Movement Maker: The Podcast with Terri Broussard Williams
Movement Maker: The Podcast with Terri Broussard Williams

Movement Maker: The Podcast with Terri Broussard Williams

Terri Broussard Williams

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An award-winning lobbyist, international philanthropist and named one of five most influential women in Central Texas by the Austin Business Journal, Terri Broussard Williams believes that leaders turn moments into movements. In this show, Terri and her guests share actionable tools and skills to create the change you want to see in the world and most importantly the movement you want to build within yourself. From identifying your cause to building a community or communicating your vision, Terri's #FirestarterFormula will help you work to see change. Be prepared to laugh, be inspired and feel like your soul is on fire! When we build movements we feel good inside, we get energy, we get confidence. Are you ready? Let's build movements today! Have a question or topic you'd like to see covered on the show? Go to terribwilliams.com/contact to ignite a fire!

Recent Episodes

Unmute Yourself: A Fireside Chat with Lauren Harper
AUG 25, 2021
Unmute Yourself: A Fireside Chat with Lauren Harper

Lauren Harper is a South Carolina-bred political and public affairs strategist. We sat down with Lauren and chatted about her experience as a public affairs strategist with her firm City Bright and her work during the 2020 election campaign.

Tune in as we discuss why it is so important to "unmute yourself", and also follow up with Lauren on what has changed since the release of Laurens chapter in Terri's book "Find Your Fire: Stories and Strategies to Inspire the Changemaker Inside You."

This edition of Movement Maker: The Podcast is a special fireside chat with firestarters, where Terri introduces you to the changemakers in "Find Your Fire." "Find Your Fire," is Terri's first book. It is a #1 Amazon New Release and Best Seller. Cosmopolitan Magazine list it as the #6 non-fiction book of 2020. Get your own copy of "Find Your Fire" here!

About The Host:

Terri Broussard Williams believes that leaders turn moments into movements. She also believes that anyone can be a great leader. Terri explains that movements can be as big as passing a law, building a church, or starting a nonprofit. They can also be as small as giving to someone in need, showing kindness, or helping students at a school get gym equipment.

This podcast is here to help you with the HOW and WHY people build movements. Terri breaks it down each time using the #FirestarterFormula which is: find your cause, build a community to help, communicate your vision, and work to see change. In each episode of this podcast, we'll take a look at one of the four pillars of the #MovementMakerTribe including philanthropy, policy change, movement-building, and the movement from within.

Episode Notes:

Moderator/Host: Terri Broussard Williams, Founder, Movement Maker Tribe + Social Impact Strategist, Lobbyist

Very important guests:

Lauren Harper, public affairs strategist from South Carolina. She is CEO of her consulting firm CityBright and a Co-Founder & Senior Advisor for voter registration & engagement nonprofit Secure the Ballot. Lauren formerly served as South Carolina State Director for former Congressman Beto O'Rourke and as Policy and Communications Advisor for Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin. Lauren is passionate about keeping young people engaged in politics and local government. Click here to donate to Secure The Ballot.

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Politics and Purpose: A Fireside Chat with Tishaura Jones
JUN 2, 2021
Politics and Purpose: A Fireside Chat with Tishaura Jones

In this episode, Terri introduces you to #Firestarter Tishaura Jones, St. Louis (Missouri)'s first Black Mayor. We sat down with Tishaura and chatted about her journey from the campaign trail to first office.

We delve into why exactly Tishaura chose to run, and all of the challenges she faced along the way. Listen in to get a preview of Mayor Tishaura Jones' chapter in Terri's new book, "Find Your Fire: Stories and Strategies to Inspire the Changemaker Inside You."

About The Host:

Terri Broussard Williams believes that leaders turn moments into movements. She also believes that anyone can be a great leader. Terri explains that movements can be as big as passing a law, building a church, or starting a nonprofit. They can also be as small as giving to someone in need, showing kindness, or helping students at a school get gym equipment.

