We've had some amazing new faces join us recently, and I just want to take a moment to say — welcome, welcome, welcome! We're so happy you're here. To all our newcomers: this is YOUR community now too. Don't be shy! Jump into conversations, ask that question that's been on your mind, drop a comment on something that catches your eye, or share something you think the group would love. There are no strangers here, just friends you haven't met yet. And to our longtime members — let's show our new folks some love! Say hi, share a tip, or tag them in a conversation they might enjoy. The best communities aren't built by a few loud voices — they're built by everyone being curious, and keeping things alive. So introduce yourself, tell us a little about you, and let's get the conversation going! Welcome to the Rooted community! Welcome And truth some of you have been here a while and I am just getting around to the formal public welcome!!! I see you my friends! @Maggie Brelis-Farrell @Lauren Blakely @Neila Rettebah @Stacey Coley @Emily Erb @Grant McDougald @Z Coley @Andréanne Brault @Lex Davirro @Kirk Ward @Erica Stetson @Kisma Reidling @Donna Winfield @Em F @Bahar Shemshadi @Brynna Price I the vein of community ice breakers and the weekend share your favorite weekend activity? And what are your hopes for this space?

From 2019 to 2021, I co-hosted The Awakening Educator alongside Dr. Megan Sweet @Megan Sweet . The show was a space for real, deep conversations about what it takes to educate young people in today's world — covering everything from trauma-informed practice and equity to school reform, social-emotional learning, mindfulness, and the voices of practitioners, parents, and students doing the work on the ground. In each episode we strived to bring in educators, leaders, and changemakers who were rethinking what schools could be and what kids actually need. The show is still available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and wherever you listen. I am posting my to 10 (5 links so far revisiting to choose) Interviewing Dr. Bruce Perry may have been the highlight for me. @Megan Sweet what was your favorite episode? And if you listened to the podcast do you have a a favorite?

One spot left — spend your summer in Martha's Vineyard! Do you love working with kids and want a summer that's actually meaningful? We're looking for passionate, energetic interns to join our team on Martha's Vineyard — and we have one spot remaining in our intern house (shared cottage). This is a hands-on opportunity to learn, grow, and make a real difference — all while living and working on one of the most beautiful islands on the East Coast. HOUSING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS - Must be 18 years of age or older - Must have completed your freshman year of college - Only 1 housing spot available — apply soon! We are particular looking for folks interested in film, media and communication or arts and craft and kids programming. ALREADY ON THE ISLAND? Don't need housing? No problem — we also have positions open for those who are already on Martha's Vineyard for the summer. We'd still love to have you on the team! If this sounds like your kind of summer, drop a comment below or send me a message. Tell us a little about yourself and why you'd be a great fit — we can't wait to hear from you! 👇 #internship#marthasvineyard @Z Coley @Stacey Coley https://www.camp-ace.org/chilmark-community-center-programming

Today in our Somatic Mentor call our mentor said "Folks change only when their is a compelling enough reason to change" This is really resinating for me and thinking about how to both allow that to emerge in me and the clients that I am coaching and the student and intern therapists that I am training. People come to us because they want to change or they want things to be different how can we create the conditions and find what is compelling enough for them to do the hard work of transformation? Would love to hear your thoughts in the chat.

Last night I had the honor of holding space for the Youth and community that support them at the Youth Speaks Slam Finals. My friend @Darius Parker was the emcee and at the end of the night 6 young people moved on the be the Bay Area Youth Speaks representaitives at the Brave New Voices event where young people from across the country come together for 4 days of slams. While only 6 will be moving on, all 17 showed up and showed out. They give me hope., And while my body is tired my hart is full. The video of the amazing Abayomi whose voice, both singing and words, move me so deeply. What a gift to be able to support and hold space. I want to thank the Hope Reimagined team that has supported each slam throughout the season @Lilya Kamholtz-Roberts @Joyce Lee @Nirupama Lal @Eryn Yuen @Carmalita Johnson @Veronica Ornelas @Cecilia Tavarez . This is community healing. This is powerful and this is what can shape our future. I also added the full video with much better recording. These young people!!!