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Vilissa Thompson

A macro social worker, writer, speaker, consultant, and Founder of Ramp Your Voice!

Ramp Your Pride!

Jul 29, 2026

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4 min read

Ramp Your Pride!

The Patron Saint of Boundaries talks Disability Pride Month, the most wonderful time of the year, and getting into the summer groove.

Vilissa Thompson
Vilissa Thompson
All Roads Point to the Future...

Jun 30, 2026

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5 min read

All Roads Point to the Future...

The Patron Saint of Boundaries talks rest, travel essentials and disability, and has an exciting announcement about what’s next for Ramp Your Voice!

Vilissa Thompson
Vilissa Thompson
All It Takes Is A Spark!

May 29, 2026

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4 min read

All It Takes Is A Spark!

The Patron Saint of Boundaries revisits and refreshes her professional portfolio, and makes ready for The Ramp Your Voice Conference next week!

Vilissa Thompson
Vilissa Thompson
It’s Gonna Be May!

Apr 30, 2026

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4 min read

It’s Gonna Be May!

The Patron Saint of Boundaries stays focused, taps into Kamala Harris’ book tour, finds tech shortcuts worth knowing about and explores how the SAVE Act will impact disabled voters.

Vilissa Thompson
Vilissa Thompson
Spring Forward Into A New Season

Mar 30, 2026

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7 min read

Spring Forward Into A New Season

The Patron Saint of Boundaries explores gratitude through the seasons, faces the sunshine, and highlights Black Women in her “Who Made it Possible?” series!

Vilissa Thompson
Vilissa Thompson
Black to the Future

Feb 26, 2026

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6 min read

Black to the Future

The Patron Saint of Boundaries explores hard decisions, anticipates spring, prepares for the Lenten season and honors Black History Month on her YouTube Channel!

Vilissa Thompson
Vilissa Thompson
Hello 2026: New Year, Refined Me.

Jan 28, 2026

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6 min read

Hello 2026: New Year, Refined Me.

The Patron Saint of Boundaries goes back to the basics, enjoys a staycation, and enjoys being an analog girl in a digital world while tapping into some childhood faves.

Vilissa Thompson
Vilissa Thompson
It's Been (Really) Real 2025!

Dec 23, 2025

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7 min read

It's Been (Really) Real 2025!

The Patron Saint of Boundaries reclaims joy, joins in the fun with the Harlem Globetrotters, picks a premium journal, and celebrates HERSELF!

Vilissa Thompson
Vilissa Thompson
Season’s Greetings!

Nov 25, 2025

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7 min read

Season’s Greetings!

From Holiday vibes & “The Boy is Mine”, to planning the year ahead and getting out the vote for midterms. V is winding down 2025 to gear up for 2026!

Vilissa Thompson
Vilissa Thompson
Finally Fall

Oct 31, 2025

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8 min read

Finally Fall

“The Patron Saint of Boundaries” reflects on how to have a balanced toolbox — “Unapologetically HER” honors D’Angelo — “My Faves” gets cozy. — “Take Action” highlights comic book writer Stephanie Williams!

Vilissa Thompson
Vilissa Thompson
Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself...

Sep 30, 2025

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7 min read

Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself...

The Patron Saint of Boundaries gives you the top 3 lessons from her 30s — Unapologetically HER — My Faves — Go Go Gadgets I can’t live without.— Take Action!

Vilissa Thompson
Vilissa Thompson

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