#137: Finding Your Role in Times That Feel Overwhelming - How to Take Action Locally

In this episode, Elizabeth Doerr returns for a third time, and the conversation goes far beyond business. From grassroots organizing in her local school community to launching a new creative project centered on national parks, Elizabeth shares what it looks like to stay engaged, hopeful, and impactful during uncertain times.If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world (or stuck in a doomscroll spiral), this episode offers a grounded, practical reminder: you don’t have to do everything, but you can do something. Elizabeth breaks down how to find your role in your community, while also giving us a peek into her newest project, Charm of the Wilderness, which blends climate awareness, history, and storytelling in a powerful way.Key Takeaways: You don’t have to be an organizer to make a difference. Everyone has a role, whether it’s leading, supporting, donating, or simply showing up.Start with your immediate community. Real impact often begins locally, your school, neighborhood, or workplace is a powerful place to take action.Doomscrolling isn’t action. Staying informed matters, but balancing it with real-world engagement is what actually creates change.Local involvement matters more than we think. From school boards to city councils, these spaces directly impact everyday life—and need more engaged voices.Community care is powerful activism. Supporting one another in tangible ways (like mutual aid or volunteering) is just as important as large-scale efforts.Hope often comes from taking action. Even small contributions can help counter feelings of helplessness.Thinking about running for office? Check out Run For Something, the organization we referenced in the episode:  https://runforsomething.net Guest & Host Information:Guest, Elizabeth Doerr, Owner of Doerr & Co. & Host of Cramming for the Apocalypse & Charm of the WildernessCo-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX MarketingCo-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing StrategiesTune into our first two episodes with Elizabeth on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube #008 and #037.Connect with Elizabeth:Visit the Doerr & Co. website: http://www.doerrandco.com Visit Elizabeth's website: http://www.elizabethdoerr.com Read Elizabeth's Substack, Cramming for the Apocalypse: https://crammingfortheapocalypse.substack.com and Charm of the Wilderness: https://charmofthewilderness.substack.com  Find Elizabeth on Instagram @elizdoerr https://www.instagram.com/elizdoerr Find Doerr & Co. on Instagram @doerrandco https://www.instagram.com/doerrandco/Find Cramming for the Apocalypse on Instagram @crammingfortheapocalypse https://www.instagram.com/crammingfortheapocalypse Connect with us:On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaketheLeap-Today On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taketheleap_today Find Ashlan on Instagram & LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/ashbeanpdxmktg https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlan-glazier-anderson Find Tory on Instagram & LinkedIn https://www.instagram.com/imaginemarketingstrategies https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaproppe Like our content? Be sure to subscribe and review! Want to keep in touch? Find us on:YoutubeInstagram