199: Creating Connection Through Food with Leslie Shalabi of Convivium Urban Farmstead
The Found Podcast with Molly Knuth · Molly Knuth
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Show Notes
In this heartwarming episode of The Found Podcast, Molly takes you inside one of Dubuque, Iowa's most inspiring spaces: Convivium Urban Farmstead.
Molly sits down with Leslie Shalabi, co-founder of Convivium, to talk about how their nonprofit uses the power of food to combat disconnection, build relationships, and cultivate community.
In this episode, you'll hear about:
- The founding story of Convivium Urban Farmstead
- How food can be a universal tool for connection and healing
- Simple, local actions that create a ripple effect in communities
- Why creating intentional spaces matters in divided times
- How anyone can start building community with what they already have
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Tune in and get inspired to nourish your own community, one connection at a time.