Our Voices Matter Podcast

Are you thinking of emigrating from the US to another country? My friend and former podcast guest, Elizabeth Silleck La Rue, Esq. and her husband made that decision a couple of years ago. Now she's fielding questions from other Americans who are contemplating the same, given Tuesday's election results. If you've got questions, tune in to Elizabeth's LinkedIn Live tomorrow, November 11th, at 1pm CST. And before you do, take a moment to watch or listen to her story in this encore episode of Our Voices Matter. https://lnkd.in/g85PEDMF

#yourvoicematters

I was the first one in line to vote this morning.?It felt so good to finally make my voice heard after this never-ending election cycle that has further divided us along political lines. As of this writing, more than 14 million Americans have already voted early. That gives me #hope. Because when we are all engaged in making our #democracy work, we have a chance at making it last. Another important part of engaging in democracy is figuring out how to talk to each other when we don’t agree. That’s the work we do at Civil Dialogues.?And we are proud to partner with and promote others who are also doing the work of bringing us together as Americans. One of the most impactful organizations in this space is BridgeUSA, founded by now 24 year-old Manu Meel when he was a freshman at UC Berkley. It is now on 63 college campuses and 17 high school campuses in 39 states. I’ve interviewed Manu twice on Our Voices Matter, most recently in January as this election year began. It’s one of my favorite conversations in more than five years of hosting the podcast. So much of what he had to say is relevant to where we are now, but despite our country's divisions, this conversation will leave you with hope.??And I’ll bet you could use some of that right about now. So, take a moment to watch or listen. And don’t forget to vote.?Your voice matters. https://lnkd.in/gTqrtsj3

#icymi Why all voices matter in the energy transition?#dontforgetthehood?#bigoil #greenenergy?#solar?#windenergy Theo E.J. Wilson Katie Mehnert Lindsay Roe Juliana Garaizar Karl Pettersen Pat Wood, III Houston Energy and Climate Week https://lnkd.in/gD9ar3jK

Civil Dialogues was honored to host our first town hall on energy at the opening ceremonies of Houston Energy and Climate Week on September 9, 2024. "We need to fight the changing climate, not each other.?We respect democracy, civil dialogue, diverse ideas, productivity, and pragmatism.?" That part of HECW's Unity Commitment, guiding the week's events, is in perfect alignment with the mission of Civil Dialogues and this podcast. And so is the ethos of this week's guest, Theo E.J. Wilson, climate activist, actor, entrepreneur, poet, and host of "I Was There" on the History Channel. His TEDX on race in America has been viewed 18 million times. After meeting and interviewing him on the panel, I needed more time to explore his provocative perspectives. So I invited him to keep the conversation going and share it with all of you. From climate justice to going undercover in the Alt-Right movement to the art of having a civil dialogue, nothing was off limits. This is one you don't want to miss. #newepisode https://lnkd.in/gD9ar3jK

#OurVoicesMatterPodcast #CivilDialogues

Do you know why the retirement age is 65? How do you feel about growing old? Besides "it beats the alternative..." But really - who decided that young is good and old is bad? Why have we internalized that to our own detriment? And how do we reclaim aging as a positive force in our lives? My guest this week on Our Voices Matter answers those questions and more in her brilliant new book, "Radiant Rebellion: Reclaim Aging, Practice Joy, and Raise a Little Hell" I found this conversation with Karen Walrond - and her book - to be liberating. When you listen, you'll understand what I mean. I am reclaiming my aging. I urge you to do the same. Because our broken world needs all that each of us has to give, and that capacity doesn't end when we hit the arbitrary age of 65. Would love to hear your thoughts on aging. Share in the comments and let's continue this conversation. https://lnkd.in/ePi_Pkf #changethatmatters #letyourlightshine #writerscommunity #ageism #ourvoicesmatter

Do you know why the retirement age is 65? How do you feel about growing old? Besides "it beats the alternative..." But really - who decided that young is good and old is bad? Why have we internalized that to our own detriment? And how do we reclaim aging as a positive force in our lives? My guest this week on Our Voices Matter answers those questions and more in her brilliant new book, "Radiant Rebellion: Reclaim Aging, Practice Joy, and Raise a Little Hell" I found this conversation with Karen Walrond - and her book - to be liberating. When you listen, you'll understand what I mean. I am reclaiming my aging. I urge you to do the same. Because our broken world needs all that each of us has to give, and that capacity doesn't end when we hit the arbitrary age of 65. Would love to hear your thoughts on aging. Share in the comments and let's continue this conversation. https://lnkd.in/ePi_Pkf #changethatmatters #letyourlightshine #writerscommunity #ageism #ourvoicesmatter