<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Stephany Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grant writing, ghostwriting, blogging, copywriting, poetry, self help, creative, speeches, academic, fiction. You name it, I write it. ]]></description><link>https://www.stephanysays.blog/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:14:44 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.stephanysays.blog/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[10 Organizations Looking for People with Lived Experience ]]></title><description><![CDATA[You do not need a college degree, political connections, or years of advocacy experience to make a difference. If you've experienced homelessness, housing insecurity, poverty, foster care, addiction, incarceration, or another systemic challenge, your lived experience is valuable. In fact, many organizations are actively working to include people with lived experience because they understand that better policies begin with listening to the people most affected. For too long, decisions about...]]></description><link>https://www.stephanysays.blog/post/10-organizations-looking-fo-people-with-lived-experience</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a656a9310a4941c0728a9d7</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:51:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_d3dd2cb368cc4d7d8091bf9ec5239a93~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephany Ramos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Equality vs. Equity: Why the Difference Matters in Public Policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've ever heard someone say, "Everyone should be treated the same," you've heard an argument for equality. At first, it sounds fair. If everyone receives the same opportunities, resources, or treatment, then everyone has an equal chance to succeed, right? Not necessarily. One of the biggest misconceptions in public policy is that equality and equity mean the same thing. They don't. Understanding the difference is essential because it shapes everything from education and healthcare to...]]></description><link>https://www.stephanysays.blog/post/equality-vs-equity-why-the-difference-matters-in-public-policy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a60228820510c8475e78778</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:11:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_ff6c6095d929489492167c12df522a50~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephany Ramos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[They Need You at the Table: Why Your Lived Experience Matters More Than You Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[For a long time, I believed that because I had experienced homelessness, addiction, poverty, and countless barriers, my voice didn't belong in the rooms where decisions were being made.  I assumed policy was something created by lawyers, politicians, researchers, and people with degrees hanging on their walls. I thought I had nothing to contribute. I couldn't have been more wrong. What I've learned over the past few years is that there are organizations across the country actively looking for...]]></description><link>https://www.stephanysays.blog/post/they-need-you-at-the-table-why-your-lived-experience-matters-more-than-you-think</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5c53a15e7d848635e32af6</guid><category><![CDATA[Homelessness]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:11:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/781a27_456254ccdd2c48d4b090f72e1ff27dfb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephany Ramos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy Decides Who Thrives, and Who Is Left Behind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yesterday I attended a webinar featuring Regina Cannon, and one quote has stayed with me ever since: "Equity is best defined as just and fair inclusion into a society in which all can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential." That definition challenged me to think differently about policy. Too often we think of policy as a document too complicated to understand, written in government buildings by people we'll never meet. In reality, policy touches every part of our lives. It...]]></description><link>https://www.stephanysays.blog/post/policy-decides-who-thrives-and-who-is-left-behind</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5ac898830cbda37bbd349c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:00:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_2d373841386b3272307767~mv2_d_3024_4032_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephany Ramos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Stereotypes: Understanding Homelessness in America]]></title><description><![CDATA[Breaking the stigmas on homelessness in America. ]]></description><link>https://www.stephanysays.blog/post/beyond-the-stereotypes-understanding-homelessness-in-america</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6740822bfeeee11ea5be8e0e</guid><category><![CDATA[Homelessness]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:21:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d67602fd3f3345269473f5b51b8bfe9f.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephany Ramos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ The Science of Sleep and Dreams: Uncovering the Mysteries of Our Subconscious]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sleep is a universal human experience that plays a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. How about dreams and their meanings.]]></description><link>https://www.stephanysays.blog/post/the-science-of-sleep-and-dreams-uncovering-the-mysteries-of-our-subconscious</link><guid isPermaLink="false">667e5627c7b13910f13013a1</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 07:32:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_757935742d434a75494b34~mv2_d_4032_2720_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephany Ramos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The gut-brain axis and how maintaining a healthy gut microbiome can impact our mental health.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The impact that your gut health can have on your cognitive functions. ]]></description><link>https://www.stephanysays.blog/post/the-gut-brain-axis-and-how-maintaining-a-healthy-gut-microbiome-can-impact-our-mental-health</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6656c967810bfbf2b76fbadc</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jun 2024 07:30:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_6749614135507958674459~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephany Ramos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mindset and Self-Development Why is Mindset so important? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is mindset, and why is it essential for success? Mindset is like our perception of the world, our environment, ourselves, and...]]></description><link>https://www.stephanysays.blog/post/mindset-and-self-development-why-is-mindset-so-important</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65e22fc19f00c9b000a2a91a</guid><category><![CDATA[Mindset and Self-development]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2024 08:25:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_6c4f474a756659445f4238~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephany Ramos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[“The effects of drug abuse” An article with real life interviews]]></title><description><![CDATA[An article with interviews on the Short and Long-term effects of drug abuse, preventative measures, and the relation to mental illness.]]></description><link>https://www.stephanysays.blog/post/the-effects-of-drug-abuse-an-article-with-real-life-interviews</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65e030c7b889512186013be4</guid><category><![CDATA[Writing Examples]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:11:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5cfe04929a8453bba57ff2d19ed0e5e.