As @carynmirriamgoldberg and I get ready for our 19th Annual Brave Voice Retreat & Workshops (19 years, y'all! Sheesh!) I'm a feeling full of gratitude for the longevity of this beautiful thing we dreamed up all those years ago. So many people from all over the map, so many fun memories, such creativity and inspiration. I can't wait to get back out there this weekend and start yet another Brave Voice with friends old and new. #kelleyhunt #bravevoice #workshop #retreat #poet #poetry #writer #songwriter #singer #piano #pianoplayer #kansas #heartland #gratitude #love #creatives #reunion #flinthills #2024 #19 #love #fun #instagood #togetheragain #spring
Join Kelley Hunt and me at the 19th annual Brave Voice: Writing & Singing For Your Life, a retreat May 12-17 for all who create or want to start, whether you’re drawn to writing, music, or dipping your toes into new ways of seeing what you have to say to yourself and others. Find out more at BraveVoice.com or bio links. #BraveVoice #Musicretreat #writingretreat #retreat #creativeretreat
Join Kelley Hunt and me at the 19th annual Brave Voice: Writing & Singing For Your Life, a retreat May 12-17 for all who create or want to start, whether you’re drawn to writing, music, or dipping your toes into new ways of seeing what you have to say to yourself and others. Find out more at BraveVoice.com or bio links. #BraveVoice #Musicretreat #writingretreat #retreat #creativeretreat
Join Kelley Hunt and me at the 19th annual Brave Voice: Writing & Singing For Your Life, a retreat May 12-17 for all who create or want to start, whether you’re drawn to writing, music, or dipping your toes into new ways of seeing what you have to say to yourself and others. Find out more at BraveVoice.com or bio links. #BraveVoice #Musicretreat #writingretreat #retreat #creativeretreat
I'm a proud mama to fraternal twins 👯 who are 8 and it's amazing to see their bond solidify as they grow older. Though they are different, they complement each other perfectly. ☯️ They love to play together and offer support when the other is feeling sad. Just last night one of my girls was upset about something that happened earlier in the day, and her twin went into her room, gave her a big hug, said, "I understand," and then offered her advice. It was simply beautiful! 🥰 If you have twins or know someone who does, I'd love for you to share my children's books THE ONLY ME & STELLA'S BRAVE VOICE with them. 📚 The books follow twins, Stella and Paige, as they learn to embrace their differences and unique selves while maintaining their special bond. ➡️ Get them on Amazon, or visit my website marissabader.com for signed copies. 🎉 What's your favorite thing about being a twin parent? Share below! 👇 #Twins #TwinParents #ParentingTwins #BooksforTwins #FraternalTwins #BooksforFraternalTwins #TwinBooks #KidLit #ChildrensBooks #BooksforKids #ChildrensBooksAboutTwins #Identity #Individuality #BeYourself #SpeakUp #Confidence #Bravery #BraveVoice #TheOnlyME #StellasBraveVoice #MarissaBaderWriter #MarissaBaderAuthor #MinneapolisWriter
Join Kelley Hunt and me at the 19th annual Brave Voice: Writing & Singing For Your Life, a retreat May 12-17 for all who create or want to start, whether you’re drawn to writing, music, or dipping your toes into new ways of seeing what you have to say to yourself and others. Find out more at BraveVoice.com or bio links. #BraveVoice #Musicretreat #writingretreat #retreat #creativeretreat
Join Kelley Hunt and me at the 19th annual Brave Voice: Writing & Singing For Your Life, a retreat May 12-17 for all who create or want to start, whether you’re drawn to writing, music, or dipping your toes into new ways of seeing what you have to say to yourself and others. Special Valentine Sale until 2/20. Find out more at BraveVoice.com or bio links. #BraveVoice #Musicretreat #writingretreat #retreat #creativeretreat
Which of our logos do you agree with? Kindly comment below, respectively. Brayve Media is here to give you the contents that you need to make your day spicy, couple with programs that spells your words and lighten up your thoughts. Stay tuned as we are about to blow your mind! #brave #bebrave #bravemedia #bravecontent #bravestuff #content #creator #media #radio #tv #voices #bravevoice Brayve Media…Brave voices!
Brave Media is here to give you the contents that you need to make your day spicy, couple with programs that spells your words and lighten up your thoughts. Stay tuned as we are about to blow your mind! #brave #bebrave #bravemedia #bravecontent #bravestuff #content #creator #media #radio #tv #voices #bravevoice Brave Media…Brave voices!
