts) production.

This week we are spotlighting 350.org, an international movement of ordinary people working to end the age of fossil fuels and build a world of community-led renewable energy for all. Their mission states; "we believe in a safe climate and a better future — a just, prosperous, and equitable world built with the power of ordinary people." Goals:  Accelerate the transition to a new, just clean energy economy by supporting community-led energy solutions Stop and ban all oil, coal, and gas projects from being built through local resolutions and community resistance. Cut off the social license and financing for fossil fuel companies — divest, de-sponsor, and defund.  Podcast recommendation: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ecojustice-radio/id1447211636 (EcoJustice Radio): presenting environmental and climate stories from a social justice frame, featuring voices not necessarily heard on mainstream media. Follow and Visit https://350.org/ (350.org) to support. This is a https://my.captivate.fm/growthnetworkpodcasts.com (Growth Network Podcasts) production.

This week we are spotlighting Green Career Centre, an environmental sustainability organization based in Ontario, Canada. Its mission is to prepare youth, BIPOC, and newcomers for green careers. They offer resources like a wage subsidy tool to find wage subsidies that youth and businesses can apply to for employment funding, CV and Resume templates, LinkedIn profile optimization guides, as well as a green jobs equity guide for employers guiding them on how to address the systemic issues that BIPOC and newcomers face when looking for green careers. They also have a group on LinkedIn called the Youth Green Jobs Network that shares daily green job listings for youth to apply to making it accessible and easy to find positions at non-profits and smaller organizations that aren't always widely shared.  Podcast recommendation: Establish by Shake Up The Establishment. They have amazing conversations with sustainability and climate justice leaders and provide resources and tools to hold our governments accountable for climate decisions and they also educate on how youth can get involved in the emerging green field. Follow and Visit www.greencareer.ca to support. Join the Youth Green Jobs Network https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12567805/ (here.) This is a https://my.captivate.fm/growthnetworkpodcasts.com (Growth Network Podcasts) production.

This week we are spotlighting Plan C Pills, an information campaign, started by a small but mighty team of veteran public health advocates, researchers, social justice activists and digital strategists. Plan C transforms access to abortion in the US by normalizing the self-directed option of abortion pills by mail. They envision a world in which the ability to end an early pregnancy is in the hands of those who need it. Plan C Pills provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. Podcast recommendation: Alyssa Milano Sorry Not Sorry podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alyssa-milano-sorry-not-sorry/id1460720864 (Our Abortions episode). Sorry Not Sorry tackles social, political, and cultural issues from the perspective of unapologetic guests while highlighting activists doing amazing things throughout the country. In light of the dangerous attacks on freedom from the American government, this episode revisits episodes that highlight the problems and offer solutions. Follow and Visit the https://www.plancpills.org/ (Plan C Pills) to support. This is a https://my.captivate.fm/growthnetworkpodcasts.com (Growth Network Podcasts) production.

This week we are spotlighting Center For Reproductive Rights, a coalition that uses the power of law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights around the world. They envision a world where every person participates with dignity as an equal member of society, regardless of gender. They provide educational content on reproductive rights, places to donate, ways to join for updates on the center's work, and post copy that you can share to make taking action as easy as copy and paste. Podcast recommendation: To learn more about reproductive rights, we recommend listening to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skimm-this-special-report-the-future-of-abortion-access/id1454021155?i=1000567645223 (Skimm This Special Report: The Future of Abortion Access). Follow and Visit the https://reproductiverights.org/take-action-abortion-is-essential/ (Center of Reproductive Rights) to support. This is a https://my.captivate.fm/growthnetworkpodcasts.com (Growth Network Podcasts) production.

This week we are spotlighting Don't Ban Equality, a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions.  The "Don't Ban Equality" statement underscores the impact of abortion bans on the workforce, specifically the alarming implementation of state restrictions and the looming impact U.S. Supreme Court decisions will have across millions of workers in dozens of states. To learn more about navigating a world Post- Roe, we recommend listening to the new season of https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ordinary-equality/id1492330633 (Ordinary Equality) Podcast. Hosts Kate Kelly and Jamia Wilson ask: what now? What does resisting bans and seeking care look like in a world without federal protection of abortion access? How can we build community and support the most vulnerable? And, how are abortion providers in states where abortion was already severely restricted working around the system? Follow and Visit https://dontbanequality.com/ (https://dontbanequality.com/) to support. This is a https://my.captivate.fm/growthnetworkpodcasts.com (Growth Network Podcasts) production. Mentioned in this episode: PodVoices.help In partnership with podvoices.help we encourage listeners to visit www.choice.crd.co for resources on safe abortion access.

