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Hosted by Gini · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 21 episodes
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Connection is Key is where neighbors come together to learn, connect, and take action. Hosted by Gini B, this podcast makes civic engagement accessible and meaningful by blending real stories, local issues, and opportunities to get involved. From housing and land use to neighborhood history and community organizing, we break down what’s happening in San Jose—and how we can shape its future together. Because an engaged community isn’t just stronger—it’s more joyful, more empathetic, and more connected.
Gini hosts Connection is Key, a society show with 21 episodes published.
What does a school board actually do, and why should it matter to you? I sit down with East Side Union High School District candidate Mer Curry Nuñez to find out. This week I'm digging into something a lot of us think we
San Jose Unified called it Schools of Tomorrow, but in the end it meant closing five elementary schools, so I sat down with three parents to understand how it happened and what it means for our community. In this episode
In this episode, I talk with San Jose Councilmember Pamela Campos about what civic joy means, how young voters are showing up for our community, and what it takes to represent a diverse district with real people's real c
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Gini is not pulling punches. In this Season 2 opener, she shares her own family's history with sexual abuse, the college story that still stays with her, and her honest rage at
San Jose has a remarkable history of women leading. This episode is a reminder of that - and a call to show up right now. In this solo episode, I dig into Women's History Month through the lens of our city - because San
Sí Se Puede Collective Series - Part 3 of 3 In this final episode of our Sí Se Puede Collective series, we explore what these five East San José organizations are building together - and discover their vision is already
In this episode, I continue my conversation with the Si Se Puede Collective - Veronica Goei (Grail Family Services), Shawn Gerth (Veggielution), Victor Vasquez (Somos Mayfair), Jessica Paz-Cedillos (School of Arts and Cu
What happens when five organizations choose interdependence over hyper-individualism? A radical reimagining of nonprofit work and community care. I was inspired by an Instagram post from Erin Spahr from @feminist.mom.t
Building community isn't just about physical spaces—it's about creating connections that make our whole city stronger. In this special episode, the tables are turned as Alex Shoor, Executive Director of Catalyze SV, inte
In this episode, I talk with Erika McLitus about how the spaces we live in shape whether we can actually connect with our neighbors. We explore the stoops, sidewalks, parking lots, and ground-floor spaces that either bri
In this episode, I talk with Alex Shoor about community-led development and creating more inclusive civic engagement in San Jose. We explore how housing policy connects to community building, why the people in the room a
How playgrounds became a pathway to community connection and civic engagement. In this episode, I talk with Kristin from Silicon Valley Toddler about how documenting playgrounds led to building community and discovering
Housing instability affects more of us than we realize - and the solutions that work best are being cut just when we need them most. In this deeply personal episode, I close out our three-part housing series by sharing m
Housing isn't just about having a roof over your head—it's about belonging, community connection, and creating a place where everyone can thrive. In this episode, I talk with Claudine Sipili, Director of Lived Experience
How do we build compassionate solutions to homelessness while creating true community connections? In this episode, I talk with Elizabeth Colorado, an advocate with the Lived Experience Advisory Board at Destination: Hom
Sometimes building community takes resources that aren't equally available to everyone. In this solo episode, I explore the uncomfortable reality that access to meaningful community connection isn't equal for everyone. I
In this episode, I explore what it means to grow up in San Jose with local author Hannah Jayne. We discuss the tension between preserving what makes our city special while embracing necessary change. Hannah shares her ch
In this solo episode, I explore why civic engagement isn't just for policy peeps and lawyers—it's for all of us who want to make our community better. I'll share how small actions can create meaningful impact, introduce
In this episode of Connection is Key, I chat with Janikke Klem about what it really means to grow up in San Jose - both then and now. We explore how our city has transformed from agricultural hub to tech center, and what
In this solo episode of Connection is Key, I dive into the big question: What makes a city feel like home? Is it the people, the places, or something we create ourselves? I share how getting involved in community events
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