2017-07-12 13:46
We often speak with advocates about the fortitude it takes to continue share personal experiences publicly–especially when those experiences arise from pain or trauma. H… Read More
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Living Proof is the first comprehensive guide to telling your personal story as an effective advocate for your cause or organization.
2017-05-21 18:08
Katherine Switz was diagnosed with bipolar disorder with psychosis following her first psychotic break, which occurred while attending Harvard Business School. Her second break was just week… Read More
2016-11-29 22:58
Rex Butler is living proof of author Mary Pipher’s words: “Life itself assigns us our causes.”
In 2006, Rex’s younger brother, Bill, was preparing for surgery to reli… Read More
2016-10-30 23:32
2016-10-18 12:30
This year, for #MakeADifferenceDay (October 22), we’re offering Living Proof ebooks for just $9.99. Head over to PayHip and enter the code MAKEADIFF to receive your discount!
For… Read More
2016-10-09 17:01
If you’ve read Living Proof, you know that WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease has long been an important part of our work.
Nearly two decades ago, I was a… Read More
2016-06-08 01:29
Living Proof received a lovely shout-out from the National Association of Community Health Centers this week.
We’re delighted to see the book show up on summer reading lists—esp… Read More
2016-04-27 12:41
Today is National Tell A Story Day. All across the U.S. and the UK, people are telling stories to delight, honor, remember, entertain, imagine…and make a difference as advocates, spok… Read More
2016-04-26 15:24
Zach Fincher lost his nana, Suzan, on Dec. 27, 2011. Suzan was known for her amazing cooking skills. Here’s an older photo of her enjoying time in the kitchen with her grandson.
It&rs&hell…Read More
2016-03-20 21:32
Adobe Voice
Right now, all over the world, folks are telling stories to each other.
It’s World Storytelling Day, a global celebration of the art of oral storytelling. Observed each ye… Read More
2015-10-19 15:04
We heard you, advocates, nonprofits and instructors! Living Proof is now available for Kindle and Kobo, and will be coming soon to iBooks Read More
2015-10-04 21:17
We really like this short video created by the In Your Words Project, a partnership of Western University – Canada and Mind Your Mind. The 10 Tips are guidelines that suppor… Read More
2015-09-18 18:00
Thedatabank, provider of software for nonprofits, is generously hosting us next week for a free webinar: Five Qualities of the Well-Told Advocacy Story. Join us!
Do you rely on individuals&r&hell…Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
We’re celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month by highlighting personal stories about our jazz heritage, about the power of music and the importance of music education. Got one? Sing it her… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
This is the second post in the series “Moving from Silence to Story,” exploring the space between private and public spheres. In Living Proof, we tell this story of meeting a new… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
We see some interesting possibilities in this simple app. StoryPress enables you to record your stories into “books.” Record impromptu narratives or have the app interview… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
A little over five years ago, my family, friends and I were supporting my sister Gianna as she went through chemo for Stage IV ovarian cancer. In the midst of all that, I got a call from my… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Thanks to thedatabank for this opportunity to share some of the insights we’ve gathered in our work with nonprofits large and small, and in speaking to dedicated individuals who a… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
A guest post from Jen Tuder, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota. Her solo performance, Suicide Punchline, maps h… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
For more than two decades, Points of Light and USA TODAY have partnered on Make A Difference Day, the largest national day of community service. On the fourth Saturday of October… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
This good essay is specific to literary works, but it certainly applies to the power of sharing personal stories as advocates as well. http://firesteelwa.org/2015/07/wired-for-empathy-how-an… Read More
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