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The Power of Voting
Imagine if your voice could influence an election. Join us as Chris, Campfire's founder and Benn, a seasoned political strategist, shares actionable steps to boost voter turnout. From early voting to creating accountability with friends, we dive into the power of direct voter engagement—door-knocking, phone banking, and more—highlighting initiatives like SURJ, Vote Forward, and Vote Early Day to make voter contact accessible for beginners.
The episode also emphasizes self-care, resilience, and virtual activism, sharing lessons from 2016. As we close, we focus on building supportive networks, equipping listeners with resources to sustain healthy engagement throughout election season.
Election Related Resources from this Episode
Ballotpedia - enter your address and it will pull up your ballot with information and insights on candidates and issues on your ballot to help you make an informed choice.
BLD SE GOTV kit - This is a kit pulled together by the B Corp community in the South East US for their B Corp Leadership Development conference that happened last month, has great resources for employers
SURJ Phonebanking Opportunities - Phonebank to help move undecided voters and turn out the vote in this final week of the election cycle
Vote Forward - Write Letters to Voters, be sure to get in mail by 10/29
Vote Early Day - Learn about your access to voting early or join a Vote Early Day Celebration
Mental Health Resources
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline
Phone: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET
Text NAMI to 741741 for crisis support.
Provides free mental health support and information.
Crisis Text Line
Text: HOME to 741741
Available 24/7
Free, confidential text support from trained counselors for those in crisis.
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Phone: 988 (Formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)
Available 24/7
Provides free, confidential support for people in distress and prevention and crisis resources.
SAMHSA's National Helpline (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Available 24/7
Offers treatment referral and information services for individuals and families facing mental health or substance use disorders.
Trans Lifeline
Phone: 1-877-565-8860 (U.S.) or 1-877-330-6366 (Canada)
Available 24/7
Peer support run by and for trans people, offering emotional and financial support to trans individuals in crisis.
The Trevor Project
Phone: 1-866-488-7386
Text: START to 678678
Available 24/7
A resource for LGBTQ youth providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services.
Veterans Crisis Line
Phone: 988, then press 1
Text: 838255
Available 24/7
Specialized support for veterans and service members in crisis
Welcome to Impact Chats, a responsibly Different podcast sharing conversations with industry leaders, leveraging business as a force for good. Hey everyone, welcome back to Responsibly Different. This is a special episode, not one of our typical impact chats. Today I'm here with Chris, the founder of Campfire, to talk about something big that's on all of our minds the upcoming election. Chris and I were in the office on Friday and wanted to help give you all some action steps for this final week of the election cycle you all some action steps for this final week of the election cycle. As someone who used to work professionally on political field campaigns for various issues across the United States, I hope some of the insights that we share help to inspire and mobilize you and your circles to get involved in this final push towards election day. With that, let's dive on in.
Speaker 2:Ben, excited to have this conversation with you because we are right up against it, with this election coming up, less than two weeks out from when we're recording this, and I know you have always been and are currently very active and it's super inspiring. You're active in canvassing, getting out, knocking on doors, you're lighting up the phones when you can in your spare time and so, from your perspective, what's the most influential way people can make a difference in the outcome of what's coming up? And when we're recording this 12 days, 12 days away.
Speaker 1:Yeah, that's real and a really important question too. I mean, honestly, the most important thing everyone can do is vote. Make sure that you know if you're eligible to vote early. If you are, I highly encourage you to vote early. A lot can happen on election day Family members can get sick. Life happens that a lot of things can happen to prevent you from getting to the polls voting early. You lock it in. You don't have to worry about it, right? So encourage folks to vote, vote early. Check out vote early dayorg to find out what your voting early options are in your state. So voting is one.
Speaker 1:The second thing you can do that's super important also is getting your friends and family to vote Right, making sure that they have a plan to get to the polls. Make sure folks know where their polling location is, how they're going to get there, when they're going to go. If you can build an accountability systems, great, like, if you're going, can you bring people with you at the same time, right? That's going to be really critical and important in terms of those get out the vote efforts. And then, once we go beyond you picture yourself in almost like a little target, right? So if you're in the middle of that target, your vote, the people in your sphere of influence, your friends, your family, your coworkers, your colleagues. Right, talking about getting out to vote is nonpartisan. Right, we all need to do it. Then you, when you go outside of those circles, reaching out to people that you don't know is also really important and super helpful.
