This conversation with nurse, epidemiologist, and author Nancy Edwards, is a lesson in the fundamentals of creating solutions from the ground up. In the beautiful stories of her work in Sierra Leone and around the globe she teaches us the exact lessons our world needs right now. Whether you’re trying to determine the best solution to a complex problem, how to walk in two worlds as we do in the journey of reconciliation, or how to have a conversation with your grandchild, this conversation will guide you toward meaningful resolution.  

What’s in this episode for you: 

• How to build community-led solutions that work
• Tangible examples of how to walk in two worlds 
• The requirements of effective community change
• How to identify the problems worth solving
• A framework for building trust between cultures

To find more information on Nancy and to access her book "Not One, Not Even One: A Memoir of Life-altering Experiences in Sierra Leone, West Africa" head to this episode's webpage.

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Gratitude: 

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Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com

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