Omidaze Productions
@omidaze.bsky.social
www.omidaze.co.uk
A small creative company with BIG ideas run by @YvonneMurphy.bsky.social Currently creating @thetalkingshop.bsky.social & The Democracy Box
www.thedemocracybox.co.uk www.the-talking-shop.co.uk
A small creative company with BIG ideas run by @YvonneMurphy.bsky.social Currently creating @thetalkingshop.bsky.social & The Democracy Box
www.thedemocracybox.co.uk www.the-talking-shop.co.uk
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· Nov 21
The Talking Shop
This page is currently under construction. Follow this link to have a look at the short Talking Shop explainer film while you’re waiting.
www.omidaze.co.uk
Delighted to have arrived into blue skies all around us & to finally have left the horror that is now X. Hurrah. Onwards! Bear with us while we set up an account for #TheTalkingShop also which reopens Dec 2
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We are recruiting new board members to help us write the next chapter of our omidaze story. Deadline to apply 30 November. Email omidaze@outlook.com if you would like an informal chat www.omidaze.co.uk/blog/join-th...
Join the Board of Omidaze Productions Ltd
We are looking for new board members to join Omidaze Productions Ltd and help guide the next stage of our journey. If you believe in the power of the arts to inform, inspire and create social change, ...
www.omidaze.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
We are recruiting new board members to help us write the next chapter of our omidaze story. Deadline to apply 30 November. Email omidaze@outlook.com if you would like an informal chat www.omidaze.co.uk/blog/join-th...
Well the sun shone, and tea, conversations and creativity flowed. Thank you so much to everyone who came. We loved hosting you in our stunning capital city. Tomorrow we do it all again by the sea in beautiful Porthcawl.
#OneConversationAtATime
#OneConversationAtATime
July 28, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Well the sun shone, and tea, conversations and creativity flowed. Thank you so much to everyone who came. We loved hosting you in our stunning capital city. Tomorrow we do it all again by the sea in beautiful Porthcawl.
#OneConversationAtATime
#OneConversationAtATime
⏱️THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!!⏱️
Only 1 WEEK until we hit the road and bring The Talking Shop on Tour to YOU!
🫖 Free cups of tea
🎨 Free creative activities for all ages
Joins us in Cardiff, Bridgend, Cwmbran, Newport & Merthyr Tydfil
🗓️28th July - 1st August
⏰ 11:30 am - 3:30pm
Everyone’s invited!
Only 1 WEEK until we hit the road and bring The Talking Shop on Tour to YOU!
🫖 Free cups of tea
🎨 Free creative activities for all ages
Joins us in Cardiff, Bridgend, Cwmbran, Newport & Merthyr Tydfil
🗓️28th July - 1st August
⏰ 11:30 am - 3:30pm
Everyone’s invited!
July 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
⏱️THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!!⏱️
Only 1 WEEK until we hit the road and bring The Talking Shop on Tour to YOU!
🫖 Free cups of tea
🎨 Free creative activities for all ages
Joins us in Cardiff, Bridgend, Cwmbran, Newport & Merthyr Tydfil
🗓️28th July - 1st August
⏰ 11:30 am - 3:30pm
Everyone’s invited!
Only 1 WEEK until we hit the road and bring The Talking Shop on Tour to YOU!
🫖 Free cups of tea
🎨 Free creative activities for all ages
Joins us in Cardiff, Bridgend, Cwmbran, Newport & Merthyr Tydfil
🗓️28th July - 1st August
⏰ 11:30 am - 3:30pm
Everyone’s invited!
Creatives & Artists in South Wales - come visit The Talking Shop on Tour 28 July - 1 August.
Bring your flyers & information for your shows, exhibitions, readings, events, workshops, gigs etc & we will share them with the public.
Bring your flyers & information for your shows, exhibitions, readings, events, workshops, gigs etc & we will share them with the public.
