In this episode, the hosts discuss how people can be activists by following their dreams.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Join Nakiea and Keysha as they discuss how following your dreams can be used as a form of activism and emphasize the significance of speaking up for what we believe in. They also highlight examples of individuals who have pursued their passions and leveraged their success to bring about change in their communities.

Tune in to discover the power of pursuing your dreams and start making a real impact today!

Conversation Highlights:

[00:00] - Intro

[01:17] - Activism should be non-violent

[02:27] - Fighting for educational equality in Alabama

[03:59] - Nakiea's journey in activism

[05:56] - Things you can do to approach non-violent leadership through activism

[08:22] - The importance of following your dreams.

[09:43] - Some of the ways that you can amplify voices

[12:29] - Being an influencer for great causes

[13:42] - People who are effectively pursuing their dreams while also acting as activists

[17:12] - Female entrepreneur, Pinky Cole

[20:42] - Empowering generations of people of color

NOTABLE QUOTES:

[09:09] - "You can't help nobody else until you help yourself."

[09:38] - "You following your dreams can definitely inspire other people around you to follow their dreams as well."

[10:49] - "A disability does not mean that you're unable. It just means you might need a little bit more support."

[12:34] - "You can be an influencer for great causes. You just don't have to be an influencer for products and things like that. You can be an advocate for causes."

[15:05] - "Knowing that you're capable, is a form of fighting back against the status quo of what people are thinking."

BOOK MENTIONED: 

• Eat Plants, B*tch: 91 Vegan Recipes That Will Blow Your Meat-Loving Mind

RESOURCES:

Podcast Instagram: @21minutesorless 

Nakiea’s Instagram: @missbutterfly21 

Keysha's Instagram: @keyshamilana 

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