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EPISODE · Nov 21, 2025 · 35 MIN

Ep 13: The Power of Community with Geraldine

from Connectedness · host Fernanda Brasileiro

In today’s podcast episode I’m talking about the power of community, chosen family, and what it really takes to feel like you belong. I sit down with my friend Geraldine, a Kenyan-born social worker and natural community builder, to explore how small, intentional moments can turn strangers into friends—and friends into family. Geraldine shares stories from growing up in Kenya in a home that was always full of guests, refugees, artists, and extended relatives. Community wasn’t a project, it was simply a way of life. Now that she lives abroad, she brings that same energy into her friendships, our salsa community, and the beautiful sisterhood she’s created around her. We talk about how she hosts gatherings without over-curating, how she trusts her intuition with new people, and how she uses play, dancing, and vulnerability to help others feel safe, seen, and included.If you’ve ever craved deeper friendships, a stronger sense of belonging, or your own version of “chosen family,” this conversation is for you. Geraldine offers gentle, practical ideas you can start using today—like asking more meaningful questions, reaching out with intention, and taking small, courageous steps toward real connection, even if you feel shy or nervous.If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend, send a message to someone you’ve been thinking about, or borrow one of Geraldine’s questions to spark a deeper conversation. That’s where true connection begins.Thanks for watching!🎙️ 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 episode, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭.🎙️ 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞Website: https://www.filledcups.com/

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