July 20, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Creatives & Artists in South Wales - come visit The Talking Shop on Tour 28 July - 1 August.
Bring your flyers & information for your shows, exhibitions, readings, events, workshops, gigs etc & we will share them with the public.
Bring your flyers & information for your shows, exhibitions, readings, events, workshops, gigs etc & we will share them with the public.
Very excited about taking the tea trolley & sofa on the road. Huge thanks to Cardiff Capital Region for making this tour possible #EveryonesInvited
🚐 The Talking Shop On Tour
Join us from 28th July – 1st August as we look at and talk all about Equality Plans - and we want to hear from YOU!
Each day, we’ll be asking:
💭What actions do you want to see for better equality & inclusion?
👥 How should public bodies involve communities more?
Join us from 28th July – 1st August as we look at and talk all about Equality Plans - and we want to hear from YOU!
Each day, we’ll be asking:
💭What actions do you want to see for better equality & inclusion?
👥 How should public bodies involve communities more?
July 19, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Very excited about taking the tea trolley & sofa on the road. Huge thanks to Cardiff Capital Region for making this tour possible #EveryonesInvited
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📢FINAL STOP ON TOUR…
Our 5th and FINAL location is…
📍MERTHYR TYDFIL, Penderyn Square, Castle St
🗓️1st August
⏱️11:30am - 3:30pm
We can’t wait to bring The Talking Shop back to Merthyr Tydfil- and this time, we’re hitting the road on tour!🚐
Everyone’s invited!✨
#oneconversationatatime
Our 5th and FINAL location is…
📍MERTHYR TYDFIL, Penderyn Square, Castle St
🗓️1st August
⏱️11:30am - 3:30pm
We can’t wait to bring The Talking Shop back to Merthyr Tydfil- and this time, we’re hitting the road on tour!🚐
Everyone’s invited!✨
#oneconversationatatime
July 15, 2025 at 8:02 AM
📢FINAL STOP ON TOUR…
Our 5th and FINAL location is…
📍MERTHYR TYDFIL, Penderyn Square, Castle St
🗓️1st August
⏱️11:30am - 3:30pm
We can’t wait to bring The Talking Shop back to Merthyr Tydfil- and this time, we’re hitting the road on tour!🚐
Everyone’s invited!✨
#oneconversationatatime
Our 5th and FINAL location is…
📍MERTHYR TYDFIL, Penderyn Square, Castle St
🗓️1st August
⏱️11:30am - 3:30pm
We can’t wait to bring The Talking Shop back to Merthyr Tydfil- and this time, we’re hitting the road on tour!🚐
Everyone’s invited!✨
#oneconversationatatime
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📢NEXT STOP ON TOUR…‼️
The Talking Shop on Tour location 4️⃣ is…
📍NEWPORT
🗓️31st July
⏱️11:30am - 3:30pm
From Cardiff ➡️ Bridgend ➡️ Cwmbran- We’re beyond excited to be bringing The Talking Shop on Tour to Newport!
Catch us in Bridge Street between HSBC and Natwest. #everyonesinvited #newport
The Talking Shop on Tour location 4️⃣ is…
📍NEWPORT
🗓️31st July
⏱️11:30am - 3:30pm
From Cardiff ➡️ Bridgend ➡️ Cwmbran- We’re beyond excited to be bringing The Talking Shop on Tour to Newport!
Catch us in Bridge Street between HSBC and Natwest. #everyonesinvited #newport
July 11, 2025 at 8:02 AM
📢NEXT STOP ON TOUR…‼️
The Talking Shop on Tour location 4️⃣ is…
📍NEWPORT
🗓️31st July
⏱️11:30am - 3:30pm
From Cardiff ➡️ Bridgend ➡️ Cwmbran- We’re beyond excited to be bringing The Talking Shop on Tour to Newport!
