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This is How Great and F*cked it Gets: The One Year Lockdown Anniversary
By Carol Devine, Humanitarian Practitioner, Writer and Researcher A short story on biochemistry: I’m on vacation. It’s lockdown #2. I…
Kindness Stories: Adam Sits Courtside
The Stand Up Speak Up Kindness Stories series was created to bring awareness to the actions and good work of…
Reflections from My Youth: Communication
I did not really speak until I was three years old. Experts told my parents this was because I didn’t…
The Midlife Call to “Speak Up” in a Way Uniquely Our Own
By Susan Heinrich Perhaps you’ve found your way to Stand Up Speak Up because you wanted to learn about their…
Unlock Your Vulnerability
By Judith Cline, Transformation Guide and Energy Intuitive (Reiki Master) In the fall of 2019, I was invited to speak…
Additional Resources
Congratulations on completing the Allyship 101 Workshop Series. Before moving on, we recommend that you take a moment to reflect…
Part 8: What's Your Ally Style?
There are many different ways that you can make a difference and be an effective ally. The right choice for…
Part 7: Avoiding Performative Allyship
*The Allyship Workshop Series was created in house at Stand Up Speak Up by a small team of writers and…
Part 6: Barriers to Allyship
*The Allyship Workshop Series was created in house at Stand Up Speak Up by a small team of writers and…
Part 5: Acknowledging Your Privilege
*The Allyship Workshop Series was created in house at Stand Up Speak Up by a small team of writers and…
Part 4: What Is Privilege?
*The Allyship Workshop Series was created in house at Stand Up Speak Up by a small team of writers and…
Part 3: Effective Listening
*The Allyship Workshop Series was created in house at Stand Up Speak Up by a small team of writers and…
Part 2: What Is an Ally?
*The Allyship Workshop Series was created in house at Stand Up Speak Up by a small team of writers and…
Part 1: Allyship Self Reflection Quiz
*The Allyship Workshop Series was created in house at Stand Up Speak Up by a small team of writers and…
The Allyship 101: Welcome & Table of Contents
Welcome from Karla Throughout the different iterations of this company (and yes, there have been a few) the core message…
Quiz: Can You Recognize Sexual Harassment?
In the age of the MeToo Movement, improving the dialogue surrounding sexual harassment is necessary to move forward into a…
Secrets - Part 1
We all have secrets. Some don’t hurt anyone and are small enough to never hurt anyone. Others beg for dramatic…
Secrets - Part 2: How It Came Out and the Start of Moving Forward
*This is Part 2 of a series. Read Part 1 here. I kept the secret of my assault for the…
I Am My Poop Workshop: Discover This Health Secret
The Circle of Strength Women’s Event brought together over 150 women from throughout the world for a day of conversation…
Circle of Strength Women's Empowerment Event Recap: The Workshops
I knew that Karla had worked for months to come up with the right themes and speakers for each of…
Community of Discovery
Learn and grow with quizzes, exercises and stories by inspiring womxn
This is How Great and F*cked it Gets: The One Year Lockdown Anniversary
By Carol Devine, Humanitarian Practitioner, Writer and Researcher A short story on biochemistry: I’m on vacation. It’s lockdown #2. I…
The Midlife Call to “Speak Up” in a Way Uniquely Our Own
By Susan Heinrich Perhaps you’ve found your way to Stand Up Speak Up because you wanted to learn about their…
Quiz: Can You Recognize Sexual Harassment?
In the age of the MeToo Movement, improving the dialogue surrounding sexual harassment is necessary to move forward into a…
You Can Still Look Stylish: 2021 Trends We Are Loving
As 2021 begins, there is hope in the air that by spring or summer, we might all be able to…
Journal Prompt of the Week: Describe a Success
*Our weekly prompts are meant to help you in your journaling practice. Use them as you choose. You can either…
Allyship Workshop Series
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Workshops and conversations with womxn on finding joy, empowerment and peace
Unlock Your Vulnerability
By Judith Cline, Transformation Guide and Energy Intuitive (Reiki Master) In the fall of 2019, I was invited to speak…
I Am My Poop Workshop: Discover This Health Secret
The Circle of Strength Women’s Event brought together over 150 women from throughout the world for a day of conversation…
Circle of Strength Women's Empowerment Event Recap: The Workshops
I knew that Karla had worked for months to come up with the right themes and speakers for each of…
I Am Mantra Workshop: Learn the Power of Words in Setting Intention
The Circle of Strength Women’s Event brought together over 150 women from throughout the world for a day of conversation…
I Am Vulnerable Workshop: Learn How Past Scars Can Help You Flourish
The Circle of Strength Women’s Event brought together over 150 women from throughout the world for a day of conversation…
I Am Loved Workshop: Learn How Love Has Impacted Your Life
The Circle of Strength Women’s Event brought together over 150 women from throughout the world for a day of conversation…
I Am Grateful Workshop: Learn How Gratitude Breeds Positive Energy
The Circle of Strength Women’s Event brought together over 150 women from throughout the world for a day of conversation…
Circle of Strength Women's Empowerment Event Recap: The Welcome and First Workshop
I have worked for Karla for over five years and before the Circle of Strength event, we had never met…
Karla's Korner
Stories, rants and lessons from our Stand Up Speak Up Co-Founder
Reflections from My Youth: Communication
I did not really speak until I was three years old. Experts told my parents this was because I didn’t…
Secrets - Part 1
We all have secrets. Some don’t hurt anyone and are small enough to never hurt anyone. Others beg for dramatic…
Secrets - Part 2: How It Came Out and the Start of Moving Forward
*This is Part 2 of a series. Read Part 1 here. I kept the secret of my assault for the…