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Twenty-five conversations. One extraordinary journey.

When I began The Belonging Podcast, I thought I was collecting interviews.

Instead, I found myself collecting pieces of a puzzle.

Over the past six months, I sat down with psychologists, pastors, educators, entrepreneurs, foster care advocates, coaches, and changemakers from many different walks of life. Each arrived with their own story, their own language, and their own understanding of belonging.

What surprised me most wasn't their differences.

It was how often they finished one another's thoughts.

Although none of these guests have ever met, their voices weave together into one continuous conversation about one of the deepest human longings we all share:

To know that we matter.

The Journey Into Belonging is not a "best of" episode. It is a documentary created entirely from the wisdom of the remarkable people who have joined us throughout this first season.

As you listen, you may discover that this isn't simply their journey.

It may become your own.

Thank you for walking this road with us.

And thank you for helping create a world where more people know what it feels like to belong.

With gratitude,

Melissa Kaye

Founder, Elev8 Villages

To support this work go to: https://givebutter.com/Z0LM5V

To learn more about Elev8 Villages go to: https://www.elev8villages.org/

This podcast exists because we believe belonging is not a luxury. It’s a human need. Every story shared here helps us imagine a world where no one has to walk alone. 

If this conversation resonated with you, please follow, rate, or share the show with someone who might need it today. To learn more about the movement we’re building (or to get involved) visit Elev8Villages.org.

Thank you for joining us for this episode of The Belonging Podcast by Elev8 Villages - where belonging becomes a place we build together.