Catch us in Bridge Street between HSBC and Natwest. #everyonesinvited #newport
The Talking Shop on Tour location 4️⃣ is…
📍NEWPORT
🗓️31st July
⏱️11:30am - 3:30pm
From Cardiff ➡️ Bridgend ➡️ Cwmbran- We’re beyond excited to be bringing The Talking Shop on Tour to Newport!
Catch us in Bridge Street between HSBC and Natwest. #everyonesinvited #newport
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🚐 The Talking Shop On Tour
Join us from 28th July – 1st August as we look at and talk all about Equality Plans - and we want to hear from YOU!
Each day, we’ll be asking:
💭What actions do you want to see for better equality & inclusion?
👥 How should public bodies involve communities more?
Join us from 28th July – 1st August as we look at and talk all about Equality Plans - and we want to hear from YOU!
Each day, we’ll be asking:
💭What actions do you want to see for better equality & inclusion?
👥 How should public bodies involve communities more?
July 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🚐 The Talking Shop On Tour
Join us from 28th July – 1st August as we look at and talk all about Equality Plans - and we want to hear from YOU!
Each day, we’ll be asking:
💭What actions do you want to see for better equality & inclusion?
👥 How should public bodies involve communities more?
Join us from 28th July – 1st August as we look at and talk all about Equality Plans - and we want to hear from YOU!
Each day, we’ll be asking:
💭What actions do you want to see for better equality & inclusion?
👥 How should public bodies involve communities more?
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The Talking Shop on Tour keeps rolling!🚐☕️
We’re excited to announce our next stop on the tour is…
📍CWMBRAN
🗓️Wednesday 30th July
Come along and join us for free creative activities all day! The conversation and information is free and so is the tea! ☕️🎨🗳️
Everyone’s invited!✨
#cwmbran
We’re excited to announce our next stop on the tour is…
📍CWMBRAN
🗓️Wednesday 30th July
Come along and join us for free creative activities all day! The conversation and information is free and so is the tea! ☕️🎨🗳️
Everyone’s invited!✨
#cwmbran
July 8, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The Talking Shop on Tour keeps rolling!🚐☕️
We’re excited to announce our next stop on the tour is…
📍CWMBRAN
🗓️Wednesday 30th July
Come along and join us for free creative activities all day! The conversation and information is free and so is the tea! ☕️🎨🗳️
Everyone’s invited!✨
#cwmbran
We’re excited to announce our next stop on the tour is…
📍CWMBRAN
🗓️Wednesday 30th July
Come along and join us for free creative activities all day! The conversation and information is free and so is the tea! ☕️🎨🗳️
Everyone’s invited!✨
#cwmbran
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Next stop for The Talking Shop on Tour is…🚐
📍 BRIDGEND!
🗓️ 29th July
⏱️ 11:30 am - 3:30pm
Swing by for a cuppa, free creative activities, conversation, information and democratic deliberation ☕️🎨
#everyonesinvited #bridgendcountyboroughcouncil #porthcawl
📍 BRIDGEND!
🗓️ 29th July
⏱️ 11:30 am - 3:30pm
Swing by for a cuppa, free creative activities, conversation, information and democratic deliberation ☕️🎨
#everyonesinvited #bridgendcountyboroughcouncil #porthcawl
July 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Next stop for The Talking Shop on Tour is…🚐
📍 BRIDGEND!
🗓️ 29th July
⏱️ 11:30 am - 3:30pm
Swing by for a cuppa, free creative activities, conversation, information and democratic deliberation ☕️🎨
#everyonesinvited #bridgendcountyboroughcouncil #porthcawl
📍 BRIDGEND!
🗓️ 29th July
⏱️ 11:30 am - 3:30pm
Swing by for a cuppa, free creative activities, conversation, information and democratic deliberation ☕️🎨
#everyonesinvited #bridgendcountyboroughcouncil #porthcawl
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🚐 Guess what? We’re BACK — and on the move!
