Podcast appearances and mentions of carrie fox

Let's begin with a middle school stage play in Detroit. The lights are dim, the demerits are high, and a boy named Leonard has just been kicked off the production. Enter Miss Liggins, a teacher with a different script. She doesn't erase the consequences—she rewrites the role. “You'll be our stage manager,” she says. And with that, a seed is planted: that someone's belief in you, especially when you don't believe in yourself, can change everything.This is how Leonard Burton's story begins. But it's hardly where it ends.This week, Carrie Fox sits down with Leonard—now President and CEO of the Center for the Study of Social Policy—to trace the arc of a life lived in service to justice, from the east side of Detroit to the deserts of Saudi Arabia, from family hardship to national leadership. It's a story that defies neat narrative structure. Because Leonard's journey isn't linear, it's layered—built on memories, mentors, and moments of moral clarity that refuse to fade.Leonard talks about the indignity of a two-tiered chemotherapy room—one for Medicaid patients, one for the privately insured. He recounts the sounds of Scud missiles in Desert Storm, and the sight of a paraplegic neighbor who gave him his first view of the world outside his block. He shares the transformative experience of sitting in a village in apartheid South Africa, watching democracy unfold not with slogans or soundbites, but with silence, patience, and consensus.And through it all, he makes the case—not with urgency, but with gravity-that that justice is not an abstraction. It is food on the table. It is health care with dignity. It is family autonomy and the freedom to imagine a better future.Now, as the leader of CSSP, Leonard is advancing a bold North Star strategy grounded in three pillars: health justice, economic justice, and family autonomy — all threaded through with racial justice. His is a call to hold fast when others are retreating, to keep the lights on when the grid is under attack.Leonard's message is clear: This is not the time to shrink. This is not the time to compromise on values in exchange for comfort. This is the time to light candles if the power fails, to widen the circle, and to remember — in the words of his mentor, Collins Ramusi — “Forward ever, backwards never.”Links & NotesLearn more about the Center for the Study of Social Policy (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (03:45) - Introducing Leonard Burton (13:54) - Center for the Study of Social Policy (18:36) - The Tides of Injustice (25:02) - The Preemptive Pull-back (30:22) - Call to Action ---SPONSOR: Looking for a 401k or investment partner that aligns with your company values?  Aspire Capital Advisors helps businesses build plans for the future that reflect their values. They take the time to understand your vision, put people first, and help create long-term growth strategies.   Visit investwithaspire.com to book a free consultation today.

What if truth could speak? Not metaphorically, not through human interpretation, but as its own entity—indignant, unyielding, and, above all, betrayed?This week on Mission Forward, Carrie Fox sits down with bestselling author Mitch Albom in front of a live audience to examine the anatomy of truth—how it bends, how it breaks, and how, in the hands of history's most cunning deceivers, it can be weaponized.Mitch, known for Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven, takes us behind the curtain of his latest novel, The Little Liar, a story where truth itself is the narrator. He unpacks the moment of inspiration—standing in Israel's Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum, listening to a survivor's voice echo through time. He shares his research journey from the streets of Thessaloniki to the darkest corners of human deception.And he pulls no punches about the world we live in today—where lies are not just believed but preferred.As much as this is a conversation about literature, history, even philosophy, it is just as much a conversation about faith—not the quiet, passive kind, but faith in action. Mitch talks candidly about his work in Haiti, the children he has come to love as his own, and the moral weight of decisions that shape their futures. He even gives us a glimpse into his next book, Twice, a whimsical yet profound meditation on second chances and their unintended consequences.How do we cultivate truth? How do we resist the seduction of comforting lies? And, perhaps most poignantly, what does faith look like when it moves beyond words? In a world where deception is currency, the real question isn't whether truth exists—it's whether we have the courage to hear it.Links & NotesLearn more about The Little Liar by Mitch AlbomSupport Mitch's work in Haiti (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward

What does it mean to lead with purpose in a world that feels increasingly divided? How do we stay true to our values while navigating uncertainty? And what if the most pressing questions of our time have answers hidden in the wisdom of those already pushing for change?Welcome to Mission Forward, where each week Carrie Fox brings you into conversation with the thinkers, builders, and changemakers reshaping the way we lead.This season, we explore the deeper questions of leadership—the kind that don't come with easy answers. We'll challenge the idea that leadership is about what we achieve, rather than what we give. We'll ask what tomorrow's historians might say about the choices we make today. We'll break down the dangers of working in silos and why collaboration is the key to progress. And we'll examine why listening—truly listening—is one of the most powerful tools a leader can wield.If you've ever felt the weight of responsibility as a leader, if you've ever wondered how to turn intention into impact—this is your show. Because leadership isn't meant to be a solo act.New episodes drop starting March 13. Subscribe now, and let's move forward—together. (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward

If you're a regular listener to this show, you know that our conversations run the gamut; from interpersonal communications to corporate communications, we're interested in communications that change lives. In this rebroadcast from season six, we're going even bigger. Jeff Caporizzo is Senior Partner and Executive Creative Director at ICF Next, an agency dedicated to “Next-level participation.” That sounds like a big promise in today's connected communications economy, but take a look at some of their work and you'll see just how action backs the language. Jeff joins Carrie Fox today to talk about the power of mass communications and advertising to inform viewpoints, behaviors, and narratives, and even disrupt false or negative narratives. No time like the present, right?Jeff is a creative storyteller. He has used his craft for good over the years, and in campaign after campaign, he's helped his clients grow through challenging — even uncomfortable — lessons about the way they use language, image, and spokesvoices to tell the stories of their brands for the better. So, welcome to this conversation about message, power, and justice, all seen through the lens of the ad. Thanks to Jeff for his time and contribution to this conversation. We can't wait to see what he creates next. (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (01:11) - Making Time • Finding The Words (07:06) - Introducing Jeff Caporizzo (16:30) - Understanding Design and How it can Change Narrative (19:42) - Designing Across Cultures (23:18) - Finding Your Spokesperson (31:26) - Power of Real Voices (33:26) - Finding Hope

As Election Day looms, anxieties run high. How can we navigate the uncertainty and potential chaos surrounding this pivotal moment for American democracy? Carrie Fox, CEO of Mission Partners, sits down with Joe Goldman, president of Democracy Fund, and Crystal Hayling, Democracy Fund board member, to explore these critical questions.Drawing on their recent paper, "On Black Swans, Gray Rhinos and the 2024 Election," Joe and Crystal offer a framework for resilience in the face of unpredictable events. They emphasize the importance of listening to frontline communities, who often recognize the warning signs of looming threats – the "gray rhinos" – long before they reach the mainstream, highlighting the overturning of Roe v. Wade as a prime example, noting that activists on the ground had foreseen the danger and stressed the critical link between voting rights and reproductive rights.The conversation turns toward the concerning rise of political violence, a potential gray rhino demanding attention. Joe and Crystal underscore the importance of heeding the alarms raised by those most vulnerable to such threats, emphasizing that preparedness is not about predicting the future, but about empowering communities to respond effectively.They discuss the crucial role of philanthropic funding in supporting these efforts. Crystal advocates for general operating support, giving organizations the flexibility to adapt to evolving challenges. They champion the "All By April" campaign, which encourages early funding disbursements to maximize impact, and introduce a new initiative, "Election Day to Every Day," aimed at providing sustained support beyond the election cycle. This sustained support is vital, they argue, particularly given the possibility of delayed election results and the need for ongoing work to protect democratic integrity.Finally, the fundamental question: Is American democracy possible? They agree that its survival depends on active engagement and a commitment to building a more inclusive and just system and urge listeners to join the fight. The responsibility for safeguarding democracy rests with all of us.Links & NotesDemocracy Fund's "On Black Swans, Gray Rhinos and the 2024 Election"Solidair Network and the Movement Protection Fund"All By April" campaign"Election Day to Every Day" campaignDemocracy Frontlines Fund

The Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action sent shockwaves through institutions across America, leaving many wondering about the future of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Is DEI dead? Or is it simply evolving?On this episode of Mission Forward, Carrie Fox dives into this complex landscape with communications experts Nimra Haroon and Faith MacIver. Nimra, a cultural strategist and communications manager for Mission Partners, and Faith, Senior DEI Manager at Edelman, unpack the nuances of recent legislation and its impact on the workplace. They dissect the tension between a widespread commitment to DEI values and the growing anxieties around legal risks.This isn't just a legal issue; it's a communication challenge. Carrie, Nimra, and Faith explore how companies are responding to criticism and offer actionable strategies for moving forward. They delve into the critical distinction between "risky" and "safe" DEI practices, providing a framework for organizations to navigate this uncertain terrain.This conversation goes beyond buzzwords and platitudes. It's a pragmatic and insightful discussion about building truly inclusive workplaces that benefit everyone. Tune in to discover how to keep DEI initiatives alive and thriving in a post-affirmative action world.Links & NotesMission Partners: Equity Action PlanDitch the DEI Speak • Finding the WordsAdvancing DEI Initiative • Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

In a world drowning in information, where every click and scroll can lead us further down a rabbit hole of misinformation, what is our cultural and intellectual lifeline?This week on Mission Forward, Carrie Fox swims the turbulent waters of local news with Michael D. Bolden. He serves as the Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer at the American Press Institute, and he's not here to talk about headlines and deadlines. He's here to talk about the very oxygen of democracy – the free flow of information and how we've let ours become polluted.Bolden shares his deeply personal journey, from a childhood steeped in the wisdom of diverse media sources to his current mission of rescuing local journalism from the clutches of apathy and distrust. But this isn't just another lament for the dying days of print. This is a call to arms. Bolden throws down a gauntlet, challenging the very notion of "audience." He speaks of forging genuine connections, of weaving newsrooms into the very fabric of the communities they serve. He paints a picture of journalists not as detached observers but as engaged citizens, listening intently to the whispers and shouts of the people they represent. It's a radical shift, reimagining the relationship between the informed and the informers.The American Press Institute, under Bolden's leadership, isn't just patching up the cracks in the foundation of local news; they're rebuilding it from the ground up. He reveals their secret weapon: a laser-focused mission to create news organizations that are not just surviving but thriving. He speaks of resilience, of adaptability, of the courage to pivot in the face of relentless change. Along the way, he hints at exciting new initiatives, veiled in a touch of journalistic mystery, promising a future where local news is not just relevant but essential.As the looming shadow of a pivotal election descends, Bolden offers a glimmer of hope. He sees newsrooms embracing flexibility, thinking beyond the immediate frenzy, and laying the groundwork for a future where trust is not a luxury but the bedrock of our democracy. He reminds us that the work doesn't end on election night; it's a continuous conversation, a constant striving to build bridges and illuminate the path forward. This episode is a stark reminder: we cannot afford to be passive consumers of information. The future of our communities—and our democracy itself—depends on it.We are grateful to Michael and the American Press Institute for their generosity in making this conversation possible. (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (06:50) - Local News and Democracy (08:46) - What is The American Press Institute? (11:27) - Change, Challenge, and Opportunity (15:38) - The Relationship Gap (18:58) - A Focus on Mission (20:44) - Hope (23:08) - Closing Thoughts On October 9, 2024, we will gather for a virtual half-day conference to explore how leaders across sectors are navigating changes, challenges, and opportunities, and we'll bring wide-lens context to many of today's most pressing issues. Reserve your spot today, as space is limited.

