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Part of the New Vision Renewable Energies initiative, Rev. Ruston talks about his journey, and the inspiration to not just provide welfare for those in need, but to truly make a difference in their lives. Learn more about the project at https://www.nvre.org/

Turns out there's a lot of shared values between worker co-operatives & the Timebank initiative. See how Maureen met Patty and the incredible things they've set out to do! US Federation of Worker Cooperatives website here

Community Currencies are on the rise! Jesse Pelayo has been a teacher, construction worker, entrepreneur, but always burning with a desire to see the people around him reach their fullest! You can learn about Barter Flip by clicking the link.

It's not just Timebanks seeking to promote social improvement through the respect of time; in fact the Time Use Initiative has taken the concept all the way to the United Nations. You can join in, or learn more here: https://timeuse.barcelona/

It still starts with seeing groups of needs, and offers in your community. However, the "Potluck" method of neighbourhood timebanks isn't always the best way to get started. Mike takes us through his journey & show how to manage all these different things at once! To chat with him, use this Calendly link: https://calendly.com/openmike And check out Kola Nut Collaborative here: https://kolanutcollab.org/

Vincent Ouellette-Destroismasions introduces us to Quebec's community currency platform, and the growing presence of alternative currencies in Canada. Vincent's program has successfully included many local businesses as well as individuals, and the strategy we share with you for finding funds to run your program makes this an episode you won't want to miss.

As part of our new monthly themes, we examine the Heart; how emotional health effects your physical well being. Kathy Perlow, a long time health care worker and timebanker shares her experience.

Did you know that timebanking is just 1 of many types of community currency? Sierra Love introduces us to the Calgary Dollar; its history, its impact, and a little bit of its future. Sierra also presents how they were able to champion the use of their community currency for rent and groceries in their city; a must have for any CC or timebank!

In our November episode we talk with CEO of timebanks.org herself, Krista Wyatt!

You may remember the concept of a Public Living Room from our first episode with Chris Gray & Jo Rhodes? I'm excited to bring you the full scoop on the initiative with Camerados leader Yvonne Dawson. You can learn all about the project, including how to get a start-up package, here

I'm very excited to host Sarah Bird of timebanks UK! Many of you may recognize Sarah from her TedX talk about the impact of Timebanking across the United Kingdom, but do you know how she came to be the CEO of it all? I hope you enjoy as much as I did!

I interview Philippe Granger, recently retired CEO of the Rushey Green Timebank. Don't let retirement put you "up on the shelf." You can learn something, and recycle yourself.

In this episode we talk with former timebanks.org partner Abby Greer, who was the first point of contact for many of us when we took our first step in building our timebanks.

Timebanks' very own Krista Wyatt is featured alongside Al Roth, and Andrew Yang on this episode of Freakonomics Radio!

Join our talk with River Stephens as we discuss the Kommunity Koin app, and the economic theories behind a Gift, and a Giving economy. (See TheKoinBlog here)