Podcast appearances and mentions of deepa iyer

In an era of increased isolation where civic deserts, disinformation, and technological dependence separate us from one another, how can we reimagine our capacity for deeper connection and sustainable collaboration in our current reality? Deepa Iyer, a social justice advocate, leads an exploration of the pathways that strengthen ecosystems for social change in this talk. Deepa Iyer is a South Asian American writer, strategist, and lawyer. Her work is rooted in Asian American, South Asian, Muslim, and Arab communities where she spent fifteen years in policy advocacy and coalition building in the wake of the September 11th attacks and ensuing backlash. Currently, Deepa leads projects on solidarity and social movements at the Building Movement Project, a national nonprofit organization that catalyzes social change through research, strategic partnerships, and resources for movements and nonprofits.

In an era of increased isolation where civic deserts, disinformation, and technological dependence separate us from one another, how can we reimagine our capacity for deeper connection and sustainable collaboration in our current reality? Deepa Iyer, a social justice advocate, leads an exploration of the pathways that strengthen ecosystems for social change in this talk. Deepa Iyer is a South Asian American writer, strategist, and lawyer. Her work is rooted in Asian American, South Asian, Muslim, and Arab communities where she spent fifteen years in policy advocacy and coalition building in the wake of the September 11th attacks and ensuing backlash. Currently, Deepa leads projects on solidarity and social movements at the Building Movement Project, a national nonprofit organization that catalyzes social change through research, strategic partnerships, and resources for movements and nonprofits.

Deepa Iyer is a South Asian American writer, strategist, and lawyer. She leads projects on solidarity and social movements at the Building Movement Project. Deepa talks about her social change ecosystem framework which includes ten roles that many people play in the service of social change values. And she talks about her children's picture book "We Are the Builders!" Deepa Iyer: https://www.deepaiyer.com Research Notes: Neil O'Brian, assistant professor of Political Science at the UO, discusses his new book "The Roots of Polarization: From the Radical Realignment to the Culture Wars" which was published by the University of Chicago Press in 2024. Neil O'Brian: https://neilobrian.com Eric Schickler: https://sites.google.com/berkeley.edu/eric-schickler Daniel Schlozman: https://www.danielschlozman.net Christina Wolbrecht: https://christinawolbrecht.com

Kelley Fox and Rev. Terry Williams talk about protest, progress, and movement ecology, exploring how diverse ways of engaging modern movements for social change work together to accomplish collective liberation. Giving practical advice from personal experience, Kelley and Terry walk listeners through options for engaging protests, some theories of change that often show up during direct action events, and ways to participate in supporting progress even if hauling around a bullhorn isn't really your thing. Links to discussed content: Definition of Movement Ecology: www.openphilanthropy.org/wp-content/uploads/Ayni_social_movement_ecology.pdf Intro to Movement Ecology: www.youtube.com/watch? v=luC4xvQoeFk "There go my people. I must find out where they are going so I can lead them" (Alexandre Auguste Ledru-Rollin): www.britannica.com/biography/Alexandre-Auguste-Ledru-Rollin 150 Days of Injustice (2020 event): www.columbusmonthly.com/story/entertainment/human-interest/2020/07/31/organizers-gather-strength-for-next-push-in-black-lives-matter-movement/43290671/ "Protesters: Know Your Rights!" (ACLU Ohio): www.acluohio.org/en/know-your-rights/protesters-know-your-rights "Tips for Preparedness, Peaceful Protesting, and Safety" (Human Rights Campaign): www.hrc.org/resources/tips-for-preparedness-peaceful-protesting-and-safety "What's Your Role in the Movement for Black Lives?" by Elaina Ramsey: www.faithchoiceohio.org/blog/whats-your-role-in-the-movement-for-black-lives? Social Change Ecosystem Map, by Deepa Iyer: https://buildingmovement.org/our-work/movement-building/social-change-ecosystem-map/ "unthinkable thoughts," by adrienne maree brown: https://adriennemareebrown.net/2020/07/17/unthinkable-thoughts-call-out-culture-in-the-age-of-covid-19/ "Mariame Kaba: Everything Worthwhile Is Done With Other People" (Adi Magazine): https://adimagazine.com/articles/mariame-kaba-everything-worthwhile-is-done-with-other-people/ Music by Korbin Jones

