Julia Carson and Elizabeth Vaughan

Rise

Julia Carson and Elizabeth Vaughan

  • Episode 39: Community (with Michelle O'Dwyer)

Episode 39: Community (with Michelle O'Dwyer)

Wednesday 20th November 2024

Join Elizabeth and Julia as they chat with Michelle O'Dwyer about the power of community, resilience, and giving back in this heartwarming episode.
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Rise
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Julia Carson and Elizabeth Vaughan
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Building Community Connections with Michelle O'Dwyer

Episode Overview

  • Michelle O'Dwyer shares her journey from low self-confidence to community leader.
  • The importance of empathy and resilience in overcoming personal challenges.
  • How healthy cooking classes and annual Christmas dinners bring people together.
  • The positive ripple effect of community actions.
  • Practical advice on fostering community spirit and supporting those in need.
Helping other people to rise - that's what it's all about.
In this episode of Rise, hosts Elizabeth Vaughan and Julia Carson welcome the inspiring Michelle O'Dwyer. Michelle, a business owner and founder of Bay Tree CIC, shares her journey of overcoming personal challenges and her passion for building strong community connections. Through her organisation, Michelle provides healthy cooking classes and organises an annual free Christmas dinner for over 200 people in Liverpool. Her story is one of resilience, empathy, and dedication to helping others.
You'll hear about Michelle's experiences with dyslexia, her transformation from low self-confidence to becoming a community leader, and the ripple effect of positive community actions. This episode is packed with heartwarming anecdotes and practical advice on how to foster community spirit and support those in need. Don't miss out on this uplifting conversation that highlights the power of community and the importance of giving back.
Tune in to be inspired by Michelle's incredible journey and learn how you can make a difference in your own community.
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