Published: Jul 22, 2024 by Small Business Radio Show In Small Business News
What if you tookatrip around the nation to each state for a week all in one year and fulfilled individuals simply like you and individuals that weren’t at all like you.
This week on The Small Business Radio Show, I talked to State Senator Dafna Michaelson Jenet, who did simply that lotsof years ago and was included on “Sunday Morning” as a result.
The concern “What would you do if you won the lotto?” was the driver that triggered Dafna to dive off her 15-year non-profit profession track and travel the nation lookingfor stories that empower all of us. Her objective was, and still is: “Changing the mirror we usage that shows who we are as a society”. It’s fantastic what you can findout sofa browsing America. Her book is called “It Takes a Little Crazy to Make a Difference.”
The Story Behind “It Takes a Little Crazy to Make a Difference”
Dafna’s book, “It Takes a Little Crazy to Make a Difference,” initially released in 2015, dealtwith a considerable difficulty when the initial publisher offered the business. The brand-new publisher required $10,000 per title to keep the book in print. After some settlements, Dafna and her hubby handled to restore the rights and republish the book under the title “It Takes a Little Crazy to Make a Difference, Dafna’s Version.”
The Catalyst for the Book
The motivation for Dafna’s book came from a discussion with her then-boyfriend, now partner, about winning the lotterygame. This whimsical conversation led her to picture a journey throughout all 50 states to engage with guvs and people about resolving neighborhood issues. Despite dealingwith monetary difficulties, Dafna fulfilled 500 amazing people devoted to making a distinction in their neighborhoods. She talks about what she foundout.
The Impact of Media Exposure
Dafna’s journey captured the attention of CBS Sunday Morning, which included her story. This directexposure considerably affected her desire to serve in the legislature. Dafna thinks that such journeys are more vital than ever in today’s politically divided environment, highlighting