We Connect People to Purpose
Welcome. This page is the front door to the Voice Up network.
Voice Up helps people find their purpose and turn it into real work in the world. Students, families, mentors, and partners all start here. Look around first. Then take your first step.
Ready to begin? The Start Today page walks you through the first steps, one at a time, in order.
Begin HereNew cohorts begin on the first day of every month. If you attend a college or university, the start of your semester is a key time to begin. You do not need to attend a college or university to start. Every new student begins on the first of the month.
Watch the Big Picture
Two minutes on what Voice Up is and how to start.
The Five Principles of Voice Up
This is how Voice Up has achieved what it has to date.
Collaboration
all are welcome.
Humility
we all have much to learn.
Precision
all the details matter.
Patience
we all need forgiveness. We all make mistakes, and the key is to learn from each one and become better.
Empathy
we must understand your why.
We help you set a goal to talk to new people every week, and to share the lessons you learn. Week by week, the impact of your idea grows, and it inspires others to act.
Two Kinds of Support, One Journey
The big decisions in a career are not made alone. At Voice Up, two kinds of support walk with you, and you need both.
Human Support
Real people, in real conversation. A community that meets every week. Mentors who know your name. Our Saturday planning meetings bring everyone together to share progress and plan the week ahead.
You also get honest feedback on your work, in writing, from people who have heard your story. This is where trust is built, and where your why becomes clear.
AI Support
Smart tools that help you think, plan, and build, at any hour. On this platform, guided steps and AI tools help you move from an idea to a finished project.
One tool we recommend is Muse, a personal AI agent. Check out Muse, and redeem my code in Settings within 48 hours of joining and we will both get 1 billion Muse tokens.
Code: MZHRJJ
Try MusePeople first. Tools in support. Neither one replaces the other. Together, they help you make the important decisions of a life, with care.
Start With Music
Much of the Voice Up story is told in song. J Ellington writes and records the music and films that carry the message of purpose to families everywhere. Start with the music, and you will feel the heart of this work. The films play on our YouTube channel, Building Caring Families - Films that Inspire.
Visit Building Caring
Building Caring is our home for families and leaders. It holds the Leadership Series, resources for family life, and Table for Two, our series on faith and family.
Enter the Voice Up Network
Voice Up Learning, at voiceuplearning.com
The practicum home for students who learn with our university partners.
Visit voiceuplearning.comVoice Up Learning Life, at voiceuplearning.life
Where students write their reflections and share their meeting minutes.
Visit voiceuplearning.lifeShare your story. Connect with others. Elevate your impact.