Daily Inspiration: Meet Alexis Voss

Today we’d like to introduce you to Alexis Voss

Hi Alexis, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I grew up Catholic and bi-racial in a prominently white, conservative town. My views (what I was taught to believe by the church) are completely different from what they were growing up, and I am so, so grateful for that.

Once I turned 18 and left my hometown, I was able to form my own opinions. My eyes were opened to how sheltered and small my mind was. It’s a pretty icky feeling to realize one day that everything drilled into your head your whole life, was wrong. When you live in a bubble, it’s easy to stay comfy + cozy inside that bubble. Once that bubble gets popped, it’s our choice to remain ignorant. Unfortunately, at this point, ignorance is no longer bliss, it’s hazardous and irresponsible.

It wasn’t until I was about 20 that I truly appreciated and admired just how diverse, and beautiful the world was. Beautiful, yet so disappointing. My activism took off in 2019 when the presidential election took place. The injustice going on in America was right in front of our faces and impossible to ignore. I knew at that time if you decided to remain silent, you were actively choosing to do so. If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. Now 31, I have seen and heard enough to know what’s right and what’s wrong, and I refuse to stay silent.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Using your voice is one of your greatest superpowers. Trying to figure out when to use it or what spaces to use it in can be scary. I understand being afraid of confrontation or upsetting someone. I used to be scared too. You just have to figure out what your activism and moral compass look like. Maybe it is protesting in the streets, maybe it’s talking to family and friends, phone banking, posting on social media, donating, whatever way feels good to you, do that. There are SO many issues in the world that need fighting for, all I ask is that you pick one, at the very least.

It just takes one instance where you hear something or see something and you know deep in your soul you can’t remain silent. Now, I struggle with being too outspoken at times. Becoming a mother pushed me to be more vocal about the issues around me. All I have to do is think about the world I want my kids to grow up in, and that’s enough for me to continue fighting. Once you start opening your eyes to all the injustice and ugliness going on around you, even in the people you know, it’s hard to unsee it. I have a hard time understanding why people still support such horrific, and dangerous people & policies, so for the sake of my mental health, I stopped trying to understand. When someone shows you who they are the first time, believe them. It’s important to remember not everything is “political” the issues at hand are about basic human rights. We can disagree over many things, my rights, and the rights of others, aren’t one of them.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
When I get a break from motherhood, I dedicate most of my time to advocating for issues I’m passionate about. I advocate mostly for women’s rights, racial equality, mental health, gun violence & the LGBTQIA+ community.
I am most proud of myself for remaining authentic and active in a world where wanting to be like everyone else & remaining silent seems to be the easier option. I enjoy educating and encouraging others to get involved, vote (are you registered to vote???), and have hard conversations with family and friends.

After years of giving so much time and energy to advocating for things I believe in – it finally feels like my hard work is being rewarded. I am now the Head of Socials for Hype Women for Harris. I attended night 4 of the Democratic National Convention & had the honor of sitting in a room with some pretty incredible people. & just recently I was invited to be on the Oprah and Kamala call. So if I can give you any advice, it would be to keep going. Keep using your voice, even when it shakes.

Being biracial in a country that is still very racist is a confusing and interesting experience. In some rooms, I am seen as white, in others, I am seen as black or just unknown. I feel it is my privilege to use my voice to speak out against injustices, regardless of whether I am personally affected by it or not.
Friendly reminder: you can’t tell someone you love and respect them and then vote in ways that prove otherwise & it is ALWAYS okay to change your opinion once more information is presented to you.

What matters most to you? Why?
People. I genuinely care about the well-being of other people. People over profit has been a motto I’ve stood by for years. I’m not saying if more people had that mindset the world would be a better place, but….

I care about electing officials and administrations that represent us as the diverse Country we are. Electing people that want to push us forward, not strip DECADES of progress that Women, the queer community, people of color & so many more, have made.

I want everyone to live a life that is true to them. Whatever way that looks. There is nothing worse than someone being anti-something or someone that has zero interference with their life. I was raised Catholic, and I remain a true Christian Woman by loving and supporting my neighbor, protecting my neighbor, and not judging my neighbor. I don’t use my faith as a shield for hate. I don’t use my faith to put myself on a pedestal and force it onto others. I don’t use my faith to strip others of their rights or freedoms. I use my faith to love, and respect others.

WWJD? Not march in the streets with nazi + confederate flags. Not strip women & girls of their reproductive freedom and sit outside clinics degrading girls and women. He wouldn’t take away the right to love who you want to love, or insight violence. He wouldn’t remove books, abolish the education department, and erase black history. & most importantly, Jesus wouldn’t vote for a man like Donald Trump.

Contact Info:

• Website: http://alexismvoss.blogspot.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexismvoss/
• Twitter: https://x.com/alexismvoss