Joyful Activism (with Karen Walrond)
What do you think of when you hear the word activism? If your gut reaction was conflict or danger, you wouldn’t be alone. But the act of working for change you believe in can be deeply joyful, restorative, and even straight-up fun. Asha talks with Karen Walrond, leadership coach, photographer, and author of “The Lightmaker’s Manifesto: How to Work For Change Without Losing Your Joy.” Asha and Karen share surprising discoveries about activism (including how accessible it can be), they explore the difference between happiness and joy, and they discuss simple ways each of us can embrace the lightmaker within.
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Resources mentioned in this episode
- Minimalist Parenting (our book)
- Parent Hacks (Asha’s book)
- The Lightmaker’s Manifesto: How to Work For Change Without Losing Your Joy (Karen’s book at Amazon or order a signed copy from Houston independent bookseller Blue Willow Bookshop)
- Chookooloonks (Karen’s website)
- @heychookooloonks on Instagram
- Unbound: My Story of Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement by Tarana Burke (at Amazon)
- Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brene Brown (at Amazon)
- Becoming Better Grownups: Rediscovering What Matters and Remembering How to Fly by Brad Montague (at Amazon)
- See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love by Valarie Kaur (at Amazon)
- Related episode: Episode 76: Thriving Out Loud [guest interview with Karen Walrond]
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