Ignition Call Support Sessions give you focused support to talk through parenting and advocacy challenges that have got you stuck.
A Luminary Braintrust Collab Lab Experiment
Ignition Calls: 1:1 Support sessions for Luminary Braintrust Members
Collaboration Laboratory
COLLAB LAB EXPERIMENT
1:1 Support sessions for Caregivers
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What are Ignition Call Support Sessions?
Ignition Calls offer free 1:1 parent & advocacy strategy sessions for members of the Luminary Braintrust through spring 2025.
The Challenge:
Do you need a quick, focused boost to get clear on your next steps? Whether you’re rethinking your approach to discipline or navigating your child’s experience of discrimination, you don’t have to tackle this alone.
The Solution:
Ignition Call Support Sessions give you focused support to talk through the parenting or advocacy challenge that’s keeping you from taking action.
This isn’t a “general check-in” or a free-for-all of brain picking. Bring a specific challenge that’s keeping you from moving forward and I’ll help detangle your thoughts and clarify next steps.
Limited-time pilot program
As a 2025 Spring Collab Lab experiment, our spots are limited.
Last year’s spring hangouts weren’t accessible for members with tough schedules and social anxiety. So I’m excited to offer this free, members-only pilot to test whether a more flexible schedule (inspired by the TJ Help Desk) can help us overcome the logistical hurdles in previous gatherings.
Here’s what a ‘pilot’ means:
Limited availability: There are only 4 sessions available this spring, for existing Luminary Braintrust members only. Once these spots are filled, the calendar will close until the next round of testing.
Feedback is crucial: Since this is an experiment, I want to hear your feedback afterward. This will help me shape this service and refine how we work together.
So, if you want to grab one of these exclusive spots, book early, and help us shape Ignition Calls moving forward.
You’re smart and capable, and already have a wide range of tools in your toolbox.
But sometimes we need help figuring which tools to use, with help from someone not currently tangled up in the thick of it.
When should you schedule an Ignition Call?
Schedule a call if you’re facing a parenting & advocacy challenge that you can’t bring to the Luminary Braintrust group chat, for example:
Sensitive information
Managing a conflict in our community advocacy group, and need a sounding board as you consider how to move forward without outing the people involved?
Fear of sharing in a larger group
Have you or your kiddo done something harmful, and you’re not quite ready to take public accountability? Let’s discuss your options.
Anxiety about embarrassing yourself or causing harm
Have a challenge for the group discussion, but worried you’ll say something offensive or cause harm because you’re not sure how to phrase it? Reach out for help getting started.
Private information
Need a sounding board to talk through a challenge that requires disclosing medical information, your child’s LBGTQiA+ identity, or immigration status? We can chat about it privately without outing anyone.
Not sure how to get started
The LBT is an inclusive group designed for neurodivergent folks with executive functioning challenges. But the LBT ecosystem has a lot of features to navigate, and maybe you just need a little help learning how to get involved.
When should you not schedule an Ignition Call?
While Ignition Calls are for solving specific challenges, some things are better handled in the Luminary Braintrust group chat – the place to crowdsource ideas, share wins, and connect with others. For example:
Quick Brain-Pickings with Simple Answers
Want to know the latest book recommendations on transformative justice parenting? Or ask for a quick tip on how to rephrase a comment to a teacher? Get a wealth of experience-based insight from the other members of the Luminary Braintrust.
Curiosity & Quick Brainstorming:
Got a “How do I get my kid to stop stealing his brother’s candy without giving him food issues?” kind of question? Ask the members of our chat group and get wisdom from parents who have also faced this challenge.
Social Connection & Sharing Wins:
You’d love to share a recent success or feel seen in a moment of struggle. While I want to cheer you on, the group is the perfect place to celebrate (or commiserate) together.
How it works
- Available Sessions: In spring of 2025, I’m offering four Ignition Calls for Luminary Braintrust members. Once the spots are filled, the calendar will close. This is a pilot program, so availability is limited—book early to ensure your spot.
- Duration: Each session is 30-45 minutes of focused discussion to lay out challenges, strategize, and spark action ideas.
- Sessions are private by default, but we may open discussions to small groups in future experiments.
- Discussions are closed – To protect your prviacy, I won’t take notes or keep records of what we discuss during our call.
- Calls are free for active Luminary Braintrust members and we may open it up to non-members in future rounds.
Luminary Braintrust members – make sure you’re logged in to view the booking button above.
Who hosts Ignition Calls?
In our first pilot round of this Collab Lab Experiment, Ashia Ray will be hosting all 1:1 Ignition Calls, although we may expand facilitation to others in future rounds.
Ready to get started?
Active Luminary Braintrust members will need to be logged in to view the registration link below.
Once you’re logged in, book your spot and let me know the specific challenge you want to work on.
Spots are extremely limited, so reserve a spot quickly if you’d like to participate.
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