What's Your One Quick Thing? (Live at Auspicious Brew)
Summary
Hosts Marissa and Emily welcome local activists to share their journeys in community engagement. Andrea Martin of Give and Gather discusses organizing mutual aid potlucks, while poet Joanne Casey shares how she used open mics to process grief over gun violence. Emma Lynch and Clifton West from BLM New Hampshire discuss overcoming imposter syndrome and balancing activism with personal life. The episode concludes with doula Bridget Begun explaining how birth work fosters community connection during vulnerable times.
Topics discussed
Intro: Finding your passion and overcoming imposter syndrome
Andrea: Building community through art, potlucks, and mutual aid
Will Hurley: Running for state representative and local engagement
Joanne Casey: Poetry as activism and protest against gun violence
Emma Lynch: Joining Postpartum Support International as treasurer
Bridget: Leading BMNH, balancing activism, and building media capacity
Bridget: Doula work, birth education, and community connection
Scott: Testifying at the legislature and supporting 603 Equality
Cahan: Volunteering at the food pantry with 2 hours a week
Bridget Murphy: Liberty at the Library and working-class political engagement
Aria Shams: Opposing data centers and running for Nashua council
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