In this episode, the RAFT Team comes together to reflect upon their personal highlights of 2023 and discuss all things gratitude. From embracing gratitude through challenges and reminding yourself to practice gratitude, you will learn a few ways to incorporate gratitude in your daily life. Episode Time Codes * 0:00 Intro * 0:35 RAFT Team Intros * 01:20 Reflections on our personal highlights of 2023 * 01:30 Nicole * 02:10...

You've seen changes you want to make in your organization, you're collaborating with co-workers, but now you might be wondering, "What are the leaders thinking about and looking for with change initiatives?" Join Jeremie and Amber as they continue discussing how to make organizational changes by focusing the conversation around the leadership's point of view. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro01:00 Jeremie recaps part 1 episode and highlights topics of episode 202:25 Amber...

Join Jeremie in a conversation with Charlie Gilkey about principles from his book, Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results, including small actions that bring lasting change and creating a team that can solve problems without you. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro00:40 Jeremie highlights talking points and welcomes Charlie01:40 Charlie introduces himself04:55 Charlie shares his view on the challenges of trying to make a big change / Broken Printer analogy08:10...

Join Nicole and Joy from RAFT in a conversation with Dee, Jackie, and Tatiana of The SOAR Collective, an organization working "to mobilize advocates to demand accountability and revolutionize the way anti-violence organizations operate." Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro00:50 RAFT & SOAR Collective Introductions01:50 Who SOAR Collective is, their mission, and how/why they started04:00 Survivors Know assessment/research09:30 The key findings & powerful data12:15 Jackie and...

In this episode Raft's founder, Indrani Goradia, introduces us to a friend she met by chance when their flights were delayed. Monique shares her past experience navigating life as a leader & advocate in the domestic violence field while in an actively abusive relationship. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro00:28 How Indrani met Monique & how they connected01:35 Active abuse & being part of society is in our everyday lives03:14 How Monique navigated her "two lives" as a...

This month's podcast features Grace Harvey, who recently stepped away from advocacy work and was surprised to see her advocacy skills transferred to work in a completely different field. If you think you need a change but are hesitant to look for something new, Grace has an encouraging message to share with you. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro01:13 Grace's Origin story04:34 Grace shares why she left the advocacy field08:00 How Grace's life has changed & the positive impacts...

In this episode, the RAFT team is joined by our Founder, Indrani Goradia, to discuss our "Why?" Inspired by Simon Sinek's theory of starting with your "Why?" to help connect your work to your purpose in a meaningful way. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro00:24 Nicole introduction - Explains inspiration for Podcast02:40 Maegan introduction - Shares strengths/value statement03:22 Indrani introduction - Shares why she started RAFT/core values05:00 Nicole's core values07:04 Mariam...

Today we welcome Joy Ingram to our team as a new workshop facilitator and learn a little about her background. Join RAFT as we discuss some reasons for high turnover rates within SV/DV advocacy organizations and a few ideas to combat this issue. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro01:10 Nicole introduces new RAFT team member, Joy2:45 Joy shares her background and advocate experience6:45 Joy presented at NCADV in August 20229:20 Joy's workshop experiences10:00 Why is turnover so...

Today on the RAFT podcast, Jeremie and Johnanna Ganz continue their discussion about occupational identity and how it connects to leadership and the development of organizational culture. Episode Time Codes 0:00 Intro0:45 Johanna reviews what it means to have a strong occupational identity.2:51 What is “Organizational Culture Development”? How does it relate to leadership?3:00 Definition of formal and informal organizational culture4:20 How organizational culture connects to...

Today on the RAFT podcast, Nicole and Mariam share their reflections on NCADV's National Conference on Domestic Violence. Episode Time Codes 0:00 Intro1:40 Nicole and Mariam talk about meeting each other in person for the first time and how it felt to connect with so many advocates at the conference.4:20 Discussion about planning for the conference: Travelling, making time for self-care activities, breaks, navigating the conference schedule, etc.7:00 Mariam and Nicole discuss...

Jeremie and Johnanna conclude their discussion on occupational identity, a state of identifying closely with one's job. Join RAFT as we learn about how to manage this identity in mission-driven fields, such as SV/DV advocacy. Episode Time Codes 0:00 Intro0:26 Johanna shares signs that work relationships might be switching from healthy and functional to unhealthy and dysfunctional3:00 Discussion about "venting" at work. Johanna shares what "venting" can be reflective of and the...

Jeremie and Johnanna continue their discussion on occupational identity, a state of identifying closely with one's job. Join RAFT as we learn about how to manage this identity in mission-driven fields, such as SV/DV advocacy. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro01:20 Johnanna introduces herself, experience, and research02:20 Recognizing our Comfort, Learning, and Panic Zones07:00 Review of Occupational Identity: Strong vs. Over-identified12:05 Four Skill Development Areas12:20...

