by Sarah Beaulieu | Dec 6, 2017 | Art of Intervention
Today’s cover of TIME Magazine named the “Silence Breakers” as Person of the Year. These are the men and women who added their voice to a growing conversation about sexual violence as a part of the #MeToo movement. You don’t need to be on the...
by Sarah Beaulieu | Nov 21, 2017 | College Students, Supporting Survivors
What You Need To Know: When a friend discloses to you, you may feel a range of emotions: shock, surprise, denial, sadness or anger. Whatever you are feeling, it’s normal and natural. But don’t let your emotions stand in the way of being a supportive,...
by Sarah Beaulieu | Oct 17, 2017 | Survivor Perspectives
Dear Alyssa, First of all, thank you for dedicating your platform to making space for a conversation about sexual violence by sparking off the #MeToo hashtag last night (EDITED: which was originally started by Tarana Burke.). I have no doubt your heart is in a good...
by Sarah Beaulieu | Aug 9, 2017 | Advocacy and Activism
It’s been a privilege to meet and work with so many talented film professionals and actors throughout this project, which launches later this week. We worked hard all day for two days of shooting in New York, but did have a chance to relax and get to know each other...
by Sarah Beaulieu | Jul 12, 2017 | Advocacy and Activism
What if we could normalize conversations about sexual violence among young men? What would the world look like for survivors? What would it look like for perpetrators or potential perpetrators? How might organizations and communities transform themselves as a result?...
by Sarah Beaulieu | Jul 12, 2017 | Advocacy and Activism
Talk About it: A Video Campaign The Uncomfortable Conversation, Inc. seeks partners on a ground-breaking video campaign designed to spark and support practical conversations about sexual violence among Millennial men (ages 15-25). This campaign will help advance...
by Sarah Beaulieu | Apr 21, 2017 | Practical Advice
This month, I had the privilege of engaging with lots of different kinds of people in conversations about sexual violence. Between a session with SheGeeksOut, a night at MIT with Duane DeFour and an op-ed in the Chronicle of Philanthropy, I heard from a diverse group...
by Sarah Beaulieu | Feb 17, 2017 | Art of Intervention
As a sales person, I generally appreciate a good sell. When I’ve bought cars or other major purchases, I am entertained by selling techniques and tactics. When it comes to selling a product or service or raising money for a cause, overcoming objections is a key skill...
by Sarah Beaulieu | Jan 25, 2017 | Advocacy and Activism, Practical Advice
Talking about sexual violence takes practice. There’s no shame in that. And most of us don’t get a chance to play out the various scenarios and conversations before we’re actually having them. When I’m out talking to people about my work, men and women of all ages...
by Sarah Beaulieu | Dec 8, 2016 | Advocacy and Activism
Last month, I had the honor and privilege of delivering a talk at TEDxBeaconStreet on engaging in uncomfortable conversations about sexual violence. The talk reflects my experience interviewing and surveying hundreds of men about how sexual violence shows up in their...
