Welcome back to another episode of The Muse's Lab Podcast! In this adventure, I unpack my feelings around community engagement, civic duty, and re-engaging with a community that has harmed me. While exploring this personal journey, I talk about the complexities of being a disruptor in a space that often resists change, as well as the importance of reciprocity in a space of activism and the exhaustion that comes with trying to be impactful in a community that hasn't always been supportive. Rock with me as I navigate a myriad of unhealed feelings in audio form. Chapters in this episode:00:00 Navigating Community Engagement Challenges03:29 Reflections on Personal Community Involvement06:16 The Impact of Life Changes on Community Service09:08 The Desire for Reciprocity in Giving12:11 Career Paths and Community Contributions14:44 The Struggles of Being a Disruptor17:35 The Challenge of Re-engaging with Community20:46 The Complexity of Community Dynamics23:30 Finding Balance in Community Service26:30 The Exhaustion of Community Commitment29:28 Navigating Power Dynamics in Community32:31 The Internal Conflict of a Disruptor35:01 The Challenge of Positive Thinking37:48 The Fear of Community Engagement40:50 Utilizing Skills for Real Impact43:38 Conclusion and Call to Action________For more information or to collab, email [email protected]  Learn more about my work hereSign up for weekly musingsJoin the conversation  Instagram | Threads