Welcome back to the Messy Success Podcast! In this episode, Elizabeth shares a powerful new project—The Listening Movement. Frustrated with the noise, division, and negativity online, Elizabeth channels her passion for community building into a mission-driven initiative. This movement focuses on amplifying the voices of those who cannot safely speak out, using storytelling to inspire empathy and real change.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the state of the world but weren’t sure what to do, this episode will help you find a way to channel your emotions into something meaningful.

Submit a story to The Listening Movement: ElizabethHenson.co/Standup

SHOW NOTES:

02:26 How Yelling Online Blocks Real Change

04:09 The Science Behind Listening and Empathy

05:51 The Stories That Spark Change

08:55 Finding Your Own Way to Take Action

10:40 Why Equality and Public Education Matter

12:35 How This Project Will Work

15:02 Why This Movement Lives on TikTok

18:15 My Experience as a Public School Teacher

22:58 The Importance of Black History in Schools

25:47 Why Storytelling is More Powerful Than Arguments

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