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THE RESTORATIVE 

DEMOCRACY

PROJECT

No matter where you are on your sheroes journey, the RDP is with you. Rooted in restorative practices, our programming provides a homebase where you can learn, grow, and connect with other members on similar paths.

 

Experience the benefits of community, connection, and growth by joining the Restorative Democracy Project today.

MOVING FROM SACRIFICE TO ABUNDANCE

TRANSFORMING
OUR DEMOCRACY

In this 30 day masterclass you'll recover and reflect on your campaign, learning tips and healing in community.

FORMER CANDIDATES

Master Class

THE RDP COLLECTIVE

An exclusive annual membership that provides restorative group coaching, skills-based masterclasses, systems training, and additional ongoing support. Join to be eligible for our exclusive 2-3 day retreat, coming 2025.

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NEW PUBLIC OFFICIALS

HIT THE GROUND RUNNING: 90 DAY ACCELERATOR
FOR NEW ELECTED OFFICIALS

Learn how to set up your office, find the right team, develop an equitable constituent service program and hit the ground running with this 90-Day accelerator!

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  • Do you offer other services outside of this programming?
    Yes! Raquel offers facilitation, consulting and other custom services. Please email us to discuss further: raquel@raquelcastanedalopez.com
  • Are your services only for womxn of color?
    No. All self-identified LGBTQIAP2S+ women/womxn are welcome to participate. It’s invaluable for womxn of color to have safe spaces where we can show up as our full selves. If this aligns with your values and you support this, then we’d love to have you!
  • Why should I work with Raquel?
    Raquel’s entire career has been dedicated to fighting for equity, access and inclusion for historically marginalized communities, so that everyone has the freedom and resources to pursue their rights to “life, liberty and happiness”. As a double-minority myself, Raquel has lived experience and understands the challenges that womxn of color and marginalized peoples navigate in our society. In addition, she served as a local elected official for 8 years and has over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit and government sectors. Raquel holds a Master in Social Work and is trained in Action Learning, neuro-emotional literacy, and self-compassion techniques. She is deeply committed to this work and creating spaces of belonging for womxn of color to show up as their full selves.
  • How can the RDP benefit me?
    If you want to build a more fulfilling, joyful life, then the RDP can help you get there. Regardless of your role or where you are on your journey, the RDP will help you increase your impact, decrease burnout and support you in living your life the way you’ve been yearning to.
  • I don’t live in the USA, can I still participate?
    YES! We are building a global movement and would love to have you!
  • I have another question not listed here.
    Email us at raquel@raquelcastanedalopez.com
  • What is restorative coaching?
    The RDP coaches use techniques drawn from neuro-emotional literacy, self-compassion, somatic body work and action learning to hold space and support members in getting to the root cause of their challenge. The International Coaching Federation (ICF) defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. The process of coaching often unlocks previously untapped sources of imagination, productivity, and leadership. See: https://coachingfederation.org/about. Coaches don’t fix your problems for you, because they believe you are the expert in your own life. Coaches use powerful questions, deep listening and reflection to hold space for you to connect with your inner wisdom, natural strengths and your values to guide you on your own unique path. Here’s a few helpful articles to learn more about how coaching can benefit you individually, 6 Ways An Executive Coach Can Make You More Successful and your team, 5 Ways Organizations Can Get the Most out of an Executive Coach.
  • Do you only work with people in nonprofits and government in formal leadership roles?
    No. As a former elected official and social worker, RCL often works with people in mid to senior level positions in these sectors; however, we have worked with many folks in other sectors, i.e. people going through life transitions, folks feeling stuck. If you’re interested in working together then please book a complimentary call so we can see if we’re a good fit.
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COMING SOON

Restorative Fellowship for unsuccessful candidates;

Legacy Fellowship: for those transitioning out of office. 

Restorative Fellowship

for unsuccessful candidates

Restorative Fellowship

for unsuccessful candidates

COMING SOON ...

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