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Leigh Owens on Empowering Communities Through Advocacy & Action
In this episode of *We Talk Weekly*, we sit down with **Leigh Owens**, Executive Director of *Power Interfaith*, to discuss how faith-based organizing is driving real change in Philadelphia and beyond. Owens shares her journey into community advocacy, the challenges of mobilizing diverse coalitions, and the urgent need for civic engagement in today’s climate.
We also explore:
* How *Power Interfaith* builds bridges between communities and policymakers
* The role of faith leaders in shaping public policy
* Strategies for empowering everyday citizens to take action
* Upcoming initiatives aimed at addressing social and economic justice
This inspiring conversation is a call to action for anyone who believes in the power of people to transform their communities.
Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction
1:15 – Leigh Owens’ background & journey into advocacy
4:30 – The mission of *Power Interfaith*
8:10 – Mobilizing communities for change
12:45 – Challenges in grassroots organizing
16:30 – Faith and policy: creating a unified voice
20:15 – Current initiatives & campaigns
24:50 – How to get involved with *Power Interfaith*
28:00 – Final thoughts and call to action
🎙️ *About We Talk Weekly:*
We Talk Weekly brings you thought-provoking conversations with leaders, innovators, and changemakers who are shaping culture, policy, and community life.
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Leigh Owens on Empowering Communities Through Advocacy & Action
In this episode of *We Talk Weekly*, we sit down with **Leigh Owens**, Executive Director of *Power Interfaith*, to discuss how faith-based organizing is driving real change in Philadelphia and beyond. Owens shares her journey into community advocacy, the challenges of mobilizing diverse coalitions, and the urgent need for civic engagement in today’s climate.
We also explore:
* How *Power Interfaith* builds bridges between communities and policymakers
* The role of faith leaders in shaping public policy
* Strategies for empowering everyday citizens to take action
* Upcoming initiatives aimed at addressing social and economic justice
This inspiring conversation is a call to action for anyone who believes in the power of people to transform their communities.
Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction
1:15 – Leigh Owens’ background & journey into advocacy
4:30 – The mission of *Power Interfaith*
8:10 – Mobilizing communities for change
12:45 – Challenges in grassroots organizing
16:30 – Faith and policy: creating a unified voice
20:15 – Current initiatives & campaigns
24:50 – How to get involved with *Power Interfaith*
28:00 – Final thoughts and call to action
🎙️ *About We Talk Weekly:*
We Talk Weekly brings you thought-provoking conversations with leaders, innovators, and changemakers who are shaping culture, policy, and community life.
\#WeTalkWeekly, #LeighOwens, #PowerInterfaith, #CommunityAdvocacy, #FaithInAction, #GrassrootsOrganizing, #CivicEngagement, #SocialJustice, #Philadelphia, #CommunityEmpowerment, #Leadership, #Activism, #ChangeMakers, #FaithAndJustice, #CommunityVoices, #PublicPolicy, #OrganizingForChange, #JusticeAndEquity, #NonprofitLeadership, #WeThePeople
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If you love entertainment news, pop culture, Black culture, sports, music, and trending and hot topics... You are in the right place! Celebrity Wardrobe Stylist Charles Gregory, Entertainment Journalist Lauren Sizzle, Classy Lady Sparkle, Lady S Dot, and Li Li talk the talk about hot topics, Black and Pop culture, politics, sports and the latest news in entertainment news. We keep it real!
Website: wetalkweekly.com
Instagram: instagram.com/wetalkweekly/?hl=en
Facebook: facebook.com/wetalkweekly
Twitter: twitter.com/WeTalkWeekly
iHeartRadio: iheart.com/podcast/966-wtw-after-the-talk-29418086
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-talk-weekly/id1407352949
Google Podcasts: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvMjU3Njk5OS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVk?hl=en
Spreaker: spreaker.com/user/wetalkweekly-afterthetalk
Follow our "We Talk Weekly After The Talk" podcast on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Castbox, Deezer, Spreaker, Podchaser, and Podcast Addict.
