#2 Kseniya Sovenko: A conversation with a Ukrainian (What we get wrong about Putin, why you should care about Ukraine, how we got here, and what YOU can do about it!)

We talk about the current invasion of her beloved country and try to make sense of it. Kseniya shares the struggles of her family who is currently trying to escape the war, the history of this conflict that has been going on for years, the different ways Putin can be stopped, why you should care, what gives Kseniya hope, and what you can do to help!

More about Kseniya

Kseniya immigrated to the West Coast of the United States 20 years ago with her mom. She studied Journalism and Sociology at the University of Washington. She currently does copywriting & marketing at a fitness startup in New York. Previously Kseniya worked with the Daybreaker team. Kseniya is also a Former pro ballroom dancer.

As she puts it “I dance with my words & write stories with my body”

How to help?

1. Spread the message:

Share this podcast ($10 will be donated for every share!) + share news about the invasion

2. Talk to your representatives or join a solidarity protest

Ask for humanitarian aid & military support for Ukraine

3. Donate

• ICRC/RedCross Ukraine Crisis: Providing emergency assistance such as food, water, and medical equipment. 

• UNICEF Ukraine: This initiative focuses on scaling up life-saving humanitarian support for Ukrainian children and their families.

•Come Back Alive: A Ukrainian foundation providing non-lethal military supplies to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 

•More organizations you can support

4. Be sensitive on Social Media

Speak up about what’s going on and elevate voices that are sharing important information.

Follow us

For daily updates and actions follow Kseniya on Instagram

Follow my work and life on my website

Peace and Love,

Tommy