Cantar nos encanta, pero mucho más cuando nos acompaña @aleaestebaniglesias , nuestra pianista favorita. La habréis visto en nuestros conciertos y los vídeos de nuestras actuaciones. Hoy queríamos dedicarle estas palabras de agradecimiento, porque Alea es una #vozbrava más en el equipo, nos marca el ritmo, el tempo, nos ayuda a armonizar nuestras voces y, puntualmente, se une a ellas cuando la necesitamos. #GraciasAlea por todo❤️ 🇬🇧 We love singing, but even more so when accompanied by @aleaestebaniglesias, our favorite pianist. You will have seen her in our concerts and in the videos of our performances. Today we wanted to dedicate these words of thanks to her, because Alea is another #bravevoice in the team, setting the rhythm, the tempo, helping us harmonize our voices, and occasionally joining in with us when we need her. #ThanksAlea for everything❤️ #CantarNosEncanta #AleaEstebanIglesias #PianistaFavorita #VozBrava #MúsicaEnVivo #Conciertos #ActuacionesMusicales #Armonía #RitmoYTempo #GraciasAlea #UnidosPorLaMúsica #EquipoMusical #TalentoMusical
Join Kelley Hunt and me -- plus these marvelous people (Erin McGrane & Susan Hancock) -- at the 19th annual Brave Voice: Writing & Singing For Your Life, a retreat May 12-17 for all who create or want to start, whether you’re drawn to writing, music, or dipping your toes into new ways of seeing what you have to say to yourself and others. Special Valentine Sale until 2/20. Find out more at BraveVoice.com or bio link #BraveVoice #Musicretreat #writingretreat #retreat #creativeretreat @kelleyhuntmusic @erinjmcgrane
Join Kelley Hunt and me at the 19th annual Brave Voice: Writing & Singing For Your Life, a retreat May 12-17 for all who create or want to start, whether you’re drawn to writing, music, or dipping your toes into new ways of seeing what you have to say to yourself and others. Find out more at BraveVoice.com or bio link. #BraveVoice #Musicretreat #writingretreat #retreat #creativeretreat
On International Women’s Day, I’m so grateful to have listened last night to this brave and visionary woman. The first time I saw her in person, I was in my late teens. I remember coming out of the historical chapel in Boston where she spoke, palpating with aliveness and energy. Almost 40 years later I’m again feeling the same. To be witness to a woman so clearly committed to living from and for the Greatness in Humanity is invigorating and awe inspiring. To feel integrity, fierceness, humility, compassion, courage and political intelligence so deeply present in her, is such a balm for a worn down nation. I hold sacred what we can do together… for ourselves and each other. And am blessed by the potential that lives inside the campaign of this woman’s 2024 presidential candidacy. Thank you Marianne. Blessed International Women’s Day! Thank you to the voice of all women. #mariannewilliamson #internationalwomensday #bravevoice #womanforpresident #femininecourage #2024presidentialelection #justsociety #forthepeople #bythepeopleforthepeople
Join Kelley Hunt and me at the 19th annual Brave Voice: Writing & Singing For Your Life, a retreat May 12-17 for all who create or want to start, whether you’re drawn to writing, music, or dipping your toes into new ways of seeing what you have to say to yourself and others. Special Valentine Sale until 2/20. Find out more at BraveVoice.com or bio links. #BraveVoice #Musicretreat #writingretreat #retreat #creativeretreat
Last Friday I had the honor of visiting with the 4th grade at a local elementary school. 🤩 School visits bring me so much joy! 🤗 I love connecting with children: reading one of my books 📖 to them (last week we read STELLA'S BRAVE VOICE), talking about writing ✍️, editing & publishing, & hearing their stories about times they've used a brave voice to speak up for themselves or others. I always learn as much (if not more!) from these amazing kids as they learn from me; every school visit I've done has truly been an amazing experience🥰! ➡️ If your or your child's school is looking for an author to visit in person or remotely, please feel free to reach out via DM or my website: marissabader.com #schoolvisits #authorvisits #talkingwithkidsaboutwriting #minnesotachildrensbookauthor #mnchildrensbookauthor #twincitieschildrensbookauthor #indieauthor #kidlit #childrensbookauthor #stellasbravevoice #theonlyme #marissabaderauthor #writing #editing #publishing #bravevoice #speakingup #speakupforyourself #readingtokids #schoolauthorvisits
Join Kelley Hunt and me at the 19th annual Brave Voice: Writing & Singing For Your Life, a retreat May 12-17 for all who create or want to start, whether you’re drawn to writing, music, or dipping your toes into new ways of seeing what you have to say to yourself and others. Special Valentine Sale until 2/20. Find out more at BraveVoice.com or bio link. #BraveVoice #Musicretreat #writingretreat #retreat #creativeretreat
In honor of International Book Giving Day 📚 & Valentine's Day 💘, Stella's Brave Voice will be 🆓 to download on Amazon TOMORROW 2/14! 🌟Why reader's will love Stella's Brave Voice🌟 ➡️ Empowering: Perfect for kids struggling to find their voice and be heard. ➡️ Self-worth: A hallmark for children as they learn that their thoughts, feelings, and opinions matter. ➡️ Self-confidence: Promotes a healthy sense of confidence and assurance in young readers. ➡️ Sibling relationships: Encourages communication, conflict resolution skills, and fosters positive relationships between siblings. ➡️ Friendships: Relatable for young readers learning to manage and accept differences between themselves and their friends. #InternationalBookGivingDay #ValentinesDay #FreeEbook #Freechildrensbooks #kidlit #childrensbooks #booksforkids #SELbooksforkids #empoweringbooksforkids #booksforkidsaboutbravery #booksforkidsaboutspeakingup #bravevoice #Stellasbravevoice #marissabaderauthor
