Shannan Martin joins the Coffee Break to talk about her book, Start with Hello, and the life-changing power of simple presence. In a world that often feels polarized or too busy, Shannan offers a refreshing, grounded perspective on how to practice hospitality without the performance. We discuss how to push past the awkwardness of new connections and find the "extraordinary" in the ordinary rhythms of our blocks, schools, and local sidewalks.

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