Rise and Rouse is a deep exploration of what it means to give a damn and keep showing up to do hard work in the face of never-ending challenges. You’ll hear stories from folks who are on the front lines of social change about why they do their work, what keeps them hopeful, and how they avoid burning the fuck out. Each episode is a source of inspiration and a call to action for changemakers from all walks of life.
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End of Year Reflections: Finding Our Purpose and Vision
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Welcome back to Rise and Rouse! This time of year is a natural time to reflect and envision the future. As season two also comes to a close, Erin shares her thoughts on what has made organizing for change particularly challenging this year, and how we can look to the beauty and joy around us to keep the movement going. Stay tuned for new episodes n…
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Unmasking Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Deena Brown
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Welcome back to Rise and Rouse! What holds back the emergence of your true confidence as a leader and change maker? For this season finale, Erin is joined by Dr. Deena Brown, founder of The Leadershift Movement and author of the forthcoming book Confidence: Unmasking the Imposter Within. Deena believes that the ability to find our true power lies w…
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Inside the World of Innovation and Faillure with Leah Kral
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Welcome back to Rise and Rouse! Sometimes our failures turn into our biggest successes. This week, Erin is joined by Leah Krahl, senior director of strategy and innovation at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Leah believes that the success of an organization rests largely on its culture. In their conversation, Erin and Leah discuss bu…
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Welcome back to Rise and Rouse! In this episode of Rise and Rouse, Erin sits down with Alyssa Wright, a passionate advocate and founder of The Wright Collective, a community-based consulting agency. Alyssa discusses the importance of understanding different perspectives, tackling wealth inequality, and the need for culturally appropriate midwifery …
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Fostering Strong Community Through Meaningful Conversations with Courtney Daniel
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Welcome back to Rise and Rouse! How does community involvement contribute to building a more inclusive and supportive community? Today Erin is joined by Courtney Daniel, award-winning Administrative Professional at The Courtney Daniel Brand. Courtney is a powerhouse in her community, serving as vice chair of WSCA Portsmouth Community Radio and sits…
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Challenging the Status Quo with Logan Ares Snyder
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Welcome back to Rise and Rouse! What does community-minded business look like? Today Erin is joined by Logan Ares Snyder, owner and lead strategist at hasOptimization, a small business focused marketing agency based in central NH. Throughout their conversation, Erin and Logan discuss the trials of launching a small business, what a supportive commu…
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A Relationship-Centric Approach to Fundraising with Sabrina Walker Hernandez
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Welcome back to Rise and Rouse! Where do you focus your fundraising efforts? Today, Erin is joined by Sabrina Walker Hernandez, president and CEO of Supporting World Hope. With over 25 years of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, and leadership, Sabrina shares her insights on the importance of building relationships in fundraising. Eri…
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Authentic Brand Design for the Rebelious Soul with Solveig”Petchy” Petch
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Welcome back to Rise and Rouse! Do conversations around branding leave you feeling like the creativity has been squashed right out of you? In this episode, Erin sits down with branding expert and designer Solveig “Petchy” Petch, who believes that building an impactful and profitable brand can be done without compromising your integrity or pretendin…
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Equitable Foundations for Organizational Success with Carol Hamilton
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Welcome back to Rise and Rouse! What’s the best way to embed equity and justice in the core of your organization? In this week’s episode, Erin welcomes guest Carol Hamilton as they delve into the complexities of equity and strategic planning. Carol helps nonprofit and association board, staff and key volunteers become more focused and aligned. She …
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Fostering a Community of Care with Perri Doll and Nicole Meier
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Welcome back to Rise and Rouse! This week, Erin is joined by guests Nicole Meier and Perri Doll to discuss intentional parenting, anti-racism, and the challenges of balancing work and self-care. Nicole runs Vermont’s Hunter Education Program, and Perri joins us from Washington state where she she builds community with a special eye towards intersec…
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Artistry, Advocacy, and Community with Cecilia Ulibarri and Manny Ramirez
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Welcome back to Rise and Rouse! In this episode, Erin is joined by Cecilia Ulibarri and Manny Ramirez to talk about the transformative power of art and creativity. They dispel the myth that art is only for those with exceptional skills, reminding us that anyone can create if they simply enjoy the process. Cecilia and Manny showcase their organizati…
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Reflections on Season One with Erin Allgood and Steph George
