"Curiosity always" with Cynthia Pesantez

"Curiosity always" with Cynthia Pesantez

Author: Moxie | Tools for freelancers August 29, 2022 Duration: 44:10
It might take a while to learn who this week’s guest is and what she does, but it won’t take long to see the passion she has for her life’s mission. Cynthia Pesantez strives every day to use compassion and accountability to work toward justice. She is challenging the dominant culture and societal hierarchies from the ground up, focusing on community relationships first to achieve lasting change. We hit the ground running in this powerful conversation. Cynthia shows us how everyone’s contribut...

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