Hope, Power, Action: Rising Above the Muck to Lead

It’s been hard to try to wrap our heads around all the cruel steps that the Trump administration has taken to gut civil liberties, cut basic services that so many need and rely on, and basically destabilize and dismantle the government to turn power over to an elite few. Chaos and flooding the system is their playbook – it is meant to overwhelm. But each of us can combat the overwhelm by taking small actionable steps forward

Join us for our next Social Lab – to design your playbook – Hope, Power, Action: Rising Above the Muck to Lead with Purpose.

When: March 24th 5:30pm

Where: Biergarten 11 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

FREE – RSVP LINK

This event will inform, connect, and inspire action with powerful insights from our featured guests:

• Josh Fryday CA’s Chief Service Officer running a national service organization larger than the Peace Corps. He serves in Gov Newsom’s cabinet and will be speaking about the power of community action.
• Indivisible Santa Barbara will discuss how to reclaim Democratic pride and shift messaging to connect with working-class voters, empowering communities through effective communication strategies.
• David Silva, Mayor of Buellton, will share his experience in winning a conservative area, offering actionable strategies for engaging voters and building cross-party support.

Come prepared to learn, connect, and be part of a movement to rise above the muck and lead with purpose!

First 50 Guests get Drink Tokens and Light Apps Provided! 

More About our Guest Speakers:

Myra Paige, VP of Indivisible Santa Barbara

Indivisible Santa Barbara stands as a steadfast beacon of resistance in a time when our collective energy is being tested. While we are weary, we are not giving up. We’ve witnessed the power that emerges when we unite to stand up for what’s right and for our communities. Resistance remains critical as a check on this administration. We are part of a broader movement, aligned with countless organizations committed to civil liberties, human rights, justice, and basic decency.

David Silva- Mayor of Buellton

David is the Mayor of Buellton, California, a city traditionally known for its conservative leanings. His victory reflects his ability to connect with voters across political divides and his commitment to progressive values. His leadership is a model for bridging gaps in communities that are often seen as politically divided. At the Social Lab, David will share how he successfully ran a campaign in a historically conservative area, offering insights and actionable strategies for engaging voters and building cross-party support. The upcoming election for his council seat will take place August 5, 2025 with mail in only ballots. His experience can help others in similar areas to mobilize, engage, and win.

Josh Fryday- California Chief Service Officer (for identification purposes only)

Josh Fryday was appointed California’s Chief Service Officer by Governor Newsom to lead service, volunteer, and civic engagement efforts throughout California. As a member of the Governor’s Cabinet, Fryday leads California Volunteers, Office of the Governor. He also serves in a leadership position with the California Governor’s Council for Career Education which works to empower all Californians – youth and adult learners alike – to discover, prepare for, and connect to careers.