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June 27, 2025 34 mins

In this episode, Carla Pursnani and Sarah Sherwood discuss the importance of civic engagement and building bridges in democracy. They emphasize the need for trust, understanding, and diverse perspectives in fostering a healthy democratic environment. The conversation covers various aspects of community involvement, the significance of values, and practical steps for engaging with different movements, including immigration. They also highlight the importance of self-care for activists and finding hope in collective action.


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Sarah Sherwood

Sarah has a master’s degree in public communications. In addition to a successful tenure at Stanford Hospital & Clinics, Edelman Worldwide and Ruder Finn, Sarah Sherwood has been promoting organizations in the political, well-being, science, and medical industries, and working with top public officials, scientists and innovators for almost 30 years. Learn more about Sarah here: Company – SherwoodCommunications⁠


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The show is produced by Carla Pursnani

Communications by Sarah Sherwood

Art by Melissa Lawson

Music by Nick Pursnani

Takeaways

  • Democracy thrives in dialogue, not division.
  • Building trust is essential for civic life.
  • Listening to others is key to understanding.
  • Diversity in perspectives enriches discussions.
  • Civic engagement requires understanding government.
  • Community involvement is crucial for democracy.
  • We must bridge political divides for progress.
  • Values should guide our political conversations.
  • Engaging with different movements strengthens coalitions.
  • Self-care is vital for sustained activism.


Chapters

00:00 Building Bridges: An Introduction

02:29 The Importance of Relationships

03:40 Civic Engagement and Democracy

06:24 Understanding Government and Community

09:15 The Role of Community in Building Bridges

11:40 Engaging with Diverse Perspectives

14:10 The Power of Values in Communication

16:54 Building Coalitions for Change

19:47 The Immigration Conversation

22:08 Taking Action: Practical Steps

25:16 Self-Care and Mental Health

27:13 Finding Hope in Activism

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