Advocacy Self-Care Sessions
The Audacious Art of Advocacy Self-Care
Real self-care. Real support. Real relief.
154 advocates told us what they need most right now — not more training to pass on to clients, but self-care and sustainability tools for themselves. This series is our response.
Every first Thursday of the month, Shawndell Dawson hosts a free 45-minute live session designed specifically for advocates, survivor-leaders, and violence prevention professionals. Each session includes a science-backed perspective, Shawndell's three personal favorites for the month's theme, and a free downloadable tool you can use right away. Recordings stay accessible permanently — watch live or catch the replay on your schedule.
Every session includes:
- A practical, science-backed self-care perspective
- Shawndell's three personal favorites for the month's theme
- A free downloadable tool to keep
- Live Q&A and honest conversation
- Permanent access to the session recording
No cost. No pitch. Just support.
You don't have to wait for the next session to begin
Two ways to come back to yourself today — explore the framework, and keep the daily practice close.
The Audaciously Real Relief Framework
The map. When the weight feels like too much to hold, this guide helps you find where it's living — and the smallest next step back to center. Take what serves you, leave the rest.
Open the free framework →The Staying Whole Reset Card Deck
The daily ritual. Twelve audacious breaths for the chaos — a grounding reset you can return to anytime, anywhere, on the hardest days and the ordinary ones.
Get the deck →Looking for more? Explore the full Self-Care, Collective Care & Sustainability Tools collection →
2026 Session Calendar
All sessions are free. Register for each session using the link below. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with your Zoom link and a reminder before the session.
| Date | Session Topic | Register |
|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2026 12:00 PM ET |
The Art of Staying Wholly You in the Face of Chaos Caring for yourself feels audacious right now — and it is. When everything around you is in upheaval, staying grounded in who you are is one of the bravest things you can do. |
Join the free Audacious Self-Care community to access the session recording and materials. |
| July 9, 2026 12:00 PM ET |
The Art of Giving Yourself Grace You give grace to survivors, families, and communities every single day. What would it feel like to give some to yourself? |
Register for July 9 |
| August 6, 2026 12:00 PM ET |
The Art of Making Your Own Meditation for the Moments You Need It Meditation isn't something you consume — it's something you can create. Nobody knows your triggers, your rhythms, and your reset points better than you do. |
Register for Aug 6 |
| September 10, 2026 12:00 PM ET |
The Art of Picking Meaningful Supports for Yourself Not all support has the same impact — and what restores you is deeply personal. This session is about identifying exactly what kind of help you want and need, and asking for it without guilt. |
Register for Sept 10 |
| November 12, 2026 12:00 PM ET |
The Art of Boosting Yourself Up with Expert Help Hiring help isn't a luxury — for advocates, it's a sustainability strategy. We'll talk practically about how to find, afford, and make the most of expert support so you can show up fully for the work you love. |
Register for Nov 12 |
Can't make it live? Recordings are available permanently inside the Audacious Art of Advocacy Self-Care free community after each session. Register above and you will receive access information.
About Your Host
Shawndell Dawson is the Founder & CEO of Dawson Visionary Enterprises, LLC and the Advocates Paying Advocates Marketplace — the first survivor-centered digital marketplace where advocates and survivor-leaders earn supplemental income from their existing expertise. With 28 years in the violence prevention movement and 15 years as a federal funder directing more than a billion dollars in victim services investments, Shawndell brings both movement depth and practical expertise to every session.
Real self-care. Real support. Real relief.
Hosted by Shawndell Dawson | Dawson Visionary Enterprises, LLC | advocatespayingadvocatesmarketplace.com