This podcast is here to help you with the HOW and WHY people build movements. Terri breaks it down each time using the #FirestarterFormula which is: find your cause, build a community to help, communicate your vision, and work to see change. In each episode of this podcast, we'll take a look at one of the four pillars of the #MovementMakerTribe including philanthropy, policy change, movement-building, and the movement from within.

This edition of Movement Maker: The Podcast is a special fireside chat with firestarters, where Terri introduces you to the changemakers in "Find Your Fire." "Find Your Fire," is Terri's first book. It is a #1 Amazon New Release and Best Seller. Cosmopolitan Magazine list it as the #6 non-fiction book of 2020. Get your own copy of "Find Your Fire" here!

Episode Notes:

Moderator/Host: Terri Broussard Williams, Founder, Movement Maker Tribe + Social Impact Strategist, Lobbyist

Very important guests:

Tishaura Jones, Mayor of St. Louis - Elected in 2012, Treasurer Tishaura O. Jones has transformed the Treasurer's Office and Parking Division to increase transparency, integrity, and service. New initiatives have yielded over $25 million for St. Louis. Jones launched the Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE) to help St. Louisans make better financial choices, and OFE's College Kids Program has helped over 16,000 public school students start educational savings accounts, with over $1.1 million so far to give children a better future.

She has a Master's in Health Administration from the Saint Louis University School of Public Health and a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Hampton University and uses the Ferguson Commission report as a guide to "invest in people."

Learn more at https://www.stltreasurer.org/, https://parklouie.com/, https://stlofe.org/college-kids/, and https://stlofe.org/.

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From Intent to Implementation: How to get your DEI Efforts Started
FEB 1, 2021
From Intent to Implementation: How to get your DEI Efforts Started

Will the non-profit and social impact sectors ever be diverse? How do you recruit diverse volunteers? How do you retain diverse staff?

In this episode of Movement Maker: The Podcast, Terri Broussard Williams sits down with thought leaders from the social impact sector to dig into diversity, equity, and inclusive trends. They break down why you should do this work and how you can make it happen to better your community.

About The Host:

Terri Broussard Williams believes that leaders turn moments into movements. She also believes that anyone can be a great leader. Terri explains that movements can be as big as passing a law, building a church, or starting a nonprofit. They can also be as small as giving to someone in need, showing kindness, or helping students at a school get gym equipment.

This podcast is here to help you with the HOW and WHY people build movements. Terri breaks it down each time using the #FirestarterFormula which is: find your cause, build a community to help, communicate your vision, and work to see change. In each episode of this podcast, we'll take a look at one of the four pillars of the #MovementMakerTribe including philanthropy, policy change, movement-building, and the movement from within.

This edition of Movement Maker: The Podcast is a special fireside chat with firestarters, where Terri introduces you to the changemakers in "Find Your Fire." "Find Your Fire," is Terri's first book. It is a #1 Amazon New Release and Best Seller. Cosmopolitan Magazine list it as the #6 non-fiction book of 2020. Get your own copy of "Find Your Fire" here!

Episode Notes:

Moderator/Host: Terri Broussard Williams, Founder, Movement Maker Tribe + Social Impact Strategist, Lobbyist

Very important guests:

Annie Burridge was named General Director & CEO of Austin Opera in October 2016 following a nine-year tenure at Opera Philadelphia, where she most recently served as Managing Director. Since joining Austin Opera she led the development of a new strategic plan; launched a new artistic initiative – Opera ATX – bringing groundbreaking artists to unexpected and unique venues throughout Austin; secured three national innovation grants totaling $600,000; established numerous community partnerships including the first formalized partnership with the Butler School of Music; and increased the company's endowment funds by 100%. At Opera Philadelphia Annie was responsible for the implementation of the company's business plan and leadership of the development, marketing, and communications departments. She led the company's rebranding campaign and the most comprehensive consumer study ever conducted in the opera field, resulting in the company's new programming model and the creation of the O17 festival. During her tenure as Opera Philadelphia's chief development officer, contributed income increased 183%. Annie holds a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Administration from the University of Pennsylvania; a M.M. in Voice Performance and a M.M. in Opera Studies from the New England Conservatory; and graduated the valedictorian of the College of Arts and Architecture at Penn State University, where she earned a B.M. in Voice Performance with a Minor in Business Administration. Annie is Vice-Chair of the OPERA America Board of Trustees and an alumnus of Wharton's Women's Executive Leadership program and OPERA America's Leadership Intensive program. In 2017 she was selected as an Emerging Nonprofit Leadership Fellow at the Aspen Institute and was named a "2017 Mover and Shaper" by Musical America. In 2018 she won the Penn State University College of Arts and Architecture Alumni Award.

