In this episode we explore the power of the collective, through understanding what it takes to bring a community together, and once you have a community, how to ensure that they collectively thrive!

Amy Phillips founded Grrl Gang Berlin out of a desire to uplift and inspire the community of women who have made Berlin their home. While it started with interviewing friends, it now has a burgeoning online presence, and provides everything from a safe online space, to workshops, seminars and clubs to bring some incredible people together.

Sarj Lynch is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Aequa, a space for social equity. Their vision is an equitable society in which every person can thrive, as we each uplift one another. Aequa opened at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, which brought its own set of challenges, but they developed creative ways to take their programming online and provide a safe, engaged space for their community.

Check out Grrl Gang and their fantastic interviews with Berlin’s educators, creators and entrepreneurs. Please donate to the Aequa Gofundme, everything helps.

This episode is brought to you by Bear Radio. Special thanks to Amy and Sarj for joining us. Thank you to RØDE and Shure for making our home recordings possible.

Featuring music from Epidemic Sound and audio from Grrl Gang Instagram and Aequa on YouTube

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