This week, Carrie Fox sits down with Jim Link, Chief Human Resources Officer for SHRM, to discuss the growing issue of workplace incivility and how to foster a culture of respect and inclusion.Link shares startling statistics from SHRM's research, revealing that two-thirds of employees have witnessed acts of incivility in the workplace within the last six months, with 50% experiencing it in the last week alone. He emphasizes the importance of creating a balanced "four-legged stool" of workplace cultures: collaboration, learning, innovation, and inclusion.To combat the rise of incivility, SHRM has launched the "1 Million Civil Conversations" initiative, aimed at encouraging respectful dialogue and interactions among colleagues. Link discusses the overwhelmingly positive response to the campaign and the creative ways organizations are implementing the "Cards Against Incivility" toolkit to promote civility.Tune in to learn more about how you can contribute to a more civil and inclusive workplace, one conversation at a time. SHRM's resources and toolkits are available for download at SHRM.org. Join the movement by using the hashtag #CivilityAtWork. (00:00) - Summer at Mission Forward (00:58) - Sponsor: SHRM.org (01:45) - Welcome to Mission Forward (03:16) - Introducing Jim Link (07:01) - DEI (19:39) - Trust (31:05) - Extreme Listening (35:55) - Sponsor: SHRM — Civility is a Cornerstone of Workplace Culture

This episode is sponsored by Edgility Consulting.How can leaders of social impact organizations build equitable pipelines of leadership to sustain their missions? That is our central question this week as Carrie Fox sits down with Christina Greenberg, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of diversity-focused talent management firm Edgility Consulting. It's a question that begs us to examine all our best practices for succession planning and talent development to ensure organizations stay true to their values over time.When most organizations start planning for succession, it is often too late, Greenberg explains. Succession planning must start years in advance with strategic talent management - identifying core competencies for roles at every level and systematically developing staff. Just as we plan for communications risk scenarios, leaders should have multiple potential successors identified by giving them concrete experiences to demonstrate readiness. With an intentional focus on competency gaps and development areas, organizations can build diverse benches of potential leadership.How can social impact organizations close skills gaps in order to nurture well-rounded leaders? Where are potential successors today, and what experiences do they need to get them ready? How can succession planning apply to all levels? True succession planning requires looking beyond ego to the future health of the institution and its social mission. As Greenberg says, “What I would just tell people about this process is it's hard and daunting and scary, but just take it in bite-sized pieces."We just scratch the surface of Christina's expertise in nonprofit succession planning and talent development. The bottom line: building an equitable leadership plan for the long term requires leading with values first, and letting the right people with the right skills rise to meet them. Our great thanks to Christina and Edgility Consulting for their partnership in this conversation! (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (01:31) - Introducing Christina Greenberg (11:13) - The Boomerang CEO (19:00) - Succession (25:59) - What are the Next Steps? (29:08) - A final note of Hope (30:26) - Sponsor: Edgility Consulting

Polarization. It's all around us. Humans are feeling less connected to their neighbors and more attached to their screens and data. Political affiliations have created new divides, and even as workplaces become more diverse, many report feeling lonelier than ever. We at Mission Forward believe there's another way.This week, Carrie Fox sits down with Mission Partners' Chief Operating Officer Bridget Pooley and Chief Strategy Officer Brian Fox to explore how connections can be strengthened in the workplace and beyond. Recorded in front of a live audience, they discuss practical strategies for bridging divides and leading by example.The conversation covers the importance of shifting perspectives, building empathy, and finding common ground—without necessarily seeking 100% agreement. Pooley and Fox share examples of facilitating understanding across age groups and challenging communication norms to foster more inclusive cultures.They also highlight the power of storytelling as a tool for connection and the need for leaders to create spaces for people to share their experiences. Ultimately, this is a conversation about hope that we can bridge the gaps that divide us with intentional adjustments to how we engage with one another.Links & NotesDigital Body Language: How to Build Trust and Connection, No Matter the Distance by Erica Dhawn (00:00) - The Mission Partners Team (02:21) - Welcome to Mission Forward

This week on Mission Forward, Carrie Fox sits down with Dana Snyder, a digital strategist for nonprofits and the CEO and founder of Positive Equation. Snyder, who has supported organizations like Movember, Dress for Success, and American Idol, shares her insights on how nonprofits can effectively reach new audiences in the ever-evolving digital landscape.Consider, for example, the importance of strategic investment in social media. How are organizations to determine which channels to focus their resources on based on their values and target audience? Snyder emphasizes the significance of data-driven decision-making, recommending tools like Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity to understand how visitors interact with an organization's website and social media channels. But more importantly, she highlights how most individuals are tilted toward good, and that your audience might just be comfortable in large numbers on platforms you personally find misaligned with your own values. Throughout the episode, Snyder stresses the importance of being genuinely social on social media platforms, creating platform-specific content, and fostering meaningful connections with followers. She suggests that organizations consider hiring virtual assistants to manage their social media presence if it aligns with their budgets and priorities.The conversation also touches on the role of artificial intelligence in content creation for nonprofits. Snyder offers practical advice on how to train AI tools to generate relevant and engaging content while staying true to an organization's mission and values.For nonprofits looking to make the most of their social media efforts, this episode of Mission Forward offers valuable insights and actionable tips from a seasoned digital strategist. Our great thanks to Dana for helping us to navigate the digital landscape authentically. (00:00) - Ask Carrie! (02:32) - Welcome to Mission Forward (03:17) - Introducing Dana Snyder (09:48) - Is the wide net a positive strategy? (15:07) - The AI Challenge (19:15) - Revenue v Values (21:24) - Making the Most of Social (25:16) - Getting Closer to Your Audiences

Today's incredible case study is all about the power of LISTENING, with the guiding force behind Mission Partners, Carrie Fox.First, we're going back in time as Carrie reveals the rebranding genesis of the Public Health Communications Collaborative (PHCC) during the pandemic, shifting from a COVID-19 centric initiative to a broad-based community platform. We're covering all things public health messaging and tales from the trenches—the challenges they faced, campaigns led, and how they built trust and inspiration, bridging divides and bridging gaps.We also reflect on a national survey Carrie orchestrated that got over 600 responses from just two questions, spotlighting an urgent need for digital proficiency.Tune in to discover how Canva Pro and Hemingway App can help you craft messages that resonate with diverse audiences, and how strategically using LinkedIn's boosted messaging can amplify your reach.You're going to have SO many takeaways as we shed light on the essence of simplicity and the courage to embrace new challenges.Resources & LinksLearn more about Mission Partners on their website and tune in to the Mission Forward podcast. Connect with Carrie on LinkedIn or email her at carrie@mission.partners. You can also learn more about her book, More Than Words: Communication Practices of Courageous Leaders.Check out the tools we recommended in today's episode: Hemingway App and Canva Pro.Want to make Missions to Movements even better? Take a screenshot of this episode and share it on Instagram. Be sure to tag @positivequation so I can connect with you. Don't miss DonorPerfect's Community Conference SPARK on June 4 & 5! It's for any fundraiser wanting to excel in donor management, program innovation, community engagement, and organizational growth. Register for FREE! RSVP: https://bit.ly/DSSPARKWant a donor acquisition plan tailored to you? All you need to do is answer 5 simple questions. Get your personalized growth plan: https://bit.ly/DonorGrowthQuizLet's Connect! Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show! Head to YouTube for helpful digital marketing how-to videos and podcast teasers Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!

In a world where incivility seems to be on the rise, both in our personal lives and in the workplace, how can we, as individuals, make a difference? Emily Dickens, Chief of Staff, Head of Government Affairs, and Corporate Secretary for SHRM, believes the answer lies in practicing civility—one conversation at a time.This week on Mission Forward, Carrie Fox delves into the power of civility with Dickens. They explore how simple acts of kindness, empathy, and grace can transform workplace cultures and why HR professionals play a critical role in driving this change.Dickens shares personal anecdotes from her unconventional career journey, highlighting how access to education and mentors who believed in her potential shaped her mission to elevate the HR profession. She discusses SHRM's recently launched Civility Campaign and why leading with a "care for others" approach is far more effective than the all-too-common "self-serving" leadership style.Fox and Dickens also tackle tough questions about navigating the post-COVID workplace, balancing empathy with accountability, and the dangers of labeling others based on limited interactions. Dickens emphasizes the importance of recognizing that "we are all more than our worst thing" and giving others the grace to evolve.This is a conversation that can challenge the way you think about your daily interactions and inspire you to strengthen your own "civility muscle." As Dickens notes, even the smallest gestures can spark a ripple effect, empowering us all to build more respectful, inclusive, and thriving workplaces.This episode is sponsored by SHRM.org. (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (01:44) - Introducing Emily Dickens (07:28) - The Power of Communication and the Civility Campaign (19:37) - Transparency (21:51) - Dignity and Respect (25:48) - Civil Impressions (27:56) - Action Steps (33:30) - Learn More (36:20) - Sponsor: SHRM