Speaker 1:We know that field programs can influence and when I say field, I mean things like knocking on doors, calling voters on the phones. Those sorts of things can influence an election by up to five points. And I may be thinking, geez, ben, five points isn't a lot. But if you look at all the polls right now, we are neck and neck and five points can and will likely mean the difference between winning or losing on the issues and candidates that you care about. So, and then, when we look at those tactics right, when we look at direct voter contact, a lot of studies have shown that in-person, face-to-face, so knocking on doors is the most effective way to reach a voter and move them and create a plan with them. I'll also say my just personally, I prefer doors because, uh, people are I have found a lot more eager to talk and um, are, I'm just gonna say kinder. On doors too, right Like cause, you're a real human in front of them. There's a human connection piece there that's very different, um and and harder to build that trust when you're on the phone with somebody. That being said, phones are right behind doors.
Speaker 1:Phones are also very effective and very important. In fact, special shout out to Surge, showing up for racial justice. They've got phone banks where they've been reaching out to undecideds in key states. They're doing an incredible job and they have a lot of great studies showing that they're actually one of the most well-performing phone banks. So if you're looking for a phone bank, highly recommend them. We'll make sure that a link to them lands in the show notes.
Speaker 1:And then, of course, you know until October 29th you can write letters to voters Right that there's also data to show that voters who historically haven't turned out to vote low propensity voters. When they receive handwritten notes to help them get to the polls and they hear other people's why as to why voting is important to them, that it does actually increase voter turnout. So writing those letters is also super important and you can do that through voteforwardorg and we'll make sure that ends up in the show notes too. So those are three or several ways really. If we go into, like your personal networks and all of that, several ways that folks can really have a huge impact this cycle and every vote's going to count, y'all.
Speaker 2:And so for people that haven't been involved, before knocking on doors or calling that can sound super intimidating. Tell us what that looks like. What's a typical conversation look sound like? I know for me personally I've only done some light, voluntary knocking on doors for the marriage quality in Maine many years ago. It's scary to think of rejection or what that might look like, but I know from talking with you that oftentimes it's really about informing people who might even already be open to what you have to say. It's not just doors being shut in your face, house after house or call after call. So just like, paint the picture for folks that haven't been involved like, what does that actually look, sound, feel like?
Speaker 1:yeah, I mean so a few things.
Speaker 1:Like you know, and I think it's super common, a lot of folks are like, oh, phones, doors I think especially post-pandemic that interacting with strangers is really intimidating and that's super valid, and so I totally hear that. And what I will say is that a lot of these actions, regardless of the organization, most organizations have a really robust training program. So when you go, so if you sign up for a three-hour shift, typically the first 30-45 minutes can be a training um, and then you're out talking to voters for roughly an hour, hour and a half or more, depending doors, it tends to be a little bit longer, but um, and then, because you got to drive there, you got to get back all the things, and then you come back and you debrief and you get to shake off what was maybe hard and you get to celebrate the wins. What I'll say, too, is that, and also, if you go to, if you volunteer and there is no training or you don't feel set for success and you're still nervous, you have every right to walk away and find another organization to volunteer with. There are plenty of really great organizations that are really setting folks up for success. There are plenty of really great organizations that are really setting folks up for success well, and I encourage you to, to volunteer with those folks and have a great experience, because I have found that actually having those conversations is really powerful and empowering.
Speaker 1:I'm not going to lie, I still get nervous every time. Every time I go to knock doors, the first few doors of every shift, I'm always like, ok, here we go, and I think people have this picture in their minds that, like doors are going to slam in their face, people are going to be mean and rude, and I'll just say that hasn't been my experience. Like, sure, sometimes people are short or they're busy or they ignore the knock because you know, you know they don't want to be bothered and that's all fair, right? I think the really important thing to remember when we're doing voter contact is that we are contacting people in their everyday lives while they're doing other things, and so if somebody is short or they don't answer or whatever, um, try really hard not to take that person, cause it's not, it has nothing to do with you, it has nothing to do with your cause or the candidate or any of the things that you stand for. It's literally that they've got a lot of other things going on. Um, I like to usually just I'll, just, I don't know.
Speaker 1:Should I share a story? Yes, I think that's helpful context. Yeah, I mean I'll, I'll share. So this is one of my favorites. It's like one of my favorite stories and, um, folks who know me well may have probably heard this story before, but I remember working on marriage equality, um, back in 2013 in rhode island.
