ReImagining Community with Garland
"ReImagining Community with Garland" is a weekly podcast that amplifies Black and Brown voices driving social, cultural, and organizational transformation in their communities locally and globally. Each episode explores personal journeys, pivotal moments, and actionable insights from trailblazers and changemakers across a variety of organizations. Our mission with this podcast is to connect leaders like you to honor the past while shaping the future of changemakers. Garland Fuller will share her experience and perspectives and also invite members of her growing community and network to join her to share their experiences and origin stories with the audience.
Episodes
We’re back for our quarterly check-in! This episode, Garland, Marissa, and Allison get real about how 2025 is treating them—emotionally, creatively, and professionally. The crew dives into the words of the year they each picked, how those intentions are holding up (or, in some cases, getting a remix!), and the rituals keeping them grounded in these all-over-the-place times.
From Topple-inspired metaphors...
In this energizing episode, Garland Fuller dives into a radically authentic conversation with Bahni Turpin—acclaimed actress, community leader, and founder of the SoLA Food Co-Op in South L.A. Bahni shares her journey from artist to changemaker, breaking down how lived experience and community theater opened her eyes to food injustice and inspired tangible solutions.
From her roots in New York to establish...
We’ve reached the end of an incredible first season of ReImagining Community! In this special finale, Garland Fuller and Marissa Garza look back on the moments that shaped the season, the conversations that challenged and inspired us, and the powerful ways our community is growing.
More than just a recap, this episode is about honoring the stories, connections, and impact that have come from building this space together.
In this episode of ReImagining Community, host Garland Fuller sits down with diversity, equity, and inclusion expert Farzana Nayani for a conversation that’s equal parts insightful and action-driven. Farzana shares her journey into human-centered consulting, breaking down how personal growth fuels impactful leadership. They explore the
Welcome back to ReImagining Community, the podcast where we highlight the Black and Brown changemakers shaping our communities through bold ideas, collaboration, and intentional action. Your host, Garland Fuller, is here to bring you powerful conversations that inspire action and impact.
This week, we’re sitting down with Ronda Jackson—a powerhouse entrepreneur, community builder, and advocate for personal and professional transfor...
How do we create spaces where multicultural identities can thrive? In this episode of Reimagining Community, host Garland Fuller sits down with Jennifer Taylor, a leader with over 25 years of experience in commercial real estate who has dedicated her career to fostering belonging a...
In this solo episode of ReImagining Community, host Garland Fuller takes on a topic that’s all too real: fear. Whether it’s fear of failure, ridicule, uncertainty, or even success, these invisible barriers keep too many of us from stepping into our power. Garland shares her own journey of pushing past these fears, breaking down how embracing community and collaboration can make all the difference.
She also dives into her love of re...
In this episode of ReImagining Community, host Garland Fuller sits down with Eugenia Chien, a strategic planning powerhouse with over a decade of experience shaping how communities connect and engage online. From launching Muni Diaries to leading initiatives at PopSugar and Meta, Eugenia has seen firsthand how digital storytelling can strengthen communities, amplify voices, and foster meaningful partnerships.
Together, Garland and ...
Embracing Transformation: Words of the Year and Building Community in 2025
In this episode of Reimagining Community, host Garland Fuller dives into a vibrant and thought-provoking conversation with Marissa Garza, her systems strategist and podcast producer, and Allison Weiss, founder of CRE Recruiting. Together, they explore the transformative power of words, rituals, and intentional community-buildi...
Building Bridges and Creating Impact: A Conversation with Kim Brown
In this episode of Reimagining Community, host Garland Fuller dives into an inspiring conversation with Kim Brown, Managing Partner at Housing Impact Partners and President of AAREP LA. Together, they explore Kim’s remarkable career in commercial real estate and her transformative leadership journey within AAREP LA.
From tackl...
Welcome to the premiere episode of ReImagining Community!