If your child is always calling out unfairness (“That's not fair!”), questioning rules, or leading snack-time protests, congratulations—you're raising a future changemaker! But how do we channel that energy into something positive? Enter Deepa Iyer, a writer, podcaster, and social justice advocate who specializes in teaching kids social change and community involvement. She's also the author of We Are the Builders, a powerful picture book that helps kids discover their unique roles in creating a better world. In this episode, Deepa shares how we can encourage our kids to be engaged, thoughtful members of their communities—without overwhelming them (or ourselves!). From the 10 key roles kids (and adults!) can play in making a difference to simple, everyday ways to spark important conversations, this episode is packed with actionable tips. If you've ever wondered how to guide your child's passion for fairness and justice, this is a must-listen! Hit play now and get ready to raise the next generation of world-changers!

In this bonus episode, Deepa Iyer shares her wisdom on staying engaged in social change when you're a caregiver. You'll explore the roles you can play in liberation and make your advocacy “sustainable and effective.”---------------------------Get full show notes and more information at: comebacktocare.com/podcastFor more BTS of this podcast, follow @comebacktocare on Instagram!Sign up for our weekly Care Collective Newsletter for information and inspiration on topics like decolonized parenting, embodied, body-based centering practices for you and your children, intergenerational family healing, and more.I invite you to join me in a virtual gathering once a month for you to digest the information in the podcast with other Social Justice Curious listeners. We'll put awareness into action together with group accountability at www.patreon.com/comebacktocareIf you enjoy the Come Back to Care podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review, and share with someone who needs to hear this!The Come Back to Care podcast explores how social justice, child development science, parenting, and family systems intersect—hosted by Nat Vikitsreth, a decolonized, licensed clinical psychotherapist, somatics, and social justice practitioner, and founder of Come Back to Care.

Can Stories Build a More Just World for Our Children?In this heartfelt episode, I share a powerful conversation with my 10-year-old son, Aidyn, sparked during our morning drive to school. His reflection on Donald Trump's proposal to eliminate the Department of Education stopped me in my tracks:“What does he think America is? His playbox? All he's doing is building up sandcastles.”To Aidyn, sandcastles are fleeting—ego-driven creations that crumble with the tide. And in that moment, I realized: His ability to see power so clearly didn't come from nowhere—it came from stories.Books have been our bridge to understanding justice, humanity, and the weight of power. Together, we've explored how power can lift or destroy, and how justice demands more than showmanship—it demands care, courage, and connection.But this conversation isn't just about politics—it's about parenting. It's about how we prepare our children, especially Black children, to navigate a world that often misjudges them. Through stories, Aidyn has learned to recognize injustice, challenge false narratives, and see beyond fear-laden stereotypes to the truth.Because storytelling isn't just an art—it's a tool for connection and change.In this episode, I also draw from the wisdom of:

From the Atlanta spa shootings to ongoing challenges, Deepa Iyer highlights the critical need for infrastructure, relationship-building, and centering the voices of affected communities in times of crisis.

This episode of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast features a critical discussion with Dr. OiYan Poon on the end of affirmative action and the implications for first-generation BIPOC students in higher education. The episode delves into Dr. Poon's personal and professional journey, her advocacy for racial justice, and her insights on supporting student well-being through community care. Dr. Poon also offers practical advice for those seeking to become public scholars and navigate the risks associated with public engagement in the current political climate. If you liked what you heard, check out episode 207 on equity and justice at HSIs and episode 212 on holistic critical mentorship. Get your free copy of my Grad School Femtoring Resource Kit here. Support our free resources with a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠one-time or monthly donation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To download episode transcripts and access more resources, go to my website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   You can connect with Dr. OiYan Poon and order her book here: https://www.publicpedagogy.info/ https://www.instagram.com/oiyanpoon/  You can also get a copy of Deepa Iyer's book here:  https://www.deepaiyer.com/home/we-are-the-builders This podcast is a proud member of the Atabey & Co. Network. *The Grad School Femtoring Podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for therapy or other professional services.*  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me in this episode of Reading To Connect as I chat with Deepa Iyer, author of We Are The Builders!, about introducing kids to social change in a way they can understand and act on. Deepa's book inspires children to see themselves as active change makers in their communities, whether through roles like "experimenter" or "caregiver."We dive into how parents can use the book to reflect on their own roles in the community and start meaningful conversations about justice, empathy, and action at home.What You'll Learn:How Deepa's book simplifies social change for kids.Why roles like "experimenter" and "caregiver" resonate with young readers.Easy ways to introduce community-focused conversations with your kids.Tune in to discover how books can spark important, empowering discussions that deepen your family's connection and inspire action. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit readingtoconnect.substack.com/subscribe

