The Belonging Podcast by Elev8 Villages

About The Belonging Podcast by Elev8 Villages

Real conversations with real people exploring where they’ve belonged, where they haven’t, and how those experiences shaped who they are becoming. These conversations help to guide our thinking and design of Elev8 Villages, places of belonging, resources and safety for youth that have aged out of foster care with no one to support and encourage them. We explore honest stories, bring gentle curiosity, and a believe that we all belong to each other.

Publisher

Melissa Kaye

Category

business · education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Jan 2026

Latest episode

23 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Oct 2026

   Beyond Survival: Helping Refugees Find Dignity, Beauty & Belonging

   Send us Fan Mail What would make this feel like home? For someone rebuilding life after displacement, the answer might begin with a familiar tradition, a gathering place, or the freedom to choose the colors on their walls. Stephanie Acker, founder of Everyplace, joins Melissa Kaye to explore how beauty, creativity, and community leadership nurture dignity and belonging. With nearly 20 years of experience working with refugees, Stephanie shares the deeply personal family story behind her calli...

2. 

   16 Oct 2026

   How Co-Housing Builds Belonging, Community & Deeper Connections

   Send us Fan Mail What if your neighborhood made it easier to feel connected, supported, and at home? Co-housing brings private homes together with shared spaces and a commitment to community. In this episode of The Belonging Podcast, Melissa Kaye welcomes Simone Woodland, co-founder of Circle Living in New Zealand, to explore how that way of living creates deeper connections across generations. Simone shares her experience of helping build (and living in) a 34-home co-housing neighborhood. Fr...

3. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Joy, Connection & the Courage to Be Yourself with Jacques Martiquet | The Party Scientist

   Send us Fan Mail What if belonging could begin with a shared laugh, a little movement, and the courage to be wonderfully imperfect? Jacques Martiquet, The Party Scientist, joins Melissa Kaye for a conversation full of laughter, discovery, and those “Oh! That makes so much sense!” moments. Together, they explore how joy and human connection can change the way we feel and what becomes possible when we feel safe enough to be ourselves. From his experiences as a festival medic to creating sober c...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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