Building Power from the Bottom Up - Impact Circles and Reimagining Community with Lucy Caldwell

Today on the Rose Woman Podcast, social psychologist Lucy Caldwell joins us and shares how small groups can create transformative social change, bridging divides and reimagining our collective potential. She is passionate about bringing people together, even in tough times. She believes that despite living in a culture of fear and facing countless challenges, we have a powerful way forward: by connecting with each other and building grassroots momentum. Her approach isn't about dwelling on problems, but creating an optimistic movement that unites people and helps them discover their collective strength. By drawing communities together and empowering them from the ground up, she sees real potential for positive change.

Join us as we explore Lucy's inspiring work of awakening human potential, fostering empathy, and creating a more compassionate, inclusive world—one collaborative circle at a time.

In this episode, we cover:

• The Formation of Impact Circles and Lucy’s Focus on Social Psychology
• The Role of Social Media and Polarization
• Empathy and the Polarization Effect in Group Dynamics
• The Impact of Social Media Algorithms on Societal Polarization
• COVID-19 Pandemic and The Burning Man Experience
• The Structure and Goals of Impact Circles and Community Building
• The Future of Human Connection and Technology
• The Potential of AI to Enhance Human Potential and the Importance of Maintaining Authenticity
• The Need for Innovative Experiments and Research on Resource Distribution and Community Resilience
• Vision for Impact Circles as a Global Community Platform Supporting Changemakers

Helpful links:

• Lucy Caldwell - Founder of Life Revealed
• John Hagel
• Yarrow Kraner
• Dale Dougherty
• Gary Wolf
• Bending the Bow: How Ordinary People Spark Visionary Social Movements by Christine Mason

Christine Marie Mason

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Host, The Rose Woman on Love and Liberation

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