788 Take Your Power Back with Amanda Nguyen

Apr 24, 2019

Amanda Nguyen, founder and CEO of Rise, is a dynamic civil rights advocate and 2019 Nobel Peace Prize nominee. She shares her inspiring journey from personal trauma to legislative victory, highlighting the crucial role of survivor empowerment in combating injustices. Amanda explains the intricacies of the legislative process, urging listeners to use their voices for change with compassion rather than anger. She also discusses the importance of financial independence and community involvement in making a lasting impact on social issues.

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ANECDOTE

Amanda's Story

Amanda Nguyen, founder of Rise, was raped in college and discovered a broken justice system.
In Massachusetts, rape kits could be destroyed after six months, despite a 15-year statute of limitations.

INSIGHT

Injustice and Action

There's inequality in how sexual assault cases are handled across states.
Nguyen decided to make a change by rewriting the law.

ADVICE

Rewrite the Law

To rewrite a law, start by writing it down.
Everyone has the right to petition the government, so use your voice.

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YOUR MOST POWERFUL TOOL IS YOUR VOICE.
We are surrounded by stories of injustice around us.
It can be overwhelming.
Screaming with anger doesn’t get you very far.
Making the other side wrong just makes a war.
So how can you make a change?
You have to come from a place of compassion. Know the result that you want. Stop leading with emotion and try instead to focus on the concrete change you want to make.
We live in a democracy- our voice counts.
On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I discuss how the legislative system works with a powerful sexual assault advocate: Amanda Nguyen.
Amanda Nguyen is the founder and CEO of Rise, a non-governmental civil rights organization. She was the power behind the Sexual Assault Survivors' Rights Act, one of 23 bills to pass unanimously through US Congress. She was in Forbes' 2017 "30 Under 30" Law & Policy list and was an invited speaker at the 2017 Women's March on Washington. In 2018, California representatives Mimi Walters and Zoe Lofgren nominated Nguyen for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize.
Amanda was raped in college and soon after learned of the injustices surrounding sexual assault survivors. Instead of getting angry, she made a change.
So get ready to learn how you can make a difference by taking political action on Episode 788.
Some Questions I Ask:
How does someone rewrite a law? (5:00)
How were you able to raise two million dollars in the last two years? (19:00)
What’s your biggest fear? (31:00)
How does someone who has been through trauma get a message across without anger? (37:30)
What makes you feel the most loved? (53:00)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
About the Survivor Bill of Rights that Amanda helped get passed (11:30)
How to avoid “activism fatigue” (18:30)
The process for passing a bill (22:00)
About Work/Life Integration vs. Work/Life Balance (33:00)
How to transcend party lines when trying to make a change (40:00)

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