Alyssa Nixon-Lloyd has always had a keen interest in community. Growing up in a small country town, community-building was second nature to her family who were actively involved in community life. In this episode, Alyssa talks about how she creates community – whether through hobbies or interests or simply her day-to-day interactions.

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