In this episode, Carla Pursnani and Sarah Sherwood discuss the importance of civic engagement and building bridges in democracy. They emphasize the need for trust, understanding, and diverse perspectives in fostering a healthy democratic environment. The conversation covers various aspects of community involvement, the significance of values, and practical steps for engaging with different movements, including immigration. They also highlight the importance of self-care for activists and finding hope in collective action.
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Sarah Sherwood
Sarah has a master’s degree in public communications. In addition to a successful tenure at Stanford Hospital & Clinics, Edelman Worldwide and Ruder Finn, Sarah Sherwood has been promoting organizations in the political, well-being, science, and medical industries, and working with top public officials, scientists and innovators for almost 30 years. Learn more about Sarah here: Company – SherwoodCommunications
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The show is produced by Carla Pursnani
Communications by Sarah Sherwood
Art by Melissa Lawson
Music by Nick Pursnani
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Building Bridges: An Introduction
02:29 The Importance of Relationships
03:40 Civic Engagement and Democracy
06:24 Understanding Government and Community
09:15 The Role of Community in Building Bridges
11:40 Engaging with Diverse Perspectives
14:10 The Power of Values in Communication
16:54 Building Coalitions for Change
19:47 The Immigration Conversation
22:08 Taking Action: Practical Steps
25:16 Self-Care and Mental Health
27:13 Finding Hope in Activism