This week, Carrie Fox sits down with Jim Link, Chief Human Resources Officer for SHRM, to discuss the growing issue of workplace incivility and how to foster a culture of respect and inclusion.Link shares startling statistics from SHRM's research, revealing that two-thirds of employees have witnessed acts of incivility in the workplace within the last six months, with 50% experiencing it in the last week alone. He emphasizes the importance of creating a balanced "four-legged stool" of workplace cultures: collaboration, learning, innovation, and inclusion.To combat the rise of incivility, SHRM has launched the "1 Million Civil Conversations" initiative, aimed at encouraging respectful dialogue and interactions among colleagues. Link discusses the overwhelmingly positive response to the campaign and the creative ways organizations are implementing the "Cards Against Incivility" toolkit to promote civility.Tune in to learn more about how you can contribute to a more civil and inclusive workplace, one conversation at a time. SHRM's resources and toolkits are available for download at SHRM.org. Join the movement by using the hashtag #CivilityAtWork.This episode is sponsored by SHRM.org. (00:00) - Sponsor: SHRM.org (00:47) - Welcome to Mission Forward (02:18) - Introducing Jim Link (06:03) - DEI (18:41) - Trust (30:07) - Extreme Listening (34:57) - Sponsor: SHRM — Civility is a Cornerstone of Workplace Culture

This week, Carrie Fox sits down with Allison Wyatt, co-founder of Edgility Consulting, to discuss the persistent wage gaps that plague our society and the bold steps required to build intentional equity in the workplace.Wyatt, whose childhood straddling two vastly different economic realities inspired her passion for social justice, shares how her firm disrupts the status quo of compensation practices by engaging entire organizations in the design process, pushing for radical transparency, and looking beyond imperfect market data. Edgility Consulting is helping clients close wage gaps and put upward pressure on salaries for undervalued roles disproportionately held by marginalized groups.However, as Wyatt notes, achieving pay equity is just one piece of the puzzle in an inherently inequitable society. Biases, stereotypes, and inflexible work cultures continue to impede advancement opportunities, especially for women. Truly sustaining progress, she argues, requires tackling these systemic barriers head-on.For organizations planning to hire this year, Wyatt offers specific recruiting advice: do your research to ensure fair offers, consider your existing staff to maintain internal equity, and, above all, strive for clarity and consistency in your compensation philosophy.Our hope, when you're finished listening this week, is that you're questioning long-held assumptions about "the way things are done," inspired to reimagine a more equitable future—one organization at a time. Join us for an unflinching look at the challenges we face and the potential for transformative change.Our great thanks to Allison Wyatt for joining us for this conversation. This episode is sponsored by Edgility Consulting. Learn more about their incredible work in compensation planning and beyond at EdgilityConsulting.com. Links & NotesLearn more about Edgility ConsultingAllison is the Founding Partner and head of Edgility's compensation practiceSuccession Planning with Edgility Consulting's Christina Greenberg (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (01:07) - Introducing Allison Wyatt (02:20) - Allison's Story (07:14) - Closing the Wage Gap (16:08) - Diversity and Equal Pay (18:30) - Where do we start? (21:42) - What does change look like? (24:39) - What if? (29:16) - Sponsor: Edgility Consulting • EdgilityConsulting.com

In a nation increasingly riven by polarization and mistrust, the spirit of "civitas"—the collective body coming together for good—can feel like a distant dream. But amidst this bleak landscape, rays of hope shine through in the form of organizations like Welcoming America.This week, Carrie Fox sits down with Rachel Perić, Executive Director of Welcoming America, to discuss their new report, "The State of Welcoming." Perić shares her powerful personal story and sheds light on how creating a culture of belonging for immigrants and refugees can strengthen the social fabric of entire communities.From the economic benefits to the democratic necessity, Perić outlines the "five whys" that underscore the vital importance of the welcoming movement. She cites success stories like Dayton, Ohio, a Rust Belt city that reversed a 50-year population decline by becoming a leader in immigrant inclusion.This work is not without its challenges. Perić candidly discusses the dehumanizing narratives that scapegoat newcomers and the global forces displacing people at an unprecedented scale. Yet through it all, her message is one of determined hope: with intention and infrastructure, we can build welcoming communities equipped to meet the defining challenges of our time.Anyone yearning to rekindle the spirit of civitas in an age of division, this is your episode. It will leave you inspired by the power of human connection and moved to join the growing chorus of upstanders working to ensure that everyone—no matter their origins—can belong and thrive in the place they call home.Our great thanks to Rachel Perić for joining us for Mission Forward this week.Links & NotesStateOfWelcoming.orgWelcomingAmerica.org (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (03:14) - Introducing Rachel Perić (04:08) - Rachel's Story (07:20) - The State of Welcoming in 2024 (09:36) - Do I live in a welcoming community? (14:05) - Dayton, Ohio, 2011 (16:15) - The Five Whys (18:52) - What's in the way of welcoming work? (21:26) - Onramps to Welcoming Work

What if every word we choose could affect not only our teams but a positive social impact?In this episode, Carrie Fox introduces the extraordinary concept of courageous leadership and its impact on social change. Carrie is a Communicator for Good, Host of the Mission Forward podcast, Founder and CEO of Mission Partners, and the Author of "More Than Words: Communication Practices for Courageous Leaders."We had a fantastic conversation about Carrie's journey into strategic communications, how her parents influenced her career and shaped her drive and perseverance, and the exciting and powerful concept of courageous leadership. Carrie also discusses the motivation behind founding Mission Partners, its triple-bottom-line approach, which prioritizes people, planet, and purpose alongside profit, explains the benefit corporation concept, and more.Tune in to Episode 425 to unlock the secrets of courageous leadership and discover how to make a meaningful impact in the world, one daring question at a time.Some Questions I Ask:Could you tell us what Mission Partners is? (5:20)Tell us about the practices in your book and how you developed them (14:20)In This Episode, You Will Learn:Carrie explains Mission Partners' triple-bottom-line approach (6:30)Success Beyond 18. An excellent example of strategic communications and courageous leadership (11:20)How to keep strong relationships and expand our network (17:20)How to embrace a "the best is yet to be" approach in life (21:00)Resources Mentioned:Book: Carrie Fox - More Than Words: Communications Practices of Courageous LeadersMission Forward podcast with Carrie FoxKara Lawson - Handle Hard BetterConnect with Karrie Fox:WebsiteLinkedInBecoming Your Best Resources:Becoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best LibraryBook: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful LeaderBook: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your PerformanceFacebook Group – Conquer Anxiety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a world grappling with complex challenges, corporations have the potential to be powerful forces for good. But it takes courageous leadership to set audacious goals and rally entire organizations to drive meaningful change.On this episode of Mission Forward, Carrie Fox sits down with Lisa Gibby, Deputy Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at Nestlé. As the first person to hold this role, Lisa is responsible for building and maintaining trust in Nestlé's global brand across 186 markets - no small task.Lisa shares her journey from running her own small communications firm to leading anti-poverty efforts at Bono's ONE Campaign to now sitting on Nestlé's executive board and ESG council. Her story is one of pursuing purpose at every scale.Under Lisa's leadership, Nestlé has made bold moves—like being one of the first companies to publish a roadmap to reach net-zero emissions. Setting such ambitious public goals created some organizational nervousness, but it also rallied and engaged employees in a shared mission.The conversation touches on navigating complex social issues as a global company, the importance of humility and embracing failure as part of the process, and how a new generation of consumers passionate about sustainability gives hope for the future.At its core, this is a discussion about the power and responsibility of communications to drive positive impact. It's about having the courage to set big goals, the focus to build alignment and momentum, and the wisdom to know you can't do it alone. Lisa leaves us with an empowering message - that everyone has an opportunity to contribute as a force for good, and even failure is part of the journey forward.Tune in for an inspiring look at purpose-driven leadership and the role we can all play in building a better world, one bold goal at a time. Our great thanks to Lisa for joining us for this conversation. (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (00:58) - Introducing Lisa Gibby (08:20) - Changing the Face of Board Leadership (12:10) - The Fine Line of Communicating Progress (18:50) - Lessons Learned (21:06) - The World Around Us, and hope for the future

Carrie Fox Founder and CEO, Mission Partners Chief Curator and Host, Mission Forward   Carrie Fox is the founder and CEO of Mission Partners, a women-owned strategic communications firm and Certified B Corporation that guides high-potential nonprofits, foundations, and socially responsible corporations in realizing their greatest social impact. Since launching her first company in 2004, Carrie has guided hundreds of organizations around the world to lead with purpose, fueling organizations and their missions forward in new and more impactful ways. Her signature "More Than Words" approach to courageous communication has been documented in the Amazon best-selling book of the same name. Carrie's strategic communications work focuses deeply on issues of community— from social justice to sustainability, children's health, higher education, and workforce development. She served as the creative visionary behind a nationwide campaign to transform the foster care system for young people aging out of care and she was the lead communications strategist behind a $10 million prize competition aimed at advancing global technology for more fuel-efficient vehicles. Carrie is a founding signatory of the #WeTheChange declaration to build business for good, and a founding member of the Purpose Collaborative, a national network of communications thought-leaders and industry experts that work together to provide impactful problem-solving in touch with the current needs of today's purpose-driven businesses. Her signature conversation series and podcast, Mission Forward, has featured Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, MacArthur Fellows, and some of the nation's most sought-after philanthropy leaders. She is a Stevie Woman in Business Winner, a SmartCEO Washington Brava Award winner, a WWPR Woman of the Year Honoree, and a winner of PRWeek's '40 under 40′. She is a member of the Board of Trustees for Loyola University Maryland, and a former Advisory Board member of the Greater Washington Community Foundation. She is also the co-author of Adventures in Kindness: 52 Awesome Adventures for Kids to Build a Better World, which she wrote with her daughter Sophia.  Before starting her own social impact firms, Carrie worked in several public affairs and public relations firms in Washington, DC and northern NJ. Those early career experiences, coupled with her unique career start as Director of Communications and spokesperson for Ripken Baseball, which was founded to manage Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr.'s many philanthropic and educational efforts, helped her hone a unique blend of services that sit at the intersection of public relations, policy and philanthropy.  Carrie is a graduate of Loyola University Maryland, and an active resident of Montgomery County, MD. Social media: LinkedIN: carriefoxpr Website: https://mission.partners/, missionforward.us Book Recommendations: 1. The Art of Living: Peace and Freedom in the Here and Now 2. The Other Wes Moore 3. More Than Words, by Carrie Fox 4. Adventures in Kindness: 52 Awesome Kid Adventures for Building a Better, by Sophia and Carrie Fox

