Political Hope

https://kismatforpeople.com/   https://www.butterflyonbooks.com/book-package/ben   https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/   We often look at our local tax and administrative offices as cold, bureaucratic black boxes.  But what if we brought real-world, transparent leadership into the heart of our county systems, treating the public not as numbers, but as partners? Today, we are talking about transform...

https://www.markwinne.com/ https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/road-to-a-hungerfree-america-9798765132340/ https://www.cultivatingself.org/ Today, we are diving deep into the blueprints (or green prints) of food democracy with Mark Winne. For over forty years, Mark has been at the forefront of the food justice movement, bridging the gap between grassroots activism and structural policy. As a co-founder...

In this episode of Political Hope , we explore the radical reimagining of farming and community economics through the visionary work of The Farmers Land Trust . Co-founder Ian McSweeney brings his deep expertise in real estate and conservation to dismantle traditional ownership models, crafting the legal and financial blueprints necessary to liberate land from the speculative market. Alongside him...

https://www.cultivatingself.org/ https://buenavidacoffeeroasters.com/en/product/cultivating-self/   In this episode of Political Hope , we sit down with Christina Hildebrand , the visionary founder of A Voice for Choice Advocacy (AVFCA) , to explore the front lines of medical freedom and consumer transparency. A relentless force in Sacramento, Christina has transformed grassroots concern into high...

https://buenavidacoffeeroasters.com/en/product/cultivating-self/   https://www.cultivatingself.org/   Let's explore the architecture of a more empathetic future alongside  Alvin Graylin , a global tech visionary and co-author of Our Next Reality . Known for his viral TED Talks and leadership within the Virtual World Society , Alvin is a leading voice on the "Bridge to One" initiative, a movement u...

https://www.butterflyonbooks.com/book-package/ben ...  In this episode, we dive into the mission of Resilient Peeps , an Oakland-based collective led by Shirah Wagner that is reimagining emergency preparedness as an act of radical community solidarity. At a time when political systems often feel fragile and social fabrics are fraying, Resilient Peeps suggests that our greatest hope lies not in bun...

https://www.cultivatingself.org/ Kate Hoepke founded the Village Movement California organization and led the San Francisco Village (one of the largest in the country) for over a decade. She is the epitome of community building, founding more than 40 Mothers Clubs in the SF Bay Area and being deeply involved in the field of aging since 2001.  https://villagemovementcalifornia.org/ ... https://www....

https://www.cultivatingself.org/ Alexander "Brave Journey" Sterling is a pioneering financial leader and the CEO/co-founder of Turtle Island Community Capital (TICC) , a Native-led Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) dedicated to promoting economic sovereignty, climate justice, and cultural revitalization across Indigenous communities. With two decades of experience in clean energy...

Doughnut Disaster Festival Today, we're joined by a distinguished leader in the fields of conservation and community advocacy, José G. González. Since his appointment in late 2023, Mr. González has been serving as the Equity Officer for the East Bay Regional Park District, where he has been instrumental in leading the district's diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. We'll be discussing his...

https://www.cultivatingself.org/reclaiminghealthcarefellowship https://debunkedbynature.com/pre-order https://www.eatyourhealings.com/ Today, we're joined by Mollie Engelhart , a chef, author, and regenerative rancher who has lived through a profound ideological shift. As a lifelong liberal and celebrated vegan chef, Mollie believed she was doing her part for the environment. But her journey from...

https://dianacantureyna.substack.com/podcast https://www.cultivatingself.org/reclaiminghealthcarefellowship Our guest, Jayda Greco , is a partner at McDermott Will & Schulte, where she focuses on the intersection of healthcare and law. With a deep background in digital health, she's an expert in navigating the complex regulatory landscape, including privacy, compliance, and reimbursement. https://...

https://www.cultivatingself.org/ ... Today, we're incredibly honored to feature  Raji K. Brar , a true trailblazer whose journey from humble beginnings to the highest levels of public service is nothing short of remarkable. Born and raised in Fresno County, Raji's story is rooted in the hard work and determination of her immigrant parents from Punjab, India, who started their lives as farmworkers....

