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From Hopeless to Hope: A Conversation on The New Civic Path with Monica Encarnacion
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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 STEAM
- 2:32 - Sparking Interest
- 3:51 - Weaving The New Civic Path Into Everyday Life
- 5:31 - Finding Common Ground
- 8:50 - Defining Civic Responsibility
- 8:56 - Patriot Plaza
- 10:33 - Sparking Conversations
- 11:45 - Becoming Agents of Hope
- 14:30 - The Ability to Pay It Forward
- 15:40 - Why Participate?
- 17:18 - Moving From Hopeless to Hopeful
Links to Learn More
- Patriot Plaza
- Blog: From Hopeless to Hope: A Conversation on The New Civic Path with Monica Encarnacion
Connect Beyond The Blog
- Instagram: @homeschoolsteamfest
- Facebook: @STEAMVENTURE
- Website: Homeschool STEAM | Monica Encarnacion
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