The Big View: Ending Poverty in Your Community

Circles USA's Chief Integrity Officer, Yvette Trujillo, and Executive Director, Kamatara Johnson, take a 10,000 foot view of poverty and break it down into bite-sized chunks, helping you gain a deeper understanding of the experience of poverty and learn how to make a real difference in your community.Since 1998, Circles USA has been building community to end poverty through intentional friendships, personal transformation, and systemic change, led by the people closest to the challenge. Our vision for the future is that all individuals live in equitable and thriving communities where poverty no longer exists. Learn more at circlesusa.org!

The Big View: Ending Poverty in Your Community is a business podcast hosted by Circles USA, with 16 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Circles USA hosts The Big View: Ending Poverty in Your Community, a business show with 16 episodes published.

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  SPE3: The Science of Hope ft. Dr. Evie Trevino

  May 29, 202658 min

  What if hope isn't just an emotion we feel, but a skill grounded in science that we can understand and cultivate? In this special episode, hosts Kris and Kamatara sit down with quantitative psychologist and hope expert Dr. Evie Muilenburg Trevino to explore the fascinating intersection of hope, resilience, trauma, and neurobiology. Together, they unpack what hope actually is, why it matters in the context of poverty alleviation, and most importantly, how we can nurture it within ourselves and our communities. Whether you're working toward personal transformation or systemic change, this conversation offers insights and inspiration for building a future rooted in genuine hope. 🎙️ Episode Transcript and Show Notes: circlesusa.org/spe3 Learn more about Circles USA at circlesusa.org

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  Episode #8

  S2E8: Generative Dialogue

  Nov 19, 202542 minS2

  Join us for the final episode of Season 2 of The Big View Podcast, where we’ve been exploring the power of mindset: how it shapes our lives, our relationships with our families and communities, and the way we engage with the world. In this closing conversation, hosts Kamatara and Kris dive into the practice of generative dialogue, discussing what it means, how to cultivate it, and why it’s essential for creating meaningful change. We unpack how the collective wisdom accessed through authentic, curiosity-driven conversations can lead to something brand new. The episode also offers a rich reflection on the key...

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  Episode #7

  S2E7: Appreciative Inquiry

  Oct 22, 202541 minS2

  In this episode, Kamatara and Kris explore how the process of Appreciative Inquiry opens up fresh possibilities in Big View and large-scale systems change work. Sometimes called “the Other AI,” Appreciative Inquiry asks powerful questions and identifies the present strengths of a person, group, community, or society. This asset-based approach invites change from a grounded place of vision and creativity—focusing on what we want to build and expand, rather than fighting against what we don’t. Tune in to discover how this transformative framework can shift conversations, inspire collaboration, and help us move collectively toward a more just and thriving...

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  Episode #6

  S2E6: Empathic Intelligence ft. Meenadchi (Pt.2)

  Aug 27, 202539 minS2

  In Part 2 of our conversation with Meenadchi (she/her), somatic healing practitioner and author of Decolonizing Non-Violent Communication, we continue exploring the role of empathic intelligence—this time focusing on its importance in navigating trauma, poverty, systems change, and conflict. Together, we dive into some passages from Decolonizing Non-Violent Communication to reflect on how empathy lives in our bodies, relationships, and communities. We explore how empathic intelligence helps us stay grounded in our own experience while remaining open to others, especially in high-stakes or emotionally charged situations. We talk about what it means to listen beyond words, how to honor bo...

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  S2E5: Empathic Intelligence ft. Meenadchi (Pt.1)

  Jul 23, 202534 minS2

  In this two-part series, Kris & Kamatara dive deep into the transformative power of empathic intelligence with special guest Meenadchi (she/her), somatic healing practitioner and author of Decolonizing Non-Violent Communication. In Part 1, we explore what empathy and empathic intelligence truly are, including a breakdown of their two core components and the three types of empathy. We also discuss the importance of body sovereignty and boundaries in empathic practice—especially within the power dynamics that often arise in poverty alleviation work. Empathy isn’t just about being nice; it’s about cultivating emotional fluency and embodied awareness to navigate difference, power, and co...

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