Speaker 1:I remember knocking on this one door and this woman swings the door open and she screams at me to get off her property and slams the door shut and I was just like whoa, kind of blown away because that it's I. I know, if you've never canvassed, you're probably like, oh my gosh, isn't that every door? It's actually very rare that people are that rude and abrupt and um, and then so I'm like, oh, whatever, like, and I'm like, but I was like really upset by it. I kept walking and then I was coming back, looping around my turf towards the end of my shift and the woman who had done that was actually walking down the street towards me and I was like, no, like I just had. You know, your mind just goes to the scariest places and um, and she, she comes right up to me and, um, and I just freeze, kind of like a deer in the headlights, and she says I'm so sorry, and I just was like not really really know what to do with myself. She goes. I'm so sorry, um.
Speaker 1:When you called and she started to get really choked up and she goes. When you called, I had just gotten off the phone and found out that my mom died and she just started to cry and I hugged her and I'm getting choked up, um, um, and it was just this like really powerful reminder that like we're, as beings, very complicated and we have a lot going on all at any time, and, um that if someone's you know, especially when we're contacting strangers, like we don't know what's happening in their lives, at that time try to offer a little grace and remind yourself, like I don't know what that person's going through and you know what, if they're that rude to me like I, I you know I feel bad for them, right, like I don't know what they're going through, I don't know what's going on in their life that they feel they have to treat another human that way.
Speaker 1:Um, it doesn't make it okay. It doesn't make it okay for people to treat us that way, uh, and it can offer a little bit of perspective.
Speaker 2:So it's powerful and I recommend folks give it a shot and when you're going out, are you going with friends? Are there other people with you? What's that? What's that look like? I know you're kind of like a lone wolf. You are. You are out there on a mission when you go, so you might be different, but like, are you typically with other people or by yourself?
Speaker 1:yeah, I mean so, typically when you, especially with canvassing, typically they'll pair you up and so you go out in pairs. Um, I have, this is, I think. I think actually this might be the first time. This cycle is maybe the first time I've ever been sent out solo. Um, and I think part of that is that I was showing up at actions. I went just solo by myself and when they asked like, are you comfortable going by yourself?
Speaker 1:I was like oh well, actually yes, I am because I've I've probably not, I don't even know how many thousands of doors, but I'm sure you know.
Speaker 2:Um, also, I think to know too, is when you're out there like you get to decide for yourself when you feel safe and when you don't.
Speaker 1:If you ever feel unsafe, don't knock on that door like, just keep moving. You know? Um, and so yeah, so I, I myself have been doing a lot of solo shifts.
Speaker 2:That being said, I encourage folks to bring a friend and do it together, um, and if you're like, and if that's an option you're like none of my friends are going to do that with me.
Speaker 1:Ben, totally hear that too. When you go to tell the organizer hey this is my first time. I really don't feel comfortable going out alone. Can you make sure to buddy me up, and they totally will 100%.
Speaker 2:So that's a good segue. What are you hearing from folks that you're talking with this year? Uh, in particular because, um, it's been a relatively I mean short cycle, considering one of the candidates came in a little over what? 100 days ago, um, so there's a lot of education that has been needed to be done by um for folks. So what's what?
Speaker 1:are you hearing? Yeah, um, okay. So I want to preface this with the phone banks, and the canvases that I've been participating in have been very specifically targeting undecided voters. So I'm talking to a lot of undecided voters. Right, that doesn't mean everybody's undecided. It doesn't mean right Like I don't, and there are still a lot of undecided folks. It doesn't mean right Like I don't and there are still a lot of undecided folks.
Speaker 1:I, I think what has been challenged. I'm just going to be super honest. I think what's been hard for me is hearing how many folks, um, maybe don't want to vote because they feel like they're choosing between the lesser of two evils. And I hear that, and I think for me and this is, and this is how I talk to voters too right, like I'm not coming at people with facts and numbers, and right, cause we know facts don't move people. There's a lot of data to back that up, and so I just share with people why I think voting is important and why I'm supporting Harris, and I'll share that with all of you. I think for me, while I may not agree on every policy and all of that, there is a very. It is. There are two we have in my mind, we there are two choices on the ballot. I recognize that there are third party candidates and, in my mind, voting for a third party candidate is voting for Trump. This is my perspective. This is my opinion. Take that for what you will. This is between Trump and Harris. One of the two of them will be our. We will be electing for our president in this country, for the people who I, I actually, I talked to one voter.