Join Kelley Hunt and me at the 19th annual Brave Voice: Writing & Singing For Your Life, a retreat May 12-17 for all who create or want to start, whether you’re drawn to writing, music, or dipping your toes into new ways of seeing what you have to say to yourself and others. Special Valentine Sale until 2/20. Find out more at BraveVoice.com or bio link. #BraveVoice #Musicretreat #writingretreat #retreat #creativeretreat
Join Kelley Hunt and me at the 19th annual Brave Voice: Writing & Singing For Your Life, a retreat May 12-17 for all who create or want to start, whether you’re drawn to writing, music, or dipping your toes into new ways of seeing what you have to say to yourself and others. Special Valentine Sale until 2/20. Find out more at BraveVoice.com or bio link. #BraveVoice #Musicretreat #writingretreat #retreat #creativeretreat
Happy Children's Book Author & Illustrator Week! 🎉 I thought this might be a good time to share a snippet of my story about becoming a children's book author... 📚 Though I've long been a writer, I entered my children's book author "era" in the Fall of 2021. That's when the idea for THE ONLY ME came to me. Inspired by my #twins, the story practically wrote itself! 📚 Only a few months after it was published, I began writing its follow-up, STELLA'S BRAVE VOICE - about a little girl (& one of the twins), Stella, who has trouble speaking up for herself & needs encouragement to use her #bravevoice. Similar to my 1st book, this too was inspired by my girls, and the story came pouring out of me. 📚 Mere weeks after STELLA was published, I began my draft of PETUNIA THE PERFECTIONIST. This book is also inspired by my girls, in addition to my late dad & my oldest daughter's 1st grade teacher (and maybe by my personality style, too...ahem!). PETUNIA is currently being illustrated & formatted by the incredibly talented illustrator @elliescolors 🎨 ➡️ Stay tuned for more fun posts this week in honor of #ChildrensBookAuthorandIllustratorWeek # #ChildrensBookAuthorandIllustratorWeek #childrensbookauthor #childrensbookillustrators #childrensbooks #kidlit #booksforkids #childrenspicturebooks #marissabaderauthor #indieauthor #writing #stellasbravevoice #theonlyme #fraternaltwins #speakingup #booksaboutspeakingup #booksabouttwins #booksaboutconfidence #booksaboutselfesteem #booksaboutcourage
Join Kelley Hunt and me at the 19th annual Brave Voice: Writing & Singing For Your Life, a retreat May 12-17 for all who create or want to start, whether you’re drawn to writing, music, or dipping your toes into new ways of seeing what you have to say to yourself and others. Find out more at BraveVoice.com or bio links. #BraveVoice #Musicretreat #writingretreat #retreat #creativeretreat
Join Kelley Hunt and me at the 19th annual Brave Voice: Writing & Singing For Your Life, a retreat May 12-17 for all who create or want to start, whether you’re drawn to writing, music, or dipping your toes into new ways of seeing what you have to say to yourself and others. Find out more at BraveVoice.com #BraveVoice #Musicretreat #writingretreat #retreat #creativeretreat
Join Kelley Hunt and me at the 19th annual Brave Voice: Writing & Singing For Your Life, a retreat May 12-17 for all who create or want to start, whether you’re drawn to writing, music, or dipping your toes into new ways of seeing what you have to say to yourself and others. Find out more at BraveVoice.com or bio links. #BraveVoice #Musicretreat #writingretreat #retreat #creativeretreat
Join Kelley Hunt and me at the 19th annual Brave Voice: Writing & Singing For Your Life, a retreat May 12-17 for all who create or want to start, whether you’re drawn to writing, music, or dipping your toes into new ways of seeing what you have to say to yourself and others. Find out more at BraveVoice.com or bio links. #BraveVoice #Musicretreat #writingretreat #retreat #creativeretreat
Early bird rates until the end of Dec. 15! Join Kelley Hunt and me at the 19th annual Brave Voice: Writing & Singing For Your Life, a retreat May 12-17 for all who create or want to start, whether you’re drawn to writing, music, or dipping your toes into new ways of seeing what you have to say to yourself and others. Find out more at BraveVoice.com #BraveVoice #Musicretreat #writingretreat #retreat #creativeretreat
Early bird rates until the end of Dec. 15! Join Kelley Hunt and me at the 19th annual Brave Voice: Writing & Singing For Your Life, a retreat May 12-17 for all who create or want to start, whether you’re drawn to writing, music, or dipping your toes into new ways of seeing what you have to say to yourself and others. Find out more at BraveVoice.com #BraveVoice #Musicretreat #writingretreat #retreat #creativeretreat