Jennifer Brandel is a co-founder of Hearken, which she'll talk about extensively today, but she's also behind Zebra's Unite, Civic Exchange Chicago, Democracy SOS and WBEZ Chicago's Curious City. She joins Carrie Fox for a conversation on approaching the most challenging problems with an open and curious perspective in this rebroadcast from season 7. She is a serial entrepreneur and innovator who works between industries to address how to design better systems for listening, responding, and evolving with their stakeholders. She is a co-founder of Hearken, which she'll talk about extensively today, but she's also behind Zebra's Unite, Civic Exchange Chicago, Democracy SOS and WBEZ Chicago's Curious City. Now that we have her bona fides out of the way, here's the real reason Jennifer is special to us: there are so few people able to clearly create an environment that makes the complicated approachable, and the messiest of problems solvable. Even the problems we face today, problems many believe to be impossible.  “We're coming to a moment in which many more people are recognizing that collaborations and the interdependencies of sectors, of organizations, even departments within a company need to be in better and closer communication with one another. And the more we divide and silo ourselves and separate the work, it's at our peril. We're missing insights. We're missing opportunities to leverage one another's work. We're being less efficient. All of these things translate into the workplace of making our lives harder and also making us  keep doing things the same way over and over again, rather than evolving at the speed at which we could be.”How does she approach these intractable problems at Hearken? Curiously. She's an enthusiastic observer with inexhaustible energy to face hard things and try to make them better. If you've never heard of Jennifer or her work, we're thrilled and honored to be able to present her worldview to you on this show. Thank you to Jennifer for joining us on the show this week. (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (03:40) - Introducing Jennifer Brandel (09:55) - Hearken (13:02) - Addressing Systems & Institutions (19:40) - Name and Ideal System (25:21) - Addressing Division (28:57) - Hearken's Next Steps

According to this week's guest, there is a direct and unbreakable connection between the time we have as individuals to use each day and the broader health of our communities. All right, that doesn't sound like an earth-shattering observation, especially to listeners of this show.But, if that's the case, if we understand clearly that our communities are only as healthy as the members who contribute to it, then why are so many of our communities sick?This week, Carrie Fox sits down with Dr. Jean Accius, President and CEO of Creating Healthier Communities (CHC), to discuss just what it means to build healthier and more equitable communities. As Dr. Accius notes, “The work that we're doing is about addressing these gaps because what it means is that it's shortening people's ability, their time to contribute to their family, to their communities, and to our broader economy."And make no mistake, it is the broader economy that is at stake. Social determinants of health and our ability to address them connect every one of us to keystone issues: who gets access to affordable health care? How do we approach the pressing mental health crisis facing our youth? What do we do when we look at communities directly impacted by climate change without access to health resources?Carrie and Dr. Accius explore strategies for assessing and responding to the unique needs of different communities through strategic partnerships and deep listening. “Let's take the time to get close and understand what our people are saying ... in terms of to what extent we are supporting their total well-being,” explains Dr. Accius. We face challenges. But we hope you find after listening to this conversation that there is hope. There is hope for cross-sector collaboration and truly human-centered innovation across the healthcare landscape. There is hope for connection between and across communities to lift one another toward change. There is hope that the louder organizations like CHC call for change, the more we will rise to the challenge of building community health improvements through connection, compassion, and collective action.Our great thanks to Dr. Accius and CHC for making this conversation possible. (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (03:19) - Introducing Dr. Jean Accius (08:22) - Learning Where to Start (11:54) - The CHC Evolution (15:38) - The Most Pressing Health Issues (19:37) - Getting Involved with CHC (23:06) - The Stakes of Public Health (28:42) - Where do we find hope? –––Now Available! More Than Words: Communications Practices of Courageous Leaders by Carrie Fox, founder and CEO of Mission Partners, is available. You're invited to join an emerging community of practice and become a positive and powerful agent of change.

We often talk about the challenging ideas that come with a career in communication. We even talk about the words behind the ideas, which words conjure explicit experiences across cultures and communities, and we try our best to assess how we, as communicators, can face those challenges and adapt toward a space of understanding. But rarely do we talk about words in quite the way our guests this week have built their careers talking about words.Kathy and Ross Petras are the New York Times bestselling authors of You're Saying It Wrong, That Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means and Awkword Moments, A History of the World Through Body Parts, and numerous other non-fiction books. And for podcast fans just like you out there listening right now, you'll want to check out their award-winning NPR.org podcast, also called You're Saying It Wrong (awarded first prize for podcasts by the Public Media Journalists Association) about word histories, language controversies, grammar, and all things word-related.This week, we're clearing the air on the words that trip us up the most. From affect to effect to impact, our most common pronunciation peccadillos (go ahead, say “quay” aloud right now before you listen!), to the most important point of all: relax, and keep talking. Our greatest thanks to Kathy and Ross for joining this week on Mission Forward! (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (01:38) - Introducing Kathy and Ross Petras (02:25) - First, a little literary background (08:49) - Coding (12:12) - Pronunciation (19:03) - "Impact" (26:11) - What's next? –––Now Available! More Than Words: Communications Practices of Courageous Leaders by Carrie Fox, founder and CEO of Mission Partners, is available. You're invited to join an emerging community of practice and become a positive and powerful agent of change.

This episode is brought to you by Edgility Consulting.How can leaders of social impact organizations build equitable pipelines of leadership to sustain their missions? That is our central question this week as Carrie Fox sits down with Christina Greenberg, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of diversity-focused talent management firm Edgility Consulting. It's a question that begs us to examine all our best practices for succession planning and talent development to ensure organizations stay true to their values over time.When most organizations start planning for succession, it is often too late, Greenberg explains. Succession planning must start years in advance with strategic talent management - identifying core competencies for roles at every level and systematically developing staff. Just as we plan for communications risk scenarios, leaders should have multiple potential successors identified by giving them concrete experiences to demonstrate readiness. With an intentional focus on competency gaps and development areas, organizations can build diverse benches of potential leadership.How can social impact organizations close skills gaps in order to nurture well-rounded leaders? Where are potential successors today, and what experiences do they need to get them ready? How can succession planning apply to all levels? True succession planning requires looking beyond ego to the future health of the institution and its social mission. As Greenberg says, “What I would just tell people about this process is it's hard and daunting and scary, but just take it in bite-sized pieces."We just scratch the surface of Christina's expertise in nonprofit succession planning and talent development. The bottom line: building an equitable leadership plan for the long term requires leading with values first, and letting the right people with the right skills rise to meet them. Our great thanks to Christina and Edgility Consulting for their partnership in this conversation! (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (00:34) - Introducing Christina Greenberg (10:16) - The Boomerang CEO (18:03) - Succession (25:02) - What are the Next Steps? (28:11) - A final note of Hope (29:28) - Sponsor: Edgility Consulting Today's show is brought to you by Edgility Consulting, your compass for building equitable organizations where all staff thrive. Their talent management experts empower you to break free from traditional hiring, compensation, and talent management norms that often perpetuate inequality and prevent you from hiring and retaining great staff.Put your values to work, act on equity, visit Edgility Consulting and talk to a consultant about upgrading your talent systems to attract and retain top talent and ensure equity at your organization today.

This episode is brought to you by Edgility Consulting.This week, Carrie Fox sits down with Jonathan Howard, Associate Partner at Edgility Consulting, about the importance of building equitable hiring practices to create a truly inclusive workplace. "Our goal is to create the expectation and the conditions for collective responsibility for equity in our search process. So it's on us as facilitators of the process, but it's also on the committee and the organization."Carrie and Jonathan dive into how to write thoughtful, inclusive job descriptions. They discuss removing coded language that may deter certain groups from applying. For example, describing the workplace as "competitive" and "fast-paced" can imply a male-dominated culture. Jonathan emphasizes carefully considering the words used in postings to make them as equitable as possible.According to Jonathan, effective succession planning is crucial for identifying and developing a diverse pipeline of future leaders. He advises organizations to proactively assess internal candidates, nurture leadership potential, and fill skill gaps well in advance of transitions. "I would just really encourage folks to think about succession planning. If you're talking to me or if you're talking to Edgility about a key leadership role when the need is imminent, I would call it imminent, like you need somebody in the next six months or I could even argue a year, it's too late."What's clear is that building an equitable, inclusive workplace takes continuous, intentional effort across all talent management processes. But as Jonathan emphasizes, organizations genuinely committed to equity can achieve meaningful progress through thoughtful, disciplined hiring practices. His passion shines through as he shares hard-won best practices in equitable recruiting. Our thanks to Jonathan and Edgility Consulting for making this conversation a reality. (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (02:12) - Introducing Jonathan Howard (13:48) - Coded Language (27:20) - SPONSOR: Edgility Consulting • https://edgilityconsulting.com Today's show is brought to you by Edgility Consulting, your compass for building equitable organizations where all staff thrive. Their talent management experts empower you to break free from traditional hiring, compensation, and talent management norms that often perpetuate inequality and prevent you from hiring and retaining great staff.Put your values to work, act on equity, visit Edgility Consulting and talk to a consultant about upgrading your talent systems to attract and retain top talent and ensure equity at your organization today.

This week's episode is brought to you by SHRM. Read on to learn more.How do we build workplaces that work for all of us? That's the central question of this week's conversation, one that serves to anchor a narrative around workplace trends and fads and all shades of work between. Carrie Fox continues her conversation with George Rivera, Senior Vice President of SHRM Enterprise Solutions.Rivera believes the workplace provides an invaluable opportunity to foster human connection and purpose. With over 15 years of experience in people-focused business leadership, he recognizes work environments as a chance to create positive change in society. As he says, "If we can create workplaces that work for all, we can create a society and world that works for all."Throughout their discussion, Fox and Rivera examine key forces shaping today's workforce strategy that begins with the heart of the organization itself, its culture: "Do we have a culture plan? As an organization, do we have the ability to map where we are culturally today and where we want to be two or three years from now?"Rivera peels back the four forces shaping workforce strategy: workforce planning, skills building, culture creation and technology integration. Along the way, he emphasizes thoughtful flexibility, sustainability, and aligning business practices with a company's culture and values. "The perfect answer is what's perfectly aligned to your culture. Having a defined culture is the prerequisite to build the north star that you actually can then go after."So, how can organizations develop an intentional culture strategy? What is the right balance of upskilling versus reskilling? And how can AI and technology be deployed thoughtfully? For leaders aiming to elevate their organization's impact, this week's conversation provides perspective on constructing genuinely human-centered workplaces. Our great thanks to George Rivera and the SHRM team for making this conversation possible.Sponsor: SHRMSHRM provides solutions for 95% of Fortune 500 companies to transform talent management, accelerate executive development, elevate workplace culture, and build inclusive workplaces. SHRM promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging while advancing women leaders to construct better workplaces. Mission Partners routinely consults SHRM first when facing HR and best practice challenges and we're thrilled to be able to work with SHRM as the sponsor of this week's episode. Learn more at SHRM.org. (00:00) - Sponsor: SHRM (01:08) - Welcome to Mission Forward (01:52) - Shaping Workforce Strategy (03:18) - Fads & Trends (07:26) - Culture (11:26) - Workforce Planning (14:14) - AI & Tech (15:51) - Learn More