Kendall Joyner is the Vice President of Professional Development at the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the professional association of more than 30,000 individuals and organizations that generate philanthropic support for a wide variety of charitable institutions. As Vice President, Kendall oversees the education offerings including webinars, courses, e-courses and conferences and is responsible for crafting the organization's education strategy. Kendall has more than 20 years of experience working in charitable sector organizations on a local and national level in the areas of grantmaking, youth development, systems building, ethics and accountability, governance, capacity building and leadership development. Prior to joining the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Kendall served in senior positions at Independent Sector, HandsOn Greater DC Cares, Great Start DC and the DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation. He has also served on the Boards of Directors of several nonprofit organizations including the Black Philanthropic Alliance, the Columbia Heights Youth Club, the Arts and Technology Academy Public Charter School, Damien Ministries, Inc. and the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network National. Kendall has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Harvard University and a Graduate Certificate in Leadership Development from Johns Hopkins University. Kendall resides in Washington, DC.

Cherian Koshy, Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) & AFP Master Trainer is an internationally recognized expert in philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. He works with hundreds of nonprofits each year to help them solve their most intractable problems. His industry-leading thought leadership has been featured in Advancing Philanthropy, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, the Institute of Fundraising (UK), and dozens of blogs, webinars, and podcasts. With 20+ years of experience, he is one of the most sought-after trainers and speakers in the nonprofit sector. As a coach and consultant, he helps struggling nonprofit leaders find strategies that give them back time and develop sustainable revenue.

Shelley Danner is a senior leader with business and consulting experience infused with a passion for impact. In 2012, she pivoted her career into the social sector with a focus on talent and leadership. Shelley is co-founder and Program Director of nonprofit Challenge Detroit and on faculty as an adjunct professor in the Integrated Design MFA at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit. She also sits on the advisory board for the University of Detroit Mercy Masters of Community Development Program and the founding advisory committee of the Detroit Women's Leadership Network. Shelley is a 2019 DYP Vanguard Awardee and was recognized by Crain's Detroit Business as one of the 2018 Notable Women in Nonprofits. Shelley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business from Miami University in Ohio and a graduate certificate in leadership coaching from Georgetown University. Shelley also has expertise in design thinking and strategic planning and has co-created and led over 150 community project collaborations in partnership with nonprofits across Detroit's neighborhoods. Born and raised in Michigan, she loves the arts, outdoor adventures, cities, traveling, and asking questions.

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Diversity in Data with the Founders of the Lone Star Parity Project
JAN 22, 2021
Diversity in Data with the Founders of the Lone Star Parity Project

Meet the Founders of the Lone Star Parity Project, Brooke López and Adrianna Maberry. Have you ever wondered how many women are currently running in office? Lone Star Parity Project was created to research and broadcast these numbers.

Surprisingly enough, the data to provide these statistics have not been well tracked and organized until now, until this project recognized the need. Brooke and Adrianna dream of making this kind of information accessible for everyone. The info that these two women have brought to light has made it clear that now more than ever women are needed in office!

Tune in to hear the how and why women should run for office today!

About The Host:

Terri Broussard Williams believes that leaders turn moments into movements. She also believes that anyone can be a great leader. Terri explains that movements can be as big as passing a law, building a church, or starting a nonprofit. They can also be as small as giving to someone in need, showing kindness, or helping students at a school get gym equipment.

