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The Bottom-Up Revolution features the stories of the Strong Towns movement in action. Hosted by Tiffany Owens Reed and Norm Van Eeden Petersman, it's all about how regular people have stepped up to make their communities more economically resilient, and how others can implement these ideas in their own places. We’ll talk about taking concrete action steps, connecting with fellow advocates to build power, and surviving the bumps along the way—all in the pursuit of creating stronger towns. Each episode features a Strong Towns advocate who is making positive change in their community.
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Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
How To Avoid Burnout by Bringing Joy Into Your Advocacy
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
Strong Towns Chicago learned that fun isn't frivolous — it's essential for sustainable advocacy. Leader Alex Montero shares how the Local Conversation group uses urbanist comedy, neighborhood tours, and social events to keep volunteers energized and engaged while winning real policy changes.
ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES
- Want in on the action? Find a Local Conversation near you!
- Alex Montero (Linktree)
- Strong Towns Chicago (Linktree)
- Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn)
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