Video Series: How to Use Your Story to Begin to Advocate

I was honored to be invited to David Lipscomb University by Professor Lance Forman to be interviewed for a Ed.S-level course called “Systems Thinking” which focuses on the history of inequities in the public school system, the legislative process, and using our voice to be advocates for change. I was asked to speak on a variety of advocacy-related issues, but the heart of the interview is learning how to tell your story and how to use that story to build connections to empower your advocacy. Each of the videos below are about 16 minutes long. Thank you for taking time to watch.

Introduction and how to tell your story.

Barriers to beginning your advocacy: honing your story and building your network.

Accessing the system to work for change and managing failure.

Preparing for your first advocacy meeting, effectively sharing your story and seeking change from within your institution.

Taking next steps in advocacy: legislation and the challenges of managing your work your influence grows.

I will be creating more blogs to summarize the advocacy tips in this series. Check back soon!