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Every ending is a new beginning. Cliche? Maybe. True? 100%. As the first season of Rise and Rouse comes to a close, Erin is joined by producer Steph George to reflect on what sparked the genesis of the podcast, the community that has built around it, and impactful moments from this season's conversations. Season two is on the way. In the meantime, …
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Finding What You’re Fighting For with Emma Shapiro-Weiss and Lisa Demaine
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Welcome back to Rise and Rouse! This is our last official episode of the season! We’ll be back in two weeks with a wrap up episode. What is your “why”? That thing that keeps you motivated? That reminds you not to give up on your vision? This week you’ll hear from Emma Shapiro-Weiss and Lisa Demaine, co-executive directors at 350NH, a climate justic…
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Hearing Our Callings with Heather Thorkelson
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Welcome to Rise and Rouse! How do you sense a calling within you? When do you know that it’s time to quit a job? Start school? Move somewhere new? This week, you’ll hear from Heather Thorkelson, Founder and CEO of Polar Pioneer Management and Polar Tracks Expedition. If there’s one thing that Heather believes in, it’s doing what feeds you. She shar…
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Structures for Equitable Practice with Alex Freid
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Welcome to Rise and Rouse! Ask someone, “What does sustainability mean to you?”, and chances are you’ll get endless unique answers. This week you’ll hear from Alex Freid, co-founder of the Post-Landfill Action Network and the director of the Atlas Zero Waste Project. His commitment to environmental sustainability and sustainable work structures is …
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Everything is Done in Community with Emerald Anderson-Ford
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Welcome to Rise and Rouse! Think back to your most successful projects. Who were your collaborators? Who did you brainstorm with? Who supported you? Who offered critical feedback? Whatever we do, it is never done alone. This week, you’ll hear from Emerald Anderson-Ford, Chief Diversity Officer at the YWCA in Manchester NH, and founder of Communitie…
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Finding Humanity Through the Noise with Isaiah ”Ike” Warren
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Welcome to Rise and Rouse! Financial literacy and taxes may not be at the top of everyone’s list of interests, but a strong understanding of both can be a crucial piece of building a just world. This week you’ll hear from Ike Warren, a certified public accountant and Erin’s CPA! Ike is dedicated to demystifying the world of finance and tax codes th…
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Transforming Ourselves and Organization with Mazarine Treyz
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Welcome to Rise and Rouse! How does justice show up authentically in our work? How do we sift through corporate lingo and virtue signaling to get to something real? And how do we not fall into despair in the process? This week you’ll hear from Mazarine Treyz, an effectiveness coach specializing in human design and Gene keys, an assessment process t…
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Honoring Change Across Space and Time with Bao Nguyen
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Welcome to Rise and Rouse! What is it that makes a community whole? What draws us to each other, or pushes us away? It’s these questions that lead us to build deep, authentic relationships with place and people. Approaching those questions can be challenging, but it is possible. This week you’ll hear from Bao Nguyen, owner of Phin in Seattle, WA. B…
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Removing the Mask with Yasamin Safarzedeh
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Welcome to Rise and Rouse! What masks do we wear throughout our lives, and how do they limit our creative potential? This week you’ll hear from Yasamin Safarzedeh, artist and program director at Kimball Jenkins in Concord, NH. Her work goes beyond practice and is a celebration, a tool of resistance, and a means of building community. In this conver…
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Smoke Does Not Always Mean Fire with Audrey Holst
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Welcome to Rise and Rouse! Nobody's perfect, but so many of us strive for perfection every day. Why do we set ourselves up for this Sisyphean task on a regular basis? And how is it showing up in the work we do? This week you’ll hear from Audrey Holst, founder of Fortitude and Flow and author of the forthcoming book You’re Not Perfect - And Here’s H…
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Visioning for a Hopeful Future with Tory Stephens
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Welcome to Rise and Rouse! When you imagine the future, what do you see? Is it a vision of hope? Dystopia? Something in between? Whatever the shape of your guiding vision, having one is a vital part of change making. Today we are joined by Tory Stephens, Climate Fiction Creative Manager and Network Weaver at Fix, Grist’s Solutions Lab. He also over…
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Beauty is Not a Luxury with Janie Arquitt
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Welcome to Rise and Rouse! “Bread for all, and Roses too” is the famous line from American Suffragist Helen Todd, and has remained a powerful slogan within the labor movement. She later explained that “life's Bread [...] is home, shelter and security, and the Roses of life [are] music, education, nature and books.” How does this sentiment carry on …
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Welcome to Rise and Rouse! Rise and Rouse is a deep exploration of what it means to give a damn and keep showing up to do hard work in the face of never-ending challenges. Join me, Erin Allgood, each week to hear from folks who are on the front lines of social change. We’ll chat about why they do their work, what keeps them hopeful, and how they av…
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