Palma Joy Strand
Research Director and co-founder of Civity who focuses on the evidence and strategies behind building bridging relationships in communities to increase trust, health, and civic resilience.
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Jan 22, 2026 • 6min
C2BC-311 BONUS: Malka Ranjana Kopell & Palma Joy Strand
Malka Ranjana Kopell, a leader in Civity and storytelling interventions, who designs positive relational practices. Palma Joy Strand, a practitioner and storyteller who uses personal anecdotes to spark civic connection. They explore pond-and-ripple impact, playful analogy exercises, curiosity as a fishing cast and as a snow shovel, and practical resources to practice curiosity in community.
Jan 22, 2026 • 28min
Ep. #311: Civity: Engaging Others with Respect, Empathy & Curiosity, with Malka Ranjana Kopell & Palma Joy Strand
Malka Ranjana Kopell, CEO and trainer who teaches leaders to engage across differences, and Palma Joy Strand, research director who studies bridging relationships, explore intentional practices of respect, empathy, and curiosity. They discuss authentic storytelling, deep listening, creating safe spaces to practice curiosity, and how one-on-one connections can ripple into broader community trust.
