EP #1253: MICRO ACTIVISM: How You Can Make A Difference In The World Without A Bullhorn with Omkari Williams

Lisa is joined by Omkari L. Williams who has worked as a political consultant and life coach for 30 years, with an emphasis on supporting activists who identify as introverted or highly sensitive. As a queer Black woman, she shares her own story of challenging injustice to empower others in making a difference in their communities. She leads workshops and trainings and is host of the popular podcast, Stepping into Truth, where she interviews people doing activism in their own unique ways. To help people identify their own way of activism she created the Activist Archetype Quiz ©. Williams was born and raised in Manhattan and now lives in western Massachusetts.

Omkari joins Lisa to talk abuot her book, MICRO ACTIVISM: How You Can Make A Difference In The World Without A Bullhorn

From “craftivism” to literacy programs and information sharing, In the new book - MICRO ACTIVISM, author and activism coach – OMKARI WILLIAMS helps readers find the kind of social justice engagement that feels empowering and sustainable to them. Whether a headliner, organizer, producer, or indispensable (the 4 activist archetypes), everyone has a crucial role to play in making the world a better place. Micro Activism empowers readers to:
Identify an activist archetypeEstablish strengths and personal needsCreate a plan that honors self-careExplore unique avenues to engage in activismSummaryIn this episode, Lisa Davis interviews Omkari Williams about micro-activism and how individuals can make a difference in the world without a bullhorn. They discuss the concept of micro-activism, which involves doing small acts of activism that empower social change. They also explore the idea of craftivism, using crafts as a tool for social change. The conversation emphasizes the importance of sustainable involvement and taking small steps towards making a difference. They also discuss different activist archetypes and the role of behind-the-scenes work in activism. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to engage in micro-activism and join the community.
TakeawaysMicro-activism involves doing small acts of activism that empower social change.Craftivism is the use of crafts as a tool for social change.Sustainable involvement and taking small steps are key to making a difference.Behind-the-scenes work is essential in activism and should be valued.Understanding different perspectives and finding shared values can lead to productive conversations and progress.
Chapters00:00Introduction and Background
01:29Defining Micro-Activism
02:23Craftivism: Using Crafts for Social Change
03:43The Ripple Effect of Micro-Activism
04:13Sustainable Involvement and Small Steps
05:13Example of Micro-Activism: Writing Postcards to Voters
06:04Activist Archetypes
07:48The Importance of Behind-the-Scenes Work
09:27The Role of Story in Activism
10:47Personal Motivations for Activism
11:24Understanding Different Perspectives
12:21Shared Values and Goals
13:36The Power of Conversation and Micro-Activism
14:44Conclusion and Call to Action