Giselle Hale

Giselle Hale, Managing Partner at the Abundance Network and former mayor of Redwood City, dives into how local officials can translate abundance ideas into tangible actions. She discusses the launch of the Abundance Elected Network, emphasizing the unique challenges and opportunities at the local level. Giselle shares compelling examples of housing initiatives and outcome-focused politics, contrasting national messaging debates with grassroots realities. Her personal stories highlight the need for participatory democracy and effective local governance, urging a shift from op-eds to real outcomes.