Marcia Drake shares her experiences working with immigrants and refugees and the impact it had on her. She emphasizes the importance of listening deeply to people's stories and understanding their experiences. She discusses the different aspects of poverty, including physical, emotional, and spiritual, and the challenges in addressing them. Drake also highlights the power of data in creating positive change and bridging the gap between different sectors of society. She emphasizes the need for a cross-disciplinary approach and collaboration to tackle complex social issues. Listening deeply to people's stories is essential for understanding their experiences and finding solutions to social issues.Poverty has different aspects, including physical, emotional, and spiritual, and addressing them requires a comprehensive approach.Data has the power to create positive change and bridge the gap between different sectors of society.Collaboration and a cross-disciplinary approach are necessary to tackle complex social issues.Marcia Drake : https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcia-j-drake-a502494/  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★