@Charlia Acree just launched Capital M, a multimedia public humanities project documenting the lived experiences of DC mothers across all eight wards and multiple generations — and we are SO proud! She recently presented the project at its launch event in Penn Quarter, and this thing is moving. From oral history interviews to a culminating community art exhibition, Charlia is using her voice and her story to honor the women who hold Washington, DC together. This is exactly what Main Character energy looks like — vision, heart, and execution on full display. Using our voices & our confidence to serve the communities that matter to us most! Go show her some love and check out the project at https://www.capitalmdc.com/ !

I recorded a 60-second video of myself talking about last week and what’s new with my work. I could definitely work on my eye contact and the ums. Slowing down, looking away and even closing eyes can help with speaking clearly but then it doesn’t come across as confident in my opinion. If I were prepping for something formal or professional speaking, I would write out my script in advance. Even if I veer away from the script, I prefer thinking through what I want to say in advance. Otherwise, I tend to be longwinded and rambly. I think this comes from processing what I want to say in real time as I’m trying to express myself articulately.

My new main character identity is a successful business owner, that consistently partners with collaborative clients on impactful projects.

Hi! I’m Charlia, founder and principal of impactYOU, a social impact consultancy based in DC! I am a writer and a professional people person, using words and a sense of wonder to create change through creative "soulutions" that help leaders and organizations tell their story in ways people can feel and remember. For fun I like to read, yap, host, and sing karaoke. My workspace tends to change but here’s a pic of me working! Looking forward to getting to know everyone in this special community!

Hi everyone! Curious to hear from others what brought you to Main Character Lab. I am interested in learning how to communicate confidently and clearly outside the little bubble I find myself in sometimes. :) What about you?