Change It is a workroom for making political and civic change. We cut the lard, lies, and hysteria out of politics so you can, with clear eyes, actively succeed in civic life. Money and access aren’t the motives. Equipping you to make smart decisions is.
Change It.
How to make political and social change
The Future
🎱 Scenarios for the Republican Party on and after Election Night
AI
Nothing brings Democrats and Republicans together like an AI data center
Public opinion
Common Ground: 14 issues that unite the country
Democratic Party
🎧 Episode 2: Win or lose, what James Talarico can teach Democrats nationwide
Given my 15 years as a message and media strategist in Washington, D.C., I come from the real-world, practical side of politics and policymaking. But now, back in Texas, I have a toe in the university classroom, teaching civic leadership, advocacy, and power. Both experiences better inform my writing and coaching for Change It. Read my full bio here.
1:1 or cohort. In-person and virtual.
Major societal changes are happening all at the same time in the civic arena, be it in politics, tech, or media. It’s disorienting, to say the least. I don’t have all of the answers since autocratic creep, AI advancement, and fake content at scale are new dynamics in my lifetime. But together we talk through ways to adapt to–and shape–rapid change. Emphasis is on individual agency and group power.
Cohort / 90+ mins.
Adapting to changeStorytelling and message discipline are the most valuable skills in today’s attention economy. No matter how media and tech change, the fundamentals of public persuasion stay the same. Learn those fundamentals to move public opinion and how to use AI tools to conduct opinion research and boost creativity to make a story sing and stick. Practice message delivery live with mock interviews.
1:1 / up to 5 hours.
Message + Media coachingWhy are some social and political movements successful? This interactive briefing is for leaders and professionals who want to up their advocacy game. We look at the best practices across 10 progressive, mainstream, and conservative movements. What did they do well–and not so well? Each issue is different, but there is a general secret sauce that successful leaders tend to use. We discuss the recipe and how you can apply it to your own issue portfolio.
1:1 / 90 mins.
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