Welcome to Navigate the Now! Root · Rise · Reflect
We’re Dalia and Allie, longtime friends who've spent a good portion of our friendship engaging in activism and building community.
We’re doing our best to make sense of today’s political chaos, without totally spiraling.
Each episode, we root in truth, reflect on what’s happening, and rise with ideas for action—even when it’s messy.
Think of it as a toolkit for your brain and your heart! Instead of doom scrolling yourself into a black hole, you can root, rise, and reflect toward something that feels hopeful and meaningful!
S2 Part II- Episode 3: From Venezuela to the U.S. to the UK: A Life in Motion w/ Nancy Di Bella
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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.
26 Feb 2026
S2 Part II- Episode 1: Vicky Forrest on Local Journalism and Reporting in Springfield, OH During Moments of National Scrutiny
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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.
21 Feb 2026
S2 (Part II) E2: Vicky Forrest on Local Journalism are Reporting in Springfield, OH
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Longtime journalist Vicky Forrest shares her experience and perspective on local journalism and what the loss of local reporting means for its community. She also shares her experience as a reporter for the Springfield News and Sun during the height of tension and national scrutiny.
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