Navigate the Now: Root • Rise • Reflect

S2 Part II- Episode 3: From Venezuela to the U.S. to the UK: A Life in Motion w/ Nancy Di Bella

Find us at: IG ⁠⁠⁠@navigatethenow⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/navigatethenow/], ⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/navigatethenow?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=5e484295-b676-4c04-b80e-369f14aed817], email navigatethenow@gmail.com What does it mean to leave everything behind, not once, but twice? In this episode, we sit down with Nancy Di Bella, a woman whose life has been shaped by resilience, displacement, and the search for stability across continents. Born and raised in Venezuela, Nancy shares what it was like growing up in a country rich in culture but increasingly defined by political turmoil and uncertainty. As conditions worsened, she and her family made the difficult decision to flee their home, joining millions forced to leave in search of safety and opportunity. But Nancy’s journey didn’t end there. After building a new life in the United States, she faced yet another turning point, one that led her to uproot everything again and start over in the United Kingdom this last year. In this conversation, Nancy opens up about identity, belonging, and the emotional toll of starting from scratch more than once. We explore the often hidden realities of migration, the grief, the courage, and the quiet strength it takes to rebuild.

S2 Part II- Episode 2: Vicky Forrest on Local Journalism and Reporting in Springfield, OH During Moments of National Scrutiny

Find us at: IG ⁠⁠@navigatethenow⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/navigatethenow/], ⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/navigatethenow?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=5e484295-b676-4c04-b80e-369f14aed817], email navigatethenow@gmail.com We sit down with Vicky Forrest, a long time journalist in Ohio as she shares her perspective on local journalism, its current decline, and what that means for our democracy. Vicky also shares her experience as a local reporter for the Springfield News and Sun during the rising local tensions and national scrutiny after Springfield experienced a significant population increase due to an estimated 25% population growth over the past 3-4  years, in part due to the arrival of Haitian immigrants (source, CNN). Vicky worked in radio news for 15 years covering regional news in Columbus, Dayton and Springfield as a reporter and anchor. She covered the rallies and press conferences of Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan and still has her press badge from 1973. She most recently worked as a freelance reporter at the Springfield News and Sun.

S2 Part II- Episode 1: Liberation Station w/ Pranoo Kumar

Find us at: IG ⁠@navigatethenow⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/navigatethenow/], ⁠Linktree⁠ [https://linktr.ee/navigatethenow?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=5e484295-b676-4c04-b80e-369f14aed817], email navigatethenow@gmail.com Welcome back to Season 2! Join us as we sit down with Pranoo Kumar (she/they/we). Pranoo is a proud immigrant, educator, TEDx speaker, and founder of Rohi’s Readery—a social justice-driven children’s bookstore and learning center located in the Historic Northwest District of West Palm Beach. With a background in biology, medicine, and education, Pranoo brings over a decade of experience designing inclusive, identity-affirming learning environments across the country. From founding early childhood programs in Harlem and the South Bronx to co-creating Washington State’s first decolonized elementary charter, their work centers on culturally responsive literacy, equity, and healing-informed practice. Episode Links: Rohi's Readery [https://bookshop.org/shop/rohisreadery]- located at 630 7th St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Rohi's Readery Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/rohisreadery/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/p/Rohis-Readery-61558925024994/] The Power of Critical Literacy | Pranati Kumar | TEDxLynnUniversity [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOax8QU3Jrk] https://www.wakingup.com/

