Episode 05 - Grecia Hernandez - Language shapes cities

For an earlier preview of this content, go to https://www.pattybikes.com/podcast and support me on my Patreon page. Patreon supporters get early access to all episodes one day early!I met Grecia Hernandez through BYCS, the Bicycle Mayor Network. She talked about how her radio show connected her with local bike activists and advocates and helped her come out of her shell. Grecia developed a program to teach drivers how to interact with cyclists safely and created a communications guide to help shape the language around urban experiences. Riding a bike is not just a mode of transport; it's a political act.LinksUrban Shapers on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urbanshapersmx/reels/Support my podcast at www.pattybikes.com/podcastPre-order my book in Canada from McNally Robinson: https://www.mcnallyrobinson.com/9781773371399/patty-wiens/thatll-never-work-here?blnBKM=1and in the USA from Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/p/books/that-ll-never-work-here-challenging-the-myths-around-biking-in-a-winter-city-the-city-project-book-3/632bcbd73d3178fe?ean=9781773371399&next=tSign up for my newsletter at www.pattybikes.com Chapters00:00 Introduction to Grecia Hernández and Her Journey05:37 The Power of Bicycles in Personal Transformation08:22 Activism and Community Building Through Cycling11:21 Reviving the Radio Show: Urban Shapers Podcast13:53 The Importance of Pedestrian Advocacy16:43 Language and Communication in Urban Planning19:21 Creating a Guide for Journalists and Content Creators22:08 Finding Your Voice and Seat at the Table25:53 The Bicycle Mayor Connection27:32 Advocacy for Bicycle Infrastructure29:57 Inspiring Change Through Passion32:15 Overcoming Underestimation36:19 Educating for Road Safety40:26 The Power of Voice and Presence45:30 Future Aspirations and Projects47:58 What’s up next and voice memosZM98RY4IBPALUCVBKeywords#podcast #urbanplanning #transportation #womeninleadership #communitybuilding #Journalism #Advocacy #SustainableCities #BikeLife #ActiveTransport #WomenWhoRide #WomenInMedia #SafeStreets #Urbanism #PublicTransport #EmpoweredWomen #GirlsEducation #AuthorLife #MentalHealthAwareness #urbanshapers #languageshapescities