This week we are spotlighting an amazing organization working to close the health equity gap. HERhealthEQ is creating health equity in developing communities around the world by providing the resources that women need to detect, prevent, and treat the top healthcare issues affecting women. They focus on maternal health, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease – medical issues that are easily diagnosed and treatable with access to the right equipment. Their ultimate goal is to improve women's health in developing regions and create an equitable standard of care by providing access to medical equipment. In the short term, accomplishing this goal means impacting the lives of 1 million women by the end of 2025. For further learning on improving women's health, we recommend listening to https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kYmRhNzI0L3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz/episode/NzY1MjYyZTMtZTM5OC0zZTZjLWI0MjctN2IyZWZmNzFiNWMy?hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwjo2-Out874AhWFhYkEHa4pBsEQjrkEegQICRAL&ep=6 (Black Women's Health Podcast.) They provide a special emphasis and positive spin on black women's health. To learn more, visit and follow https://www.herhealtheq.org/ (HERHealthEQ) This is a https://my.captivate.fm/growthnetworkpodcasts.com (Growth Network Podcasts) production. Mentioned in this episode: PodVoices.help In partnership with podvoices.help we encourage listeners to visit www.choice.crd.co for resources on safe abortion access.

Welcome to the first episode of Mission Megabites, the bite-sized introduction to missions you should know about, from the Mission Megaphone podcast. We're here to amplify causes that you can take part in right now. This week we are spotlighting Shout Your Abortion. SYA is normalizing abortion and elevating safe paths to access, regardless of legality. SYA makes resources, campaigns, and media intended to arm existing activists, create new ones, and foster collective participation in abortion access all over the country. For further learning on abortion access and care, we recommend listening to https://www.apodcastaboutabortion.com/ (Access: A Podcast About Abortion) wherever you're listening to podcasts. To learn more visit and follow https://shoutyourabortion.com/ (https://shoutyourabortion.com/) This is a https://my.captivate.fm/growthnetworkpodcasts.com (Growth Network Podcasts) production. Do you have an organization close to your heart that you'd love for us to spotlight? Submit to sari@growthnetworkpodcasts.com so we can help spread the word! Mentioned in this episode: PodVoices.help In partnership with podvoices.help we encourage listeners to visit www.choice.crd.co for resources on safe abortion access.

We've handed the megaphone to Hywel Sims, the CEO of Musica Viva Australia. Musica Viva is one of the leading providers of music education in Australia, as well as one of the world's leading presenters of chamber music. Passionate about creating a vibrant musical future for Australia's artists and audiences, Musica Viva nurtures both established and emerging talent from around the country and is committed to learning from their First Nations friends and colleagues on how to most effectively include the many peoples and languages that, together, comprise the oldest living culture in the world. You'll learn; the history of indigenous music in Australia how to center live music in education what really is chamber music? To learn more visit and follow https://www.musicaviva.com.au/ (Musica Viva) This is a https://my.captivate.fm/growthnetworkpodcasts.com (Growth Network Podcasts) production. Our producers are Lynz Floren, Sari Weinerman, and Jeffrey Morris. Production Manager is Maura Murphy Barrosse. Original music, sound design, and mixing by Nicolas Fournier. Promotional support from Marsha Ord. Website by Nick Brodnicki. Mentioned in this episode: PodVoices.help In partnership with podvoices.help we encourage listeners to visit www.choice.crd.co for resources on safe abortion access.