The Talking Shop on Tour is hitting the road this summer! We’re bringing the kettle, conversation, and creativity with us to towns and cities across South Wales🫖🎨🗣️
📍 First stop: Cardiff
👀 Next stop? Stay tuned…
#everyonesinvited #cardiff
The Talking Shop on Tour is hitting the road this summer! We’re bringing the kettle, conversation, and creativity with us to towns and cities across South Wales🫖🎨🗣️
📍 First stop: Cardiff
👀 Next stop? Stay tuned…
#everyonesinvited #cardiff
July 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🚐 Guess what? We’re BACK — and on the move!
The Talking Shop on Tour is hitting the road this summer! We’re bringing the kettle, conversation, and creativity with us to towns and cities across South Wales🫖🎨🗣️
📍 First stop: Cardiff
👀 Next stop? Stay tuned…
#everyonesinvited #cardiff
The Talking Shop on Tour is hitting the road this summer! We’re bringing the kettle, conversation, and creativity with us to towns and cities across South Wales🫖🎨🗣️
📍 First stop: Cardiff
👀 Next stop? Stay tuned…
#everyonesinvited #cardiff
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The Talking Shop is packing up and popping up in a town near you! 🗣️☕️🚐🎨
Come and join us from:
🗓️July 28th- August 1st
⏰ 11:30am - 3:30pm
📍Cardiff
📍Bridgend
📍Cwmbran
📍Newport
📍Merthyr Tydfil
The conversation is free and so is the tea!
Everyone’s invited! ✨
#oneconversationatatime
Come and join us from:
🗓️July 28th- August 1st
⏰ 11:30am - 3:30pm
📍Cardiff
📍Bridgend
📍Cwmbran
📍Newport
📍Merthyr Tydfil
The conversation is free and so is the tea!
Everyone’s invited! ✨
#oneconversationatatime
July 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The Talking Shop is packing up and popping up in a town near you! 🗣️☕️🚐🎨
Come and join us from:
🗓️July 28th- August 1st
⏰ 11:30am - 3:30pm
📍Cardiff
📍Bridgend
📍Cwmbran
📍Newport
📍Merthyr Tydfil
The conversation is free and so is the tea!
Everyone’s invited! ✨
#oneconversationatatime
Come and join us from:
🗓️July 28th- August 1st
⏰ 11:30am - 3:30pm
📍Cardiff
📍Bridgend
📍Cwmbran
📍Newport
📍Merthyr Tydfil
The conversation is free and so is the tea!
Everyone’s invited! ✨
#oneconversationatatime
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Today marks five years since George Floyd was killed by police. Our June 22, 2020 cover “Say Their Names,” by Kadir Nelson, illustrated how Floyd’s murder embodies the history of violence inflicted upon Black people in America. nyer.cm/UmfefJw
May 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Today marks five years since George Floyd was killed by police. Our June 22, 2020 cover “Say Their Names,” by Kadir Nelson, illustrated how Floyd’s murder embodies the history of violence inflicted upon Black people in America. nyer.cm/UmfefJw
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@openuniversity.bsky.social return to The Talking Shop next week for the 'Cabinet of Curiosity' ✨
Bring along an object that holds meaning to you as we creative a unique collection together...
@paulftremlett.bsky.social @preciouschatd.bsky.social
Bring along an object that holds meaning to you as we creative a unique collection together...
@paulftremlett.bsky.social @preciouschatd.bsky.social
March 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
@openuniversity.bsky.social return to The Talking Shop next week for the 'Cabinet of Curiosity' ✨
Bring along an object that holds meaning to you as we creative a unique collection together...
@paulftremlett.bsky.social @preciouschatd.bsky.social
Bring along an object that holds meaning to you as we creative a unique collection together...
@paulftremlett.bsky.social @preciouschatd.bsky.social
Happy International Women's Day to all the women of Blackwood & the Welsh Valleys, Wales & the world. Huge thanks to Size of Wales for organising yesterday's event and totally inspiring talk from Deborah & Helen from Uganda about Climate Action & Gender Equality.