What is Generosity? What is #GivingTuesday? Look no further - BRAVE has got you covered! Here's what we've found: Generosity and GivingTuesday go hand-in-hand. GivingTuesday reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and generosity. It celebrates the collaboration to inspire generosity worldwide with a shared mission to build a world where generosity is part of everyday life. Furthermore, what does BRAVE mean? Build Relationships. Awareness. Voices. Engagement. Our goal is to foster a community that emphasizes the importance of all of these things. At BRAVE, we are committed to creating and holding spaces that engage our community members around inclusiveness, addressing and combatting systemic racism and oppression, and public policy to empower young leaders to be agents of change locally and globally. Today, we ask you to #beBRAVE and showcase your BRAVERY with a special gift to BRAVE Communities! To support the work that we do to educate and equip people with the resources to be equity-focused advocates, donate to BRAVE Communities. https://betterunite.com/BRAVECommunities-year-endgiving2023 #MakeATXBrave #BraveCommunities #IamBRAVE #givingtuesday #nonprofit #atxnonprofit #bethechange #BRAVEvoice #buildingrelationships #awareness #voices #engagement #BRAVEspace
Hi! This is the BYL Young Leaders mental health impact group👋🏾 This week we wanted to discuss some more on how climate change impacts your mental well-being! #beBRAVE #BRAVEcommunities #BRAVEvoice #BRAVEspace #makeatxBRAVE #atx #atxevents #whorunstheworld #buildingrelationships #awareness #voices #engagement #environmentalawareness #climatechange #mentalhealth
Join Kelley Hunt and me at the 19th annual Brave Voice: Writing & Singing For Your Life, a retreat May 12-17 for all who create or want to start, whether you’re drawn to writing, music, or dipping your toes into new ways of seeing what you have to say to yourself and others. Find out more at BraveVoice.com or see bio link. #BraveVoice #Musicretreat #writingretreat #retreat #creativeretreat
Join Kelley Hunt and me at the 19th annual Brave Voice: Writing & Singing For Your Life, a retreat May 12-17 for all who create or want to start, whether you’re drawn to writing, music, or dipping your toes into new ways of seeing what you have to say to yourself and others. Find out more at BraveVoice.com or see bio link. #BraveVoice #Musicretreat #writingretreat #retreat #creativeretreat
Stella’s Brave Voice is about a young girl, Stella, who feels frustrated that her more outspoken twin sister, Paige, often interrupts her and speaks for her. The problem is Stella’s not as comfortable using her brave voice as Paige is. But with a little encouragement and some clever advice from her mama, Stella finds the courage to start speaking up for herself. Has this ever happened to you? Share a time when either you or your child found the courage to speak up for yourself, or someone else. Let’s see how many responses we can get in the comments👇 #stellasbravevoice #speakingup #bravery #bravevoice #courage #confidence #sisters #twins #kidlit #childrenspicturebooks
B.R.A.V.E. 🤝🏽Builds Relationships 🚨Awareness 🗣Voices ✊🏼Engagement. At BRAVE, our programs and events seek to engage community members around questions of inclusiveness and public policy, to empower young leaders to be agents of change, on a local and global level. Your generous support will help us to continue to offer educational and community-building services, create workshops for youth to build community through a social justice & racial equity lens, and encourage intercultural and intergenerational relationships in the Austin community. SHOW-UP FOR BRAVE: Donation Link in Bio! • • • • #beBRAVE #BRAVEcommunities #BRAVEvoice #BRAVEspace #makeatxBRAVE #atx #atxevents #whorunstheworld #buildingrelationships #awareness #voices #engagement #fashionsustainability #environmentalawareness #climatechange #sustainability #proaction #equity
Join Kelley Hunt and me at the 19th annual Brave Voice: Writing & Singing For Your Life, a retreat May 12-17 for all who create or want to start, whether you’re drawn to writing, music, or dipping your toes into new ways of seeing what you have to say to yourself and others. Find out more at BraveVoice.com or see bio link #BraveVoice #Musicretreat #writingretreat #retreat #creativeretreat
🌟 Catch Olivia Herrera on Nov 5th. She will be one of our panelists for BRAVE COMMUNITIES CONNECTION - Driving Change: Transportation, Climate, and Your Health. Olivia is a Lead Operations Specialist for Electric Vehicle and Emerging Technologies at Austin Energy, and has been advocating for the use of electric vehicles for 12 years. 🌎💚 Come join us as we listen and learn from local experts on the crucial role of transportation in climate change, and explore our individual and collective responsibilities in reducing carbon emissions across the private and public sectors. RSVP link in bio! #beBRAVE #BRAVEcommunities #connections #BRAVEvoice #BRAVEspace #BRAVEenough #IAmBRAVE #buildingrelationships #awareness #voices #engagement #MakeATXBRAVE #BeBRAVE #ATXevents #TravelGreen #GreenTransportation #climatechange #climateawareness #climateaction #changemakers #sustainableliving #protectourplanet #greenliving #ecofriendly
Hi! This is the BYL Young Leaders mental health impact group👋🏾 This week we wanted to discuss eco-grief and eco-anxiety and how you can relieve those symptoms of fear and helplessness! 🌎💚 #beBRAVE #BRAVEcommunities #BRAVEvoice #BRAVEspace #makeatxBRAVE #environmentalawareness #climatechange #MentalHealthMatters #mentalhealthadvocacy
Media has two faces. #BraveVoice #JusticePrevails #palestine #palestine_free #palestinewillbefree #solidarity #standforpeace #freedom #Palestinianslivesmatter #Palestinianschild #israelterror #masjidalaqsa #aqsamasjid #alquds #victims
RIP Humanity #BraveVoice #JusticePrevails #palestine #palestine_free #palestinewillbefree #solidarity #standforpeace #freedom #Palestinianslivesmatter #Palestinianschild #israelterror #masjidalaqsa #aqsamasjid #alquds #victims
