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Activists Assemble! Join Meg and Sarah each week to explore and understand Democratic Activism in a whole new light. The Democratic Activist Community has been wildly under-studied and it’s time to change that. These interlopers are committed to taking an in-depth look at the dynamics that exist in this community that takes on the biggest missions and works tirelessly to create a better world. The Activist Bubble seeks to create a much needed space for conversations among activists to better ...
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Today we explore the fifth and final group of Activist Leaders: the Just Crusaders. On the “Leader Ship” they would occupy the Crow’s Nest. Because of that bird’s eye view and perceived distance from the rest of the community, Just Crusaders are uncompromising in their focus on the mission - on what fights we’re in now and what challenges lie direc…
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Today we explore all of the ways in which a Lead Actor Activist shines. These leaders stand out for the unique talents and skills they bring to the table. They are engaging and magnetic. Personable and passionate. Nurturing and vulnerable. On the "Leader Ship" they would be at home in the galley, as the chef. Leading from the "side" means that they…
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Let's hear it for the Good Soldiers! These Activists contribute so much to the Democratic Activist Community. By "leading from within," the Good Soldiers employ a subtle mentorship style of leadership. Today we explore what it looks like when a Good Soldier thrives and what happens when the dreaded burn-out occurs. We needed some help from your fav…
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We are heading to the "map room" of the Leader Ship and discussing the Chiefs of Staff. This is the second (of the five) type of Activist Leader who shows up to change the world for the better. These leaders are unconventional, pragmatic, strategic, and rather dramatic too. And while drama is their middle name, they prefer making the "assist" over …
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Hopeful Romantics are right there - right out in front. The captain. This is who you've seen jump up on hay bales, kissing babies, running for office, creating petitions, starting organizations. The Democratic Activist Community makes lots of room for these kinds of Activists and treats everyone who shows up to help like they are just a Hopeful-Rom…
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Welcome aboard the “Leader Ship” We now know that all of the people who show up to help in Democratic Activism aren’t simply followers, but rather LEADERS. The new question is: so what? In this episode, Meg and Sarah talk about grouping Activists into different types of leaders so we can start to help each other thrive. And don't worry, no more wai…
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In this week's episode, Meg and Sarah explore how all of us Activists are aligned in our need to feel a sense of control, to see the impact we are personally making for Democracy. Yet our reactions to the changing dynamics and our coping mechanisms to these changes differ, so we discuss what happens when we're being asked to follow but we're called…
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Ready-made Activism assignments don’t work for everyone all the time. Especially not during a pandemic. Meg and Sarah discuss how taking a step back to explore Democratic Activism as a whole led to their piloting a new model of volunteering by doing something different together. The Activist Bubble Podcast is a Blue Tent Leadership Production. It i…
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Let’s start at the beginning! Our Democratic Activism looked a lot different before March of 2020. The pandemic created an unprecedented complication for the Democratic Activist Community as it prepared for the most important election of our lifetime. It was messy. It was hard. It was new and often uncomfortable. So in this episode, Meg and Sarah e…
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Introducing The Activist Bubble! Meg Carnaroli and Sarah Steinberg (long-time friends and activists) have teamed up to explore the Democratic Activist Community. Join us here each week!By Megan
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