S2 E5: Stories of Resistance: Voices for a Free Palestine

* IG @navigatethenow [https://www.instagram.com/navigatethenow/], Linktree [https://linktr.ee/navigatethenow?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=5e484295-b676-4c04-b80e-369f14aed817], email navigatethenow@gmail.com Join us as we sit down with Amal and A to discuss the history and lived realities of occupied Palestine. Amal is an award-winning Palestinian-American illustrator, writer, and activist who grew up in Baltimore, witnessing the parallel struggles of dispossessed communities. She’s the co-host of Unbound: The Arts & Culture of Palestine, a radio program dedicated to uplifting and un-silencing Palestinian voices. A is one of the founding members of SUNY BDS, a coalition uniting students across all 64 SUNY campuses to push for boycott, divestment, and sanctions. They’re also deeply active in city-based organizing with Queens Shut It Down for Palestine, the Palestinian Youth Movement, and autonomous campaigns such as @stopyourliesnyt and @demilitarizebklynnavyyard. Episode Links: * BDS: Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions [https://bdsmovement.net/what-bds] * Palestinian Youth Movement [https://www.palestinianyouthmovement.com/⁠] * Unsubscribe from the New York Times [https://www.instagram.com/stopyourliesnyt/⁠] * Demilitarize Brooklyn Navy Yard [https://www.instagram.com/demilitarizebklynnavyyard/⁠] * Within Our Lifetime [https://wolpalestine.com/⁠] * Queens Families for Palestine [https://www.instagram.com/qnsfamilies4palestine/?hl=en] -Gaza and West Bank Journalists/Independent Journalists: * Bisan Owda [https://www.instagram.com/wizard_bisan1/?hl=en ] (Emmy Award: IT’S BISAN FROM GAZA AND I’M STILL ALIVE) * Lama Jamous [https://www.instagram.com/lama_jamous10/?hl=en ] (child journalist from Gaza forcibly displaced to Egypt) * Leila Warah [https://www.instagram.com/leila.shw/?hl=en ] * Nida’ Ibrahim [https://www.instagram.com/nida_aljazeera/?hl=en ] * Raya Orouq [https://www.instagram.com/raya.orouq/?hl=en ] * FPTV [https://www.instagram.com/2024.free.palestine.tv/?hl=en ] West Bank activists: * Alaa Hathleen [⁠https://www.instagram.com/alaa_hathleen/?hl=en⁠ ]from Masafer Yatta (film: NO OTHER LAND)  * The Andrey [⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.andrey.x/⁠] * Rehab Nazzal [⁠https://www.instagram.com/rehabnazzal/?hl=en⁠ ](film VIBRATIONS FROM GAZA [google.com/search?q=vibrations+of+gaza&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS685US688&oq=vibrations+of+ga&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCAgBEAAYFhgeMgYIABBFGDkyCAgBEAAYFhgeMggIAhAAGBYYHjIICAMQABgWGB4yCAgEEAAYFhgeMggIBRAAGBYYHjIICAYQABgWGB4yCAgHEAAYFhgeMg0ICBAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMg0ICRAAGIYDGIAEGIoF0gEINTcyNWowajeoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8]) Radio: Unbound the arts & culture of Palestine  [⁠https://www.amalillustration.com/radio⁠ ] Genocide for reluctant readers [https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7wgaf95flbyiub0ldxtt9/HiFromGazzeh.Amal.9MB.Nov.2024.pdf?rlkey=9ym8ypy2nqdkgtb824b8ats5x&st=g7aiqmpe&dl=0] News sources:  * The Electronic Intifada [https://electronicintifada.net/⁠] * Mondoweiss [https://mondoweiss.net/⁠]

S2E4: Grounding Practices, Curanderismo, and more with Robyn Moreno

Robyn Moreno is a proud Tejana, storyteller, and spiritual seeker whose work bridges culture, healing, and empowerment. Robyn is an Emmy-nominated TV host, 4-time author,  meditation teacher, and practitioner of Curanderismo. Through her book Get Rooted, her years leading Latina magazine as Editor-In-Chief and Co-President, she’s uplifted the voices and stories of Latinas and women of color everywhere. She has been invited to the White House, Sundance Film Festival, SXSW Interactive; and has interviewed powerhouse women  such as Rihanna,  Jennifer Lopez ,  Eva Longoria, Hillary Clinton author Isabel Allende, Latina activist Dolores Huerta and more. Connect with Robyn: https://www.robynmoreno.com/ [https://www.robynmoreno.com/] IG: @robynnmoreno [https://www.instagram.com/robynnmoreno/] Get Rooted with Robyn [https://www.instagram.com/getrootedwithrobynmoreno/?hl=en]