Silence from Muslim countries might be seen as evidence of their timidity. #BraveVoice #JusticePrevails #palestine #palestine_free #palestinewillbefree #solidarity #standforpeace #freedom #Palestinianslivesmatter #Palestinianschild #israelterror #masjidalaqsa #aqsamasjid #alquds #victims
I had the opportunity to attend a webinar tonight with the authors of the Bravery Grows book. It's a fantastic book that helps kids work through their anxiety and selective mutism. F has really loved reading it and working on her brave voice. I really needed this webinar tonight. On Friday, F had an intake appointment with a clinical psychologist through the children's hospital we use. We were finally addressing her anxiety with more than just meds. It was telehealth and just the intake, so most of the questions were aimed at me about family history and things like that. She was originally supposed to see someone in person, but that person left the practice and we got stuck with someone who is based in an office over an hour away. Due to the drive and frequency, I requested telehealth visits, but said I was open to switching to in person if it wasn't working. We set up 4 or 5 visits and that was that. I received a phone call today from the therapist who told me she "can't work" with a "semi verbal child", so she is closing F's case out and I am on my own to find a new clinical psychologist to get my baby help. I've been in tears all day. Someone who is supposed to help kids through their anxiety and depression can't help my child. The wait lists in my area are over a year long for most places. I'm just so defeated today. But this webinar was lovely and solidified that I am doing the right things with F and that I need to keep fighting for my baby. One thing stuck with me. "All feelings are welcome, but all behavior is not." I'm going to have to write this somewhere. F doesn't have the greatest behaviors when meltdowns or overwhelmed feelings hit. I'm so thankful I was able to attend tonight. 💜 @braverygrows #autism #autismacceptance #autismawareness #autismfamily #thisisautism #asd #asdkids #asdfamily #neurodiversity #selectivemutism #selectivemutismawareness #selectivemutismsupport #braverygrows #bravevoice
The people of Palestine stand as the greatest example of courage. #BraveVoice #JusticePrevails #palestine #palestine_free #palestinewillbefree #solidarity #standforpeace #freedom #Palestinianslivesmatter #Palestinianschild #israelterror #masjidalaqsa #aqsamasjid #alquds #victims
Gaza is burning. Humanity should take step for the people who is suffering. #BraveVoice #JusticePrevails #palestine #palestine_free #palestinewillbefree #solidarity #standforpeace #freedom #Palestinianslivesmatter #Palestinianschild #israelterror
Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal #BraveVoice #JusticePrevails #palestine #palestine_free #palestinewillbefree #solidarity #standforpeace #freedom #Palestinianslivesmatter #Palestinianschild #benjaminnetanyahuisaterrorist #benjaminnetanyahuisawarcriminal #benjaminnetanyahuisamonster
In the face of destruction, the resilience of a brave child shines through, painting a smile on the canvas of adversity. 🌟😊 #SmileInAdversity #ResilientSpirit #BraveVoice #JusticePrevails #palestine #palestine_free #palestinewillbefree #solidarity #standforpeace #freedom #Palestinianslivesmatter #Palestinianschild
Amidst the complexities, a rare moment: Palestinians extending their hand in acceptance to Jewish refugees. A glimpse of humanity breaking through the barriers. 🤝🕊️ #BridgingDivides #HumanityPrevails #BraveVoice #JusticePrevails #palestine #palestine_free #palestinewillbefree #solidarity #standforpeace #freedom #Palestinianslivesmatter #Palestinianschild
Unequal battles unfold as Israel, armed and financially supported, faces the resilience of a weaponless people. The triumph of spirit over might, proving that true strength lies in the pursuit of justice. 🕊️🤝 #ResiliencePrevails #JusticeUnyielding #BraveVoice #JusticePrevails #palestine #palestine_free #palestinewillbefree #solidarity #standforpeace #freedom #Palestinianslivesmatter #Palestinianschild
Narratives of betrayal echo through history, as Palestinians bear the weight of acceptance for Jewish-only policies in 1948. A chapter of resilience and the pursuit of justice unfolds. 🕊️🇵🇸 #HistoricalEchoes #SeekingJustice #BraveVoice #JusticePrevails #palestine #palestine_free #palestinewillbefree #solidarity #standforpeace #freedom #Palestinianslivesmatter #Palestinianschild
Spotlighting the media's double standards: Heroes celebrated in one defense, labeled differently in another. It's time for unbiased reporting and fair narratives. 🌐🤔 #MediaFairness #EqualCoverage #BraveVoice #JusticePrevails #palestine #palestine_free #palestinewillbefree #solidarity #standforpeace #freedom #Palestinianslivesmatter #Palestinianschild
Khaled Beydoon hits the right notes of bravery, raising his voice against injustice. A melody of courage in the face of adversity. 🎤✊ #BraveVoice #JusticePrevails #palestine #palestine_free #palestinewillbefree #solidarity #standforpeace #freedom #Palestinianslivesmatter #Palestinianschild
Hi! This is the BYL Young Leaders mental health impact group👋🏾 This week we wanted to discuss self-care, some barriers to it, and some more accessible self-care tips!❤️ #beBRAVE #BRAVEcommunities #BRAVEvoice #BRAVEspace #makeatxBRAVE #buildingrelationships #awareness #voices #engagement #environmentalawareness #climatechange #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #youthvoicesmatter #intergenerationalchange #destigmatizingmentalhealth
