From Hopeless to Hope: A Conversation on The New Civic Path with Monica Encarnacion

In this episode of The New Civic Path Beyond The Blog podcast, host Leah Verier-Dunn talks with Monica Encarnacion, founder and CEO of Homeschool STEAM. Monica reflects on her experience in a New Civic Path book circle, sharing how it transformed her outlook from feeling hopeless to hopeful and why small actions can spark big community change. They discuss finding common ground, fostering civic responsibility, and the unique design of book circles that bring people together to create meaningful impact.Timestamps 1:00 - About Monica & Homeschool STEAM2:32 - Sparking Interest 3:51 - Weaving The New Civic Path Into Everyday Life5:31 - Finding Common Ground8:50  - Defining Civic Responsibility 8:56 - Patriot Plaza10:33 -  Sparking Conversations11:45 - Becoming Agents of  Hope14:30 - The Ability to Pay It Forward15:40 - Why Participate?17:18 - Moving From Hopeless to Hopeful Links to Learn MorePatriot PlazaBlog: From Hopeless to Hope: A Conversation on The New Civic Path with Monica EncarnacionConnect Beyond The BlogInstagram: @homeschoolsteamfestFacebook: @STEAMVENTUREWebsite: Homeschool STEAM | Monica EncarnacionWant to hear more? Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, or visit us Beyond The Blog!Join The Journey