Hey Reader,

Welcome to The Vision Underground -

My semi monthly newsletter community designed for Rebel Entrepreneurs and World Changers like you!

This Thanksgiving holiday is complicated for many Americans.

One day we're giving thanks for the blessings we have, the next we're shopping for the best deals.

One year we're making turkeys and pilgrim hats in revernece of "tradition" but in the same unit we learn about the massacre and genocide of millions right here.

One Administration we're making progressive moves to protect indigenous lands and people and the next ICE is arresting Indigenous People because they "look like immigrants."

There is Pain that still remains unhealed

As I have stepped into advocacy, the last few Thanksgivings have been a bit challenging for me - the truth of the matter being that I have always felt a deep love for food friends, and famil. I've also always seen the blessings to be thankful for. This does not change that I have also experienced a deep sadness for the millions of lives lost in sacrifice of my ancestor's group and their greed. The hunger for status and wealth at all costs is still very prevelant today.

Last night, PBS Newshour shared a news story about a Nigerian village which has very sick community members because car manufacturers are sending lead filled batteries to Nigeria to be recycled by hand. The exposure to these dangerous amounts of lead is making people sick and we KNOW that lead makes people sick, but we continue to perpetuate the same cycles over and over again.

In America, Indigenous people have two and a half times more serious psychological distress than the general population in a given month. They have the highest rate of suicide of any minority group and suicide is the second leading cause of death for Native youth ages 15 to 24.

Acknowledgements heal our future generations

I cannot partake in a family feast without acknowledging the harm that still happens to indigenous people. I cannot advocate for women with out recognizing that on some reservations, Native women face murder rates more than ten times the national average! I spoke today with a podcast guest about the guilt and shame that we encounter as advocates for not doing more for more people when so many people are struggle.

My newsletter is not here to perpetuate guilt or shame... Because at my core - I'm also so grateful for the nuance of the human existance and struggle with trying to find our place with our values and our understanding of right and wrong.

I also know that I get to spend time with my family (National holiday time off and all), and prepare and dine on a meal WITH them. Because of that I will still experience the joy and love - the generosity, togetherness, and gratitude that can bring us together and heal the world. I genuinely hope that you are experiencing that too - and if not - please know that you are welcome in my home. (Drop by if you're in Wisconsin, or give me a call!)

What else can we do?

As we celebrate our family and friends lets focus on togetherness, generosity, and gratitude. (AND OF COURSE THE FOOD!!!)

If you feel call to advocacy this thanksgiving here are some small acts that you can do both in service to the indigenous population and in service of your own heart with what feels right for you.

1. Shop from indigenous owned businesses, authors, crafters. Consider buying one of your gifts from an indigenous person. I'm particularly excited about this one: https://a.co/d/9zZcIzW​
2. Call your representatives and remind them that our government still owes a great debt to Native Americans and that Indigenous tribes should be protected at all costs.
3. Donate to organizations like National Indigenous Women's Resource Center - NIWRC - a Native-led nonprofit organization committed to ending violence against Native women, children, and communities. https://www.niwrc.org/mmiwr-awareness#​
4. Donate food or money to organizations who are feeding the hungry - especially in areas near local tribal areas. Considering the rising cost of food, the recent shut down which delayed SNAP benefits and a potential future shut down in January, Millions are going hungry, but Native populations are disproportionately affected by this crises. 1 in 3 Native Americans are living in poverty.
5. If you can't afford to donate or shop, and calling your representatives seems too daunting - then I encourage you to work on connect with your planet in a prayer of gratitude and mourning for the ancestoral energy and wisdom that we all actually need.

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Lastly, I want to tell you that I am greatful for you!

Every one of you - whether you have read my newsletter this one time, or you are heavily involved in my life and we talk daily, all of you are important to me. I deeply appreciate all of the ways in which the universe, my connections, my clients, and my friends and family support me.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you! My world is a better place because of you.

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​This Week in The Rebel Dream Lab:​

• Money Date Monday: Monday, Dec 1st, 11am - 12:30pm CST
• My Office Hours: Tuesday, Dec 2nd, 12pm - 1:30pm CST *if no one RSVPs before Monday This will be canceled.*
• Cross Community Co-Working: Friday, Dec 5th 12pm-2pm CST

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Other Highlights:

Stay tuned tomorrow to a special black friday giveaway - no sales this year - just generosity from my heart. To opt out of this freebie, please click here. *If you opted out last year, you are not automatically opted out this year, as I figure some of you may be interested in Free things - so make sure to click the link if you don't want updates.*

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Focusing on Advocacy through connection and coming to you with Love,

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