Thank you so much to those who have read & reviewed Stella's Brave Voice this week. 🙏😍 I hope this story makes a positive impact on the young (and adult!) people in your life-- It's all about finding the confidence and courage to speak up for yourself and use your brave voice... even when it's scary & hard! 💪📣 #Stellasbravevoice #Stellaandpaige #speakingupforyourself #speakup #useyourvoice #strongvoice #bravevoice #selfconfidence #courage #strength #bravery #empowerment #marissabaderauthor #arlenesotoillustrator #minneapoliswriter #twincitieswriter #kidlit #childrensbookauthor #childrensbooksofinstagram #childrensbookauthorsofinstagram #indieauthors #indieauthorsofinstagram
This is the BRAVE Young Leaders (BYLs) mental health impact group 👋🏽 We’ll be posting information on mental health 🧠and how it intersects with climate change & environmental justice, particularly to marginalized communities. Since today is #worldmentalhealthday, we want to kick off our weekly posts with a question: What does mental health mean to you? Comment 👇🏽 and how you practice #selfcare. 💗💗 beBRAVE #BRAVEcommunities #BRAVEvoice #BRAVEspace #makeatxBRAVE #buildingrelationships #awareness #voices #engagement #environmentalawareness #climatechange #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #youthvoicesmatter #intergenerationalchange #destigmatizingmentalhealth
I had so much fun being a guest on @fox9goodday with the lovely hosts @shaynewells @tvalixkendall @flood_tv_ !! They make channeling my "brave voice" so much easier & more comfortable!! We talked all about my new children's book, Stella's Brave Voice about #fraternaltwins Stella & Paige, and Stella's pursuit to learn to speak up for herself and use her own brave voice❣️ #fox9goodday #stellasbravevoice #stellaandpaige👯 #twinsisters #twins #siblings #confidence #bravery #speakingup #speakup #bravevoice #marissabaderchildrensbookauthor #kidkit #childrenspicturebooks #childrensbooksofinstagram #indieauthor #indieauthorsofinstagram
An actual copy of Stella's Brave Voice in my hands! So excited it's finally out in the world!! I hope everyone who reads it is encouraged to use their strong, brave voices! 🌸🥰 btw- I was at dinner with my kids and their friends, and my husband brought this to me at the restaurant when he realized the copy had been delivered to our house ❤️So yep- I'm in a restaurant... with my book! 📚 #stellasbravevoice #launchweek #stellaandpaige #bravevoice
Guess what? Stella and Paige are excited to share that their new book, Stella's Brave Voice, launched this week!! 🎉🎉 Stella's Brave Voice is the 2nd book in The Stella & Paige Series; the first is The Only Me. 👯♀️ In honor of the book launch, today is the last day to download the eBook for FREE on Amazon. 🥳 Stella and Paige (and I!!) hope you enjoy it! If you do, please consider leaving a review on Amazon. Thank you so much!! #free #book #freebooks #ebook #stellasbravevoice #Stella #and #Paige #stellaandpaige #launchweek #picture #childrenspicturebooks #books #childrensbooks #childrensbookstagram #indie #author #indieauthor #indiechildrensbookauthor #speak #up #speakup #brave #voice #bravevoice #twins #fraternal #twins #fraternaltwins #twins
🎉 It's LAUNCH DAY for Stella's Brave Voice!! 🎉 🌸 Today the book 📚 is available on Amazon in paperback & eBook formats & the hardcover will be available SOON! 🔗 in bio! 🌸 The eBook version is FREE to download Today, Wednesday & Thursday‼️It would mean the world to me if you would download the book during the free eBook days, read it & write a review! 👩💻 🌸 Ratings & reviews posted during Launch Day & Launch Week help SO much and are imperative to the success of a new book; as an indie author, I can't tell you how much I appreciate the support! 🙏🥰 🌸 Thank you from the bottom of my heart! ❤️ #speakup #childrensbookreviews #Paige #fraternaltwins #Stella #stellaandpaige #stellasbravevoice #twins #findyourvoice #bravevoice #brave #book #launch #booklaunch #launch #day #launchday #bookstagram #books #of #childrensbooksofinstagram #kidlitauthor
📣 BIG NEWS!!!! Stella's Brave Voice launches TOMORROW, October 3rd! 🎉 It will be available on Amazon in paperback & eBook formats. The hardcover will be available SOON! 📚 🌸The eBook will be FREE to download Oct 3rd, 4th & 5th! I would be SO grateful if you'd go download the book during the free eBook days, read it & write a review! Ratings & reviews posted during Launch Day & Launch Week help SO much and are crucial to the success of a new book, and as an Indie Author, I can't tell you how much every review counts. 🙏 If you like it after you've read the free eBook, I hope you'll consider purchasing or gifting a copy, and of course, sharing it with all your friends & family! 🥰 This book has been a labor of love, and during the timeframe in which I wrote the book, and watched it come to life with @intricatedesignsas lovely illustrations, I also witnessed my own three girls practice using their brave voices often. What a joy & gift! 😍 I hope this book encourages the children in your life to use their brave voices too! 💪💕 #stellasbravevoice #launchday #fraternaltwins👯♀️ #childrenspicturebooks #childrenspicturebookauthor #stellaandpaige #fraternaltwinsofinstagram #childrensbooksofinstagram #mspauthor #twincitiesauthor #minneapolisauthor #kidlit #bravevoice #speakup #confidence #empowerment Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your support!
