Episode Description:

In this captivating episode of the Space for Life podcast, Cary Umhau shares her inspiring journey of saying yes to new experiences and being open to unexpected opportunities. From founding Breadcoin to her involvement with Spacious, Cary's story will leave you craving more of her incredible adventures. Tune in now to discover the power of saying yes and embrace a joy-filled, purposeful journey with Cary Umhau.

I started feeling the most comfortable in places that our culture tells us we should fear. - Cary Umhau

In this episode, you will be able to:

·       Embrace the transformative potential of saying 'yes' and fostering an open-minded perspective. 

·       Discover the joys of including diversity and inclusivity in shaping impactful relationships.

·       Uncover the surprising role of playfulness and entertaining activities in forming robust social bonds. 

·       Learn about Breadcoin, an innovative nonprofit offering dignity, and access to food for those who might otherwise go hungry. 

·       Explore the significance of flexibility and faith in the divine plan to uncover your true calling. 

Timestamped summary of this episode:

00:00:00 - Introduction and Getting to Know Cary

00:03:36 - Exploring a Spacious Life

00:07:32 - Hearing and Acting on God's Guidance

00:10:46 - Finding Belonging in Unexpected Places

00:15:55 - Unlikely Friendship and the Birth of a Venture

 00:18:33 - Spacious Ventures and Creating Community

00:20:59 - Embracing Playfulness and Spaciousness

00:23:19 - Breadcoin: Innovative Solution to Hunger

00:28:00 - Breadcoin's Impact and Micro Loans

00:31:46 - Feeding Kids in Lower-Income Communities

00:32:49 - Fulfilling the Command to Feed the Hungry

00:33:50 - Bringing People Together Through Breadcoin

00:34:52 - Removing Stigma and Democratizing Food Assistance

00:47:27 - The Importance of Nuance in Discerning Purpose

00:48:07 - Letting God Lead

00:49:00 - Embracing Unexpected Opportunities

00:50:00 - Finding Spaciousness in Life

00:54:36 - Connecting with Cary Umhau

Resources:

·       Visit the website of Breadcoin, the nonprofit organization co-founded by Cary Umhau, to learn more about their mission and how you can get involved in their community-funded food token program - www.breadcoin.org 

·       Check out Spacious, Cary Umhau's organization, and consultancy that celebrates neighborly love and connects communities across borders. Explore their website to discover the open-hearted and expansive things they are doing and find ways to get involved. www.spaciousconsulting.org 

·       Read Cary Umhau's book, Burning Down the Fireproof Hotel, a spiritual memoir manifesto that explores her journey towards a more spacious life. Find it on major online book retailers or consider supporting local bookstores. https://a.co/d/1VjQE1x 

Links:

·       Instagram - @breadcoindc and @spaciouscommunity 

·       Order Space to Breathe Again - https://a.co/d/9o24w8q 

·       https://www.facebook.com/facebook.com/tommy.thompson.583

·       https://www.twitter.com/twitter.com/tommypthompson

·       https://www.youtube.com/youtube.com/tommy_thompson

·       https://www.youtube.com/youtube.com/tommy_thompson

·       https://www.linkedin.com/linkedin.com/tommy-thompson-teacher

·       www.tommythompson.org