Building Bridges, Not Barriers: Why Relationships Matter in Advocacy

Building Bridges, Not Barriers: Why Relationships Matter in Advocacy

Not only do I spend a lot of time helping people strengthen their advocacy skills, I also spend countless hours advocating for my own family members. While there are times I’d love to shout and say what I really feel, I believe in the saying: you can attract more bees with honey.

This is why I focus on building relationships – even in challenging situations.

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Strengthen Your Advocacy Skills by Embracing the Power of Community

Strengthen Your Advocacy Skills by Embracing the Power of Community

In every workshop I give on How to Advocate for Change, I talk about the power of community. Why? Because I’m a strong believer of tapping into the wisdom and experience of others in your advocacy journey.

Embracing the power of community has been key to many of my advocacy wins. It has also helped me grow as an advocate and mom.

While it might seem like a simple concept, I’m amazed at how many people don’t embrace the power of community. Often because they’re overwhelmed and don’t know where to start.

Learn 4 easy ways to strengthen your advocacy skills by embracing the power of community.

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It’s Time to Stop Ignoring Women’s Health

It’s Time to Stop Ignoring Women’s Health

As I was scrolling through Twitter, I came across a CBC article about the lack of appreciation of the pain caused to women during the insertion of birth control devices. In reading other women’s experiences, I jumped in and shared my own stories of not receiving pain management for extremely painful procedures.

It quickly became apparent that I’m not alone in going through unnecessary pain.

Despite the shared experience, women’s health still doesn’t receive the recognition or attention it deserves. It’s time to stop ignoring women’s health.

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