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Journeys of Growth and Belonging

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Designed Learning Presents

Journeys of
Growth & Belonging

A monthly conversation series bringing together thoughtful voices exploring what it means to create community, deepen connection, and practice belonging in everyday life and work.

Listen. Reflect. Connect.

Revisit the conversations, share them with others, or explore the archive at your own pace.

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Growth.
Belonging.
Connection.
A space for meaningful conversation

Stories that remind us what becomes possible.

Journeys of Growth & Belonging is a monthly conversation series hosted by Designed Learning. Each session brings together thoughtful voices exploring what it means to create community, deepen connection, and practice belonging in everyday life and work.

These recordings are available so you can revisit the conversations, share them with others, or watch at your own pace.

Video Archive

Stories worth
making time for.

Explore conversations with people whose lives and work invite us to think differently about belonging, leadership, community, and what becomes possible when we come together.

Video Archive

What if the most powerful response to an unjust system isn’t just resisting it—but building something new together? Watch this inspiring conversation with Luz Zambrano as she shares her journey from challenging workplace injustice to co-founding worker-owned cooperatives rooted in belonging, shared ownership, and solidarity. Discover what’s possible when communities come together to create the future they want to see.
How can storytelling become an act of justice? Watch this conversation with Annie Sweeney, Communications Director for the Illinois Justice Project and former investigative journalist, as she reflects on using narrative to honor people, strengthen communities, and advance the common good. Discover the power of stories to deepen understanding, connection, and meaningful change.
What does it take to create meaningful change from within? Watch this conversation with Xin Yao, sociotechnical architect and consultant, as she shares her journey navigating complexity, bridging technical and human systems, and becoming what she calls a “change smuggler.” Discover how deeper connection and courageous conversations can help us lead transformation in our organizations and communities.


What if building community started with simply knowing your neighbors? Watch this conversation with Scotty Jones, executive director of We Love Long Beach, as he shares how a simple neighborhood pancake breakfast grew into a movement for connection and belonging. Discover how small acts of hospitality can spark stronger communities and inspire meaningful change.
How do we create coherence in a fragmented world? Watch this conversation with Sayra Pinto, founder of Moon Jaguar Strategies and For A Loving Future, as she explores how we can reclaim connection, possibility, and collective purpose when systems fall short. Discover how her practice of Poetic Futurism invites us to imagine—and build—a more loving future.
What becomes possible when we embrace our whole selves? Watch this conversation with Cara Wilson as she shares how a life-changing self-discovery transformed her approach to leadership, relationships, and belonging. Discover how creating more neuro-inclusive spaces helps individuals and teams thrive with greater authenticity, connection, and care.
What might happen when we choose a slower, more rooted life? Watch this conversation with Kori Kanayama as she shares her journey from organizational consultant to community farm chef and educator, using food to cultivate belonging, connection, and meaningful conversation. Discover how redefining success can help us build deeper relationships with ourselves, one another, and the places we call home.
What if listening was our most powerful tool for change? Watch this conversation with John as he shares lessons from a career in education dedicated to peaceful change, restorative practices, and building community across differences. Discover how asking better questions and focusing on what truly matters can transform the way we lead, learn, and connect.