Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball
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Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball
LEAF Global Arts Builds Community While Bridging Cultures and Transforming Lives
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Let's take a deep dive into the magic of music, culture, and connection as we travel back to 1995 and the origin story of LEAF Global Arts, a transformative organization with a mission as bold as it is beautiful.
From preserving cultural traditions to fostering global understanding through music, arts education, and immersive experiences, LEAF Global Arts has been creating unforgettable moments for nearly three decades.
Jennifer Pickering, Co-Executive Director and Founder, and Leigh Maher, her partner in life and leadership, COO and Lake Eden Retreat General Manager, share their incredible journey of co-creating over 50 awe-inspiring festivals and countless global adventures. Along the way, they've built not only a legacy of creativity and resilience but also a vibrant community united by the universal language of art.
With stories that span the globe, LEAF Global Arts proves that music and art are powerful bridges between people, sparking joy and understanding. This is a celebration of a movement that stitches together lives with the threads of connection, curiosity, and a shared humanity.
So tune in and get ready for a whirlwind of inspiration, profound impact, and playful joy. Let's celebrate the magic of LEAF Global Arts and the infinite possibilities that unfold when people come together to create, share, and thrive!
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