Rise and Rouse

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   1. End of Year Reflections: Finding Our Purpose and Vision

   Welcome back to Rise and Rouse!This time of year is a natural time to reflect and envision the future. As season two also comes to a close, Erin shares her thoughts on what has made organizing for change particularly challenging this year, and how we can look to the beauty and joy around us to keep the movement going. Stay tuned for new episodes next year!----more----Follow Rise and Rouse on your favorite listening platform and leave us a 5-star review!Learn more about Allgood Strategies and sig

   Dec 20,2023 18:15
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   2. Unmasking Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Deena Brown

   Welcome back to Rise and Rouse!What holds back the emergence of your true confidence as a leader and change maker?For this season finale, Erin is joined by Dr. Deena Brown, founder of The Leadershift Movement and author of the forthcoming book Confidence: Unmasking the Imposter Within. Deena believes that the ability to find our true power lies within us all, and she wants to help us learn how. In their conversation, Erin and Deena discuss the power of what Deena calls “the chrysalis phase” and

   Nov 29,2023 01:01:47
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   3. Inside the World of Innovation and Faillure with Leah Kral

   Welcome back to Rise and Rouse!Sometimes our failures turn into our biggest successes. This week, Erin is joined by Leah Krahl, senior director of strategy and innovation at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Leah believes that the success of an organization rests largely on its culture. In their conversation, Erin and Leah discuss building good workplace practices, how new perspectives can change our lives, and what failure can teach us.  Links!Innovation for Social Change by Leah

   Nov 15,2023 44:48
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   4. Unapologetic Advocacy with Alyssa Wright

   Welcome back to Rise and Rouse!In this episode of Rise and Rouse, Erin sits down with Alyssa Wright, a passionate advocate and founder of The Wright Collective, a community-based consulting agency. Alyssa discusses the importance of understanding different perspectives, tackling wealth inequality, and the need for culturally appropriate midwifery care. She also highlights the value of relationships, and the power of saying no to toxic contracts.----more---- Follow Rise and Rouse on your favorite

   Nov 08,2023 52:28
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   5. Fostering Strong Community Through Meaningful Conversations with Courtney Daniel

   Welcome back to Rise and Rouse!How does community involvement contribute to building a more inclusive and supportive community?Today Erin is joined by Courtney Daniel, award-winning Administrative Professional at The Courtney Daniel Brand. Courtney is a powerhouse in her community, serving as vice chair of WSCA Portsmouth Community Radio and sits on the Advisory Panel for Arts in Reach. She also hosts the podcast and event series No To Patterns™, where she features BIPOC business owners, change-

   Nov 01,2023 45:20
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   6. Challenging the Status Quo with Logan Ares Snyder

   Welcome back to Rise and Rouse!What does community-minded business look like?Today Erin is joined by Logan Ares Snyder, owner and lead strategist at hasOptimization, a small business focused marketing agency based in central NH.Throughout their conversation, Erin and Logan discuss the trials of launching a small business, what a supportive community looks like, and why holding room for understanding others is so important. Logan also shares their experience as a guardian ad litem at CASA of NH,

   Oct 25,2023 44:57
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   7. A Relationship-Centric Approach to Fundraising with Sabrina Walker Hernandez

   Welcome back to Rise and Rouse!Where do you focus your fundraising efforts?Today, Erin is joined by Sabrina Walker Hernandez, president and CEO of Supporting World Hope. With over 25 years of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, and leadership, Sabrina shares her insights on the importance of building relationships in fundraising. Erin and Sabrina discuss the power of authenticity, the value of community support, and the transformational journey of supporting and empowering others.Li

   Oct 18,2023 43:21
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   8. Authentic Brand Design for the Rebelious Soul with Solveig”Petchy” Petch

   Welcome back to Rise and Rouse!Do conversations around branding leave you feeling like the creativity has been squashed right out of you?In this episode, Erin sits down with branding expert and designer Solveig “Petchy” Petch, who believes that building an impactful and profitable brand can be done without compromising your integrity or pretending to be someone you’re not.Creator of the Brand It!™ framework, Petchy is interested in strategy, incorporating lived experiences, and tweaking ideal cl

   Oct 11,2023 54:30
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   9. Equitable Foundations for Organizational Success with Carol Hamilton