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
Tomorrow 2:15-3:15pm
Join us to celebrate International Women's Day where we are delighted to be joined by Size of Wales, Hellen Alupo, Deborah Nabulobi for a very special conversation. Deborah will be sharing her experiences about a truly empowering project for women in Uganda 🌍
#blackwood
Join us to celebrate International Women's Day where we are delighted to be joined by Size of Wales, Hellen Alupo, Deborah Nabulobi for a very special conversation. Deborah will be sharing her experiences about a truly empowering project for women in Uganda 🌍
#blackwood
March 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Happy International Women's Day to all the women of Blackwood & the Welsh Valleys, Wales & the world. Huge thanks to Size of Wales for organising yesterday's event and totally inspiring talk from Deborah & Helen from Uganda about Climate Action & Gender Equality.
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
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Next week at The Talking Shop.
Crochet bookmarks, clay making, journal creations, Wales Broadcast Archive screenings, patchwork, crochet club and creating storybooks through expressive drawings and mark making.
There's something for everyone, pop in for a cuppa and join us.
Everyone's invited!☕
Crochet bookmarks, clay making, journal creations, Wales Broadcast Archive screenings, patchwork, crochet club and creating storybooks through expressive drawings and mark making.
There's something for everyone, pop in for a cuppa and join us.
Everyone's invited!☕
March 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Next week at The Talking Shop.
Crochet bookmarks, clay making, journal creations, Wales Broadcast Archive screenings, patchwork, crochet club and creating storybooks through expressive drawings and mark making.
There's something for everyone, pop in for a cuppa and join us.
Everyone's invited!☕
Crochet bookmarks, clay making, journal creations, Wales Broadcast Archive screenings, patchwork, crochet club and creating storybooks through expressive drawings and mark making.
There's something for everyone, pop in for a cuppa and join us.
Everyone's invited!☕
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Heidi is returning on Monday for the second part of our creative Storybook Series 📚
Next week, we have a special session in collaboration with @openuniversity.bsky.social exploring Democracy through Expressive Drawings to create your own unique storybook!
#everyonesinvited #oneconversationatatime
Next week, we have a special session in collaboration with @openuniversity.bsky.social exploring Democracy through Expressive Drawings to create your own unique storybook!
#everyonesinvited #oneconversationatatime
March 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Heidi is returning on Monday for the second part of our creative Storybook Series 📚
Next week, we have a special session in collaboration with @openuniversity.bsky.social exploring Democracy through Expressive Drawings to create your own unique storybook!
#everyonesinvited #oneconversationatatime
Next week, we have a special session in collaboration with @openuniversity.bsky.social exploring Democracy through Expressive Drawings to create your own unique storybook!
#everyonesinvited #oneconversationatatime
Celebrate International Women's Day with us with Petals & Poetry in @thetalkingshop.bsky.social this Saturday #IWD2025
This Saturday is Blackwood Spring Fair and we've planned the perfect crafternoon for you! Pop into The Talking Shop for a free paper flowers and poetry workshop with host Abril over a cuppa and a chat.
Everyone's invited🌸☕️
#oneconversationatatime #BlackwoodSpringFair
Everyone's invited🌸☕️
#oneconversationatatime #BlackwoodSpringFair
March 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Celebrate International Women's Day with us with Petals & Poetry in @thetalkingshop.bsky.social this Saturday #IWD2025
Really looking forward to this. Do join us if you are in or near the Valleys. #IWD25
Tomorrow 2:15-3:15pm
Join us to celebrate International Women's Day where we are delighted to be joined by Size of Wales, Hellen Alupo, Deborah Nabulobi for a very special conversation. Deborah will be sharing her experiences about a truly empowering project for women in Uganda 🌍
#blackwood
Join us to celebrate International Women's Day where we are delighted to be joined by Size of Wales, Hellen Alupo, Deborah Nabulobi for a very special conversation. Deborah will be sharing her experiences about a truly empowering project for women in Uganda 🌍
#blackwood
March 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Really looking forward to this. Do join us if you are in or near the Valleys. #IWD25
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Fantastic day yesterday with our visual storytelling workshop with our creative host Osian in the morning and @librarywales.bsky.social Wales Broadcast Archive in the afternoon with footage from the archives of Blackwood and beyond. Everyone’s invited!