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephany Ramos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chance for Success, Street Newspaper NonProfit for Homeless, marginalized, and re-entry in Tucson ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi everyone. If you’re reading this, I would like to start with Thank you and I hope you read until the end because this is a very...]]></description><link>https://www.stephanysays.blog/post/chance-for-success-street-newspaper-nonprofit-for-homeless-marginalized-and-re-entry-in-tucson</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65055766585e1b13582a6ef3</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 Sep 2023 07:43:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_39a7f9f38d864e8fb91d13817bd2b868~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephany Ramos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 Marketing tools small business owners can utilize on a tight budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[My last blog was on the benefits of blogging for small businesses, but blogging isn’t the only tool available to market your small...]]></description><link>https://www.stephanysays.blog/post/20-marketing-tools-small-business-owners-can-utilize-on-a-tight-budget</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65027b602ea97e29d22763ee</guid><category><![CDATA[Marketing and Small Business]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:30:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_a881a8c6b6064349869fe73a47c810bf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephany Ramos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why should blogging be in your marketing strategy? For small online businesses ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blogging is popular among writers and online marketers but not everyone that reads blogs knows why blogging is used as a marketing tool...]]></description><link>https://www.stephanysays.blog/post/why-should-blogging-be-in-your-marketing-strategy-for-small-online-businesses</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64fd302cd7c99d1c961dbeab</guid><category><![CDATA[Marketing and Small Business]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2023 03:16:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_6a20c3dbfcc44208b8f36379307a56d2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephany Ramos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Top 20 Passive Income Ideas and How to Begin Your Journey to Assured Income]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today’s fast-paced world, more and more people are seeking passive income ideas to generate additional streams of revenue, side...]]></description><link>https://www.stephanysays.blog/post/my-top-20-passive-income-ideas-and-how-to-begin-your-journey-to-assured-income</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64fa3aa75f9f805863c7afee</guid><category><![CDATA[Marketing and Small Business]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2023 03:12:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_a1ba5202a319416ab912f749ef531c05~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephany Ramos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will AI be responsible for human extinction in the near future?  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is evolution? According to the dictionary 1. The way in which living things change and develop over millions of years: and 2. A...]]></description><link>https://www.stephanysays.blog/post/will-ai-be-responsible-for-human-extinction-in-the-near-future</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64f030de31c1abf4927223d4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 07:05:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_e106136d3e8740a9b0bd51e2955f2ab0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephany Ramos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Adult Coloring Books the New Relaxation Hype in 2023?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coloring books can also be a great tool for therapists to use with their patients. The act of coloring can help ease stress and anxiety...]]></description><link>https://www.stephanysays.blog/post/are-adult-coloring-books-the-new-relaxation-hype-in-2023</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64e71214c5948ed16955e605</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 08:47:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_5eca94752f5e41ac978a628332c32763~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephany Ramos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Irony of Human Evolution: Are We Becoming Lazier and Dumber?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Human evolution has been a remarkable journey, which has transformed us from simple organisms to the most intelligent and advanced...]]></description><link>https://www.stephanysays.blog/post/the-irony-of-human-evolution-are-we-becoming-lazier-and-dumber</link><guid isPermaLink="false">643b4bcd69fe9fdfd579d3c4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:02:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_d3e630d96efc4b32bff44537a6bb78dc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephany Ramos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benefits of Volunteering and getting involved in the Community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteering at foodbanks, homeless shelters, cleaning up the city, or keeping elders happy!]]></description><link>https://www.stephanysays.blog/post/benefits-of-volunteering-and-getting-involved-in-the-community</link><guid isPermaLink="false">642f1221f0148abdb44bf141</guid><category><![CDATA[Mindset and Self-development]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 19:12:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_35774a3247695953696641~mv2_d_5419_3325_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephany Ramos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tips for Self-improvement 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Self-improvement requires change and change can be scary but more than anything change can be good! Working towards a better you will...]]></description><link>https://www.stephanysays.blog/post/tips-for-self-improvement-2023</link><guid isPermaLink="false">640d6492875c6cec235036de</guid><category><![CDATA[Mindset and Self-development]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2023 06:07:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_e93e4209202342908e61255dcea5fb06~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephany Ramos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revolution Jesus and understanding Religion ]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you haven't already, give Revolution Jesus a try! I highly recommend checking this movie out, it's touching, inspiring, and an eye opener]]></description><link>https://www.stephanysays.blog/post/revolution-jesus-and-understanding-religion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">640548f4d058c6ecf3b1b2b9</guid><category><![CDATA[Spirituality]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 02:08:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_4132c5dbe80f49ce87ff6cd9ce0399fd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephany Ramos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tips on Marketing yourself as a Ghost writer ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A blog to help beginning freelance ghostwriters market themselves to potential clients without breaking confidentiality contracts. ]]></description><link>https://www.stephanysays.blog/post/tips-on-marketing-yourself-as-a-ghost-writer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63de1870edcd15b78e9db359</guid><category><![CDATA[Marketing and Small Business]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2023 09:03:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_6c7413dbc4334d4582b240b9337c72b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephany Ramos</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>