It would be hard to argue that anyone had a bigger—or worse—impact on the world this year than President-elect Donald Trump, The New Abnormal co-host Andy Levy argues on this week's episode. Then, Ed Zitron, journalist and author of the Where's Your Ed At? newsletter, explains the "rot economy," where growth-at-all-costs drives exploitative business practices in tech and beyond. Plus! Deepa Iyer, activist and author of We Too Sing America, joins the program to discuss the challenges facing progressive movements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we are joined by Deepa Iyer who played many roles over two decades supporting social movements: weaver, frontline responder, storyteller, and guide. Her political and community homes include Asian American, South Asian, Muslim, and Arab ecosystems, where she spent many years in policy advocacy and coalition building in the wake of the September 11 attacks and the ensuing backlash.    Today, Deepa is the Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Building Movement Project, a national non-profit organization that catalyzes social change through research, relationships, and resources. Deepa is also a writer of three books including We Too Sing America and Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection.   Most recently, she is bringing her social change ecosystem map to young children and their caregivers in a new children's book, 'We are the Builders', with learnings about social change.   In this episode, we discuss:   ·   The components of the social change ecosystem map – core sacred values, showing up in the ten roles of the ecosystem, and understanding connections between the roles ·   The importance of funders being open to exploring new directions with their nonprofit partners and approaching funding through a multidimensional framework ·   How funders and nonprofit partners can both be storytellers who talk about the work they're doing 

Join co-hosts Adaku Utah and Deepa Iyer as they present the "2024 Elections and Beyond" toolkit, offering tools to clarify values, engage in rapid response, and strengthen ourselves, our organizations, and ecosystems.

In an age of increasing polarization and division, how can we build bridges. Join us in this special State of Solidarity episode to explore the challenges and opportunities of building solidarity in our current social and political climate.

Right-wing pundits are already worried that Hunter Biden will beat a conviction in his gun trial, and they're resorting to the same old tricks to rile up supporters. Plus! Danielle Moodie talks to Deepa Iyer, creator of the Social Change Map and author of the book, Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back sharing another special episode in honor of our beloved executive director, Carl Hamad-Lipscombe. In this conversation, Carl spoke to an expert on the social change ecosystem: Deepa Iyer. Deepa is an activist, facilitator, lawyer, strategist and the author Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection. In this conversation, you'll hear Carl reflect on his own roles in the social change ecosystem — a critical combination of talent, perspective and skill that are already sorely missed. Thank you all for listening to this special series of episodes in memory of Carl. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dismantlinginjustice/support

To work with insights is to drive change. And while driving change is always easier said than done, it's far from impossible.In this episode, Deepa Iyer, Sr. Director of Market Research and Data Science at Fossil Group, shares how her rich career working both agency-side and brand-side has taught her how to drive insightful action through empathy, humility, and technical expertise. Join us as we also discuss: How brand-side insights leaders can adopt a consultant mindsetBest practices + what to watch out for when working with insights from a strategic perspective The potential impacts of generative AI in the Insights world

