reFRESH
Council of Women Leaders in Social Change
Freedom, Rights, Equality, Safety, and Healthcare for All
As a leader, you anchor and guide your team to do your important work.
So, who’s supporting you?
You’re a compassionate visionary.
You wake up in the morning and go to bed at night thinking about your mission.
Yours is far more than a job - it’s a calling. You don’t know how not to do this work.
You’ve moved up to an enviable leadership role - executive director, CEO, project manager, communications director, or another equally impressive position.
Mission-driven leadership comes with its own challenges
Fatigue - compassion and otherwise - for the endless suffering and challenges you witness every day.
Burnout after 10, 20 or 30 years of “fighting the good fight” and yet there’s still so much work to do.
Sexism at your workplace or in your social movement.
Isolation because it’s lonely at the top.
Are you a reFRESH woman?
reFRESH is a FREE monthly meeting of experienced women social changemakers.
It’s a safe space online to refresh and renew yourself through sharing ideas, brainstorming solutions, and getting coached on the challenges of working to heal our world.
reFRESH women work in many different causes
Animal Rights
Anti-Semitism
Climate Change
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Disability Rights
Education Policy
Environment
Gun Control
Healthcare Policy
Homelessness
Housing
Hunger
Immigration
Indigenous Rights
International Development
LGBTQ Rights
Poverty
Racial Equality
Urban Planning
Women’s Equality
Why reFRESH?
Women leaders of social change experience challenges and pressures that are unlike those working in other sectors.
Your hard work often takes you to dark places that are heartbreaking, presenting you with images and stories that will stay with you forever.
Then there are the days when you feel like you’re taking two steps forward and one step back.
Who do you talk with about your personal challenges that come with your never-ending work?
Who understands first-hand how you’re feeling?
You don't have to go it alone
Women working to make social changes have much in common with each other.
We’ll come together in a safe space to share, discuss, uplift, be uplifted, and get coached.
You’ll more easily stay the course, remain hopeful, and continue to do the extraordinary work that matters most to you.
How reFRESH Works
We meet the third Wednesday of each month at 1:00 - 2:00pm EST on Zoom.
You’ll receive an email invitation each month. When you RSVP you’ll be attending, you’ll receive the Zoom link two days in advance of the meeting.
reFRESH is FREE!
If you RSVP you’re coming, please honor your commitment to yourself and others. I’m trusting that if you sign up, you’ll show up.
You deserve this time to reFRESH yourself!
Mark your calendars now:
January 19 May 18 September 21
February 16 June 15 October 19
March 16 July 20 November 16
April 20 August 17 December 21
About Phyllis and Social Change
Like you, I’ve been around the block a few times!
For the past 20 years, I’ve coached hundreds of amazing women leading social change, and helped far more through workshops and speaking engagements.
I know their challenges because I coach them AND because I’m one of them.
I’ve lobbied and led actions on behalf of animal rights, empowering women and girls in developing countries, passing sensible gun control laws, and working in urban economic development.
I’ve testified before local councils and federal agencies.
I’ve marched and protested.
I passionately believe our world needs a massive infusion of female energy and leadership.
And I believe in you.
Let's heal our world together
Email me and we'll chat.