We've handed the megaphone to Charlotte Sumners, Head of Commercial Development at The RSA. The RSA or The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, also known as the Royal Society of Arts, is a London-based organization committed to finding practical solutions to social challenges. Fellows of The RSA have included such prominent figures as Charles Dickens and Stephen Hawking, and one of the most notable projects to come out of The RSA was the chimney sweep! In this episode you'll learn; how design thinking can be used to solve problems interdisciplinarily new innovations being developed by The RSA what working towards a sustainable future means To learn more visit and follow https://www.thersa.org/ (thersa.org) and follow their https://www.youtube.com/c/rsaorg (Youtube) Channel! This is a https://my.captivate.fm/growthnetworkpodcasts.com (Growth Network Podcasts) production. Our producers are Lynz Floren, Sari Weinerman, and Jeffrey Morris. Production Manager is Maura Murphy Barrosse. Original music, sound design, and mixing by Nicolas Fournier. Promotional support from Marsha Ord. Website by Nick Brodnicki. Mentioned in this episode: PodVoices.help In partnership with podvoices.help we encourage listeners to visit www.choice.crd.co for resources on safe abortion access.

We've handed the megaphone to Bernard Farley, creator of Black Techno Matters, an event and virtual community celebrating Blackness specifically in techno music. Most people are not aware that techno music has Black origins. This also means Black techno artists rarely get to see themselves represented in the genre. Bernard Farley is changing that. You'll learn; the origins of techno music and Black artists' contribution to it why Blackness is revolutionary how you can support Black artists in this genre and music generally Music in this episode was composed by B_X_R_N_X_R_D To learn more visit blacktechnomatters.org and follow @blacktechnomatters on Instagram. This is a https://my.captivate.fm/growthnetworkpodcasts.com (Growth Network Podcasts) production. Our producers are Lynz Floren, Sari Weinerman, and Jeffrey Morris. Production Manager is Maura Murphy Barrosse. Original music, sound design, and mixing by Nicolas Fournier. Promotional support from Marsha Ord. Website by Nick Brodnicki. Mentioned in this episode: PodVoices.help In partnership with podvoices.help we encourage listeners to visit www.choice.crd.co for resources on safe abortion access.

We've handed the megaphone to Jason Graham-Nye - Co-Founder, Co-CEO, and Chairman at gDiapers. In 2004, gDiapers launched an entirely new baby diaper category, the hybrid diaper. Featuring a reusable, fashionable outer pant and a patented, absorbent compostable insert. gDiapers can be home composted (wet ones only) and commercially composted. gDiapers pioneered Cradle to Cradle product design, and is committed to accelerating the transition from our current, flawed linear economy to a waste-free, regenerative circular economy. You'll learn; how a circular economy cuts down on waste by turning it into a resource who composting human waste can benefit the environment how gDiapers has gained traction globally and what they're working on next To learn more visit and follow http://www.gdiapers.com/ (www.gdiapers.com) This is a https://my.captivate.fm/growthnetworkpodcasts.com (Growth Network Podcasts) production. Our producers are Lynz Floren, Sari Weinerman, and Jeffrey Morris. Production Manager is Maura Murphy Barrosse. Original music, by Nicolas Fournier. Promotional support from Marsha Ord. Website by Nick Brodnicki. Mentioned in this episode: PodVoices.help In partnership with podvoices.help we encourage listeners to visit www.choice.crd.co for resources on safe abortion access.

We've handed the megaphone to Dominique Luster, founder, and principal archivist at The Luster Company. Dominique believes in archives and storytelling, and The Luster Company is the outpour of that spirit by way of helping individuals and organizations uplift, honor, and tell stories that represent the lived experiences of the Black diaspora. Working in the cultural heritage and memory work field for nearly 10 years, she has come to understand that history is not merely a listing of events in chronological order. But rather a meticulously curated phenomenon of power. All too often the stories of marginalized communities are suppressed, oppressed, erased, or forgotten. The Luster Company seeks to rechart that path. You'll learn; the difference between the past and history why digitization of records is not always the best option the power of archiving to empower a generation To learn more visit https://www.thelustercompany.com/ (The Luster Company) and follow on https://www.instagram.com/thelustercompany/ (Instagram). This is a https://my.captivate.fm/growthnetworkpodcasts.com (Growth Network Podcasts) production. Our producers are Lynz Floren, Sari Weinerman, and Jeffrey Morris. Production Manager is Maura Murphy Barrosse. Original music by Nicolas Fournier. Promotional support from Marsha Ord. Website by Nick Brodnicki. Mentioned in this episode: PodVoices.help In partnership with podvoices.help we encourage listeners to visit www.choice.crd.co for resources on safe abortion access.