   Welcome back to Rise and Rouse!What’s the best way to embed equity and justice in the core of your organization?In this week’s episode, Erin welcomes guest Carol Hamilton as they delve into the complexities of equity and strategic planning. Carol helps nonprofit and association board, staff and key volunteers become more focused and aligned. She brings clarity to their purpose, strategic priorities and builds roadmaps to move forward through future opportunities and challenges.Together, Erin and

   Oct 04,2023 42:54
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    10. Fostering a Community of Care with Perri Doll and Nicole Meier

    Welcome back to Rise and Rouse!This week, Erin is joined by guests Nicole Meier and Perri Doll to discuss intentional parenting, anti-racism, and the challenges of balancing work and self-care. Nicole runs Vermont’s Hunter Education Program, and Perri joins us from Washington state where she she builds community with a special eye towards intersections of shame in both structural and embodied white supremacyThey dig into breaking gender norms, generational trauma, the importance of community in

    Sep 27,2023 42:42
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    11. Artistry, Advocacy, and Community with Cecilia Ulibarri and Manny Ramirez

    Welcome back to Rise and Rouse!In this episode, Erin is joined by Cecilia Ulibarri and Manny Ramirez to talk about the transformative power of art and creativity. They dispel the myth that art is only for those with exceptional skills, reminding us that anyone can create if they simply enjoy the process. Cecilia and Manny showcase their organization, Positive Street Art (PSA), which seeks to create safe and accessible spaces for underserved populations, including BIPOC communities and LGBTQIA+ g

    Sep 20,2023 50:55
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    12. Reflections on Season One with Erin Allgood and Steph George

    Every ending is a new beginning. Cliche? Maybe. True? 100%.As the first season of Rise and Rouse comes to a close, Erin is joined by producer Steph George to reflect on what sparked the genesis of the podcast, the community that has built around it, and impactful moments from this season's conversations.Season two is on the way. In the meantime, stay connected with Erin and other fans on Instagram @RiseAndRouse and sign up for the newsletter at AllgoodStrategies.com.  Links!Maslow and the Blackf

    Apr 19,2023 32:32
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    13. Finding What You’re Fighting For with Emma Shapiro-Weiss and Lisa Demaine

    Welcome back to Rise and Rouse!This is our last official episode of the season! We’ll be back in two weeks with a wrap up episode.What is your “why”? That thing that keeps you motivated? That reminds you not to give up on your vision? This week you’ll hear from Emma Shapiro-Weiss and Lisa Demaine, co-executive directors at 350NH, a climate justice organization. They are dedicated to creating a more just and livable state for all.In this conversation, you’ll learn about the biggest act of civil d

    Apr 05,2023 01:02:06
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    14. Hearing Our Callings with Heather Thorkelson

    Welcome to Rise and Rouse! How do you sense a calling within you? When do you know that it’s time to quit a job? Start school? Move somewhere new?This week, you’ll hear from Heather Thorkelson, Founder and CEO of Polar Pioneer Management and Polar Tracks Expedition. If there’s one thing that Heather believes in, it’s doing what feeds you. She shares moments when she heard a calling, and how that has led her to the work she does today.In this conversation, you’ll hear about the many sides of star

    Mar 29,2023 59:11
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    15. Structures for Equitable Practice with Alex Freid

    Welcome to Rise and Rouse!Ask someone, “What does sustainability mean to you?”, and chances are you’ll get endless unique answers.This week you’ll hear from Alex Freid, co-founder of the Post-Landfill Action Network and the director of the Atlas Zero Waste Project. His commitment to environmental sustainability and sustainable work structures is clear in his journey through activism and the nonprofit world.In this conversation, you’ll hear about how our projects and visions exist in a state of c

    Mar 22,2023 54:11
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    16. Everything is Done in Community with Emerald Anderson-Ford

    Welcome to Rise and Rouse! Think back to your most successful projects. Who were your collaborators? Who did you brainstorm with? Who supported you? Who offered critical feedback? Whatever we do, it is never done alone. This week, you’ll hear from Emerald Anderson-Ford, Chief Diversity Officer at the YWCA in Manchester NH, and founder of Communities Reaching for Equity and Diversity (CRED). Emerald is a dedicated believer in the power of community and our collective power.  In this conversation,