This week's episode is brought to you by SHRM. Read on to learn more.  Jennifer McCollum has driven a long and winding road to her position in the C-suite. Today, she leads Linkage, a SHRM company, where she oversees the strategic direction and global operations of this leadership development firm.  This week, Carrie Fox sits down with Jennifer to talk about, well, a lot. In addition to her work as CEO, Jennifer has become an inspiring voice in the realm of women's leadership. Her book, "In Her Own Voice: A Woman's Rise to CEO: Overcoming Hurdles to Change the Face of Leadership," is a definitive take not only on what it takes for women to advance their careers but for any organization eager to improve gender equity at every level for this generation, and the next.  As McCollum explains, while women represent half the workforce, a stark drop-off occurs in the executive ranks. "When we look at the C-suite specifically, about 70% is still the leadership majority of white men," she says. McCollum's mission is to change that status quo.   The data is out and shows clearly the positive impact of women in leadership roles. What are organizations doing to help women face the unique challenges, societal expectations, and work-life pressures they face, while enabling these same women to do the best work? "To drive change, we must encourage women to bring their full, authentic selves to work," she says.  Through Linkage, McCollum has empowered thousands of women. Now, with her book, she hopes to reach women at all career levels with research-backed insights on overcoming hurdles and help them to truly thrive. Our great thanks to Jennifer McCollum for joining us this week.   Sponsor: SHRMSHRM provides solutions for 95% of Fortune 500 companies to transform talent management, accelerate executive development, elevate workplace culture, and build inclusive workplaces. SHRM promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging while advancing women leaders to construct better workplaces. Mission Partners routinely consults SHRM first when facing HR and best practice challenges and we're thrilled to be able to work with SHRM as the sponsor of this week's episode. Learn more at SHRM.org.

How CURIOSITY and COURAGE are the two fundamental elements of leadership, and how you can use them to become a worldclass communicator. 

The memory we carry in our pockets directly affects the memory in our heads—and that impacts how we communicate. So, what are you doing to protect that precious time you have ... to thinkThis week's essay comes from the Finding The Words column, a series published every Wednesday that delivers a dose of communication insights directly to your inbox. If you like what you read, we hope you'll subscribe to ensure you receive this each week. (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (00:58) - Mind Over Machine –––Now Available! More Than Words: Communications Practices of Courageous Leaders by Carrie Fox, founder and CEO of Mission Partners, is available. You're invited to join an emerging community of practice and become a positive and powerful agent of change.

The most compelling stories for social change break stereotypes and build new ways for us to understand issues and each other. Start by looking for stereotypes in your communications, and then practice some reframing. As we learn this week, the story will be even better as a result.This week's essay comes from the Finding The Words column, a series published every Wednesday that delivers a dose of communication insights directly to your inbox. If you like what you read, we hope you'll subscribe to ensure you receive this each week. (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (01:04) - Can You Reframe That? –––Now Available! More Than Words: Communications Practices of Courageous Leaders by Carrie Fox, founder and CEO of Mission Partners, is available. You're invited to join an emerging community of practice and become a positive and powerful agent of change.

What does it mean to orient your life around your mission? We talk about mission all the time around these parts, but when was the last time you stopped, took a deep breath, and embarked on the discernment journey around not just what you do in the world but what you want to leave behind when you're gone from it?This week, kicking off the eighth season of the Mission Forward podcast, Carrie sits down with Dr. John Izzo, author, and advisor who has dedicated his mission to helping companies and individuals find theirs. This conversation is a masterclass in vulnerability; Dr. Izzo shares how experiences from his childhood, growing up without his father, shaped his desire to help people live more purposeful lives. This led him to become a minister, get a Ph.D. in organizational psychology, and eventually advise companies on creating positive cultures for themselves.He's also a leading trend-spotter and shares with Carrie major trends he sees in business and society: rethinking our relationship to work and seeking more meaning, the growing divide between the wealthy and others, and more. We're at an inflection point, he says, where we could create a more regenerative society or head down a darker path. The choice is made by the cultures we create.The bottom line, according to Dr. Izzo, is this: "Ultimately, the only thing that's going to matter to you is what you wound up giving the world, not what you wound up taking from it.” We're deeply grateful to Dr. Izzo for sharing his time and attention with our Mission Forward community.  (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (01:36) - The Life and Good Work of Dr. John Izzo –––Now Available! More Than Words: Communications Practices of Courageous Leaders by Carrie Fox, founder and CEO of Mission Partners, is available. You're invited to join an emerging community of practice and become a positive and powerful agent of change.

Communication is one of the most important skills in life.  It is essential to effectively convey ideas, thoughts, and feelings both within an organization and beyond.  Good communication can help build relationships, solve problems, gain trust from others, and lead to better outcomes.  Today, I was joined by communications expert Carrie Fox, Founder and CEO of Mission Partners. Carrie and I spoke about:      - Why communication is a hard skill      - How the personal communications skills of a leader of an organization's affect the overall impact of the company      - What she says to those who say, “I'm not very good with words” Learn more about Carrie: Book: https://www.missionforward.us/morethanwords Podcast: https://www.missionforward.us If you've been loving the podcast, would you just stop what you're doing right now and give us a quick review? In the Library Tab under Shows, click on the podcast subscription and scroll down to Ratings & Reviews to give it a star rating. Click Write a Review, if you wish, then click Send when finished. We appreciate your review so much. Thank you! Website | Facebook | LinkedIn  | Youtube

This weekend, people across the country will celebrate the 4th of July with barbecues and fireworks. But here in Utah, you won't want to miss one of the most patriotic events happening down in Pleasant Grove. A giant American flag will be raised above Grove Creek Canyon. Co-founder of Follow the Flag, Kyle and Carrie Fox, join to discuss the event and why our nation is still worth celebrating. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, our guest is Carrie fox, the founder and CEO of Mission Partners, a social impact communications firm. Her newest book, More Than Words: Communications Practices of Courageous Leaders was released in May 2023. Learn more at www.MissionForward.us Have questions/comments/suggestions? Email our Podcast Manager at mdebnath@give.org. Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.

The role of Army Pathfinders originated with the U.S. military during World War II. These specialized soldiers were parachuted into Europe ahead of the D-Day invasion. Their mission: establish and operate drop zones, pickup zones, and landing sites for airborne troops and air supply operations in support of ground unit commanders. They were the first soldiers deployed into enemy territory and the last to leave.Our guest today is one of the first female Army Pathfinders.Master Sergeant (Ret.) Erinn Watkins served in the U.S. Army for 29 years. She's an accomplished pilot, having flown and tested some of the most advanced Army helicopters in operation. She's also an esteemed administrator, having helped to build, develop, and implement the Human Resources Management System used to track Soldier and civilian data for the National Guard Bureau.Working across such a diverse functional spectrum requires an incredible set of skills. She joins Carrie Fox to lay out just a bit of the history that has led her to writing her new book, "PathfYnder: How I Use Emotional Control to Build Success and Get What I Want.”Learn more about the book and pre-order today, and connect with Erinn on LinkedIn right here. Our great thanks to Erinn for joining us this week on the show! (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (00:42) - Introducing Master Sgt Erinn Watkins (12:00) - Emotional Control (16:49) - Body Language (23:05) - About the Book

Join host Cyrus Webb on #ConversationsLIVE when he welcomes author Carrie Fox to the show to discuss her new book MORE THAN WORDS---and what she hopes it does for readers. 

John Trybus is a professor at Georgetown University and Director of the Georgetown Center for Social Impact Communication. He sat down with Carrie Fox for a conversation on the role and power of social impact communications on the cusp of the release of her book, More Than Words: Communications Practices for Courageous Leaders. John is a generous interviewer and host and opens the conversation on a point we think of often around the halls of Mission Partners: "Think about how the social impact sector is evolving. How can it evolve if we think about doing our work a little bit differently?" It's a powerful question and one that drives so much of our work. What if, when we evaluate how we navigate our work in strategic communications, we were able to shake ourselves free of the increasingly artificial structures of all the communications work that has come before us? We don't claim to have the definitive answer to that question. But we're proud to be on the journey toward it and honored to be in the conversation with John this week. Our great thanks to the University for offering the event to us to share with you.

This week, we offer a preview of Carrie's new book, an excerpt from chapter one, and an invitation to explore what it means to use communication to drive change in the world. With over twenty years as a social impact communications consultant and a leader in the B Corporation movement, Carrie Fox takes to heart the role—and the responsibility—that leading communicators hold in shaping how stories are told, how narratives are shaped, and how decisions are made. More than Words: Communications Practices of Courageous Leaders is an invitation to join an emerging community of practice and become your own positive and powerful agent of change. With lessons and insights from some of the brightest minds in social impact communications and tools to help you practically apply these lessons to your work, More Than Words will meet you where you are in your quest to become a more authentic, inclusive, and connected communicator. (00:00) - More Than Words • A Sneak Preview

In flying, the takeoff and the landing are critical to success. Everything in between is coasting. It matters in the sky, and it matters in our speech. In this week's Finding the Words, Carrie Fox explores how landing the plane helps her, and the Mission Partners team, when it counts. This is week 4, in the second year, of the Finding The Words column, a series published every Wednesday that delivers a dose of communication insights direct to your inbox. If you like what you read, we hope you'll subscribe to ensure you receive this each week. (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (00:33) - Land the Plane

On Monday, March 6, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) tweeted that it was “proud to be on Forbes' annual ranking of America's Best Banks.” Three days later, that very same bank was at the center of the largest U.S. bank failure since the global financial crisis. This week, Carrie Fox dissects the communications troubles at the center.This post is part of the Finding The Words column, a series published every Wednesday that delivers a dose of communication insights direct to your inbox. If you like what you read, we hope you'll subscribe to ensure you receive this each week. (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (00:44) - Banking on Trust