Manny Martins-Karman (she/her) was stuck in Covid lockdown thinking she would have lots of time for her abstract art. But that didn't happen. Instead, she felt disconnected. So, she posted a fashion video like what she'd seen her fave influencers do. A few videos later, Manny went viral. She shares how playing with clothes has led to her being told that she's changing people's lives. Manny Martins-Karman is an artist, graphic designer, fashionista, wife, mother, coffee drinker, and people watcher. During the Covid lock-downs, inspired by her favourite creators, she posted videos and quickly became part of an inspiring community that uses fashion as a form of creativity. She uses her closet and outfits to bring joy to those who follow her. #wearwhatmakesyouhappyPlease connect with Manny on Instagram and tiktok. Link to Deepa Iyer's Social Change Map. This episode's poem is “Triple Sonnet for my Aggressive Forehead” by Dorothy ChanConnect with Fat Joy on the website, Instagram, subscribe to the Fat Joy newsletter, and watch full video episodes on YouTube. Want to share some fattie love? Please rate this podcast and give it a joyful review. Our thanks to Chris Jones and AR Media for keeping this podcast looking and sounding joyful.

In this episode, co-host Adaku Utah and guest M Adams reflect on BMP's latest report: Reckoning with Sustainability, which explores how more than 50 Black movement leaders and their organizations understood the brief moment of “racial reckoning” in 2020..

In continuing our celebration of Women's History Month, we will interview author Deepa Iyer. We are excited to speak with Iyer about her books “We Too Sing America: South Asian, Arab, Muslim and Sikh Immigrants Shape Our Multiracial Future,” and “Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection.” We also want to preview her forthcoming children's book, “We are the Builders,” which will be released in the fall of 2024.This episode will be extra special as it is the 5th year anniversary of the Faith Talks podcast. To help us celebrate, Yvette Moore, who served United Women in Faith for more than 30 years, including most recently as director of communications and marketing, will join us.Faith Talks is hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer and produced by United Women in Faith.

Mo Henigman, Justice Outside's Movement Network Coordinator* speaks with Blanca Hernandez, a Network for Network Leader. Blanca discusses the importance of networks and network leaders in her life and for Black, Indigenous, and Communities of Color working to expand equitable access to the outdoors. She also shares impactful memories in the outdoors that have shaped her understanding of equity in the environmental sector. The full episode transcript can be found here. To learn more about YES Nature to Neighborhoods, click here. This is the article “Creating Networks for Survival and Mobility: Social Capital Among African-American and Latin-American Low-Income Mothers” by Silvia Dominguez and Celeste Watkins-Hayes. This is the Social Change Map by Deepa Iyer. The apps Blanca recommends are AllTrails and iNaturalist. To learn about the Network for Network Leadership program, click here. To learn more about Justice Outside's work and our programs to increase access to the outdoors for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, click here. Theme music by Joseph Powers Design assets prepared by LQL Photo + Design Audio editing by Cha'vez Gaitan *Since the episode was recorded, Mo Heningman no longer works at Justice Outside and we have their permission to release this episode. Thank you Mo!

What is your relationship with conflict and disagreement?Do you see conflict as bad or dangerous or simply a natural part of relationships and being in a group or on a team?What helps you move through conflict and differences of opinion when things are heavy and charged? Do you avoid it at all costs? Or do you try to be a peacemaker and help everyone feel heard? Or do you dive right into the arena and take a stand for what you believe? You probably vacillate between all of these depending on the topic, the people you are around, how you experienced conflict growing up, and the combination of your unique personality, temperament, gender, race, class, etc.Today's guest shares a framework that offers a way to contain our overwhelm into some actionable practices that can help you connect to your purpose and your values while navigating the discomfort of disagreement, high-stakes decisions, and deep exhaustion.Deepa Iyer is a South Asian American writer, strategist, and lawyer. Deepa leads projects on solidarity and social movements at the Building Movement Project, a national nonprofit organization. She conducts workshops and trainings, uplifts narratives through the Solidarity Is This podcast, and facilitates solidarity strategy for cohorts and networks.Deepa's first book, We Too Sing America: South Asian, Arab, Muslim, and Sikh Immigrants Shape Our Multiracial Future, chronicles community-based histories in the wake of 9/11 and received a 2016 American Book Award. Deepa's most recent book, a guide based on the social change ecosystem map that she created, is called Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection.Listen to the full episode to hear:The three main components of an ecosystem-based approach to social changeHow an ecosystem creates a container where we can have uncomfortable conversations around our valuesWhy a clash in values isn't an indicator of an unhealthy ecosystemHow ecosystems for social justice allow us to play to our strengths even in urgent times sustainablyQuestions to ask and red flags of an unhealthy ecosystemWhy finding joy in the midst of heartbreak is essential to sustainable movementsWhy it's key to consider who holds power inside and outside an ecosystem when calling out bad behavior or policyLearn more about Deepa Iyer:WebsiteSolidarity Is This PodcastWe Too Sing America: South Asian, Arab, Muslim, and Sikh Immigrants Shape Our Multiracial FutureSocial Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and ConnectionInstagram: @deepaviyerX: @dviyerLearn more about Rebecca:rebeccaching.comWork With RebeccaSign up for the weekly Unburdened Leader EmailResources:(Un)known Project TrailSolidarity Is This: Truth Telling From The Banks of the Ohio River with Hannah Drake and Josh MillerMeena AlexanderHonor, Thrity UmrigarThe Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917-2017, Rashid KhalidiThe Mountain Goats - This YearBorgenThe Outsiders, S.E. HintonNothing Gold Can Stay, Robert FrostThe Social Change MapBuilding Movement Project

