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Trust Falls Episode 1: Making A Splash with Change the Ref & Lush Cosmetics

From navigating partnerships to storytelling and transparency, this discussion dug into practical tools for utilizing trust as a powerful catalyst for lasting impact.

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How do we build the kind of trust that moves missions forward?

When: May 20th, 2025
Where: Linkedin Live

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the inaugural edition of Trust Falls, a new virtual series from The Anthem Awards exploring how trust fuels meaningful impact.

In our first episode, we heard powerful insights from Manuel Oliver, Co-Founder of Change the Ref, and Carleen Pickard, Advocacy & Activism Manager at Lush Cosmetics, as they reflected on what it takes to build authentic community, navigate partnerships, and lead with transparency in the social impact space.

From storytelling as a tool for mobilization to the role of radical honesty in advocacy work, the conversation underscored that trust isn’t just a value—it’s a strategy.

Stay tuned for more sessions in the Trust Falls series as we continue to spotlight the people, practices, and principles driving lasting change.

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