Elevating Real People in Down Ballot Elections

Sam Chavez

I’ve been on the road in Southwest swing states for almost a month! I’ve been lucky enough to meet some amazing local and state candidates who are just real people who are working hard and caring for their communities. It …

The Margin of Effort | 2024 Voting & Activism

Sam Chavez

I had an amazing chat with political organizer, Natalie Burdick, where we discussed the upcoming election, Democratic messaging, and the importance of strategic campaign efforts in Arizona and the California Central Valley. Focusing on Impactful Campaign Efforts The 3 Messaging …

Disrupting Misogynoir at Top of the Ticket

Sam Chavez

Hi Y’all! 👋🏽 As soon as enthusiasm grew around VP Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for President, mysogynoir and racism in media accelerated. I spoke with Dr. Heliana Ramirez about the impact of racial trauma, the concept of misogynoir, …

🎙BONUS: Can AI Be Ethical?

Sam Chavez

I’m excited to share our 1st ever Bonus podcast episode for Seedling members! Each month, we’ll have a bonus episode that either goes into an after party with one of our guests or a brand new conversation. Upgrade and subscribe …

The People’s March for a Rallying Call

Sam Chavez

I was lucky enough to catch organizer, Olivia DiNucci, just before the People’s March in Washington D.C. this past weekend. We spoke about the escalating importance of rallying the nation in the struggle against racism, poverty, ecological devastation, and militarism …

Purposeful Public Speaking & Wellbeing

Sam Chavez

Hi Y’all! 👋🏽 Today, I’m excited to share my conversation with Celia Alario from Vision to Voice Academy, an immersive training in the sacred art of public speaking. We talked about her experience with burnout from her years in social …

Indigenous Queer history & Gender Joy

Sam Chavez

Hi Y’all! 👋🏽 🥳 Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 We kick off my second favorite month with a coffee shop chat with Honey Mahogany. We spoke at Mercury Cafe on the unceded lands of the Ramaytush Ohlone people to reflect on …

Evolving Marketing for Regenerative Communications

Sam Chavez

Hi Y’all! 👋🏽 Last December, I chatted with Jan Camille about regenerative communications and how we move away from the extractive side of marketing. We discuss the importance of language and intention while communicating. I loved her celestial reframing of …