Mitch Album is the author of Tuesdays with Morrie, which, if you have heard of none of his other books, you've likely heard of that one. His collected works have sold over 47 million copies and have been translated into 45 languages and if you've only read Morrie, you owe it to yourself to pick up his others. Check out Have a Little Faith or The Stranger in The Lifeboat to get started.This week, we present a special live conversation between Albom and Carrie Fox, recorded November 2022, on the heels of the book's 25th anniversary. We've been talking about the power of communications to make change this season, and this week, we invite you to think in terms of simplicity. To wit: "[In Morrie] people substitute themselves into the story. They're me, or they're Morrie, or their person is Morrie. If I had a nickel for every time someone would stop me and take out a wallet and say, 'let me show you my Morrie', and they would take out a picture. A teacher, a parent, a grandparent, or something like that. I think there's a universality to it, and that's why it's been picked up around the world the way it has."This is one of Albom's true gifts: to tell stories so deeply personal, so easy to project ourselves into, that we can't help but see ourselves in them. And once we're able to see ourselves in a story, or a pitch, or a release, we capture a spark of empathy to light the flame of change. We're thrilled to be able to share this conversation with you here. Our great thanks to Mitch Albom and Grace United Methodist Church for allowing us to share in the experience. (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward

If you're a regular listener to this show, you know that our conversations run the gamut; from interpersonal communications to corporate communications, we're interested in communications that change lives. Today on the show, we're going even bigger. Jeff Caporizzo is Senior Partner and Executive Creative Director at ICF Next, an agency dedicated to “Next-level participation.” That sounds like a big promise in today's connected communications economy, but take a look at some of their work, and you'll see just how action backs the language. Jeff joins Carrie Fox today to talk about the power of mass communications and advertising to inform viewpoints, behaviors, and narratives and even disrupt false or negative narratives. No time like the present, right?Jeff is a creative storyteller. He has used his craft for good over the years, and in campaign after campaign, he's helped his clients grow through challenging — even uncomfortable — lessons about how they use language, image, and spokesvoices to tell the stories of their brands for the better. So, welcome to this conversation about messaging, power, and justice, all seen through the lens of the ad. Thanks to Jeff for his time and contribution to this conversation. We can't wait to see what he creates next. (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (01:18) - Introducing Jeff Caporizzo (10:42) - Understanding Design and How it can Change Narrative (13:54) - Designing Across Cultures (17:30) - Finding Your Spokesperson (25:38) - Power of Real Voices (27:38) - Finding Hope

Since 2004 Carrie Fox has been helping companies discover their purpose to unleash their growth. In this episode, Carrie takes you inside her entrepreneurial journey and reveals many nuggets for how to make an impact in both your personal and professional life. About the Company: Mission Partners provides strategic planning and communications services for purpose-driven organizations, often during critical moments of organizational change, that help to ensure they are authentic in their words, equitable in their strategies, and intentional about their impact.

As of this writing, 5,852 companies, representing 471,095 workers across 85 countries, carry the “Certified B Corporation” badge. Our firm, Mission Partners, is one of them. But broadcasting this label is more than just surface branding. This week on the show, our Chief Operating Officer, Bridget Pooley, sits down with Carrie Fox to discuss purpose. Why does purpose matter? How does a business build a culture that embraces the question, “What If?” And for all the challenges that achieving B Corp Certification may pose, is it worth it?Before Mission Partners, Bridget worked at the Center for Social Impact Communication at Georgetown University. The Center works to advance the field of social impact by educating and inspiring marketers and communicators, fundraisers, and journalists. She served on the corporate partnerships team at Share Our Strength, which many listeners might know by their No Kid Hungry Campaign. Ours is an organization that has embraced the objectives of the B Corp Certification wholly; we wear this accomplishment with pride, including how we intentionally use our business as a tool to advance communications. Bridget's incredible experience and leadership as a B Corp champion have taught us much about how we present ourselves to our clients, peers, and the world. This week, we dig in on that intentionality and share how we at Mission Partners lead through our core values. Thank you, Bridget Pooley, for joining us for this week's conversation.  (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (01:46) - Introducing Bridget Pooley (03:38) - Exploring the Power of Purpose (06:55) - What if? (13:26) - About the B Corp Model (15:36) - Uncovering what you stand for (24:59) - Finding hope

Carrie Fox always knew she wanted to make an impact through her work. At the age of 25, she jumped into some pretty big shoes and launched her own social impact communications agency. From being mistaken as an intern to helping change the foster age-out range from 18 to 25 (in 28 states!) - Carrie utilizes communication to change the world. Carrie shares her tips for creating effective stories, and the importance of having a clear purpose. Listen and be inspired to define your purpose in life, and explore where that takes you! Tangible Takeaways:Remember that your communication has power by focusing on how you tell the story.Believe that what you're doing is for a reason, yet be aware you may not always feel that way.Get crystal clear on your purpose! What does the world need from you? What do you bring to the world? What is your greatest value? Write these down and hold onto them.Tell your own story: be careful to not tell others' stories that may not be yours to tell. You have plenty of stories right where you are!Be mindful of how others outside of your experiences may take your story and create bridges for others to access your story.Stories require good listening skills! Before you rush into giving yours, listen and seek to understand your audience.About Carrie Fox:Carrie Fox is the founder and CEO of Mission Partners, a social impact communications agency and Certified B Corporation, and a nationally recognized leader in social impact communications. Since launching her first communications agency at the age of 25, Carrie has guided hundreds of individuals and their organizations to lead with purpose, fueling organizations and their missions forward in new and more impactful ways. Her strategic communications work focuses deeply on issues of community— from social justice to sustainability, children's health, higher education, and workforce development. Carrie served as the creative visionary behind a nationwide communications and advocacy campaign to transform the foster care system for young people aging out of care and she was the lead communications strategist behind a $10M prize competition aimed at advancing global technology for more fuel-efficient vehicles. Her signature approach to communicating for social justice equips nonprofit leaders and their organizations to challenge stereotypes and break bias, leading to more just and equitable outcomes for all. She has built Mission Partners intentionally as a “teaching hospital for communicators,” to help communicators at all levels acknowledge their power and to harness the full potential of communications as a tool to advance social justice. Her signature conversation series and podcast, Mission Forward, has featured Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, MacArthur Fellows, and some of the nation's most sought- after philanthropy leaders. Connect with Carrie:Website: https://www.missionforward.us/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriefoxpr/    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mission-partners-llc/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/carriefox  Twitter: https://twitter.com/missionprtnrsTwitter: https://twitter.com/missionfwdshowYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MindiRosserMarketingPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mission-forward-with-carrie-fox/id1531396775 About me:Karen Laos is a keynote speaker and leadership coach equipping women to stand out with unshakable confidence. She specializes in communication: executive presence and compelling messages. Karen champions female business leaders to own their value and find their voice so they can be seen and heard. She also works with teams to create cultures of trust and function at their best.Karen has coached leaders at Facebook, Google, Netflix, Uber, Sephora, Sony, Microsoft, Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Trip Advisor, Bacardi, Levi, and more. Karen's style is fun, encouraging and results-oriented. She immediately moves past the “fluff” and gets straight to the issue (just ask her clients). Connect with me:Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosofficial Facebook: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/karenlaosconsultingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/My book “Trust Your Own Voice”: https://karenlaos.com/book/Clubhouse: @karenlaosEpisodes also available on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videos

This season, we're looking closer at you how you can use communications as a tool for systems change and social justice. Our first guest, Mark Miller, along with his colleagues, has just written the book on the power of public health communications, Talking Health: A New Way to Communicate about Public Health. Carrie Fox sat down with Mark at an event hosted by the University of Nebraska Medical Center and, with our great thanks to that amazing organization, we offer the interview to you, listeners of the podcast.Mark Miller serves as Vice President of Communications at the de Beaumont Foundation. His career started in public and civic service before moving to children's health and now public health. To all these roles, he brings a rich perspective to the challenges that face many front line communicators, including those who are needing to relay critical communications in real time, even as the science is still informing the message. This conversation includes Carrie and Mark in conversation, plus the insightful questions from an audience of invested communicators honing their craft. Our great thanks to Mark Miller and the team at the University of Nebraska Medical Center for making this conversation possible.  (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (01:36) - Introducing Mark Miller (03:42) - What drives your passion for public health? (04:56) - What is the value of talking about public health, in light of a global pandemic? (06:20) - Challenging ... and embracing ... the assumptions of public health? (09:07) - How did the book come about? (10:52) - Trust and Clarity (12:49) - Finding a shared understanding of public health (18:23) - What are the essential elements of communications that everyone should practice? (20:55) - How can practitioners evaluate effectiveness? (22:58) - What jargon traps should we avoid? (25:16) - While writing the book, did you have any epiphanies? (26:49) - What clever solutions have you seen for engagement? (28:42) - What tools do you employ to visualize complex data successfully? (30:41) - What is the fine line between tailoring messages and making it clear? (34:01) - How do I talk to professionals who want to use jargon? (36:01) - To tailor or not to tailor? (38:56) - Inclusion and "Us vs. Them" (41:50) - How long should an infographic be? (44:44) - Learn more... and buy the book!

Today I am talking with Carrie Foxx, Founder and CEO of Mission Partners, a strategic communications firm and Certified B Corporation that guides high-potential nonprofits, foundations, and socially responsible corporations in realizing their greatest social impact.Check out the episode for our discussion around how a single conversation changed her career aspirations, why soft skills are power skills, and the difference between broadcasting and narrow casting.Additional Resources:► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Carrie Fox on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriefoxpr/► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Download the ProSpeak® app. Providing users with instant feedback on presentation and communication skills.- Apple: https://apple.co/3jTJbqe

Linda Villarosa is a brilliant storyteller. In addition to her work as a journalist, author, editor, and educator, she's a New York Times Magazine contributing writer where she covers race, inequality and health. You may have come across her 2018 cover story for the magazine titled 'Why America's Black mothers and babies are in a life or death crisis,' which was nominated for a national magazine award.It was that article that first prompted us to reach out with Linda to participate in a Mission Forward. She returns to us today because of a story she recently published called 'Black Lives are Shorter in Chicago: My family's history shows why.' Reading that story, a very personal account of her own family's journey through Chicago transports the reader through time, while reinforcing some of the most essential public health issues of our time.As you'll hear in this episode, this country has turned an important corner on the fight against COVID, a fight to return some semblance of life as we once knew it, with an approach of equality. But we do not suffer, nor do we heal equally. This is a fight which must be waged equitably, acknowledging the decidedly unequal contributions to our collective suffering shouldered by Black and Brown people in this country.Linda Villarosa is uniquely experienced to help Carrie Fox and Natalie S. Burke navigate this conversation, confronting just how far our public health system has to go on issues of equity and inclusivity.