In this episode, Cara Page of Changing Frequencies discusses with host Adaku Utah how we reclaim ancestral wisdom for collective liberation and shape futures that center collective care and safety and build power.

“We are at a crossroads as individuals and collectives in this moment to figure out how we're going to approach what is happening around us.” Deepa Iyer is a South Asian American writer, strategist, and lawyer. Her work is rooted in Asian American, South Asian, Muslim, and Arab communities where she spent fifteen years in policy advocacy and coalition building in the wake of the September 11th attacks and ensuing backlash. Currently, Deepa leads projects on solidarity and social movements at the Building Movement Project, a national nonprofit. She has written two books, We Too Sing America and Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection. Her first children's picture book, We Are The Builders, will be released in the fall of 2024. Many people are moved to do something and often feel overwhelmed by the scope and the vastness of all that is going on in the world. Can you share more about some of the roles in the social change model, and how can one go about finding their place, their role? In this special episode, Anjali and Deepa discuss: The biggest misconceptions around justice work Radical visioning for the world we live in Liberation Practices of care in times of adversity Connect with Deepa on her website and Instagram @deepaviyer. Free Resources for Teachers We are grateful for the support of our podcast partner OfferingTree — an all-in-one, easy to use business platform for classes, courses, memberships and more. Check it out at www.offeringtree.com/accessibleyoga.

In this episode, you and I are going to explore the roles that you play in liberation both in your home as a decolonized parent and in your community as a social justice advocate. You'll hear examples of small-yet-significant parenting moments that you're already doing. My hope is for these mundane and messy moments to be a concrete receipt that tells your inner critic, “excuse me, I am powerful, not powerless, because of these specific roles I'm playing as a parent in literally shaping the brains, hearts, and spirits of the future generations.” Then, you'll reflect on 10 roles you can play in your community organizing based on the Social Change Ecosystem Map created by Deepa Iyer of the Building Movement Project. ---------------------------Get full show notes and more information at: comebacktocare.com/podcastFor more BTS of this podcast, follow @comebacktocare on Instagram!Sign up for our weekly Care Collective Newsletter for information and inspiration on topics like decolonized parenting, embodied, body-based centering practices for you and your children, intergenerational family healing, and more.I invite you to join me in a virtual gathering once a month for you to digest the information in the podcast with other Social Justice Curious listeners. We'll put awareness into action together with group accountability at www.patreon.com/comebacktocareIf you enjoy the Come Back to Care podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review, and share with someone who needs to hear this!The Come Back to Care podcast explores how social justice, child development science, parenting, and family systems intersect—hosted by Nat Vikitsreth, a decolonized, licensed clinical psychotherapist, somatics, and social justice practitioner, and founder of Come Back to Care.