This podcast is here to help you with the HOW and WHY people build movements. Terri breaks it down each time using the #FirestarterFormula which is: find your cause, build a community to help, communicate your vision, and work to see change. In each episode of this podcast, we'll take a look at one of the four pillars of the #MovementMakerTribe including philanthropy, policy change, movement-building, and the movement from within.

Moderator/Host: Terri Broussard Williams, Founder, Movement Maker Tribe + Social Impact Strategist, Lobbyist

Very Important Guests:

Brooke López seeks to bring gender parity to women in politics. Brooke co-founded Lone Star Parity Project, a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to sharing the research and stories behind women and femmes in Texas politics. She began her journey into politics and government at a young age by working with her state representative to draft a bill at age 15, founding a social welfare-based nonprofit at age 16, running for municipal public office at age 18, and serving on the Public Arts Advisory Board for her hometown at age 19. She graduated cum laude from the University of Texas at Dallas with a BSc in Public Affairs and currently attends the University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law. López also works as a Program Facilitator for IGNITE National. She is the proud owner of Albus, the destructive "abogato" (cat lawyer in Spanish).

Adrianna Maberry is a leading demographics expert in Texas politics. Her extensive background in geography and data science informs how she looks at every problem. With this lens, she's helped identify solutions in fields like veteran's affairs, redistricting, urban planning, and domestic violence. As a founder of Lone Star Parity Project, she is addressing the disproportionate representation of men and empowering women to run through aggregating data with a localized approach. Adrianna currently resides in Washington, D.C., where she enjoys walking the National Mall and going for hikes in Shenandoah National Park.

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Contact Brooke: [email protected]

Check out the Lone Star Parity Instagram.

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Speak Your Truth, Free Your Mind, a Fireside Chat with Karen Hansen
DEC 16, 2020
Speak Your Truth, Free Your Mind, a Fireside Chat with Karen Hansen
Speak Your Truth, Free Your Mind, a Fireside Chat

In this episode, Terri introduces you to #Firestarter Karen Hansen. Karen catches us up on her life since the release of "Find Your Fire" in a touching impromptu conversation. Karen is deep and transparent when she shares with us her secret to freeing her mind, and encourages us all to do the same. Listen in, guaranteed to feel like you are sitting in the same room.

About The Host:

Terri Broussard Williams believes that leaders turn moments into movements. She also believes that anyone can be a great leader. Terri explains that movements can be as big as passing a law, building a church, or starting a nonprofit. They can also be as small as giving to someone in need, showing kindness, or helping students at a school get gym equipment.

This podcast is here to help you with the HOW and WHY people build movements. Terri breaks it down each time using the #FirestarterFormula which is: find your cause, build a community to help, communicate your vision, and work to see change. In each episode of this podcast, we'll take a look at one of the four pillars of the #MovementMakerTribe including philanthropy, policy change, movement-building, and the movement from within.

This edition of Movement Maker: The Podcast is a special fireside chat with firestarters, where Terri introduces you to the changemakers in "Find Your Fire." "Find Your Fire," is Terri's first book. It is a #1 Amazon New Release and Best Seller. Cosmopolitan Magazine list it as the #6 non-fiction book of 2020. Get your own copy of "Find Your Fire" here!

Episode Notes:

Moderator/Host: Terri Broussard Williams, Founder, Movement Maker Tribe + Social Impact Strategist, Lobbyist

Very important guests:

Karen Hansen, Founder of Wren & Wroch - As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence and college campus rape, Karen Hansen believes her life's purpose is to share her story to educate and prevent abuse, as well as to empower survivors. She encourages others to use their adversities as opportunities to express compassion and strength. As a first-generation college graduate, single mother, and serial entrepreneur, she finds courage through motherhood, friendship and therapy, and motivation through the life stories of others.

Get your own copy of "Find Your Fire" here!

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34 MIN