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#85 Finding Common Ground | Itzel Gonzalez on Listening and Civic Engagement | BAM BizTalk

In this episode of BAM BizTalk, Angel Garcia sits down with Itzel Gonzalez for a thoughtful conversation about navigating uncertainty, listening across differences, and finding balance in a time of constant change. Itzel shares why shutting people out only deepens division, how storytelling shapes understanding, and why doing your own research matters more than repeating what you hear. The discussion explores civic engagement, generational shifts, and the importance of meeting people with respect, even when you disagree. This episode is not about telling people what to think. It is about learning how to listen, stay grounded, and engage with the world in a way that creates space for understanding and progress. Topics Discussed (10) 1. Navigating overwhelming social and political change 2. Why listening matters more than winning arguments 3. The danger of shutting people out 4. Finding balance between optimism and fear 5. Storytelling as a tool for understanding 6. Generational shifts and civic responsibility 7. Doing your own research and verifying sources 8. Respecting different beliefs without forcing agreement 9. Why voting is a form of participation, not partisanship 10. Finding common ground in divided times #podcast #midlandtx #odessatx