Carrie Fox, founder, CEO, visionary, and an award-winning communications expert. Since 2004, she has been guiding organizations to lead with purpose, fueling organizations and their missions forward in innovative and impactful ways. She focuses on issues of community — from social justice to sustainability, children's health, higher education, and workforce development. Here's your chance to hear from a communications leader that knows how to create and elevate mission-driven campaigns. Mission.PartnersSupport the show

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We're just a few weeks out from releasing our first episodes of season five of Mission Forward. Until then, we're continuing our tour of past guests in an effort to elevate a few of our favorite conversations to welcome new listeners the best way we know how. This week we bring you Ed Young and Liz Neely in our 2018 conversation live on the Mission Forward stage.Ed and Liz are two of the smartest and sharpest minds in science, communications, and EDS reporting on COVID earned him a Pulitzer Prize for explanatory journalism in 2021. Back in 2018, Ed had just written a story in The Atlantic titled, "I Spent Two Years Trying to Fix the Gender Imbalance in My Stories Here's What I've Learned, and Why I Did It." The lessons he and Liz articulate in this conversation continue to be relevant as we continue to crest this pandemic wave. We hope you enjoy this conversation and learn as much from it as we did.Since starting the Mission Forward conversation series in 2014, we've had the opportunity to interview some amazing folks: Pulitzer Prize-winning writers, MacArthur Genius grantees, media entrepreneurs, and philanthropists. One of our favorite conversations to date has been with Ed Yong and Liz Neeley. It took place in 2018, shortly after Ed wrote a story in the Atlantic titled: “I Spent Two Years Trying to Fix the Gender Imbalance in My Stories Here's What I've Learned, and Why I Did It.”As an acclaimed author and science writer, Ed was a big deal then, but he's had quite a run these last few years. This past September, his story on the COVID-19 pandemic, “How Did it Come to This?” took the cover spot of The Atlantic magazine, and since that time, he's published several other articles on COVID 19 including his most recent:  “America Is About to Choose How Bad the Pandemic Will Get.”Given how much we value Ed Yong — and how straightforward he can make even the most complex science story — we decided to resurface this great conversation from a few years back, about building equity and breaking bias in storytelling.In that 2018 story about gender imbalance in his reporting, Ed found that only 24 percent of his last 23 articles quoted sources that were women. And of those stories, 35 percent featured no female voices at all. As Ed shared in his article:“I knew that I care about equality, so I deluded myself into thinking that I wasn't part of the problem. I assumed that my passive concern would be enough. Passive concern never is.”Yong's heartbreakingly honest revelation, and several others like it, spurred our desire to dig in on ways that writers, marketers, and communications directors can build equity and break bias in their storytelling, and his story has stuck with us for many years.But it wasn't just Ed who we spoke with back **in 2018. We were joined by his partner, the brilliant Liz Neeley, founder and principal of Liminal Creations, where she focuses her time and talent on science communication. Liz served as Executive Director of The Story Collider through August of this year, shepherding real and deeply personal stories of science and living through on-stage events and their eponymous (and extraordinarily popular) podcast.  Together, they had a lot to say on the topic of equity in storytelling.Liz Neeley and Ed Yong are extraordinary people and exceptional journalists and communicators. We love this conversation and we're sure that you will, too.Links & NotesBuilding Equity and Breaking Bias in Storytelling — by Carrie FoxWhat Bias is Hiding in Your Writing? — by Carrie Fox

We're just a few weeks out from releasing our first episodes of season five of Mission Forward. Until then, we're continuing our tour of past guests in an effort to elevate a few of our favorite conversations to welcome new listeners the best way we know how. This week we bring you Ed Young and Liz Neeley in our 2018 conversation live on the Mission Forward stage. Ed and Liz are two of the smartest and sharpest minds in science, communications, and EDS reporting on COVID earned him a Pulitzer Prize for explanatory journalism in 2021. Back in 2018, Ed had just written a story in The Atlantic titled, "I Spent Two Years Trying to Fix the Gender Imbalance in My Stories Here's What I've Learned, and Why I Did It." The lessons he and Liz articulate in this conversation continue to be relevant as we continue to crest this pandemic wave. We hope you enjoy this conversation and learn as much from it as we did. Since starting the Mission Forward conversation series in 2014, we've had the opportunity to interview some amazing folks: Pulitzer Prize-winning writers, MacArthur Genius grantees, media entrepreneurs, and philanthropists. One of our favorite conversations to date has been with Ed Yong and Liz Neeley. It took place in 2018, shortly after Ed wrote a story in the Atlantic titled: “I Spent Two Years Trying to Fix the Gender Imbalance in My Stories Here's What I've Learned, and Why I Did It.” As an acclaimed author and science writer, Ed was a big deal then, but he's had quite a run these last few years. This past September, his story on the COVID-19 pandemic, “How Did it Come to This?” took the cover spot of The Atlantic magazine, and since that time, he's published several other articles on COVID 19 including his most recent:  “America Is About to Choose How Bad the Pandemic Will Get.” Given how much we value Ed Yong — and how straightforward he can make even the most complex science story — we decided to resurface this great conversation from a few years back, about building equity and breaking bias in storytelling. In that 2018 story about gender imbalance in his reporting, Ed found that only 24 percent of his last 23 articles quoted sources that were women. And of those stories, 35 percent featured no female voices at all. As Ed shared in his article: “I knew that I care about equality, so I deluded myself into thinking that I wasn't part of the problem. I assumed that my passive concern would be enough. Passive concern never is.” Yong's heartbreakingly honest revelation, and several others like it, spurred our desire to dig in on ways that writers, marketers, and communications directors can build equity and break bias in their storytelling, and his story has stuck with us for many years. But it wasn't just Ed who we spoke with back **in 2018. We were joined by his partner, the brilliant Liz Neeley, founder and principal of Liminal Creations, where she focuses her time and talent on science communication. Liz served as Executive Director of The Story Collider through August of this year, shepherding real and deeply personal stories of science and living through on-stage events and their eponymous (and extraordinarily popular) podcast.  Together, they had a lot to say on the topic of equity in storytelling. Liz Neeley and Ed Yong are extraordinary people and exceptional journalists and communicators. We love this conversation and we're sure that you will, too. Links & Notes Building Equity and Breaking Bias in Storytelling — by Carrie Fox What Bias is Hiding in Your Writing? — by Carrie Fox

It's the last episode of the year! And in this very special episode we take you inside an intuitive development session with Carrie Fox, host of the Soulful Wildflowers podcast on the Constellation network. For those of you who are still interested in your own intuitive development, make sure you enroll here: https://www.innerbloompodcast.com/youre-not-crazy-youre-intuitive • Sign up for our Patreon at the $20 Dragonfly tier or higher to talk to the Arc9: www.patreon.com/innerbloompodcast

When we started this season of Mission Forward, we wanted to go back to our roots. We are, after all, a communications firm. It seems only right that we spend a little time talking about communications. And so, we began our journey to meet ten people influencing and shaping how we communicate at scale for social change. Authors, journalists, and designers sat down with us to share their journey against the headwinds of change, illuminating how they use the tools of their craft to change minds and influence markets for action. This week on the show, producer Nimra Haroon joins Carrie Fox to review lessons learned over the course of this season, distilling for you the highlights of ten interviews that plumb the depths of our field. It is a bittersweet close to this chapter of the podcast as we break the holidays and the new year, but we will return in 2022 with season five, and a new collection of conversations to help you move your mission forward. Our cup runs over with gratitude to Ashton Lattimore, Tim Hykes, Najma Robers, Greg Galle, Grady Powell, Houston Kraft, Eleni Stamoulis, Rae Oglesby, and Dan Buettner, along with each representative of their teams who helped to bring this season of interviews to fruition. Thank you to all — guests, production partners, and listeners alike — for making this podcast such a rewarding journey for us to undertake.

When we started this season of Mission Forward, we wanted to go back to our roots. We are, after all, a communications firm. It seems only right that we spend a little time talking about communications. And so, we began our journey to meet ten people influencing and shaping how we communicate at scale for social change. Authors, journalists, and designers sat down with us to share their journey against the headwinds of change, illuminating how they use the tools of their craft to change minds and influence markets for action. This week on the show, producer Nimra Haroon joins Carrie Fox to review lessons learned over the course of this season, distilling for you the highlights of ten interviews that plumb the depths of our field. It is a bittersweet close to this chapter of the podcast as we break the holidays and the new year, but we will return in 2022 with season five, and a new collection of conversations to help you move your mission forward. Our cup runs over with gratitude to Ashton Lattimore, Tim Hykes, Najma Robers, Greg Galle, Grady Powell, Houston Kraft, Eleni Stamoulis, Rae Oglesby, and Dan Buettner, along with each representative of their teams who helped to bring this season of interviews to fruition. Thank you to all — guests, production partners, and listeners alike — for making this podcast such a rewarding journey for us to undertake.

As a part of my TV show, Small Business Network, I recently interviewed Carrie Fox. Carrie is the founder and CEO of Mission Partners, Benefit LLC; a woman-owned social impact communications firm and Certified B Corporation.  During our conversation, we explored the differences between social and for-profit founders, what it means to be a B Corporation, conscious capitalism, and lots more. Resources:·         Video replay on YouTube·         Work with Carrie/Mission Partners, Benefit LLC·         Connect with Carrie on LinkedInLet's Stay in Touch!·         LinkedIn (be sure to mention you heard the podcast ;-))·         Twitter·         Instagram ·         Facebook ·         Website - B.O.O.S.T.® Your Brilliance 

When we set out to produce season three of Mission Forward, we wanted to document this season of what we called perspective-shifting conversations. We wanted to touch on faith. We wanted to touch on media. We wanted to touch on the economy and the role of philanthropy in building back from a period of such damage from the impact of COVID-19. Right now, we're seeing members of our own communities acting out, engaging in behaviors that are disheartening, partly as a manifestation of what we have all had to sacrifice to the pandemic, partly in fearful anxiety of sacrifices yet to come. And yet, through it all, we leave this season in a spirit of optimism. It's the same optimism that comes from having conquered a hard thing, having wrestled with difficult ideas and made it to the other side. We have we have explored such difficult ideas this season and we are buoyed with the energy our guests bring to their own efforts for change. This week, we share a review of lessons learned from each of these guests as reflected by hosts Carrie Fox and Natalie S. Burke. If you haven't had the opportunity to listen to these conversations in full, we encourage you to do so, and to share with your communities broadly. Our deepest thanks to Natalie Burke for her participation this season, leveraging her experience as a leader in public health to guide and frame our discussions in this space. She is a tireless advocate and we are exceptionally lucky to be in her orbit. Please click through to learn more about her and the work of CommonHealth ACTION — this is an organization worth knowing.To all, thank you for subscribing, downloading, listening, and sharing this show. It is our great honor to produce it and to play even a small part in your podcast universe and we'll be back next season for more Mission Forward.