Deepa Iyer and Shanelle Matthews discuss how organizations can shape solidarity narratives in a time of crisis.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Spencer Ackerman stops by the program to talk about Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act—and why Congress should consider scrapping it entirely. Deepa Iyer of the Building Movement Project stops by the podcast to share her unique way of visualizing social movements as entire ecosystems—with each person playing a distinct role in various movements and communities. Plus! Guest host Maura Quint who serves as campaign and communications work for Americans For Tax Fairness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michelle Browder from the More Up Campus speaks with host Adaku Utah about how reclaiming the history of gynecology can transform our conditions and teach us how to center empathy and dignity.

In this episode, Hannah Drake and Josh Miller from the (Un)Known Project speak with host Deepa Iyer about how sharing the names of stories of enslaved Black men, women and children in Kentucky transforms our understanding of history.

In this episode, host Adaku Utah is in conversation with Mariame Kaba about transformative spaces and practices to reclaim our interdependence and collective memory.

Hello dear listeners, we hope you are having a restful and revolutionary summer! We are coming to you with some exciting news. While we're taking a little summer hiatus before the next season starts in the fall, we will be re-releasing some of our favorite episodes from the last season. You'll be hearing from Envision Freedom Fund staff over the next few weeks as they reintroduce these episodes to you and we hope you will listen, listen again and share with a friend! And at the end of the summer, we'll be back with a brand new season of conversations about how we envision and bring to fruition freedom for all people.  Everyone has a role to play in the fight for social change. But how can you find the role that best uses your strengths and meets the needs of the movement? Carl and author, activist and trainer Deepa Iyer discuss her new workbook, "Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection," which maps out the social change ecosystem and how we can each find our place in the movement—including what to do if you realize you're in the wrong role, how these roles intersect with race and gender, and how identifying our role helps us avoid burnout. Note: To order Deepa's workbook Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection and learn more about the map, visit: https://www.socialchangemap.com/framework --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dismantlinginjustice/support

The new season of Solidarity Is This begins with an introduction to the power of sites of conscience. Host Deepa Iyer speaks with Braden Paynter and Ereshnee Naidu at the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience.

27 Women poets, 102 anonymous and a total of 473 poets over centuries created a body of work, which came to define Tamil culture. And then most of it falls into oblivion for much of the second millennium AD. They were preserved by and rediscovered in the monasteries of Hinduism, particularly those related to the Shaivism sect, near Kumbakonam, by colonial-era scholars in the late nineteenth century. This week, we travel to Tamil Nadu and uncover how Sangam Literature shaped food in Tamil Nadu. Tune in, and discover, how our landscapes and ecology shape our foods, and how they get modified by the forces of time. Special thanks to the kickass producer of our show, Anthony for graciously taking time for this episode. He runs his own show Kannagi Kaviyam https://bit.ly/42IzzSG Thanks also to Deepa Iyer, who kindly helped with research and gave direction to my curiosity for this episode. Go check out her Kolam's on her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/dipsiyer/?igshid=NGExMmI2YTkyZg%3D%3D Till then Check out the other episodes, Anne Frank, Lootera and Endless Life of TreesThe Trees that built VeniceElm Trees, National Revolutions and Modern PaperEuropean Impressionism, Japanese Nationalism and Cherry Blossom TreesThe tree that built New ZealandLiving Fossils, National Identities and 200 MM year old trees You can check previous episodes of 'Podcasts from Nowhere' on IVM Podcasts websitehttps://ivm.today/3xuayw9You can reach out to our host Utsav on Instagram: @‌whywetravel42(https://www.instagram.com/whywetravel42  )You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or all other major audio platforms.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet Deepa. She's played many roles in supporting social movements, weaver, frontline responder, storyteller + guide. Her political and community homes include Asian American, South Asian, Muslim, and Arab ecosystems where she spent fifteen years in policy advocacy and coalition building in the wake of the September 11 attacks and the ensuing backlash. She now leads projects on solidarity and social movements at the Building Movement Project, a national nonprofit organization catalyzing social change through research, relationships, and resources. Don't miss this conversation that'll provide the building blocks for building sustainable movements

Deepa Iyer, Adaku Utah, and UyenThi Tran Myhre of the Building Movement Project/Solidarity Is team introduce the themes addressed in the next season of Solidarity Is This

