142. How to Use Cooperatives to Be More Independent with Cheryl Johnson
On this week’s episode of Make It Happen, I sit down with Cheryl Johnson. She breaks down the myths of cooperatives and points out the impact that using cooperatives can bring to communities. Then don’t miss pick my brain where I talk about the usefulness of hashtags.
(00:44) Pick my brain: How do I use Hashtags?
Hashtags work on some platforms but not all. Don't use them in Facebook, it hurts you in the algorithm. Most other platforms are good for them.
Social Media Examiner is a great resource for current trends and advice on things such as hashtags.
(04:43) Cheryl Johnson Interview:
(06:24) Cheryl talks about how she got involved with cooperatives.
(07:08) Cooperatives is not socialism like many people think it’s more about bringing people together.
(08:15) Michelle talks about how Cheryl is good at listening and creating a space that is safe for people to discuss views and social topics respectfully.
(09:28) Cheryl says at the core of communications with others when talking views should be empathy rather than pushing views on other people
(11:18) Cheryl tells story about how cooperatives came about.
(12:56) Cheryl’s suggestions to groups of people and communities working together through cooperatives.
(16:50) Cheryl talks about her local community coming together to bring better internet to her rural community.
(20:15) Michelle talks about an initiative that was in Provo about making Provo more bike friendly where community members formed their own cooperative to help community members getting bikes.
(23:10) Cheryl talks a non-profit where a bunch of churches came together with a non-profit to help with overdoses of fentanyl.
https://www.thefifthprinciple.coop/
(27:23) Favorite Things:
Holiday Shirt from Target
(29:09) Closing Remarks