Uplift Conversations

All of us know and love survivors. Many of us want to be able to support the survivors we love but may not know how to or what to say.  This week we are once again joined by Henekis, an Advocate from Umbrella, and Anne Smith , the Vermont Network's Director of Training and Leadership Development as they share their wealth of knowledge on how we can better support those we love when they experience harm. Note: This is part 2 of the conversation. If you have not yet listened to Part 1, please go back and do that now! Episode Resources and Links:Umbrella NEKSurvivors Uplift Vermont Brene BrownNorma WongMe Too Movement http://vtnetwork.org/uplift-conversations

All of us know and love survivors. Many of us want to be able to support the survivors we love but may not know how to or what to say.  This week we are joined by Henekis, an Advocate from Umbrella, and Anne Smith , the Vermont Network's Director of Training and Leadership Development as they share their wealth of knowledge on how we can better support those we love when they experience harm.Episode Resources and Links:Umbrella NEKSurvivors Uplift Vermont http://vtnetwork.org/uplift-conversations

For this final episode in the series, we are joined by our very own Executive Director, Karen Tronsgard-Scott, and board member Lisa Ryan to discuss the interconnections between racism and white supremacy and gender-based violence and how it is imperative for us to acknowledge and eradicate both forms of harm to create a violence-free future. Thank you for joining us!  Episode  Resources and Links: Black Women's Blueprint- Restore Forward@Alokvmenon- Trans poetTema Okun- White Supremacy Culture Imagine by John Lennon http://vtnetwork.org/uplift-conversations

One of the most powerful motivators for change is storytelling. Survivor stories can help others understand the impacts and effects of violence and can be a powerful motivator forchange. Understanding when and how to share your story of survival to create change while protecting your own well-being can be confusing and challenging.  Kelsey, a survivor in Vermont, and Kelli Prescott, the Vermont Network's Director of Advocacy and Healing join Jessica and Llu to discuss the hows and whys of sharing our survvior stories to effect social change and how we can stay whole and even heal through the experiences! Episode Resources and Links: Survivors Uplift Vermont http://vtnetwork.org/uplift-conversations

Anna Nasset of Stand Up Resources and Kelly Putnam from Lawson's Finest Liquids discuss how businesses and employers can better support their employees and survivors to create a world in which all people can thrive. A great listen for anyone who owns, manages or works at a business or organization! Episode  Resources and Links:  Businesses Uplift Vermont Stand Up Resources Lawson's Finest LiquidsPink Boots - women in the alcoholic beverage industryWe Vowhttp://vtnetwork.org/uplift-conversations

Keegan Albaugh, Executive Director of the Dad's Guild and Ward Urion, anti-violence expert with the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, discuss  what barriers exist for men to engage in anti-violence work and how men can be better allies in this movement. If you identify as a man or have men in your life that you care about, this is a must listen!   Episode Resources and Links:  Dad's Guild Vermonthttp://vtnetwork.org/uplift-conversations

The Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence invites you to join us in Uplift Conversations- a NEW podcast where we dig into the social and community contexts that contribute to a culture where violence and what we can all do as individuals and members of communities to create a world in which all people can thrive.http://vtnetwork.org/uplift-conversations