E4: Standing Up for Your Mission & Creating Impact through Brave Storytelling With Andi Long

Andi Long is the founder of Bloom Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps girls grow through challenges by providing an inclusive community and essential tools to build emotional resilience and bloom with confidence as leaders.Our stories can become our strength. When shared from the scar instead of the wound, our stories can position us as a seasoned guide ready to help others who now face the same challenges. “Keep in mind that everyone is on their own journey. You're not alone in this. Becoming whole is absolutely a process for the rest of your life. So give yourself time to bloom in your own unique way. There's no such thing as being a late bloomer, you bloom at your own time and pace.” - Andi In today’s episode:[02:20] Cyberbullying and how that inspired Andi to found The Bloom Foundation[06:30] Using social media to create community and bring people together[08:30] How to safely and sustainably show up online[13:16] How brave storytelling can help changemakers create a deeper impact in their community [17:47] Tools to help heal your hurt inner child so you can show up and shine[22:18] An exercise: 10 reasons to love yourself today[25:34] The process of turning an idea into a nonprofit organizationResources from this episode:To learn more about Bloom Foundation, go to www.hellobloom.orgClick here to get your first episode of the Thought Leadership Clarity Course, for free!Connect with Andi Long:LinkedIn: Andi LongInstagram: @bloomfoundationWebsite: hellobloom.orgWant free thought leadership support straight into your inbox? Sign up for the Firestarter Newsletter at https://lumosmarketing.co/firestarter Connect with Tania Bhattacharyya:LinkedIn: Tania BhattacharyyaInstagram: @taniabhatWebsite: lumosmarketing.coProduced by Ideablossoms