Speaker 1:Uh, last well, not last weekend, weekend before um I talked to this one voter. He was a young, young kid, probably in his mid-20s, and this one voter. He was a young, young kid, probably in his mid twenties, and this was his concern. He was like you know I. You know deep moral values and I just don't think that either candidate aligns with my values, and so I'm just not, I'm not going to vote. I can't bring myself to support either of those candidates. To him was I I hear you um, and that's super valid and um, because the other thing he shared with me, too, is he just didn't, he didn't feel like there would be an impact on him either way, right, that, like both were terrible choices, which I do not agree with.
Speaker 1:I don't think they're both terrible, um, but he didn't feel like he was going to be impacted one way or the other. So my response was that I'm happy for you that you don't feel as though you're going to be impacted by the next presidency. I'm out here knocking doors and talking to folks because I can speak only for myself and I know that I likely will be greatly impacted by who we elect for our next president. I'm a trans man, right, I worry about my access to healthcare, which this is all very true. I do worry about my access to healthcare. I worry about my ability to be as open about who I am as I have been in my communities. I worry about my own safety and the safety of folks in my community.
Speaker 1:I think specifically of, like you know, trans women of color and and the queer community at large. I really my heart really breaks, um for queer youth and what our future might mean under, uh, another Trump presidency, um. So I have a lot of concerns there that directly impact me and I shared those with him and I also said there's a lot of people I'm in community with that. I worry about how this is going to impact them. Access to health care is important to a lot of people. There's just a lot on the line and I would rather choose a candidate like Harris, where I know we can organize and we can hold her accountable and we can push for progress, rather than electing somebody like Trump, which is going to radically change our organizing field. Right, we're going to be put on the defensive.
Speaker 2:We're going to be having to defend the rights that we have Forget trying to progress.
Speaker 1:you know, in expanding rights and access to things. We're going to be fighting to keep what we have and as an organizer, I would rather be able to fight for progress.
Speaker 2:I think that's a good kind of transition to where I wanted to go next with this, because I think one of the most powerful things for me is thinking back to 2016, because I just remember so vividly that evening being filled with so much hope and thinking that Hillary has this. Like it just seemed, there was so much momentum. All the press it even seemed like all the press across the board was like she has this, and then, you know, as a evening got later to that 10, 11 o'clock it's like oh okay, well, lost a little bit of ground there.
Speaker 2:It's fine, it's gonna be made up. Midnight rolls around, then one o'clock. I just remember sitting at that point. Friends had left. Um, uh, elise went up to bed, so sitting in the living room by myself, I turned off the lights, I had the fire going, so just the glow of the fire going, and I had the TV on. And then two o'clock and two thirty came and I'm the most emotional thing about it, because it was just it. I just couldn't believe it when she came out and gave her speech at that time and it seemed like, even though there was a lot more work happening the following days, that it was what was done was done, and it was like there seemed to be so much momentum. It was like how could this happen? Like how could this happen? And that sometimes that false security is what I hope doesn't happen this time around, because I know there are so many people that say they want this to turn out one way or the other.
Speaker 1:But then to your point that you're mentioning, from talking with people there's a lot of people that don't think that their individualized impact actually matters, that my vote doesn't matter, because my friends are going to vote, my family's going to vote.
Speaker 2:Like, what is my one vote going to do? So I just know I have 2016 because it was such a. It was such a feel of literal heartbreak and anger and sadness and all the things and obviously cause you're my brother. I thought of you through a lot of it, um, but I don't know what's your I mean you're to get back to why voting matters what's your? Why, beyond everything that you just mentioned to us, sharing a lot about your story? I mean, what's fueling you to be so active in breaking through when you might feel anxious about going out and pick up the phone? I know there must be, you must be, in some respect, anxious a little bit whenever you have to pick up the phone or go out there. Um, what, what's your why? What's helping you break through that?
Speaker 1:Yeah, oh man, you got me all like choked up already. Um, I mean, in a lot of ways, 2016 is my why. Because I remember so the 2016 cycle. I was the deputy field director for a referendum here in Maine to pass background checks on firearm sales and I remember on election day I went out with the team to knock doors and you know, I wasn't even.