Deepa Iyer, Adaku Utah, and UyenThi Tran Myhre of the Building Movement Project/Solidarity Is team introduce the themes addressed in the next season of Solidarity Is This

You may know Jordan Underwood (they/he) through their social media videos where they respond to questions & trolls and also proudly show their body living in the world. These videos are watched by hundreds of thousands, which of course means that Jordan is constantly attacked for being unapologetically fat. In this episode, Jordan shares their body liberation journey and how writing a blog when they were 12 years old began what became a decades-long path of defying what others assumed about their body. Oh, and Jordan talks about what it was like to have a billboard in Times Square. While fat.Jordan Underwood is a fat, trans non-binary model, multidisciplinary artist, and activist based in Brooklyn. Their focus lies primarily in the politics of representation, the body, and abolition, with an emphasis on how intersections of identity impact mental health and how we can reach collective liberation through solidarity and community care.Please connect with Jordan on their website, Instagram, and TikTok.And here's the link to Deepa Iyer's Social Change Map.This episode's poem is by Lucille Clifton and is called “won't you celebrate with me.”Sophia here, again! Centering fat and marginalized people is a core value of this podcast, and one of my goals is to offer each guest an honorarium for their time and expertise. Your support can help make that happen by subscribing to the bonus content through Apple Podcasts or Patreon. There are a range of subscription options from $3 (depending on your currency)/month, and you'll get to hear each guest answer 10 questions they didn't know I was going to ask. Don't you want to know what Jordan would put on a billboard?Please connect with Fat Joy on our website, Instagram, and YouTube (full video episodes here!). And please also give us a rating & subscribe.Our thanks to AR Media and Emily MacInnis for keeping this podcast looking and sounding joyful.

What did this episode awaken in you? Don't be shy. https://www.speakpipe.com/10khshow   Using the last 10 minutes of Deepa Iyer's episode as a springboard, Jeff and I investigate what an integral and inclusive reaction to the culture wars around race would look like. I take the opportunity to tell a story from the Salt March pilgrimage I did, and to share a little bit about my own personal healing journey with old-school traditional culture.    We go deep and get real. Come with us.   Show Links: Voicemail:  https://www.speakpipe.com/10khshow Email: info@10kh.show Podcast website: http://momentumlab.com/podcast Momentum Lab: http://www.momentumlab.com   About our sponsor: 10,000 Heroes is brought to you by Momentum Lab.    I normally refer to Momentum Lab as an experiment-based coaching program or a goal accelerator.   But it's beyond that. It's a deep investigation into Purpose, Vision, and what it takes to achieve our goals in every area of life.   If you're interested in falling in love with who you are, what you're doing, or what you're surrounded with, there's two roads:   Accepting what is Transforming your situation   We help you do both.    The best way of learning more is to sign up for our weekly email: (Momentum) Lab Notes   http://momentumlab.com/podcast  

What did this episode awaken in you? Don't be shy. https://www.speakpipe.com/10khshow   Deepa Iyer is a veteran of social change movements, dating back at least 20 years to post 9/11 hate crimes. In this interview we take it way back and trace the throughline of justice and belonging from Deepa's childhood to today. We then present Deepa's Social Change Map, offer some approaches to quenching burnout, and discuss guilt and shame as windows into deeper personal inquiry.   Deepa is the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Building Movement Project.   Show Links: Voicemail:  https://www.speakpipe.com/10khshow Email: info@10kh.show Podcast website: http://momentumlab.com/podcast Momentum Lab: http://www.momentumlab.com   Guest References: Deepa Says:   On solidarity and social change movements: www.solidarityis.org and the Solidarity Is This podcast   On Deepa's book based on the social change ecosystem framework, Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection: www.socialchangemap.com   On Deepa's book related to South Asian, Arab, Muslim and Sikh immigrants post 9/11, We Too Sing America: https://thenewpress.com/books/we-too-sing-america   The Building Movement Project: Building Movement Project   The Social Change Map Workbook: Order here About our sponsor: 10,000 Heroes is brought to you by Momentum Lab.    I normally refer to Momentum Lab as an experiment-based coaching program or a goal accelerator.   But it's beyond that. It's a deep investigation into Purpose, Vision, and what it takes to achieve our goals in every area of life.   If you're interested in falling in love with who you are, what you're doing, or what you're surrounded with, there's two roads:   Accepting what is Transforming your situation   We help you do both.    The best way of learning more is to sign up for our weekly email: (Momentum) Lab Notes   http://momentumlab.com/podcast  