Host Garland Fuller and guest Marissa Garza reunite to relaunch the podcast, sharing stories that spark connection and inspire action.
Dive into the backstory of their friendship, how the pandemic shaped their lives, and why building intentional communities is more important than ever. Garland reflects on her journey in diversity, equit...
ReImagining Community: Join the Movement
Garland Fuller introduces a fresh and powerful podcast called 'ReImagining Community,' launching its first episode on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025.
Garland encourages listeners to explore what community means and to actively participate in building something extraordinary together. The podcast aims to inspire collaboration and mutual support within the community. Expect dynamic discussions a...
Garland shares her reflections on Season Two as she announces the launch of her Land Your Next Opportunity career masterclass on Friday April 30, 2021 at 12pm PT!
RSVP at http://lu.ma/garlandfuller
On Episode 26, Garland interviews Lydia Monroy, Co-Founder and Principal of Pearl Equity Partners
Episode 26 Highlights:
- Lydia Introduction - 0:45
- Destination: Yale - 4:40
- “Go make some money” - 10:00
- Primed to be an Entrepreneur 16:30
- Starting small - 20:20
- Balancing Act - 24:50
- Venturing on her own - 28:12
- Lydia’s Tips - 36:00
- Time, Treasure, Talent - 39:56
- Inclusion Drive my Work - 41:56
- Garland’s Afterthoughts - 47:21
On Episode 25, Garland interviews Brandon Rule, President of Rule Enterprises, a Real Estate Investment and Development Firm
About Brandon
Brandon Rule believes he can change the world for the better through the development of communities! Brandon hopes to empower people by showing them how entrepreneurship and financial literacy can be tools to create wealth within communities of color. Brandon studied Economics and Sociology at ...
In this very special Episode 024, Garland shares a conversation with show co-producer Jerry Won to share their thoughts on the recent rise in anti-Asian violence and hate crimes and ways that we can all come together to fight hate and racism for a better future.
From Jerry:
Thank you Garland for allowing me space on your show to share my thoughts and perspectives to bring about more awareness and solidarity between our communities...
On Episode 23, Garland interviews Robin Thorne, Founder & CEO of CTI
Highlights of Episode 23:
- Robin Intro - 0:44
- On Her Own Timeline - 09:26
- On Her Own - 16:53
- Transitioning into Government Work - 20:51
- Demo Chicks - 30:35
- Inclusion & Equity // Life Full Circle - 37:30
Robin Thorne is the founder of CTI and serves as the Chief Executive Officer. She has over 15 years of experience in the area of regulatory compliance...
On Episode 022, Garland interviews Tracy Prigmore, Founder of TLTsolutions and She Has a Deal.
Tracy L. Prigmore is the Founder of TLTsolutions, a real estate investment and development firm that provides unparalleled access and insight to alternative investments. Tracy’s mission is to empower people to build generational wealth, and through TLTsolutions she creates opportunities for individuals, families and entities to obtain pas...
On Episode 021, Garland interviews Marimba Milliones, President & CEO of the Hill District Community Development Corporation in Pittsburgh, PA.
Highlights of Episode 020:
- Intro 0:46
- Education to Community Development - 07:19
- Community Development Corporations - 11:10
- Misconceptions about CDCs - 16:30
- Hill District Focus - 19:10
- How to get involved - 28:51
- What’s next for the Hill - 33:35
- Inclusion and Equity - 35:48
- Life Full...
On Episode 020, Garland interviews Madison Butler, The Blue Haired Unicorn
Highlights of Episode 020:
- Madison Intro
- Being Loud on LinkedIn 0:45
- Coming out as Black at 25 7:17
- Madison’s Queer Identity - 10:50
- Diversity in Recruiting - 13:40
- Bring Your Whole Self to Work - 20:20
- Accountability According to Madison - 23:11
- Greatest Lessons Learned - 29:12
- Rage to Rainbows + Bye Bye Binary - 31:10
- Life coming Full Circle - 39:34
- ...
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