Mark Travis Rivera

The Shift: Stories of Resistance + Resilience

Education EN ↓ 32 episodes

The Shift is a podcast series exploring stories of resistance and resilience from activists, creatives, and leaders across industries who are boldly challenging the status quo. Through honest conversations and powerful storytelling, we uncover how people shift systems, narratives, and culture to create a more inclusive, just, and liberated world. If you believe in the power of stories to spark change, this is the podcast for you. It is hosted and produced by Mark Travis Rivera, CEO + Founder of The Professional Storyteller, LLC.

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Mark Travis Rivera

Episodes

Tricking White Women Into Giving Up Their Power with Sarah Phelps 18.03.2025 1:00:22

Show Notes: In this episode of The Shift, host Mark Travis Rivera has a profound conversation with Sarah Phelps, an advocate and community educator. They explore themes of resilience and resistance, particularly in the context of marginalized communities and women's rights. The discussion delves into the complexities of privilege, the political climate affecting women's rights, and the rol...

Creating A Community of Fearless Women with Paulaska Ramirez 11.03.2025 50:13

Show Notes: In this engaging conversation, Mark Travis Rivera and Paulaska Ramirez explore themes of resistance and resilience, sharing personal stories and insights on the impact of current societal issues on future generations. They discuss the importance of community, education, and advocacy in fostering empowerment and navigating challenges while reflecting on the need for collective action in...

Being Someone the World Hates and Loving Yourself Anyways with DoctorJonPaul 04.03.2025 59:35

Show Notes: In this engaging conversation, Mark Travis Rivera and DoctorJonPaul explore themes of identity, resistance, resilience, and self-love. They discuss the complexities of navigating capitalism, the importance of storytelling, and the need for authenticity in a world that often marginalizes diverse voices. DoctorJonPaul shares personal experiences and insights on embracing one's identi...

Humaning Well When All Seems To Be Going To Hell with Amber Cabral 25.02.2025 54:52

Show Notes: In this engaging conversation, Mark Travis Rivera and Amber Cabral explore the themes of resistance and resilience, the importance of human connection, and the evolving landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work. They discuss the significance of being authentic and intentional in their efforts to create a more inclusive world while also addressing the challenges faced in...

Understanding the Role of Community in Mental Health and Healing with Yolo Akili Robinson 19.02.2025 48:00

In this conversation, Mark Travis Rivera and Yolo Akili Robinson explore the themes of resistance and resilience in the context of personal and professional lives. They discuss the importance of storytelling, the toll of being in a constant state of resilience on mental health, and the need for spaces to process grief and emotions. Yolo shares insights from his work with BEAM, emphasizing the sign...

Recognizing Our Shared Humanity in a Divided Time with Yvonne Alston 11.02.2025 55:44

In this episode of The Shift, Mark Travis Rivera and Yvonne Alston delve into themes of resilience and the importance of understanding our shared humanity amidst political and social divides. They explore the nuances of resistance and resilience, the impact of apathy on society, and the necessity of maintaining dignity and integrity in conversations with those with differing views. The discussion...

Navigating Resistance and Rest in Activism with John Graham, Jr. 04.02.2025 44:19

About The Series: The Shift began as a LinkedIn Live Audio Series in 2023. In 2025, after the 2024 election results, Mark decided to refocus the series on the themes of resistance and resilience and turn It into a multi-platform series. Show Notes: In this conversation, Mark Travis Rivera and John Graham, Jr. discuss the purpose of The Shift series and delve into the concepts of resistance and res...