Redefining Masculinity and Fostering Community Connection with Michael Bastien
Release Date: 03/27/2025
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Welcome to Roses of Renewal with host Wanda Santos, the podcast dedicated to empowering trauma survivors to step into their power and drive positive change in their communities. Through inspiring stories and authentic conversations, we explore healing, public service, and the journey to civic leadership, offering insights for those aiming to run for city council or advocate for transformation. Join us as we uplift resilient voices, build community strength, and encourage civic engagement as a path to personal and collective renewal. Tune in to discover how you, too, can rise and make an...
info_outlineIn our latest Roses of Renewal episode, we dived deep with Michael Bastian, an inspiring leader redefining resilience and community engagement. From overcoming personal challenges to leading impactful initiatives like Brothers in Arms, Michael shares how life's trials have shaped his path and leadership style. He emphasizes the power of storytelling, authenticity, and consistency in making a difference.
This is a conversation that highlights the importance of emotional awareness and genuine connection. Join us as we explore how to inspire change and uplift communities through passion and purpose.
Listen now and be inspired to start your own journey!
Here are three key takeaways from our discussion:
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Embrace Your Journey: Despite early struggles with a speech impediment, Michael's perseverance and self-belief allowed him to overcome obstacles and thrive. His story reminds us that challenges can shape us into the leaders we are meant to be.
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Start with Passion, Discover Purpose: Michael began with a sneaker reselling business and ultimately found his calling in mental health advocacy. His journey illustrates how following your passions can lead you to your true purpose.
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Consistency is Key: The success of Brothers in Arms, a support group for men, highlights the power of consistency. By staying committed to providing a safe space for dialogue, Michael has fostered genuine connections and inspired positive change.
Reach out to Michael in these spaces:
Website: https://biacircle.com/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (978) 429-9311
A special THANK YOU to Jonina Goyette from Waystone Health & Human Services
for sharing her Community Corner. For more than 50 years, Waystone Health & Human Services has served the communities across Massachusetts. Learn more here: https://waystonehhs.org/
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This podcast is hosted by Wanda Santos. Wanda is a Certified Integrative Trauma Coach, Vice President of Community Living for Waystone HHS, Entrepreneur, and Author. She is also an experienced bilingual Latina women with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organization management industry. Connect with her here on LinkedIn.
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If you would love to connect with Wanda, join her in these following spaces:
Submit Your powerful Community Corner story here: https://www.speakpipe.com/RosesofRenewal
Do you have a story about how you positively impact your community? Wanda invites you to tell her about it here. Each episode, we upload a listener's story about how they are giving back to the community. Stay tuned! Your story may be the next one featured in the Community Corner section.
Also, Wanda invites you to leave an honest review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with a friend.
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The intro and outro music was Counting Blessings performed by Katori Walker. You can find it on Epidemic Sound.
This is a Crackers In Soup production.