Advocacy in Action: How to Effectively Drive Change

In today's world with social media, virtual meetings, and online petitions, advocating has become easier than ever. But it's also brought with it a multitude of advocacy outlets, making it challenging to know where to start. Join host Rose Daily and guests Kim Mintrone and Eneida Hysi for a discussion on the most effective strategies for driving change and ensuring your voice is heard. Through the framework of inform, engage, and lead, this episode provides the tools needed to become an changemaker. (02:33) Meaning of advocacy(03:39) Choice paralysis & other challenges(05:44) Framework: objective, audience, action(13:48) Powers held by local governments(22:44) Inform: newsletters, events, council meetings, social media(27:48) Engage: surveys, public comment, input sessions(32:42) Lead: run for office, commission, committee(35:05) School boards - important even if you don't have kids(41:07) State level advocacy & powers(45:00) Track a bill, town meetings, press conferences(48:50) Don't get discouraged!(53:14) Engaging with the federal government??