We've handed the megaphone to Amy Fairchild, creator of The Encourage Project. The Encourage Project is all about showing people what's possible. Giving them opportunities to see something different that they may not have considered, that might help them grow in achieving their own potential and their own life's purpose. It's encouraging them to step into that designed purpose and really enabling them to execute and succeed in those things by applying the principals of project management to human projects. Amy works with clients one on one to help them achieve their goals, hosts The Encourage Project Podcast, and is working on rolling out an online curriculum as well. You'll learn; how to apply project management principles to some of your biggest life goals what it means to "Shine" the importance of belief and encouragement, and how you can spread that to others To learn more follow https://theencourageproject.com/ (The Encourage Project) Follow Amy on LinkedIn , IG - @the_encouage_project, and FB - @theencourageproject This is a https://my.captivate.fm/growthnetworkpodcasts.com (Growth Network Podcasts) production. Our producers are Lynz Floren, Sari Weinerman, and Jeffrey Morris. Production Manager is Maura Murphy Barrosse. Original music by Nicolas Fournier. Sound design and mixing by Sari Weinerman. Promotional support from Marsha Ord. Website by Nick Brodnicki. Mentioned in this episode: PodVoices.help In partnership with podvoices.help we encourage listeners to visit www.choice.crd.co for resources on safe abortion access.

We've handed the megaphone to Molly Singer and Gabriela Rojas Lozano from ESD Global to talk about how they are using healing and self-defense training to empower women and marginalized communities around the world. ESD stands for Empowerment Self Defense, and it helps individuals develop easy-to-use techniques such as awareness, assertiveness, and verbal confrontation skills in combination with safety strategies and physical techniques to prevent, resist, and escape violent assaults. They envision a world where everyone at risk of interpersonal violence can live free of it. In this episode you'll learn; how ESD is applicable to combat all kinds of violence - not just physical, but economic, financial, social, etc. the regional capacity model they are using to really key into all different communities and serve them as best they can. what this training can do to improve each of our lives as well as those around us. To learn more visit esdglobalselfdefense.org and follow them on social at; IG: @esdglobalselfdefense and TW: @ESD_Global This is a https://my.captivate.fm/growthnetworkpodcasts.com (Growth Network Podcasts) production. Our producers are Lynz Floren, Sari Weinerman, and Jeffrey Morris. Production Manager is Maura Murphy Barrosse. Original music, sound design, and mixing by Nicolas Fournier. Promotional support from Marsha Ord. Website by Nick Brodnicki. Mentioned in this episode: PodVoices.help In partnership with podvoices.help we encourage listeners to visit www.choice.crd.co for resources on safe abortion access.

We've handed the megaphone to Farudh Emiel Majid, Director of Mutual Aid at Southside Action Pact. Learn how he employed community fridges and libraries to empower his community! Southside Action Pact is a mutual aid organization that engages in relief towards systemic disparities, such as food inequity, quality of life, and political empowerment in the predominant powered Black and Brown community in Southeast Queens. Farudh's amazing work has inspired a new generation of community activism that is truly inspiring to learn about. You'll learn; How his work was inspired by the Black Panther Party How they rely on social media as well as face-to-face interactions to support their community, And Farudh's vision for a future where activists are properly paid for their service, and communities are run by the people themselves, operating outside of capitalistic modes. To learn more visit southsideactionpact.org and follow them on Instagram @southsideactionpact This is a Growth Network Podcasts production. Our producers are Lynz Floren, Sari Weinerman, and Jeffrey Morris. Production Manager is Maura Murphy Barrosse. Original music, sound design, and mixing by Nicolas Fournier. Promotional support from Marsha Ord. Website by Nick Brodnicki. Mentioned in this episode: PodVoices.help In partnership with podvoices.help we encourage listeners to visit www.choice.crd.co for resources on safe abortion access.

There are a lot of opinions these days about companies and organizations to avoid, or even cancel. So where can you turn to find out about companies and organizations you can support and feel good about? We want to make that search easier! We're on a mission to be a megaphone for purpose-driven organizations that are changing the world.   Each episode of Mission Megaphone features a conversation with inspiring leaders giving us the inside scoop on the awesome work they're doing and the change they're making in the world.   Mission Megaphone is a Growth Network Podcasts Production