Speaker 1:Also, I've never done candidate work I've never all the campaigns I ever worked on were issues. It was like marriage, equality, non-discrimination, rank choice, voting right. It was all like all of my. You know, all the work I've done has been on issues, um, mainly because I candidates are people and people are imperfect, and when you're working on a campaign, it's your blood, sweat, tears, it's your whole life, and if I'm going to give my life to something, it's going to be an issue and not something as imperfect as a person.
Speaker 1:Yet, on doors in 2016, something that I heard all day was people saying that they weren't going to vote day was people saying that they weren't going to vote because because of the presidential race, you know, and, of course, like, oh, you can vote on the issues, you don't have to vote on the, you know, whatever the presidential race, and but but then I, I you know, but I also I would press people on it and you know, I started asking folks like how are you going to feel? Cause? A lot of what I was hearing is I can't bring myself to vote for Hillary, which not going to lie. I feel like I'm hearing a lot of that this cycle too. They couldn't bring themselves to support Hillary and my response was just how are you going to feel if Trump wins? Every person I asked that to everybody that I, and of course, this was off script. I asked that to everybody that I and of course this was off script, but like every person I posed that to came back with he can't win, he's not going to win, it doesn't matter, hillary's going to win and I don't want to have to vote for her. And everyone just assumed that he couldn't win. And then he did.
Speaker 1:So my why this cycle is we've I know we've been down this road before and I was so afraid in 2016 that he was going to win that I had my name legally changed. I never had any intention of legally changing my name. Um, that was kind of like my own little like queer protest to like I know it's not common, that's my own stuff, but like, I legally had my name changed just so that I could be more legally stealth because I was afraid Trump was going to win. Um, and so this cycle.
Speaker 1:What motivates me is I need to be able to wake up after we know the results and the outcome of this election, and I need to be able to look in the mirror and know I did everything I could do. I want no regrets. I want to know I did everything in my power. Um, yeah, and that's what's every time. I have a thought of like maybe I'll just skip this phone bank. Or maybe I'm like, how am I, how am I going to feel the day after the election If, worst case scenario, if Trump wins? How am I going to feel? I'm going to regret not going to that phone bank. So I go.
Speaker 2:And the neat thing is when you're talking about going, these are virtual, so like people don't have to think about even going anywhere, which I didn't realize because again, the only which I'm ashamed to say, but we're all being vulnerable here but the only campaign I volunteered on was that marriage call in 2012. And that was very much like that was all in person. So it is neat to say, like you're going, but people don't have to go anywhere, like a lot is virtual?
Speaker 1:yeah it's. You literally just have to find a cozy place with your fur babies and jump on a computer and have your phone handy.
Speaker 2:It's very easy and if you're worried about people knowing your number.
Speaker 1:It's all auto, auto dialer. No one will know your number. It's very. They make it very easy.
Speaker 2:I will get involved. I'm going to join you on Sunday, I'm going to join you on one of these days and like, get out there. But you do bring people a lot of hope with your, with your actions. But what brings you hope?
Speaker 1:with your, with your actions, um, but what brings you hope?
Speaker 1:Honestly, I think what's really exciting and what inspires me especially this cycle is I've I mean it always, you know every, every campaign there's always like new people that have like never done this before and that's always like that is the best, like just seeing people do something and surprise themselves and be like, oh I didn't know I could do that, and they do the thing. It's always beautiful and amazing and inspiring, and this cycle in particular. I am so impressed and so blown away with the number of people who are phone banking for the first time, canvassing for the first time and then coming back for more Like I you know, come election day, win or lose. What gives me hope is that there are so many, so many people that care so deeply about each other and this country, cause I think that gets lost a lot.
Speaker 1:You know, I think we get caught up in the division and we all we hear in the new, all we hear in the new cycles, the division and the rhetoric and the yelling at the raw, and it's so intense and y'all, there are hundreds of thousands of millions of people out there organizing, advocating, picking up a pen for the first time to write letters for the first time. Mom wrote 200 letters this cycle. She's no, I know. Go, mom, go right. Like where everyone is chipping in and doing what they can. And you know, and I, and I don't and I'm not saying that to shame anybody if you're, if you're listening to this, you're like, oh shoot, I haven't done anything. Like there time. And like also sometimes like self-care is a radical act, right. And like that's okay too.
