Learning Self-Advocacy to Strengthen Collective Action with Jenique Jones

Learning self-advocacy to strengthen collective action is a critical component of sustainable social change. Those of us socialized as women are often conditioned to prioritize supporting others, which can make self-advocacy more difficult. However, by connecting to our own value and values, and speaking up for ourselves even when it’s uncomfortable, we lead by example and inspire others to do the same. Cultivating this sense of self and worth strengthens our resilience, reducing fragility when engaging with diverse perspectives. It also empowers us to lead collaboratively and contribute to collective action, rather than remaining trapped in hierarchical, individualistic, and oppressive ways of being.In this episode of Unlimited, I invited Jenique Jones (she/her), Executive Director at WhyHunger, to join me in a conversation around social change through learning self-advocacy to strengthen collective action.Some of what we talk about in this episode includes:The impact of how you talk to yourselfAsking questions as advocacy for equityCollaborative vs authoritarian leadershipFood and music as bridges for connectionLINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:The Pressure to Love Your Job with Cristin DownsMicro-Actions to Manifest Big Change with Taina BrownDealing with Impostor SyndromeCONNECT WITH JENIQUE:Website LinkedIn WhyHunger InstagramWhyHunger TikTok CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Website Instagram Facebook Get email updatesSend us Fan MailSupport the show