When we set out to produce season three of Mission Forward, we wanted to document this season of what we called perspective-shifting conversations. We wanted to touch on faith. We wanted to touch on media. We wanted to touch on the economy and the role of philanthropy in building back from a period of such damage from the impact of COVID-19. Right now, we're seeing members of our own communities acting out, engaging in behaviors that are disheartening, partly as a manifestation of what we have all had to sacrifice to the pandemic, partly in fearful anxiety of sacrifices yet to come. And yet, through it all, we leave this season in a spirit of optimism. It's the same optimism that comes from having conquered a hard thing, having wrestled with difficult ideas and made it to the other side. We have we have explored such difficult ideas this season and we are buoyed with the energy our guests bring to their own efforts for change. This week, we share a review of lessons learned from each of these guests as reflected by hosts Carrie Fox and Natalie S. Burke. If you haven't had the opportunity to listen to these conversations in full, we encourage you to do so, and to share with your communities broadly. Our deepest thanks to Natalie Burke for her participation this season, leveraging her experience as a leader in public health to guide and frame our discussions in this space. She is a tireless advocate and we are exceptionally lucky to be in her orbit. Please click through to learn more about her and the work of CommonHealth ACTION — this is an organization worth knowing. To all, thank you for subscribing, downloading, listening, and sharing this show. It is our great honor to produce it and to play even a small part in your podcast universe and we'll be back next season for more Mission Forward.

In this episode, we talk to Carrie Fox, owner of Mission Partners, about the power of communication. Communication has the power to change the world, and we explore how communication has been part of Carrie's life as she leads this all-women B corp organization. From the pay gap to SGA President in college, we leave no stone unturned. 

This weekend people all over the country will be celebrating July 4th and our independence from Britain. Here in Utah, if you visit Grove Creek Canyon on Sunday, you'll be able to see an enormous American flag flying high above the trees. Kyle Fox, co-founder of Follow the Flag, and his wife, Carrie Fox, Boyd to discuss this powerful event and how we can inspire more patriotism in our community.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part 2 of Boyd's conversation with Kyle and Carrie Fox from Follow the Flag, they talk about a cool event coming up on Sunday where they're going to be flying a giant American Flag in Grove Creek Canyon. Boyd also looks at some comments President Joe Biden made to the 21 new citizens who were sworn in at the White House today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alexa and Ambrosia welcome their dear friend Carrie Fox to the show as they announce the addition of Carrie's podcast Soulful Wildflowers to their podcast network, Constellation Lightwork. In this episode Carrie shares her story and talks about persistence and patience as well as the importance community can play as you move forward in your journey. Subscribe to Carrie's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soulful-wildflowers/id1531369686 Connect with Carrie: www.soulfulwildflowers.com **** Come meet us in South Carolina this summer for the Innerbloom Summer Pop Up in Charleston at Wild Alabaster Crystal Shop! Only a 2 tickets left for this special 3 hour event that includes a live podcast recording, channeling, readings, eft and more! https://www.wildalabaster.com/products/innerbloom-podcast-summer-pop-up-at-wild-alabaster *** We are doing a retreat in Bali in April 2022! Apply here: https://www.innerbloompodcast.com/bali-retreat **** Only one month left to subscribe to get our upcoming Unicorn-themed experience box! https://www.innerbloompodcast.com/innerbloom-experience-box **** We are now offering VIP days! A VIP day is when Ambrosia and Alexa travel to your home to spend an entire day with you, to help you level up emotionally mentally and spiritually. Email us at innerbloompodcast@gmail.com to inquire about booking a VIP day! *** Connect with the Arcturians through our private membership community: www.patreon.com/innerbloompodcast *** We started a podcast network called Constellation! Follow us on instagram: www.instagram.com/constellationlightwork *** Ask us a question on HeyHero! heyhe.ro/innerbloompodcast Use code INNERBLOOM at checkout and receive 30% off your question on HeyHero! *** Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/innerbloompodcast *** Check out our new merch! https://www.innerbloompodcast.com/shop *** Join our FREE 7 Day Fun Challenge! https://www.innerbloompodcast.com/7-day-fun-challenge *** Follow us on Youtube to check out our Alien / Light Code Activation video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaO7t6VtOA6tEoaxLy_6ZlA *** For private EFT sessions with Alexa: www.alexasoothes.com For private psychic readings with Ambrosia: www.ambrosiamatthews.com *** Uplevel your nutrition with our Purium superfood products! Use code BLOOM to get 25% off your order: ishoppurium.com/products/ultimate…le-transformation

Linda Villarosa is a brilliant storyteller. In addition to her work as a journalist, author, editor, and educator, she's a New York Times Magazine contributing writer where she covers race, inequality and health. You may have come across her 2018 cover story for the magazine titled 'Why America's Black mothers and babies are in a life or death crisis,' which was nominated for a national magazine award.It was that article that first prompted us to reach out with Linda to participate in a Mission Forward. She returns to us today because of a story she recently published called 'Black Lives are Shorter in Chicago: My family's history shows why.' Reading that story, a very personal account of her own family's journey through Chicago transports the reader through time, while reinforcing some of the most essential public health issues of our time.As you'll hear in this episode, this country has turned an important corner on the fight against COVID, a fight to return some semblance of life as we once knew it, with an approach of equality. But we do not suffer, nor do we heal equally. This is a fight which must be waged equitably, acknowledging the decidedly unequal contributions to our collective suffering shouldered by Black and Brown people in this country.Linda Villarosa is uniquely experienced to help Carrie Fox and Natalie S. Burke navigate this conversation, confronting just how far our public health system has to go on issues of equity and inclusivity.

Linda Villarosa is a brilliant storyteller. In addition to her work as a journalist, author, editor, and educator, she's a New York Times Magazine contributing writer where she covers race, inequality and health. You may have come across her 2018 cover story for the magazine titled 'Why America's Black mothers and babies are in a life or death crisis,' which was nominated for a national magazine award. It was that article that first prompted us to reach out with Linda to participate in a Mission Forward. She returns to us today because of a story she recently published called 'Black Lives are Shorter in Chicago: My family's history shows why.' Reading that story, a very personal account of her own family's journey through Chicago transports the reader through time, while reinforcing some of the most essential public health issues of our time. As you'll hear in this episode, this country has turned an important corner on the fight against COVID, a fight to return some semblance of life as we once knew it, with an approach of equality. But we do not suffer, nor do we heal equally. This is a fight which must be waged equitably, acknowledging the decidedly unequal contributions to our collective suffering shouldered by Black and Brown people in this country. Linda Villarosa is uniquely experienced to help Carrie Fox and Natalie S. Burke navigate this conversation, confronting just how far our public health system has to go on issues of equity and inclusivity. Links & Notes LindaVillarosa.com 'Black Lives are Shorter in Chicago' by Linda Villarosa — New York Times Magazine 'Why America's Black mothers and babies are in a life or death crisis' by Linda Villarosa — New York Times Magazine

Humans are compelled to be together. It is the most basic and essential element needed for our survival, our future, and our health as a society. COVID-19 changed how we are together. What has this time done for who we are, how we work, what we value, and what we believe to be true? In season three of Mission Forward, we're exploring the state of our collective health in the wake of the pandemic and what's necessary to bring us back together. We talk with experts, truth tellers, and firebrands who work and move among us to see what lies at the intersections of identity, value, and power. This season, host Carrie Fox welcomes Natalie S. Burke, president of Common Health Action, public health expert, and equity evangelist as co-host to explore how people, communities, and entire sectors are rewriting what being in relationship looks like.

Humans are compelled to be together. It is the most basic and essential element needed for our survival, our future, and our health as a society. COVID-19 changed how we are together. What has this time done for who we are, how we work, what we value, and what we believe to be true? In season three of Mission Forward, we're exploring the state of our collective health in the wake of the pandemic and what's necessary to bring us back together. We talk with experts, truth tellers, and firebrands who work and move among us to see what lies at the intersections of identity, value, and power. This season, host Carrie Fox welcomes Natalie S. Burke, president of Common Health Action, public health expert, and equity evangelist as co-host to explore how people, communities, and entire sectors are rewriting what being in relationship looks like.

Marisa Forti is an ultra endurance athlete, entrepreneur, fitness and wellness coach, and certified FST trainer. She's a two-time Ironman, along with having many marathons and long-distance bike rides in her rear view. She has traveled the country working with everyone from weekend warriors to professional athletes across the NFL, NBA, PGA, Olympic training program, right alongside musicians and television personalities. Her entire career is based on pressing through obstacles for herself, and with those she trains. She uses the science of movement and the human body to set audacious goals and help her clients crush them. While the work Marisa does is at the elite level, we hope you take away a few key lessons from this episode. First, the journey is everything. Facing down obstacles is principally an exercise in perseverance and patience. Just keep swimming, so to speak. Second, inspiration might be closer to you than you think. Case in point: Marisa Forti happens to be our own Carrie Fox's sister. There is much we can learn from the mindset of athletes and their trainers that applies directly to our efforts to press forward our initiatives elsewhere. Our obstacles are obstacles up to the point that we overcome them, and no further. We hope you enjoy this conversation with our own powerful Marisa Forti.Links & NotesFind Marisa at Fortified PerformanceMarisa's new apparel line — Endurfins!Dream Big: A True Story of Courage and Determination by Dave McGillvraySponsor: Adventures in Kindness, written by a kid and her mom, for kids and their families. Adventures in Kindness is filled with 52 fun, practical, and world-changing adventures. With big ideas, little ideas and everything-in-between ideas, this action/adventure book has a lot of ways to keep you kind and busy—and nearly all adventures can be completed even while our communities are social distancing. Learn more and order your copy today!

On today's Apple Seed Extra, we chat with Kyle and Carrie Fox. Their family hobby? Growing giant pumpkins! They'll share the story of their personal best, right here on The Apple Seed.