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My guest this week takes us on a journey that leads to the intersection of activism and joy.\\xa0 And what a wonderful ride it is!

The journey unfolds in the pages of Karen Walrond's new book, "The Lightmaker's Manifesto:\\xa0 How to Work for Change Without Losing Your Joy".\\xa0 \\xa0

Our guide is the author herself, who is also an activist, speaker, leadership coach and photographer extraordinaire.

Tips and Tools for Activists

If you're like me, when you think of the word "activist", the next word that comes to mind probably isn't "joy."\\xa0 But reading Karen's latest book changed my perspective and opened my mind to new possibilities.

In our wide-ranging conversation, we explore how the book came to life and why it is resonating with so many at this moment.

She reflects on her personal backstory and how her Trinidadian heritage informs her life and current work as an activist. \\xa0

That work now includes a new role at the Bren\\xe9 Brown Education and Research Group.\\xa0 Karen's good friend, Bren\\xe9, recently tapped her to be the Senior Director of Global Engagement for the organization.

And for all you activists out there, I've got you.\\xa0 We can all use a bit of advice to implement our strategies for making the world a better place. \\xa0

So I asked Karen to offer a few tips and tools to help you find and maintain your joy in the midst of the struggle.

Bright Life. Big Heart. Can't Lose.

Bright Life.\\xa0 Big Heart. Can't Lose.\\xa0 Each year, Karen chooses a word or phrase to guide her.

Bright Life, Big Heart, Can't Lose is this year's guidepost.\\xa0 Something she calls upon to navigate the twists and turns that inevitably come her way.

Listen to Karen connect her truth to her values. \\xa0

Allow yourself to be inspired. \\xa0

Go out and change the world. \\xa0

Then meet me at the intersection of activism and joy. \\xa0


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This podcast is devoted to empowering us all to better understand each other's differences...one story at a time.\\xa0 Emmy Award-winning journalist, Linda Lorelle, guides guests through insightful, unexpected conversations that reveal our common humanity.\\xa0 This show is not about politics per se; it is about finding a way to reclaim civility in the context of the contentious times in which we live, by sharing our personal and professional stories, in hopes that others might find a glimpse of themselves.