    Mar 15,2023 58:57
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    17. Finding Humanity Through the Noise with Isaiah ”Ike” Warren

    Welcome to Rise and Rouse!Financial literacy and taxes may not be at the top of everyone’s list of interests, but a strong understanding of both can be a crucial piece of building a just world. This week you’ll hear from Ike Warren, a certified public accountant and Erin’s CPA! Ike is dedicated to demystifying the world of finance and tax codes through taking an educational approach with his clients. He believes that the most powerful tool for making smart financial moves is to be educated and e

    Mar 08,2023 53:48
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    18. Transforming Ourselves and Organization with Mazarine Treyz

    Welcome to Rise and Rouse!How does justice show up authentically in our work? How do we sift through corporate lingo and virtue signaling to get to something real? And how do we not fall into despair in the process?This week you’ll hear from Mazarine Treyz, an effectiveness coach specializing in human design and Gene keys, an assessment process that helps you better identify your strengths and weaknesses, giving you holistic insight into your place in the world. Learn about how you can center th

    Mar 01,2023 45:42
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    19. Honoring Change Across Space and Time with Bao Nguyen

    Welcome to Rise and Rouse!What is it that makes a community whole? What draws us to each other, or pushes us away?It’s these questions that lead us to build deep, authentic relationships with place and people. Approaching those questions can be challenging, but it is possible.This week you’ll hear from Bao Nguyen, owner of Phin in Seattle, WA. Bao describes how he drew on his experience as a Vietnamese immigrant, student, and social justice advocate to conceptualize Phin. You’ll hear about what

    Feb 22,2023 49:46
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    20. Removing the Mask with Yasamin Safarzedeh

    Welcome to Rise and Rouse! What masks do we wear throughout our lives, and how do they limit our creative potential? This week you’ll hear from Yasamin Safarzedeh, artist and program director at Kimball Jenkins in Concord, NH. Her work goes beyond practice and is a celebration, a tool of resistance, and a means of building community. In this conversation, you’ll hear how hiding our true selves creates barriers, and what alliances can be built when we allow space for truth and authenticity. Find

    Feb 15,2023 45:20
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    21. Smoke Does Not Always Mean Fire with Audrey Holst

    Welcome to Rise and Rouse!Nobody's perfect, but so many of us strive for perfection every day. Why do we set ourselves up for this Sisyphean task on a regular basis? And how is it showing up in the work we do?This week you’ll hear from Audrey Holst, founder of Fortitude and Flow and author of the forthcoming book You’re Not Perfect - And Here’s How to Deal With That. Audrey peels back the layers to reveal what’s at the core of perfectionist thinking, and how it’s holding back our innate creative

    Feb 08,2023 58:28
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    22. Visioning for a Hopeful Future with Tory Stephens

    Welcome to Rise and Rouse!When you imagine the future, what do you see? Is it a vision of hope? Dystopia? Something in between?Whatever the shape of your guiding vision, having one is a vital part of change making.Today we are joined by Tory Stephens, Climate Fiction Creative Manager and Network Weaver at Fix, Grist’s Solutions Lab. He also oversees their 2200 Climate Storytelling Contest. Hear about the power of storytelling, the function of futurism, and how we can build authentic community.  

    Feb 01,2023 57:06
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    23. Beauty is Not a Luxury with Janie Arquitt

    Welcome to Rise and Rouse!“Bread for all, and Roses too” is the famous line from American Suffragist Helen Todd, and has remained a powerful slogan within the labor movement. She later explained that “life's Bread [...] is home, shelter and security, and the Roses of life [are] music, education, nature and books.”How does this sentiment carry on in our work today? How do we build structures that meet our needs and nourish our souls?This week you’ll hear from Janie Arquitt, founder of Pantry Posi

    Jan 25,2023 44:50
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    24. Introducing Rise and Rouse!

    Welcome to Rise and Rouse!Rise and Rouse is a deep exploration of what it means to give a damn and keep showing up to do hard work in the face of never-ending challenges. Join me, Erin Allgood, each week to hear from folks who are on the front lines of social change. We’ll chat about why they do their work, what keeps them hopeful, and how they avoid burning the fuck out. Their stories serve as a source of inspiration and a call to action for change-makers from all walks of life.  Follow Rise an

    Jan 18,2023 03:47