Speaker 1:I think you know, do what you can in a way that feels um, in a way that feels good for you, right, stretch a little, but also don't shame yourself, right? There is a mass of people that care so deeply about one another and this country and that's inspiring. And win or lose. That will continue on and we will continue to work towards a brighter future for everybody. As cheesy as that sounds, I do believe it.
Speaker 2:I do love the cheese. We both love the cheese, so that's okay. I think that's a great place to end now with this conversation. People should know we'll be sharing on our Campfire pages resources for people to better understand how they can get involved. Ben already mentioned a couple organizations that you can uh find out information from. We'll also be sharing, because we understand a lot of folks that follow this responsibility for podcasts or business leaders. We are also thinking about the communications um leading up to election day and following election day. So just follow along.
Speaker 2:Ben puts a lot of thought and it comes from a lot of experience from his time at Campfire, but also all his time with community organizing pre being at Campfire all his time with community organizing pre being at campfire. So I think a really important thing is to what you mentioned, where people do have to take care of themselves through this, because this is a very anxiety inducing time for folks. So, everyone, I'm going to let you end with the final word, but my thing is cause you always end with a nice response. You know, like your response, a different tag there, but I just encourage everyone to like take care of your, your mental health through all of this because there is a lot of noise out there right now. So take care of yourself, take care of each other, and and you gave us a lot of reasons to have hope.
Speaker 1:So thank you.
Speaker 1:Yeah, absolutely. And that mental health piece is really important. I mean I'm willing to share that. I'm really excited I'm starting therapy next week, Right? So, like, do what you need to do, you know.
Speaker 1:Um, uh, you know, I think, taking care of yourself, taking care of each other, unplugging, right? I mean, if you're somebody who's like obsessed with the polls, maybe make a rule for yourself that you don't look at the polls after 4 pm, right? Think about the information that you're consuming. So, for me, I think about if the information I'm consuming isn't something that I can act on, right, If it's not something that I can make a difference on in the moment. Like it's important to be informed, right. Like we do want to stay informed and know what's happening. And there comes a point where you know you can listen to the talking head so much that it can just work you into a tizzy. I know that happens to me. So, as long as I know just kind of the key things that are happening in the world I love the BBC. They also have you know that. Just kind of the key things that are happening in the world, I love the BBC. They also have. You know that. God, I love that accent. It's so good, right, Like they can tell me what's happening in the world. I listen to NPR. I get that like five minute like download of all that's happening and then I try to disconnect from the news and I try not to let all of the fire and fury of this cycle get to me as best as I can, because I know I'm doing everything I can Right. So take that for what it's worth. Take care of yourself, protect your mental space, um, take care of each other, check in on each other. We'll also, um, I'll also find some good mental health resources, just links to hotlines and things for folks. So just be sure to check the show notes and the links for all of those resources and take care of yourself and each other.
Speaker 1:A few key takeaways I want to leave you all with First and foremost, vote and vote early if you're eligible. If you want to leave it all on the field, I encourage you to explore ways you can help other people get to the polls and vote as well. Canvas phone bank. If you're listening to this, on Monday, the 28th, you can write letters today so long as they are in the mail tomorrow. Talk to your friends and family and make sure they have a plan to vote. Make sure they know where they're going, how they're going to get there. Maybe they'll go with you right. Work through some of those vote plans with friends and family and take care of yourself.
Speaker 1:Take digital breaks. Limit news and social media intake to specific times. Each day, Over-consuming news can increase stress, so creating those boundaries is really important. Stay active. Physical activity, whether it's a walk or a run or just some simple stretches at your desk, helps relieve tension and boost mood. Even a few minutes of movement can make a big difference.
Speaker 1:And maybe practice some grounding techniques. Try a quick breathing exercise Inhale for four counts, hold for four, exhale for four and repeat. Grounding practices like this can calm nerves and bring you back to the present moment. Connect with your friends and family. Spend time with people who support and uplift you. Having open conversations or even lighthearted moments can help manage the intensity of election season and remember your impact. Reflect on what you're doing to make a difference, no matter the size. It's all really important. Thank you, we appreciate you, and until next time, be responsibly different. This content is made possible by Campfire Consulting, a strategic communications company on a mission to turn consumers into activists, one purchase at a time. To learn more about Campfire Consulting, visit the link in the show notes. This episode was produced by yours truly. Ben Marine Music was licensed by B Corp certified Marmoset Music. To access more resources, visit responsiblydifferentcom.