78: Building Community Later in Life with Carmen Leal

11/09/2023 1h 0min
78: Building Community Later in Life with Carmen Leal

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Episode Synopsis

Do you ever have a hard time making friends after moving?  Well, so do people later in life.  I may even say it's harder for them to break into already well established friends groups.  Today I talk with author, Carmen Leal about making those connections and building community later in life.   Carmen has an amazing life story that has taken her from Topeka to Timbuktu, literally!  We talk all about moving around, building community along the way, volunteering, and how her dog not only saved her life, but helps her to meet others.  Listen in to a great story filled with wisdom and be sure to check out the links below.   Links You Need Find our more from my guest, Carmen Leal, here.  You can also follow her on Facebook here, or LinkedIn here.  Buy Carmen's Book, I Chose You, Imperfectly Perfect Rescue Dogs and Their Humans.  Learn more about United Way, a volunteer organization that's a great place to start in a new city.  Find a United Way in your area here.  Bingeing Segment This week, I'm sharing a laundry soap bar that is going to help get out all of your stains for only like 99¢!!  Get one for yourself here.  Don't Forget  Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections.  If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram.