Listen "S2E4: Narrative Change ft. Circles Grant County"
Episode Synopsis
This episode is the final installment in our 3-part series on Centering People and Purpose. Special guests Andrew Sprock and Kayla Johnson (of Circles Grant County in Marion, Indiana) join Kamatara and Kris for a conversation about the vital role of Narrative Change in Big View work.
Faced with critical issues after only a few years, Circles Grant County recognized that doing “business as usual” wasn’t going to move them forward. They found themselves in a moment of crisis: funding had dropped significantly, some Circle Leaders were experiencing discouraging challenges, and the Matched Circles weren’t gaining the traction they had hoped for.
In response, they launched a storytelling team and began hosting monthly story nights. This intentional shift has propelled their chapter's success—strengthening relationships, boosting fundraising efforts, and reshaping the larger community narrative about poverty.
Tune in for this powerful discussion on the transformative impact of creating space and support for people to share their stories.
Episode Transcript & Show Notes: circlesusa.org/s2e4
Faced with critical issues after only a few years, Circles Grant County recognized that doing “business as usual” wasn’t going to move them forward. They found themselves in a moment of crisis: funding had dropped significantly, some Circle Leaders were experiencing discouraging challenges, and the Matched Circles weren’t gaining the traction they had hoped for.
In response, they launched a storytelling team and began hosting monthly story nights. This intentional shift has propelled their chapter's success—strengthening relationships, boosting fundraising efforts, and reshaping the larger community narrative about poverty.
Tune in for this powerful discussion on the transformative impact of creating space and support for people to share their stories.
Episode Transcript & Show Notes: circlesusa.org/s2e4
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