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Episode Synopsis
Community: Building Connection for SustainabilityIn this episode Mimi discusses the importance of community-building and organizing. Reflecting on the intersections between community, power, and organizing, Mimi explores how modern conveniences can become barriers to connection. Drawing on personal experiences, including the loss of her parents during the pandemic, she emphasizes the value of vulnerability, asking for help, and creating connections. Mimi shares practical steps she has taken and urges listeners to consider how they can connect with others beyond political outrage to build lasting, supportive relationships.About Mimi GarciaMimi is the host of the Tenacious podcast. She’s an organizer, storyteller, and strategist. She’s worked for over 20 years in issue and movement organizing including labor, healthcare access, reproductive health and voting rights. After more than two decades in the nonprofit advocacy world, Mimi founded Just Collaborative, a consulting firm that works with advocacy groups to build impactful strategies. She lives in Austin, TX with her family, two cats, and a very neglected garden. Contact Mimi Garcia: https://www.thejustcollaborative.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justcollaborativeLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mimi-garcia/
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