Power to Make a Difference

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From Good Intentions
to Powerful Action for Social Justice --
How to Make a Difference
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You have the power to make a difference.
Now learn to use it.

From Good Intentions to Powerful Action for Social Justice -- How to Make a Difference is a six-week online course for progressive people alarmed by the US government’s rollback of human rights, democracy, and environmental protections.

So many of us feel hopeless and helpless in these deeply disturbing times. Our government is committing atrocities daily. Paying attention to the news may sometimes feel like more than you can bear.

If you’re struggling with feelings of powerlessness, guilt, or despair, you’re not alone. If you lie awake at night wondering how we’re going to get out of this mess, you’re not alone. If you’re worried about our children’s future, you’re definitely not alone.

I’m guessing you’ve found this page because you want to be part of the solution. Part of the rising tide of principled and committed people who together will find a way to stop the runaway presidency and repair the damage that's already happened. You want to help.

But how? What could you do that would really matter?

How can you choose between all the issues you care about?

How can you fit social action into a life that’s already so busy?

And where do you even begin?
You're in the right place.

I'm Emily Levy, founder of PowerToMakeADifference.com.
I’m here to help, whether or not you consider yourself “the activist type.” (You can learn more about me below.)
Here's the thing.
I see so many progressive people stuck with feelings and questions like these. So stuck, in fact, that they take only occasional small actions. They share social media posts. They sign online petitions. They call Congress. They might occasionally attend a protest. And they’re haunted by the sense that they could or should or must do more.

Does that sound familiar?

Wouldn't you like to move beyond that feeling of stuckness so you can take more effective action?

Research has shown that no government in the world has survived when even
3.5% of people engaged in active and sustained nonviolent action against it. Imagine if 3.5% of the US population turned things around and you weren’t part of it!

Now imagine if you were.
Photo courtesy of Greenpeace.
The World Needs Who You Are Right Now

Whatever your skills, interests, or passions, there’s a way for you to use them to help the U.S. get out of the mess it’s making at home and around the globe. Traditional activism is one way to get involved, but it's not the only way!

You don’t have to understand every nuance of an issue or know all the answers in order to get started.

You simply have to be willing to say, “I’m in,” and take it from there. To say to future generations, “You can count on me.” To choose to take the next step, whatever that is for you, and trust that the path will reveal itself as you travel it.

I’m here to help you recognize those next steps and take them. That’s what From Good Intentions to Powerful Action for Social Justice -- How to Make a Difference is all about.

It’s a six-week online course designed to help you move beyond any stuckness to become more powerfully active for social/environmental justice. I’ll share insights with you based on my decades of social justice work. I’ll lead you through interactive exercises for guided personal exploration designed to help you:

• Clarify the unique combination of skills and resources you have to offer
• Choose where you want to focus your work
• Address doubts, fears, and obstacles
• Connect with other committed world-changers
• Plan and take your next steps
Course Topics:

Identifying Your Role
Mining your unique combination of skills, resources and experience to find your most powerful opportunities for participation
So Many Causes, So Little Time
How to choose what to work on when it feels like everything’s going to hell
Building Community
Connecting with other change-makers for mutual support
Models of Action
How to get involved whether or not you think of yourself as an activist.
"But What If ...?"
Working for change in the face of challenges such as disability, parenting, immigration status, busyness, or isolation
Yikes!
Coping with fear, overwhelm, self-doubt, and actual danger
Out in Front?
Exploring your potential as a leader
Tools & Strategies
Online and "IRL" (in real life) ways to gather people, make noise, build a movement
Now What?
Creating your personal plan of action
From Good Intentions to Powerful Action
for Social Justice
How to Make a Difference
This course is for you if ...
You’re feeling stuck or lost about how you can be most effective
You're isolated because the people around you don't share your politics
You’re already taking action and want to increase your impact
You care about so many issues that it’s hard to focus on one project
You have a social impact project in mind but it hasn’t gotten off the ground
You want your passion for justice to be reflected in your business or job
Members of marginalized communities are especially welcome.
This course is not for you if ...
You’re happy with the direction the Republican party is leading the U.S. right now
You’re satisfied with your current participation in the movement for change
You’re primarily looking for in-depth education on political issues
You’re in search of a forum to debate political issues or candidates, or to advance your position by convincing others
What's Included in the Course

Six Weekly Video Calls on Zoom
These 60- to 90-minute interactive calls are where the major course content will be delivered, including group and individual exercises.
Call Recordings
Recordings of each call will be available in our user-friendly membership area
Downloadable Resources
Worksheets, resource lists and more will be provided in our membership area
Online Community
You'll be invited to join our private Facebook group for peer support and discussion.
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The Online Course Begins September 22!
From Good Intentions to Powerful Action for Social Change -- How to Make a Difference -- Early Bird
$144.00 - $249.00
Enrollment includes a ticket for two to the bonus event: Outright Insight, which will take place online
(Date and time TBA).

Note: 20% of course fees will be donated to Al Otro Lado (https://alotrolado.org/) to support their work serving indigent deportees, migrants, and refugees in Tijuana and Los Ángeles. Organizational endorsement of this course has not been sought or received.

Early bird registration (available for a limited time): $144.00

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Outright Insight
You and a guest will be invited to join in this special online event, where I'll lead you through the Outright Insight^TM Decision-Making Process I've developed to help people make a choice when multiple options are being considered.

In this 90-minute group session, you'll gain new and actionable insights into one decision about your own life. Use the process to choose which social justice issue to address, which project to take on, or any other decision that will help you live the life of meaning and integrity you desire.

Date and Time TBD
About Emily Levy
I was fortunate to be raised by a politically active mother, who took me to my first protest at age five.

In 3rd grade I led my first organizing effort: a petition drive to change the school dress code and allow girls to wear pants to school.

Flash forward 50 years, and I’m a national leader in the movement for secure and transparent elections.

Much has happened in that interval. I’ve worked on issues from election security to racism, from women’s rights to LGBT liberation, and from pesticide poisoning to stopping the construction of a nuclear power plant.
I’ve lobbied in Congress, been arrested for protesting on a military base, chaired my city government’s efforts to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and spoken to receptive audiences large and small.

My roles have included trainer, speaker, lobbyist, marcher, writer, database coordinator, webmaster, facilitator, banner painter, publicist, blogger, strategist, retreat leader, and more.
I Believe ...
That staying small and quiet may have served us once, yet now we must speak out
That millions of people want to contribute to solving the world’s problems and simply don’t yet know how
That nearly everyone underestimates her ability to lead
That when you begin to walk, more of the path reveals itself
That formal education is not a reflection of a person’s value or intelligence
That leaders must find ways to replenish ourselves
That Black Lives Matter
That humans are, by nature, good
That what other people think of you is none of your business
That being ready is overrated
That the world needs who you are right now

Photo Collage: 1) Speaking on stage 2) Interviewing Rep. Dennis Kucinich 3) with labor leader Dolores Huerta 4) with Green Party Presidential Candidate Cynthia McKinney 5) Speaking at rally 6) with my daughters.
The Transformation
Feeling helpless and hopeless about the world situation can keep you stuck. Feelings of guilt about "not doing enough" won't motivate you, either. It's easy to want to give up, to turn away from the news because it's more painful than you can hold.

Our nation, our future, and our children need us to have a different response.

The course is designed to help you experience some or all of these things ...
Clarity about what you can do
Being part of the flow of positive change
Sleeping better, knowing you're doing your part
Being inspired to work powerfully for change
Feeling pride of purpose
Creating a legacy
Learning to use your uniqueness to help the world
Feeling more powerful
Having a new relationship with current events
Being seen as a leader who inspires others
... so you can live a meaningful life of impact.
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Praise for Emily's work

Andrea J. Lee says ...
"My inner fire for becoming more self-actualized as an activist relies on Emily for concrete steps, proven guidance, and, coaching chops. She helps me see where to go, what I can do, and that I should go do it. As someone who's given decades of life to making tangible change, she's uniquely qualified. I hope everyone works with her, period."
Kate Luna says ...
"Emily is a wise, thoughtful and caring teacher. She is also a wealth of experience and knowledge about strategy. She excels at listening deeply, asking the right questions and providing creative solutions to the inner and outer obstacles that arise. She provided me a safe place to address challenges and creative suggestions for action."
Bill Baren says ...
"Emily brings a combination of creative problem-solving skills, insight, and top-notch organizational abilities to her work. Her sense of humor and commitment to clear communication make working with her a pleasure."
Brad Friedman says ...
"You’ll not find a harder working, more conscientious, more detail oriented worker than Emily. She’d be a tremendous asset to any organization lucky enough, and smart enough, to get her on board. As you can tell, I can’t recommend her highly enough!"
Diane Bloch says ...
"I’ve always really loved the way you put together teachings and classes, and especially the way you balance information, facilitation, and personal reflection."
Andi Novick says ...
"Emily is a creative, brilliant, highly competent and thoughtful person who brings an invigorating energy to our collective work experience. …The ability to brainstorm with Emily is invaluable. Her working style is generous and professional, analytical and insightful with a humbleness that is rare in someone so resourceful and adept."
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You’ll not find a harder working, more conscientious, more detail oriented worker than Emily. She’d be a tremendous asset to any organization lucky enough, and smart enough, to get her on board. As you can tell, I can’t recommend her highly enough!

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Upcoming Online Course

From Good Intentionsto Powerful Action for Social Justice --How to Make a Difference

You have the power to make a difference.Now learn to use it.

You're in the right place.

I'm Emily Levy, founder of PowerToMakeADifference.com.

Here's the thing.

The World Needs Who You Are Right Now

Course Topics:

Identifying Your Role

So Many Causes, So Little Time

Building Community

Models of Action

"But What If ...?"

Yikes!

Out in Front?

Tools & Strategies

Now What?

From Good Intentions to Powerful Actionfor Social Justice

How to Make a Difference

This course is for you if ...

This course is not for you if ...

What's Included in the Course

Six Weekly Video Calls on Zoom

Call Recordings

Downloadable Resources

Online Community

Register Now

The Online Course Begins September 22!

You'll Also Receive an Invitationto this Bonus Event

For enrollees in the online course

Outright Insight

About Emily Levy

I Believe ...

The Transformation

... so you can live a meaningful life of impact.

Praise for Emily's work

Andrea J. Lee says ...

Kate Luna says ...

Bill Baren says ...

Brad Friedman says ...

Diane Bloch says ...

Andi Novick says ...

Questions?

Please fill out the form below and we will respond as soon as possible.

From Good Intentions
to Powerful Action for Social Justice --
How to Make a Difference

You have the power to make a difference.
Now learn to use it.

From Good Intentions to Powerful Action
for Social Justice

You'll Also Receive an Invitation
to this Bonus Event