In the second episode of the Local Life Leaders Podcast, host Janessa Storlie delves into the concept of a holistic approach to community involvement. Drawing from her extensive experience in volunteering and community leadership, Janessa discusses the importance of self-care, aligning volunteer efforts with personal passions, and the benefits of efficiency. She provides actionable tips for both new and seasoned volunteers to help them make meaningful contributions to their communities without experiencing burnout.
Key Topics:
- Introduction to Local Life Leaders Podcast
- Mission: Equip listeners to positively impact their local communities while avoiding burnout.
- Janessa’s goal: Share her experiences and interview community heroes from across the U.S.
- The Holistic Approach to Community Involvement
- Importance of self-care and avoiding burnout.
- Aligning volunteer work with personal passions and skills.
- Janessa’s Volunteering Journey
- Experience in various community organizations.
- Creation of What's Happening in Williston and its impact.
- Practical Tips for Effective Volunteering
- Be intentional about the missions you support.
- Recognize and utilize your unique gifts and skills.
- Experiment with different roles to find what you enjoy.
- Learning from Community Leaders
- Observing and emulating successful community leaders.
- Understanding the culture, mission, and operations of organizations.
- Creating Positive Change
- Importance of collaboration over competition.
- Embracing a structured and efficient approach to community work.
Key Quotes from Janessa Storlie:
- "You are your most valuable asset and it is so important for you to take care of you and for you to put yourself into positions where you feel like you can succeed."
- "Your time is so important. It is the most valuable asset. And when you are volunteering, you should be working with organizations that understand that and really want to take care of you."
- "Leadership is just about helping other people. The more you take aligned action towards whatever you are passionate about, the more you can help others and show up as an effective leader within your community."
Resources and Links:
- Follow https://www.instagram.com/locallifeleaders
- Visit https://locallifeleaders.com for more resources
- Subscribe to the podcast for more episodes on community leadership.
- Share this episode with other local leaders who could benefit from these insights.
- Engage with us on social media and join the conversation about making a positive impact in your community.
Thank you for tuning in to the first episode of Local Life Leaders. We hope you feel inspired and empowered to make a difference in your community. Stay connected and keep the inspiration flowing by exploring our resources and sharing this podcast with others. Let's build a community of leaders dedicated to positive change!
Contact Information:
- Host: Janessa Storlie
- Email: janessa@whathaps.com
- Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/locallifeleaders
Be sure to listen to the full episode to get all the insights and inspiration from Janessa's journey and learn how you can make a lasting impact in your local community!
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