333. You Are Not a Burden: The Story + Mission of TWLOHA - Lindsay Kolsch and Chad Moses

Meet Lindsay and Chad. They want you to know that you are not a burden. These two heart-wired humans are leading conversation and community at To Write Love on Her Arms - a nonprofit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. We’re talking self-love, self-care in community and the importance of being connected. TWLOHA is preaching that we’re “all part of this bigger story. And without that, we don't know where this story's going. So stay.”

💡Learn

• Overview of TWLOHA’s mission
• Building Digital Community + The Power of Storytelling
• Architecting a digital “nonprofit movement” grounded in caring & listening
• Counsel for nonprofit professionals who are feeling burnt out, anxious & struggling with compassion fatigue

Today’s Guests
Lindsay Kolsch, Co-Executive Director, To Write Love on Her Arms
Chad Moses, Director of Outreach and Experience, To Write Love on Her Arms

Episode Highlights

• Lindsay’s story (4:30)
• Chad’s Story (6:25)
• Founding story of TWLOHA (10:00)
• Nontraditional approach to measuring impact (17:05)
• Grassroots movement built in authenticity (30:55)
•  Mental health for nonprofit professionals today (38:35)
• Chad’s One Good Thing: Lead with honesty. (46:20)
• Lindsay’s One Good Thing: Be willing to listen and hear how hard things are right now (48:30)
• How to connect with To Write Love on Her Arms (51:40)

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