The Beth Zemsky Podcast: Episode 6

Building Relationships Across Polarization

In this episode, Ryan and I spend some time deconstructing some of the tactics the Right is using to distract our attention from their attacks on progressive policies and our democratic institutions. In addition, we discuss the organizational challenges of working towards equity in this current polarized political climate and some concrete tips for building dialogue and relationships in a way that undermines the “us vs them” ideology that leads to polarization.

The Beth Zemsky Podcast: Episode 5

Intercultural Organizational Development and Systems Change with Phyllis Braxton

Ryan and I are joined by my dear friend and colleague Phyllis Braxton. Phyllis and I have been co-facilitating and collaborating for over 17 years. She is an educator, trainer, community builder and a talented facilitator of deep conversations about racial equity. Phyllis is also an instructor in line dancing and stepping, empowering community through movement.

The Beth Zemsky Podcast: Episode 4

Faith Based Organizing and Graceful Engagement with Rev. Dr. Rebecca Voelkel

Ryan and I are joined by my dear friend and colleague Rev. Dr. Rebecca Voelkel. Rebecca is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, the Director of the Center for Sustainable Justice, and one of the fiercest and most talented faith-based organizers I know.

POLLEN Interview

Connecting Across Difference: Through deep dialogue and curiosity, Beth Zemsky builds authentic relationships

The Beth Zemsky Podcast: Episode 3

Values Framing in Movement Building

Ryan and I continue to talk about intersectional movement building and how to make systemic change towards equity using values-based versus issue-based organizing.

The Beth Zemsky Podcast: Episode 2

Issues-Based vs Values-Based Organizing

Ryan and I continue to talk about intersectional movement building and how to make systemic change towards equity using values-based versus issue-based organizing.

The Beth Zemsky Podcast: Episode 1

Episode One of The Beth Zemsky Podcast

My hope is that these discussions provide some resources for a deeper understanding of the political forces at play and how to gear our work toward proactively creating the kind of long-term change we wish to see for our communities.

OutFront Award Acceptance Speech

I am honored to receive this award and recognition. And at the same time it is a bit odd and awkward because this recognition is of me and my work, when as an activist and an organizer, I think of movement work in the context of us. It is our work, our accomplishments, our losses, our joys, our dreams, our movement for justice.

Seward Co-op case study

Seward Co-op realized many important things about their organization that propelled them to make radical internal changes as they began developing their second store. They looked at their Ends alignment. How could they operate in a community and not be representative of the people in it? How were they actually reflecting their Ends of a “healthy community, equitable economic relationships and inclusive socially responsible practices?”