So grateful to @reneehayesbooks for this incredible early review of STELLA'S BRAVE VOICE. Can't wait to share it with all of you soon!!! 👯♀️❣️ "The inseparable twins, Stella and Paige are back! Paige, the more outgoing of the two, has a habit of speaking on Stella's behalf, leaving her feeling unheard. However, as they navigate through challenges and experiences together, Stella finds her voice and learns how to speak up. Not only does this newfound voice boost Stella's confidence, but it also strengthens their bond as sisters and friends." - Renee Hayes, author of The Gingerbread Twins and No Wet Feet For Quincy #reviews #book #review #childrensbookreviews #early #stellasbravevoice #Stella #and #Paige #stellaandpaige #reneehayesbooks #reneehayes #arlenesotoillustrator #twins #fraternaltwins #findyourvoice #brave #voice #bravevoice #speak #up #speakup
Meet Stella & Paige, fraternal twin sisters 👯♀️ from my books The Only Me and Stella’s Brave Voice. Though they’re twins, they’re different in a LOT of ways! 🌟 Is your personality more Team Stella or Team Paige (or a mix of both?!)⁉️ Share in the comments below! 👇 #theonlyme #stellasbravevoice #teamstella #teampaige #soccer #ballet #balletdancer #pink #blue #dressesandskirts #tshirtsandleggings #softball #cakeorfrosting #lovecakes #lovesfrosting #chatty #bravevoice #speakup #twins #twinsofinstagram #fraternaltwins #differencesaregood🌻
Are you a teacher? 🍎 Do you have kids or littles in your life? Do you enjoy reading children’s books? 📚Then this opportunity is for you! 🙌 There’s still time to join the Launch Team for Stella’s Brave Voice, debuting October 2023! 🎉 Launch Team members will: ➡️ Get a free advanced copy of the book and the ability to download the eBook for free to their Kindle or compatible device. 📲 In return, all I ask is that you leave an ⭐️ honest review ⭐️ of the book on Amazon and/or Goodreads and tell all your friends and family about Stella’s Brave Voice! To join: 🌟 Subscribe ➡️ http://marissabader.com/subscribe 🌟 Or ➡️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSep6teWv_TDNd49msNN6aeHl43w1fZfEVfLUxiiy5MgB1TGHg/viewform 🌟 Or simply DM me! Drop a 👯♀️ in the comments to let me know you've joined so I can personally thank you !! @intricatedesignsas #stellasbravevoice #launchteam🚀 #twins #speakup #bravevoice #arlenesotoillustrator #marissabaderauthor #kidlit #childrensbookstagram #childrensbooks #childrensbooklaunch
Earlier I shared a reel showcasing how Arlene Soto of @intricatedesignsas created the cover for my soon-to-be released children's book STELLA'S BRAVE VOICE 📣 In case you missed it... here it is in all its glory! We wanted Stella to emanate pride, confidence and bravery 💪 as she is learning to speak up for herself and use her strong brave voice! I believe Arlene nailed it! I can't wait to share the rest of the book with you soon❣️ #stellasbravevoice #cover #reveal #coverreveal #arlenesotoillustrator #marissabaderauthor #childrensbooks #books #of #childrensbooksofinstagram #kidlit #indie #author #indieauthor #indie #books #indiechildrensbookauthor #speak #up #speakup #brave #voice #bravevoice #strong #voice #strongvoice
My new children’s book, Stella’s Brave Voice, will be debuting soon, and, like its predecessor, The Only Me, the inspiration behind this book is my own #3kids and their relational dynamic. 💞 But after I wrote my first draft I realized it wasn't just about the dynamics I was witnessing with them, their friends, etc., it was also inspired by my own challenges with speaking up. I relate to Stella. Ever since I was small, I’ve been a bit timid. I have many ideas, feelings and opinions, but I learned from a young age to keep those to myself… or at the very least, to water them down and share them with a smile on my face. This is so much a part of who I am, that it's been hard to unlearn. But I’m realizing that it's important to tell others what we think and how we feel — it’s the only way to strengthen our relationships (with others and with ourselves). AND — we can be honest with others, while still being kind and respectful. What a win-win. 🎉 So just as Stella is learning to do in Stella’s Brave Voice, and as my kids are learning to do in our home and out in the world with their peers, I too am learning to use my strong and brave voice. 💪 If speaking up for yourself is tough too, I urge you to join us — me, my girls, Stella — as we learn to speak loud and proud and use our #bravevoices.👏📣 #stellasbravevoice #speak #speakup #strong #voice #strongvoice #brave #bravevoice #useyourvoice #friendships #siblings #twins #fraternal #twins #fraternaltwinsisters #Stella #Paige #stellaandpaige #mnwriter #childrensbookauthorsofinstagram #indieauthors #indie #authors
Guess what?! My 2nd children's book, Stella's Brave Voice, is launching in just a few weeks!! I can't wait to share it with you, but in the meantime here's a little bit about the book... 🌟Stella's Brave Voice is a follow-up up to my first children’s book, The Only Me (you don't have to have read The Only Me to understand Stella's Brave Voice) 🌟We have the same characters - a set of fraternal twins, Stella & Paige, their big bro Robby... and some new friends too! 🌟While in The Only Me Stella was struggling to uncover her own identity, in Stella’s Brave Voice, she’s working on learning to speak up for herself. 🌟 Stella & Paige have always had a dynamic in which Paige talks FOR Stella, interrupts her, talks OVER her, etc. 🌟 Now that the girls are getting older, this frustrates Stella; she wants to tell Paige how she feels, and practice using her own strong & brave voice, but she’s nervous... plus she doesn't want to hurt Paige’s feelings... 🌟 Will Stella speak up?! You'll have to wait for the book's release to see how things turn out‼️👯♀️❤️ @intricatedesignsas #stellasbravevoice #stellaandpaige #marissabaderchildrensbookauthor #siblings #twins #theonlyme #twinsisters #beyourself❤️ #twinsofinstagram #beanindividual #proudofyourself #differences #differencesarebeautiful #childrenspicturebooks #bookstagram #kids #childrensbookstagram #minneapoliswriter #standupforyourself #launch #indiechildrensbookauthor #beyourself #brave #love #bravevoice #bravevoicesspeakup #bravevoices #empower #empowergirls
