Creating Safe Spaces & Community Healing - Season 2 Episode 7: The Forte Podcast with Kelli Sweat

🌟 "You always gotta take a step down to go up." Kelli Sweat, the founder of The Vent Movement, shares her incredible journey from humble beginnings in Franklin, VA to creating safe spaces for community healing and empowerment. In this episode, Kelly discusses: ✅ The challenges and rewards of starting her non-profit organization, Rosewood Garden ✅ The importance of collaboration over competition in community work ✅ How her experiences in ministry and activism shaped The Vent Movement ✅ Tips for creating safe spaces for open dialogue & holistic health Kelly's story is a testament to the power of resilience, community, and the importance of creating spaces where people can heal and thrive. 🎧 Watch now! https://youtu.be/T4GkyfnjBFUGuest & Hosts:🎤 Guest: Kelli Sweat🎤 Co-host: https://www.instagram.com/1domenickepps/🎤 Co-host: https://www.instagram.com/randallmonfiston/#TheFortePodcast #KellySweat #CommunityHealing #NonProfitLeadership #HolisticHealth #SafeSpace #Empowerment #CommunityImpact #podcastdrop 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates00:20 Welcome to the Forte Podcast02:30 Defining Your Forte05:36 Guest Introduction: Kelli Sweat07:04 Kelli's Background and Upbringing22:02 College Journey and Experiences28:48 Choosing Political Science32:18 Community Initiatives and Dignity33:55 Founding Rosewood Garden36:31 Challenges and Collaboration46:08 The Vent Movement56:17 Upcoming Events and Future Vision01:02:32 Conclusion and Call to Action