TRANSFORMATIVE FACILITATION

After 10 years of facilitating circles, I continue to be humbled by their transformative power. What happens inside a circle or intentional 1:1 can impact how we show up in the world.

“To build the world we want, and tear down the old one, we can and must start small.”
Andrea Ritchie

Facilitation is an art form - but I believe that anyone can do it, with a little encouragement and a roadmap to inspire them to get started. I'm using digital design tools to create replicable, adaptable conversation guides to inspire people to self-organize; foster equitable communication so every voice is heard; and invite people in to make critical connections.

My current project: Soul Circles.

Yellow and white text over orange gradient. Text reads: What is a soul circle? It’s an invitation to come together - one-on-one or in small groups - and move beyond small talk. It’s a way to take action and raise funds, inspired by movements for Land Back, reparations, abolition, and liberation. It’s an evolving practice, shaped by you and anyone you bring into it. It’s a container for practicing honesty, vulnerability, bravery, and respect. It’s an experiment in healing, accountability, redistribution of wealth, and better circulation of our resources, energy, and awareness. “These are the times to grow our souls.” GRACE LEE BOGGS

Join a pilot circle to experience the process for yourself! This offering is free - but I will ask you to make a donation and/or take action to support mutual aid and movement building.

1:1 circles last from 75 to 90 minutes, and group circles last from 90 minutes to 2 hours.

Schedule a circle

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“Any time you listen devoutly to another, you have created a sacred space.”
Stephan Beyer

Are you interested in using transformative conversations to boost your fundraising, community organizing, or activism? Design a circle to support your cause!

If you're involved in organizing led by BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled, or young people, I can donate my time to help you design or adapt a circle for your community or target audience. You can keep the name Soul Circles or leave it - whatever works for you.

For more about the inspiration behind the name, check out Grace Lee Boggs's essay These Are the Times That Grow our Souls.

A map of red and orange circles over a green leafy background. Title reads

CURRENT OFFERINGS:

Over a purple gradient, text reads: Thank you for showing up. Soul Circles. Trans Liberation. There is a hot pink transgender symbol (circle with arrows and crosses).

Over a black background, text reads, Thank you for showing up. Soul Circles. Free Palestine. There is an image of a watermelon.

Schedule a circle

or e-mail [email protected]

More circles coming soon!

Land Back & Indigenous Sovereignty
Dismantling Anti-Blackness & Supporting Black Liberation
Colonialism, Climate Justice, & Environmental Reparations
Hindsight 2020: Public Health & Collective Care
Antidotes to White Supremacy
Ableism & Disability Justice
Migration & Border Justice