Twins 👯♀️ Stella & Paige are reallllly excited about the debut of their next book, STELLA'S BRAVE VOICE. They loved sharing all their unique differences with you in their first book, THE ONLY ME, and in this next book, Stella's going to practice using her big, brave voice to stand up for herself 👏🙌 Go Stella! They'd love for you to join our LAUNCH TEAM to help stir up excitement about the book! You'll get to read the book before others & share your totally honest review about it on Amazon & Goodreads. If this sounds like fun to you, you can sign up here: https://marissabader.com/subscribe/ 🔗 also in bio❣️ Thank you!!!! #launch #team #launchteam #kidlit #minneapoliswriter #twins #indiechildrensbookauthor #bookstagram #marissabaderauthor #childrensbookstagram #minneapolisauthor #childrenspicturebooks #arlenesotoillustrator #stellaandpaige #indie #stellasbravevoice #standupforyourself #strongvoice #bravevoice #speakup #book #launch #booklaunch #bookdebut #indiechildrensbookauthor
Are you a young person (age 14-24) who’s looking to engage with social justice, build community and leadership skills? Then check out our new BRAVE Young Leaders Program (BYL)👊🏾 Our BYL initiative is designed by to: 1. Equip young people (ages 14-24) with tools to build their confidence by sharpening their leadership and communication skills. 2. Engage in dialogue🗣️ around personal cultural and social consciousness, and how those elements intersect with being B.R.A.V.E. 3. Provide a channel for BYLs to build a community of civic-oriented peers who collaborate, design, implement, and execute tangible community-focused projects🌇 If interested please check out our LinkTree in our bio, and share with a friend who you think should be a BYL!👩🏻🤝👨🏾 #beBRAVE #BRAVEcommunities #BRAVEvoice #BRAVEspace #makeatxBRAVE #socialadvocacy #atx #atxevents #whorunstheworld #buildingrelationships #awareness #voices #engagement #environmentalawareness #racialjustice #genderequity #youthmentalhealth #mentalhealth
Hey y’all! Our BRAVE Young Leaders (BYL) Program is still taking applications till September 1st🎉 Check out the Link Tree in our bio for more information, and tag a friend who you think should be a BYL👥 Just as a reminder, the BYL program will: • Ally with a group of dynamic, diverse young people (age 14-24) 🌎 • Expand their leadership and communication skills potential through a series of workshops, dialogue, and group advocacy planning📝 • Equip them with hands-on experience and skills to engage peers and effect change through a social justice and racial equity lens👊🏾 #beBRAVE #BRAVEcommunities #BRAVEvoice #BRAVEspace #makeatxBRAVE #socialadvocacy #atx #atxevents #whorunstheworld #buildingrelationships #awareness #voices #engagement
Clothing swap coming to you on Sunday, August 20th 3PM @captainquackenbush! Come grab some coffee☕️ , swap some clothes👚, and learn about the importance of fashion sustainability to the environment and our community🌎 Swipe to see what to bring and read a little about fast fashion and it’s impact on the environment. Also dropping another reminder about the start of our BRAVE Young Leaders Program!👊🏾 Check out our LinkTree for more information and the application. We have 2 informational meetings via zoom: August 16th 6:30 PM August 21st 6:30 PM #beBRAVE #BRAVEcommunities #BRAVEvoice #BRAVEspace #makeatxBRAVE #atx #atxevents #whorunstheworld #buildingrelationships #awareness #voices #engagement #fashionsustainability #environmentalawareness #climatechange #sustainability #proaction #equity
New blog post alert!! Read about what inspired me to write my soon-to-be released children's book Stella's Brave Voice. Hint: it was definitely the dynamic between my 3 daughters, but it was something else too... can you guess?! 🤔 Read it here: https://marissabader.com/strong-and-brave-voice/ #stellasbravevoice #childrensbook #marissabaderauthor #childrenspicturebooks #marissabaderchildrensbookauthor #blog #bloggersofinstagram #bravevoice #strong #voice #strongvoice #standup #for #standupforyourself #speak #up #speakup
This week for Environmental Awareness Wednesday we wanted to take it back to the basics with some info on the recycling process!♻️ Recycling is a useful, individual act of sustainability that has now become a mainstream staple in our households over the past couple decades. It's important to be persistent and active in using this process as it's widely available to us who have a stable place of residence🏡 #beBRAVE #BRAVEcommunities #BRAVEvoice #BRAVEspace #makeatxBRAVE #atx #atxevents #whorunstheworld #buildingrelationships #awareness #voices #engagement #environmentalawareness #climatechange #sustainability #proaction #equity
Hey Brave Souls!! Happy May (better late than never) lol 🤷🏽♀️🧡🧡 I know we are halfway through May already (this year is flyingggg 😩)… April ended-up being a really busy month, between traveling, recording, planning, and building - I had to BE Focused during a season where everything was “springing forth” and it’s been beautiful. May, however, has taken on a different kind of rhythm. I’ve had to slow down my cadence and listen to the tempo of my body, my heart and ultimately what God’s been revealing… There’s nothing to prove, there’s nothing more to “Do” than to BE… We live in a time where our identity is validated by the number of likes, views, comments and we often try to create a false- identity to get a response… we spend hours trying to produce content that will be swiped over and forgotten in a second and we strive to breakthrough the noise… I don’t know who this is for, but it’s ok to not to “do” right now… It’s ok to rest, it’s ok to be silent, it’s ok to be still… It’s ok to be uncertain… it’s ok to BE ✨You are Loved ✨You are Great ✨You are Special ✨You are Amazing ✨You are a Light ✨You are a Gift Embrace where you are now and know that you’re on a journey of becoming! #Bravevoice #braveevolution #artistdevelopment #coaching #lifecoaching #inspiration #lifelessons
For #TeamTuesday, we are spotlighting our Youth Programs Coordinator Isabel Schwartz! Swipe to hear more about her!😄 #TeamTuesday #antiracism #beBRAVE #BRAVEcommunities #BRAVEvoice #BRAVEspace #makeatxBRAVE #atx #atxevents #whorunstheworld #buildingrelationships #engagement #awareness #team