Creating Safe Spaces & Community Healing - Season 2 Episode 7: The Forte Podcast with Kelli Sweat

🌟 "You always gotta take a step down to go up."

Kelli Sweat, the founder of The Vent Movement, shares her incredible journey from humble beginnings in Franklin, VA to creating safe spaces for community healing and empowerment.

In this episode, Kelly discusses:

✅ The challenges and rewards of starting her non-profit organization, Rosewood Garden

✅ The importance of collaboration over competition in community work

✅ How her experiences in ministry and activism shaped The Vent Movement

✅ Tips for creating safe spaces for open dialogue & holistic health Kelly's story is a testament to the power of resilience, community, and the importance of creating spaces where people can heal and thrive.

🎧 Watch now! https://youtu.be/T4GkyfnjBFU

Guest & Hosts:

🎤 Guest: Kelli Sweat

🎤 Co-host: https://www.instagram.com/1domenickepps/

🎤 Co-host: https://www.instagram.com/randallmonfiston/

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00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates

00:20 Welcome to the Forte Podcast

02:30 Defining Your Forte

05:36 Guest Introduction: Kelli Sweat

07:04 Kelli's Background and Upbringing

22:02 College Journey and Experiences

28:48 Choosing Political Science

32:18 Community Initiatives and Dignity

33:55 Founding Rosewood Garden

36:31 Challenges and Collaboration

46:08 The Vent Movement

56:17 Upcoming Events and Future Vision

01:02:32 Conclusion and Call to Action