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Healing, Leadership, and Community in Baltimore with Arica Gonzalez

Healing, Leadership, and Community in Baltimore with Arica Gonzalez

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In this inspiring episode of Leadership For The Common Good, host Jennifer sits down with Arica Gonzalez, Executive Director of Urban Oasis—a Baltimore-based organization dedicated to creating spaces of healing, belonging, and empowerment for youth and families.

Arica shares her journey as a community leader and advocate, discussing how Urban Oasis integrates mindfulness, social-emotional learning, and community partnerships to help people thrive in urban environments. Together, Jennifer and Arica explore what it means to lead with authenticity, build sustainable support networks, and nurture collective well-being in the face of systemic challenges.

Whether you’re a community builder, educator, or nonprofit professional, this episode offers rich insights into the power of healing-centered leadership and the importance of creating spaces where everyone can be seen and supported.

Learn more about Arica’s work at theurbanoasis.org and explore Jennifer’s coaching and leadership resources at commongoodcoaching.com.



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