Grace Pesch

Imagined Communities

Society EN ↓ 4 episodes

Imagined Communities is a podcast about dreaming boldly and building beautifully. Hosted by Grace Pesch, each episode spotlights everyday visionaries who are reimagining the places we call community—one idea, one action, and one connection at a time. You’ll hear stories of the slow, steady work of building a world we actually want to live in. If you're longing to bring your own vision to life—or wondering how to grow something beautiful where you are—this podcast is your invitation. Because the future belongs to those who imagine it—and then make it real.*Thanks to DELOSound for the music.

Author

Grace Pesch

Episodes

Imagining Safe and Secure Workplaces with Arantxa Chaire-Kobb 27.10.2025 39:30

Arantxa is the first woman on her mother’s side and the second on her father’s to earn a master’s degree, and she carries that honor with deep gratitude and purpose. As someone grounded in both lived and professional experience, she’s committed her career to public service, equity, and systems transformation. Arantxa helps us understand psychological agency and why it's important in the workpl...

The power of curiosity and knowing your neighbors with Rawhi Said 25.08.2025 36:56

Rawhi is a leader in the healthcare system, a naturally curious and inquisitive person and someone who wants to make sure people feel seen. Grace and Rawhi talk about bridging differences, getting to know your neighbors, and preserving culture. Learn how all of those things influence Rawhi’s worldview as a 3rd generation refugee. “Show up to places, volunteer, take out your neighbors trash…these a...

Never Limit Your Imagination with Nicole Nfonoyim-Hara 18.08.2025 43:53

Nicole and Grace chat all things Black imagination and liberation. Griot Arts is the baby of Nicole Nfonoyim-Hara is a writer, storyteller, book store owner, Fulbright Scholar, and overall creator. Griot Arts is an arts hub centering Black literature and art, but don't let it fool you - the space is open to all who dare to dream of a better world for everyone. Nicole shares where the idea of the s...

Imagined Communities: Let's Get To Know Each Other 29.06.2025 10:33

Welcome to episode 1 of Imagined Communities! What kind of community do you want to live in—and how do you start building it? In this first episode, host Grace Pesch shares the story behind Imagined Communities and invites you into a new space for dreaming, reflection, and action. From backyard conversations to systems thinking, Grace explores how small acts of connection can help us shape the wor...