https://www.butterflyonbooks.com/book-package/ben Allison Pyburn is a consultant and writer specializing in global economics, monetary policy, environmental stewardship, and complex securities. She is the founder of Victoria Aelius, an advisory firm dedicated to assisting individuals and organizations in smoothly transitioning to emerging new economic models. Join her substack: @beyondfourthdensit...

https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/ Our guest is Dr. Rudolph "Butch" Ware, the California Green Party candidate . A distinguished Associate Professor of History at UC Santa Barbara, specializing in African and Islamic intellectual history, Dr. Ware brings a unique blend of academic rigor and lifelong activism to his campaign. He's also a prolific writer, author of works such as "Jihad of the Pen: T...

https://caldec.org/ca-dougnut-snapshot/ ... Erica Payne is the founder and president of Patriotic Millionaires . She is a seasoned strategist, an author, and a fearless advocate for economic justice. She's appeared on countless media outlets, always pushing for policies that promote a more stable, prosperous, and equitable nation. https://costoflivingexemption.com/ https://patrioticmillionaires.or...

https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/ Tatheer Adnan worked as a data scientist for two years before transitioning into public service at LA County. Her roles have ranged from managing data and systems for nonprofits receiving the federal ARPA grants to leading operations at Housing for Health. A strong advocate for bringing engineering and systems-thinking into local governance, Tatheer is passionate...

https://www.cultivatingself.org/ x  https://bioticship.com/ x https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/    Ruth Andrade is an embodiment of the feminine divine operating in a way that empowers all beings, in the modern world, with actual funding and organizational support. Her work with Lush Cosmetics has transformed the landscape of ecological and sustainable business. Ruth co-founded Regenerosity with...

https://www.cultivatingself.org/ Lamisa Chowdhury is a leader in creating systemic evolution. She is currently the Program Officer at Patagonia, and leads the Thriving Communities program. She has deep roots with agriculture, both from growing up in Kansas to supporting rural communities across the country and the world.  https://bioticship.com/

https://www.cultivatingself.org/reclaiminghealthcarefellowship Drea Burbank is a brilliant delinquent savant. She is an MD, technologist, and serial entrepreneur. Her work with Savimbo is changing the future of the Amazon by empowering farmers and communities with resources to thrive while they steward the Amazon. Drea is also passionate about preventative medicine and is a wealth of wisdom about...

https://www.butterflyonbooks.com/book-package/ben ... Danya Pastuszek is a leader in the movement to eradicate poverty. She is the President and CEO of the Tamarack Institute for Community Engagement and has been an executive with the United Way of Salt Lake. Danya is committed to serving the community and reimagining ways for all peoples to have a healthy life of possibility and meaning. https://...

https://www.cultivatingself.org/ Nathan is a leadership, campaign, and activism trainer, and among other roles is the Director of Community Organizing at the Leadership Institute.  He has overseen hundreds of volunteers, campaign staff, and operatives across the United States, and trained over 10,000 activists from every state and dozens of countries. He led the charge on lawsuits in California an...

https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/ ... Richard Bradbury is an authentic regenerative farmer, a real estate entrepreneur, and someone who cares about how money effects everyone, at every level of the system. He has experience in a wide variety of industries, and his perspective is critical in the movement for healthier Americans and more diverse and resilient ecosystems.  https://calbizjournal.com/...

California Doughnut Economics Call for Partnerships: https://givebutter.com/C8K0e7 Donna Morton is a steward of money and financial energy. She is the co-founder of Edge Finance and has supported communities and projects with financial literacy.  https://financingedges.com/

https://www.cultivatingself.org/reclaiminghealthcarefellowship... Jasmine Banks is a social good executive leader leading by example. She just launched Generation Common Good , a movement to organize around intergenerational inheritance of common good. She and her partner also facilitate Parenting is Political . Jasmine is also the Executive Director of UnKoch My Campus.   https://generationcommon...

Jose Vega is the kind of brave leader we need in Congress. He is a leader in the movement for peace founded by the LaRouche's.  ... https://votevega.nyc/ ... https://www.vegasarepeacefund.org/ ... https://www.instagram.com/josbtrigga/ ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York%27s_15th_congressional_district ... https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/