In this April episode of The Giving Garden® Podcast, Martina welcomes Sara Stewart RN MSN, board president and executive director of Unity Gardens, for a heartfelt conversation about the power of community-grown nourishment.

Rooted in the belief that everyone deserves access to fresh, healthy food, Unity Gardens has transformed neighborhoods into thriving spaces of connection, dignity, and abundance. Sara shares how these gardens are more than places where food is grown, they are places where relationships are cultivated, knowledge is shared, and communities come together to care for one another.

Together, Martina and Sara explore what it means to give back through the land, how small acts of stewardship can ripple outward, and why growing food can be a deeply human act of generosity. From the impact of accessible gardens to the joy of harvesting something you’ve nurtured, this conversation reminds us that when we care for the earth, we also care for each other.

This episode is an invitation to see every garden, no matter the size, as a space of possibility, where giving takes root, and community flourishes.

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In this special International Women’s Day episode of The Giving Garden® Podcast, Martina Halloran reflects on the extraordinary power that emerges when women intentionally uplift one another. Rooted in the belief that growth is relational, Martina explores how gathering with purpose can transform individual journeys into shared momentum for change.

Through a heartfelt personal story about her longtime friendship with artist Florence Ferrat, and inspiring reflections on past guests including Erin McAleer of Project Bread, Demi Knight Clark, and Georgi Enthoven from Work That’s Worth It, this episode honors the women who are redefining leadership through care, courage, and collaboration.

Join us for a deeply moving conversation that invites you to celebrate the women in your own circle and to remember that when we gather for good, we truly grow together.

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To learn more about the fantastic women I have mentioned, visit their websites at:

Florence Ferrat

https://www.florenceferrat.com/

Erin McAleer

https://projectbread.org/news/leading-with-heart-ceo-advocate-and-working-woman

Demi Knight Clark

https://www.demiknightclark.com/meet-demi-knight-clark

Georgi Enthoven

https://georgienthoven.com/

In this episode of The Giving Garden Podcast, Martina Halloran sits down with Erin Hysom, Senior Child Nutrition Policy Analyst at the Food Research and Action Center, to explore why free school meals are not just a policy choice, but a reflection of our shared values.

Together, they discuss how access to nutritious meals at school supports children’s dignity, advances equity, and strengthens communities. Erin shares insights into the current landscape of child nutrition policy, the impact of universal school meals, and what is at stake when food access is treated as conditional rather than essential.

This conversation invites listeners to rethink school meals as an act of collective care, one that recognizes children as whole people deserving of nourishment, stability, and opportunity. It is a powerful reminder that when we gather around care, we help create systems that allow all children to thrive.

Perfect for listeners interested in food justice, education, and the ways policy can shape a more caring and equitable future.

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