Dorcas Cheng-Tozun on Authentic Activism, BurnOut and Social Justice - E196

How can we bring alive sustainable forms of activism that honour authenticity and humanity in each and everyone of us?

In this episode entitled The Path Forward Amisha talks with Dorcas Cheng-Tozun, an award-winning writer, editor, speaker, and communications consultant. She is the author of three books, including the recent ‘Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul: How to Change the World in Quiet Ways’. Dorcas has nearly twenty years of experience as a nonprofit and social enterprise professional. She served as the first director of communications for d.light, one of the world's leading social enterprises, and has provided communications consulting for social-benefit companies around the world.

We learn about 

:: diverse, authentic and sustainable forms of activism

:: activism strategies for highly sensitive people 

:: how we can appeal to people in power to forge change

:: examples of innovative creative peacemaking strategies, such as FARC in Columbia

:: tools and methodologies of overcoming division and stand in integrity

:: intentional relationship practices

:: tools for processing and avoiding burn out and anxiety

:: forming unexpected friendships that might change our lives

:: the impacts of social entrepreneurship

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