Activism for Introverts and HSPs

Finding Your Way, Creating Your Plan

with Omkari Williams

July 31, 2022 from 12:00p-2:30p CST

Activism for Introverts & HSPs

Finding Your Way, Creating Your Plan

with Omkari Williams

July 31, 2022 from 12:00p-2:30p CST

The activist community needs quiet, sensitive people like you…

From Ukraine to the U.S. and around the world, democracy is under assault. We no longer have the luxury of inaction.

We see this, we feel this, and too often, we struggle to respond.

This is a challenge that current and new activists alike face, and it can be compounded if you’re a highly sensitive person or introvert that struggles to see yourself as an activist.

You’re not alone if you:

Aren’t sure how or where to start
Get overwhelmed and shut down
Think you don’t have the skills or energy
Have engaged in activism but experienced burnout

I’ve invited my friend, Omkari Williams, back to give her signature workshop to help you break through these barriers and turn your personal story into action. As an experienced activist who is highly sensitive and introverted herself, she believes there are many faces of activism and knows the world needs what you have to offer.

Activism is more than being the face of a movement or marching in the streets.

The term ‘activism’ tends to conjure up images of loud megaphones, crowded protests, or knocking on doors of strangers.

For HSPs and introverts prone to sensory overload or social anxiety, this definition of activism can make it feel like you have no place in this work. Yet, this couldn’t be further from the truth.

Social justice movements require a broad range of skill sets and actions. Everyone contributing in the same way is, in fact, a recipe for failure.

Let’s consider Omkari’s definition of activism:

“For me, being an activist means that you are someone who takes consistent action, whether in front of the scenes or way behind the scenes, to advance a cause that you are passionate about. The size of the action isn’t the point, what matters is that you are regularly taking action to make a difference.”

We need loud and quiet, bold and gentle, in the spotlight and behind the scenes, public speakers and skillful writers, and everyone in between, including you.

While this workshop was designed for introverts and highly sensitive people, those who identify as extroverts will also get great value. It’s an all-hands-on-deck time and we would love to have you join us for this training and in doing the work.

It’s time to recognize and mobilize your unique strengths in the world without sacrificing your own well-being or landing in depletion.

Activism for Introverts & HSPs (online via Zoom)

Sunday, July 31, 2022 from 12:00-2:30 p.m. Central Time (GMT-05:00)

(Check your time zone here.)

Join activist Omkari Williams (and me!) as you engage your senses and develop a plan for turning your story, vision, and strengths into action. In this workshop, you’ll:

Uncover your Activist Archetype based on your unique strengths
Explore your story and clarify your vision for the change you want to see
Identify key groups and organizations that can help you act toward your vision
Create your personal game plan for action that you can actually sustain

BONUS: Following the workshop, you’ll receive Omkari’s My Activist Blueprint workbook to further support your activist journey.

Sometimes you have to push yourself to do things that are uncomfortable, but that doesn’t mean throwing yourself into something that causes burnout.

You can start in a small way. We simply invite you to find your way.

Coming again soon – stay tuned!

Omkari Williams is a speaker, writer, podcast host, and coach for activists, both experienced and new, helping them develop and sustain their activism. Her passion is teaching people the power of story as a tool in changing social policy. Omkari says, “Our stories are bridges between us and others and can be immensely powerful in creating societal change. Yet the stories of so many have been neglected. When we learn how to leverage the power of our collective stories we can create meaningful change and help bring justice to the world.”

On her podcast, Stepping Into Truth: Conversations on Race, Gender, and Social Justice, she interviews people doing activist work in areas from Abortion Rights to Zero Plastic Waste.

Her writing has been featured online by Elephant Journal, My Empowered World, Women For One, and Tattooed Buddha and in print by Savannah Magazine and Paprika Southern.

Connect with her at her website.

Cancellation

We requires a minimum number of participants to hold this workshop. Therefore, we are unable to guarantee a refund. Please reach out in the event you need to cancel.

FAQS

How does participation work?
This workshop will take place via Zoom. You’ll need a smartphone, tablet, or computer, as well as internet access. You’ll receive a link and password, as well as a list of tips for how to prepare upon registration.

Do I have to attend live?
We highly encourage you to attend live to be able to ask questions and connect with others in the breakout sessions. However, while the live workshop offers a fuller experience, live attendance is not mandatory. The workshop recording will be made available for one (1) week following the live event.

Can I share this with a friend?
Yes, please share! We simply ask that your friend registers as a participant and that you do not share links or materials with those who have not registered.

Are you offering any scholarships?
Yes! We are offering four (4) full scholarships on a first come, first served basis to those with limited financial resources. Please email Melissa at info@melissanoelrenzi.com.

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