Today on It’s Giving, host Ingela Travers-Hayward is joined by aja monet, an incredible musician, poet, and commuity organizer whose work beautifully bridges the worlds of art and social justice.
aja opens up about what it truly means to be a cultural worker, sharing how real, lasting change is built through years of quiet, everyday community service rather than just reacting to the moment. We talk about what it’s like to advocate for global human rights issues long before they hit the mainstream zeitgeist, and the emotional toll of carrying that awareness.
We also dive into the challenges of navigating a modern social media landscape that often feels designed to distract us, exploring how we can maintain genuine, deep connections with one another in a digital world.
The ultimate standout moment? When we wrap up with aja's incredibly grounding advice for anyone feeling helpless or overwhelmed by the state of the world. aja reminds us that the most radical, revolutionary thing we can do is step away from our screens, lean into our local relationships, and find simple, powerful ways to be of service to one another.
“Turn the phone off, turn the devices off, go into nature... do what calls to your heart, follow your heart and be courageous.”
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