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Building Community from the Ground Up: The Heartfelt Story of The People Place
In this episode, Bonnie sits down with Robyn Murgio and Kazia Kumbler, co-founders of The People Place, a vibrant community hub for parents and families in Los Angeles. They share how their personal journeys and shared values fueled the creation of a supportive, non-judgmental space dedicated to authentic connection, belonging, and intentional parenting.
Main Topics:
How their early experiences with community gaps inspired the founding of The People Place
The evolution of their support groups from in-person to virtual during COVID, and finally to a physical space
The importance of vulnerability, trust, and friendship in building a successful partnership
The role of gender inclusivity, paid family leave, and social support in modern parenthood
Overcoming challenges like licensing, space design, and community needs
The science of matrescence and brain changes in postpartum women
Celebrating community-created friendships that last for over a decade
Practical advice: riding the waves of parenthood and embracing imperfection
Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Robin and Kejia’s vision for The People Place
02:15 - The origin story: from lonely new moms to community builders
05:04 - How the pandemic transformed their support groups into a thriving brick-and-mortar space
07:48 - The creative process behind designing a welcoming parenting space
10:53 - The secret to a strong partnership: communication, trust, and shared values
13:14 - Non-judgmental support: removing shame from parenting conversations
15:23 - Building lifelong friendships among members—it's more than just support
18:10 - The importance of clear boundaries and open dialogue in business partnerships
22:58 - Exploring the science of matrescence and brain changes post-birth
28:49 - The evolution of modern parenthood: from caregiving to inclusivity and shared responsibility
33:35 - Challenges faced: licensing issues, space adjustments, and community needs
37:09 - The power of connection: on social media and in real life
42:30 - Advice for new parents: trust your intuition, embrace imperfection, and ride the waves
45:00 - The impact of shared history and mutual support among members
50:27 - Final thoughts: the importance of community, self-compassion, and living with intentionResources & Links:
The People Place
Brain Science of Matrescence Study (hypothetical link for context)
Heather Cox Richardson Podcast
Connect with Robin Murgio and Kejia Kumbler:
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