
In the Arena with NOW
In the Arena with NOW lifts up the voices of community leaders who are “in the arena” -- in classrooms, playgrounds, Congressional halls, hospitals, and neighborhood streets -- working to make sure that all children and families can live healthy, thriving lives. Each episode will delve into the experiences of local coalitions, residents, and experts who are working to create equitable systems of care and education. We’ll learn about what they are doing and why, challenges and successes faced, and advice for others seeking to build, grow, and sustain momentum for the long haul. Learn more at: https://www.networksofopportunity.org
Podcasting since 2019 • 31 episodes
In the Arena with NOW
Latest Episodes
The Power of Convivencia: Finding Connections through Community Care
In episode seven, we visit the community of Travis County, Texas and speak with Dr. Michelle Gallas, a pediatrician who has worked for the last decade caring for children and families facing complex medical and social challenges that impact the...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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32:30

We Have the Answers: Centering Interconnected Healing and Community-Led Solutions
In our sixth episode, we continue our conversation with Julie Garreau, Chief Executive Officer, Cheyenne River Youth Project (CRYP), and a 2022 Community Food Systems Fellow. We learn more about CRYP's intentional approach to developing expansi...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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22:40

Young People are Community Power: Nurturing Culturally-Rooted Safe Spaces
As we reflect on last year and look ahead to a new year, we draw inspiration from our powerful conversation with Julie Garreau, Chief Executive Officer, Cheyenne River Youth Project (CRYP), and a 2022 Community Food Systems Fellow. In our fifth...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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19:16

Radical Community Connection: Mia Birdsong on Interconnected Freedom and Leadership for the Future
In our fourth episode, we tune in from Vital Village Networks’ 2024 annual National Community Leadership Summit in Boston, joined by hundreds of grassroots community leaders from across the country dedicated to designing new systems grounded in...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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57:56

Inviting Others Into the Circle: The Ripple Effects of Community Power
In our third episode, we join in a healing conversation with “woman of the community,” birth specialist, and Boston Breastfeeding Coalition (BBC) leader, Dominique Bellegarde. A true servant leader and long time Vital Village Networks champion ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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25:44