Today we discuss occupational identity, a state of identifying closely with one's job. Join RAFT as we learn about how to manage this identity in mission-driven fields, such as SV/DV advocacy. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro01:00 Johnanna shares her background and work.04:30 Definition of occupational identity06:30 Definition of strong occupational identity07:10 Discussion08:20 Healthy occupational identity11:00 Unhealthy occupational Identity12:20 Discussion about struggling to...

In honor of Women's History Month, the women of RAFT share their career and life experiences--advice, strengths, and lessons learned. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro00:40 Anneka introduces the topic in celebration of Women's History Month01:00 Q1: One lesson or piece of advice we've learned from another woman?01:10 Nicole: Take care of the people you work with02:45 Discussion04:25 Anneka: There is no need to feel self-conscious about emotive communication06:09 Discussion09:55 Q2:...

Do you struggle with procrastination? Join the RAFT team as we dive deeper into S.M.A.C.K., a procrastination prevention tool designed by clinical psychologist and Procrastination Coach, Dr. Christine Li. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro00:27 Esteniolla introduces the topic and the guest, Dr. Christine Li.01:19 Dr.Christine Li reintroduces herself to listeners and shares her journey to becoming a Procrastination Coach.03:30 Dr. Christine Li shares how she relates to her work...

Do you struggle with procrastination? Are you unsure about the difference between procrastination and rest? Join the RAFT team as we answer these questions and more with clinical psychologist and Procrastination Coach, Dr. Christine Li. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro00:30 Jeremie & Indrani introduce the topic and the guest, Dr. Christine Li02:30 Dr.Christine Li introduces herself as Procrastination Coach05:20 Key Lesson: Difficult things, like procrastination, can be made...

In this episode, Jeremie and Indrani discuss their own challenges with reflection and share some of their personal reflection practices. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro00:20 Jeremie introduces the topic and the team.01:19 Jeremie asks, "Why do you find it difficult to reflect on things that have happened?"01:36 Indrani shares how her attitude toward reflection has changed.02:36 Søren Kierkegaard: "Life can only be understood backwards, but must be lived forward."02:51 Jeremie and...

In episode two of the annual RAFT holiday podcast, the RAFT team continues their discussion on tips and tools for thriving, not surviving, the holidays. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro00:18 Jeremie introduces the topic and the team.03:52 Jeremie's Tip #1: Create a holiday budget and stick to it.06:20 Jeremie's Tip #2: Start saving for the holidays at the start of the year.07:20 Jeremie's Tip #3: Celebrate the holiday the week after it. Usually cheaper.08:49 Team Discussion on...

In episode one of the annual RAFT holiday podcast, the RAFT team discusses tips and tools for thriving, not surviving, the holidays. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro00:19 Jeremie introduces the topic and the team welcomes readers.02:40 Anneka's Tip #1: It is okay to say "no" to social invitations.03:55 Anneka's Tip #2: Give to yourself in addition to others.04:55 Anneka's Tip #3: Practice empathy and gratitude during the holiday06:00 Team Discussion on prioritizing family...

In this episode, Jamie (@bad_mmama), a professional MMA fighter, shares her journey from survivor to advocate. Learn how she leverages her training in physical and non-contact defense to empower other survivors. Listeners, please note that there is discussion of domestic violence in the podcast and specific discussion about rape at 35:55. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro00:26 Listeners are welcomed and RAFT team members, Indrani and Esteniolla, introduce themselves01:34...

In this episode, join the entire RAFT team as they discuss how to ask for help and the various things one must consider as they hone this practice. Tips range from the timing of how to ask for help to determining the right people to ask for help. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro00:29 Listeners are welcomed and the RAFT team is introduced00:55 Introduction of topic: How to Ask for Help01:26 Recap of How to Ask for Help, Part I02:25 Mariam Tip #2: Think about timing when asking for...

In this episode, join the entire RAFT team as they discuss how to ask for help and the various things one must consider as they hone this practice. Tips range from how to be specific in your ask to the right mindset needed when asking for help. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 00:30 Listeners are welcomed and the RAFT team is introduced. 01:19 Introduction of topic: How to Ask for Help 02:44 Jeremie's Tip #1: Leaders in the SV/DV field, realize that you are not alone and your team...

In this episode, Heather Slutzky from Anchor & Flame shares how she anchors caregivers in their resilience without compromising the flame that ignites their passion for the work. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 00:28 Jeremie welcomes listeners and Introduces Heather Slutzsky, Principal Celebrant of Anchor & Flame 01:45 Heather introduces herself and how her healthcare career led to being Principal Celebrant of Anchor & Flame 08:55 Q+A: Tell us more about what it means...

In this episode, Sherry Hamby, Director of the Life Paths Research Center and Founder of ResilienceCon, discusses universal and cumulative trauma and resilience. EPISODE TIME CODES 00:00 Intro 00:30 Jeremie Welcomes listeners and introduces Dr. Sherry Hamby. 00:50 Dr. Hamby introduces herself. 02:27 Q+A: You talk about trauma as a universal experience and more common than people think, how does compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma experienced by SV/DV advocates fit into this...