Bridges Not Walls: Recent Episodes
bridgesnotwalls
Transforming ourselves and our relationships to solve the issues facing our communities and create a more just society.
Strong movements are based on strong communication. This podcast explores how we have full, open, clear, and honest conversations, especially when working to bridge divides and create strong and lasting connections for change.
With: Char Sundust, Enrique Gonzalez, Melia LaCour, and Angelo Gatto. Hosted by Roshni Sampath. Audio Engineer, Camelia Jade. Music by Camelia Jade.
Liner Notes: The story related about the"African tribal tradition" around accountability can be found in various writings, including American author Alice Walker's book, "We Are The Ones We Have Been Waiting For." There are also questions about its accuracy and specific tribal affiliation.
Artists and creative expression have long been central to creating successful social movements and thriving communities. In this podcast, we explore the role of art, artists, and creativity in personal and social transformation. — with Char Sundust, Enrique Gonzalez, Melia LaCour, and Angelo Gatto. And Guests: Liner Notes: Guests: Infinite Milam, founder of The Queens Project, thequeensproject.org ; Dawn Reardon, writer, and naturopathic physician; and Camelia Jade, audio engineer and musician, cameliajadesounds.com, strongsunmoon.org.
Samuel Butler said the quote mentioned at 59:45 “Life is like learning to play the violin in public.”
Building bridges in an essential part of building movements. What does it take to be an effective builder across differing positions of power and perspective? Is bridge building with institutions different? What is the role of our personal work in building movements? Explore these questions with us in our second episode -- with Char Sundust, Melia LaCour, Enrique Gonzalez. Hosted by Roshni Sampath.
Why is building bridges important to creating change? What does it mean to be a bridge builder? And how does one create strong enough relationships to get anything done? Explore these questions and get to know us in our first episode -- with Char Sundust, Enrique Gonzalez, Angelo Gatto. Hosted by Roshni Sampath.