The Liberating Power of Gentle Activism with Sarah P. Corbett

Welcome back to another episode of The Liberated Woman Podcast with my very lovely guest, Sarah P. Corbett.

 

Not just any old Sarah Corbett, but Sarah P. Corbett. She is an award-winning activist, author, and ex-Ashoka Fellow, born into an activist family in Everton, one of the most deprived wards in the UK. Growing up in Everton, Sarah was deeply influenced by the social and economic challenges faced by her community.

 

This environment, marked by high unemployment, poor housing conditions, and limited access to resources, instilled in Sarah a strong sense of social justice and the importance of activism from a young age. Sarah is a professional campaigner, most recently with Oxfam, and has collaborated with illustrious names such as the Tate, the V&A Museum, and WWF.

 

Today, we dive into her journey and the concept of gentle activism through craftivism.

 

Key Discussion Points Gentle Activism and Craftivism:

• Introduction to the Craftivist Collective founded by Sarah in 2009.
• The concept of gentle protest and its effectiveness in activism.
• How Sarah’s work has influenced laws in the UK and abroad, emphasising nonviolent and strategic protest methods.

 

Community and Support:

• The significance of community, sharing, and supporting each other.
• Sarah’s experiences growing up in an activist family and how it shaped her approach to activism.
• The impact of her campaigns, including one that led to Marks & Spencer paying the living wage to 50,000 staff.

 

Challenges and Personal Reflections:

• Tamu and Sarah discuss the challenges of being an activist, particularly for those directly affected by the issues.
• The importance of self-care, avoiding burnout, and finding joy in activism.
• Sarah’s strategic approach to activism, including the role of allies and critical friends.

 

Personal Reflections:

• Tamu and Sarah discuss the challenges of being an activist, particularly for those directly affected by the issues.
• The importance of self-care, avoiding burnout, and finding joy in activism. Sarah’s strategic approach to activism, including the role of allies and critical friends.

 

Connect with Sarah:

www.instagram.com/sarahpcorbett

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahpcorbett

Buy her book The Craftivist Collective Handbook here:  https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-craftivist-collective-handbook-sarah-p-corbett/7634546?ean=9781800182509 

 

 

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