???Heeding the Call, Raising Our Hand: Equimedia Advisors on the Move! ??

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"And with the challenges we are facing in our world today, we need real change fast. We must disrupt the status quo. We need new leaders and bold thinkers who are taking steps to create something very new." - La June Montgomery Tabron, CEO of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation

9/12/23

Hello Friend,

Thank you for joining us again as we continue our journey of transformation and change with Equimedia Advisors. Last week, we introduced you to our vision and mission as field catalysts, driven by the urgent need for transformative action in the journalism and philanthropic landscape. Today, we build upon that foundation and share how we plan to embody La June's call for "new leaders and bold thinkers."

On the Ground at Stanford: Preparing for the California Journalism Summit

Last week, we were at Stanford University for an on-site visit, setting the stage for the upcoming "California Journalism Summit: Igniting Community Philanthropy" convening. We are excited to engage in a critical conversation about how this moment demands that we act swiftly to drive "real change fast," inspired by La June's words. Stay tuned for more updates on this pivotal event. Invites will be going out soon! ?

Why We Chose to Raise Our Hand

Paulette and I firmly believe that we are in an era that demands swift and substantial change. We recognize that to address the pressing challenges of our time, we must go beyond incremental adjustments and truly disrupt the status quo. We felt called and compelled to raise our hand because we see a world that needs "new leaders and bold thinkers." We see a world where journalism, philanthropy, and communities must come together in innovative and transformative ways.

La June's Quote as a Siren's Call

La June Montgomery Tabron's words should resonate as a siren's call to all who believe in the power of change. We hear in her words an urgent plea for action and a clarion call for innovation - especially as Press Forward comes to fruition. We see an invitation to step forward, to challenge norms, and to pioneer new pathways. We embrace her message as our guiding light, and we invite others to do the same.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Equimedia Advisors stands ready to be that bold thinker and new leader. We are committed to transformation as our guiding principle. This means actively supporting new models and solutions that are ready to scale, closing longstanding inequities in journalism coverage and practice, and re-centering local news as a force for community cohesion.

Join Us in Shaping the Future

We invite you to join us on this journey of transformation and change. Let's embody La June's call for "new leaders and bold thinkers." Let's challenge the status quo, disrupt old norms, and create something entirely new that will empower communities, strengthen local news, and drive real change.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we can shape a future that truly belongs to all - by disrupting the status quo.

Next week: A 101 on Equanomics! Our theory of change.

Warm regards,?

Paulette & Andrew

Your Co-Founders, Partners, & Advisors