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Building Bridges: Breakout's Michael Farber on Community, Purpose, and Real Impact
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In this episode, we sit down with Michael Farber, co-founder and CEO of Breakout, a platform creating immersive, place-based experiences that connect people, communities, and purpose. From fostering long-lasting connections across 45+ cities to supporting grassroots leaders with grants and resources, Michael shares his insights on building authentic communities, the power of curiosity, and the importance of in-person connection in a digital world. We explore the philosophy behind Breakout, lessons in leadership, and how to define “enough” in a world obsessed with comparison and social media noise. A must-listen for anyone interested in community-building, impact-driven entrepreneurship, and living a purpose-led life. You’ll learn:
Why most community initiatives fail to live up to their stated values
The difference between authentic community building and performative networking
How to create containers for meaningful connections across diverse backgrounds
The surprising similarities between challenges facing different American cities
How grassroots organization creates lasting change in communities
Practical advice for starting a community-focused organization
Michael Farber is the co-founder and CEO of Breakout, which creates immersive, place-based experiences that connect people, communities, and purpose. Since 2014, Breakout has engaged more than 2,000 leaders across 45+ cities, investing over $3M into local ecosystems, partnering with leading foundations, and producing award-winning short films. In 2017, he co-founded the Breakout Foundation, which has provided over $415K in grants to 120+ community leaders and advised on millions more in philanthropic investments.
You can follow him at @michaelxfarber and @breakout
You can follow this podcast @toomuchwithdlh and Denise @deniselovehewett
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