Listen "199: Creating Connection Through Food with Leslie Shalabi of Convivium Urban Farmstead"
Episode Synopsis
In this heartwarming episode of The Found Podcast, Molly takes you inside one of Dubuque, Iowa's most inspiring spaces: Convivium Urban Farmstead. Molly sits down with Leslie Shalabi, co-founder of Convivium, to talk about how their nonprofit uses the power of food to combat disconnection, build relationships, and cultivate community. In this episode, you'll hear about: The founding story of Convivium Urban Farmstead How food can be a universal tool for connection and healing Simple, local actions that create a ripple effect in communities Why creating intentional spaces matters in divided times How anyone can start building community with what they already have Sponsor Shoutout: Today's episode is brought to you by Hey Sister! — a one-day event created for rural women craving in-person connection, authentic conversation, and fresh inspiration for life and work in small towns. Happening Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Washington, Iowa with incredible speakers, hands-on activities, and tangible takeaways for your personal and professional life. 🎟️ Grab your ticket at heysisterevent.com and come find your community of like-minded women this spring! Connect with Convivium Urban Farmstead: Website | Instagram Referenced in this episode: Episode 191: Creativity as Joy: Embracing the Process with Ana Dellamuth of Lovely Little Light Tune in and get inspired to nourish your own community, one connection at a time.
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