Everyone has a role to play in the fight for social change. But how can you find the role that best uses your strengths and meets the needs of the movement? Carl and author, activist and trainer Deepa Iyer discuss her new workbook, "Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection," which maps out the social change ecosystem and how we can each find our place in the movement—including what to do if you realize you're in the wrong role, how these roles intersect with race and gender, and how identifying our role helps us avoid burnout. Note: To order Deepa's workbook Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection and learn more about her work, visit: www.socialchangemap.com/

We are in a time when we are all bearing witness to the intersecting social issues impacting our societies today. Responding to Grace Lee Boggs' question, 'What time is it on the clock of the world?" activist and scholar Deepa Iyer reminds us that our time is NOW. She reminds us that when we are part of a bigger strategy, we can create change. This episode puts a spotlight on Iyer's social change ecosystem framework, with an invitation to deepen our commitment, strengthen our focus, and elevate our interconnectedness as we collectively co-create a just and equitable world.

Deepa is in conversation with Cúagilákv (Jess Housty) and Kim Hardy to uplift lessons from the Right Relations Collaborative, a philanthropic effort that centers the Indigenous Aunties Council.

Deepa is in conversation with Cúagilákv (Jess Housty) and Kim Hardy to uplift lessons from the Right Relations Collaborative, a philanthropic effort that centers the Indigenous Aunties Council.

In episode #107 Chris meets with weaver, frontline responder, storyteller, and guide Deepa Iyer and they discuss the social change ecosystem framework, a tool to clarify values, identify roles, and support organizations, campaigns, and networks that are committed to solidarity, justice, and equity.   https://www.socialchangemap.com/   Chris Hoff PhD, LMFT We want to hear from you! Youtube: http://bit.ly/2i0DmaT Website: http://www.theradicaltherapist.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRadTherapist Instagram: https://instagram.com/theradicaltherapist/ Email: theradicaltherapist@gmail.com

At a time of book bans and inadequate public institutions in the US, what can we learn from the city of Malmö in Sweden? Deepa Iyer is in conversation with Jude Dibia and Rena Baledi who work in Malmö.

This week Laura talks with award-winning author, lawyer, and strategist Deepa Iyer. Deepa and the organization she works with, Building Movement Project, create building blocks for activist organizations to translate their desires to create change into concrete practices they can implement. These two activists connect on their belief that how we do the work is just as important as what the work is, and that we can't delegate social change work to people in the nonprofit sector or to activists. We all have important roles to play, no matter what our jobs and identities are. They talk about Deepa's upcoming book and how to maintain hope, even amidst all that can feel daunting and overwhelming. To learn more about Future Tripping, Laura's work, and The Trauma Stewardship Institute, or to email a question you'd like Laura and her guests to respond to, please click here, or call 360-228-5804 anytime and leave us a voicemail.  And you can find us on Instagram here. 

In this conversation host Deepa Iyer and Julia Ho (Solidarity Economy St. Louis) and Dr. Jessica Gordon Nembhard (author of Collective Courage: A History of African American Cooperative Economic Thought and Practice), we explore the solidarity economies.

In this conversation host Deepa Iyer and Julia Ho (Solidarity Economy St. Louis) and Dr. Jessica Gordon Nembhard (author of Collective Courage: A History of African American Cooperative Economic Thought and Practice), we explore the solidarity economies.

Homayra Yusufi (Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans) speaks with host Deepa Iyer about the urgent needs affecting refugees, and offers steps to practice true solidarity.

Heidi Khokhar (Rural Development Initiative) joins host Deepa Iyer to discuss pressing issues affecting rural America from the standpoint of equity and solidarity.