Share This...Conversations with Ruban

From Advocacy to Action with Shaheewa Gelin & Valerie Crawford

Ruban Season 1 Episode 6

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In this episode of Share This – Conversations with Ruban, Ruban sits down with civic leaders and community advocates Shaheewa Gelin and Valerie Crawford for a conversation about turning advocacy into meaningful action.

Together, they explore how advocacy has evolved in today's social and civic landscape, the difference between giving communities a voice and simply making them visible, and what it takes to create lasting impact beyond awareness campaigns. Drawing from their experiences in leadership, public affairs, and community engagement, they share lessons on building trust, forming effective coalitions, and bringing diverse stakeholders together around a common purpose.

This episode offers valuable insight for anyone committed to creating change, strengthening communities, and moving important conversations from ideas to action.

Real conversations. Real perspective. Real leadership.

Share This – Conversations with Ruban explores the intersection of wellness, leadership, culture, creativity, and community. Hosted by Ruban Roberts, each episode sparks meaningful dialogue and practical reflection to inspire personal and collective growth.

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