#blackwood
#blackwood
March 6, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Fantastic day yesterday with our visual storytelling workshop with our creative host Osian in the morning and @librarywales.bsky.social Wales Broadcast Archive in the afternoon with footage from the archives of Blackwood and beyond. Everyone’s invited!
#blackwood
#blackwood
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Thank you to Tracy Harris for our final playwriting workshop of our three part series. Our visitors explored how to shape personal moments into powerful stories through character development, storytelling structures and themes that can deeply connect with your audience. Well done to our visitors👏🏻📝
March 5, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Thank you to Tracy Harris for our final playwriting workshop of our three part series. Our visitors explored how to shape personal moments into powerful stories through character development, storytelling structures and themes that can deeply connect with your audience. Well done to our visitors👏🏻📝
Huge thanks to @gwentpcc.bsky.social for joining us in @thetalkingshop.bsky.social on Monday for the 3rd in our'Meet Your Elected Representatives' series. Great conversation & so much information. Get in touch with your PCC. They are there to represent you & hold the police to account on your behalf
March 5, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Huge thanks to @gwentpcc.bsky.social for joining us in @thetalkingshop.bsky.social on Monday for the 3rd in our'Meet Your Elected Representatives' series. Great conversation & so much information. Get in touch with your PCC. They are there to represent you & hold the police to account on your behalf
Really delighted to be hosting this for #IWD25 #AccelerateAction with our collaborators Size for Wales
In celebration of International Women's Day, we are delighted to be joined by @size_of_wales, Hellen Alupo, Deborah Nabulobi for a very special conversation. Deborah will be sharing her experiences about a truly empowering project for women in Uganda 🌍
#internationalwomensday
#internationalwomensday
March 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Really delighted to be hosting this for #IWD25 #AccelerateAction with our collaborators Size for Wales
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Next Week At The Talking Shop...
Books, Lanterns, Screenings, Cuppas and Conversations. With something happening everyday of the week and so many hosts to meet, it's the perfect time to pop on down, say hello and try something new!
Everyone's invited.
#Blackwood #OneConversationAtATime
Books, Lanterns, Screenings, Cuppas and Conversations. With something happening everyday of the week and so many hosts to meet, it's the perfect time to pop on down, say hello and try something new!
Everyone's invited.
#Blackwood #OneConversationAtATime
February 28, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Next Week At The Talking Shop...
Books, Lanterns, Screenings, Cuppas and Conversations. With something happening everyday of the week and so many hosts to meet, it's the perfect time to pop on down, say hello and try something new!
Everyone's invited.
#Blackwood #OneConversationAtATime
Books, Lanterns, Screenings, Cuppas and Conversations. With something happening everyday of the week and so many hosts to meet, it's the perfect time to pop on down, say hello and try something new!
Everyone's invited.
#Blackwood #OneConversationAtATime
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Join us for a creative workshop where every piece really matters. Draw, paint and create your own personalised square celebrating your power, before joining together to create a vibrant patchwork banner that celebrates our collective strength 💪🌍
#oneconversationatatime #welcometoyourvoteweek
#oneconversationatatime #welcometoyourvoteweek
March 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Join us for a creative workshop where every piece really matters. Draw, paint and create your own personalised square celebrating your power, before joining together to create a vibrant patchwork banner that celebrates our collective strength 💪🌍
#oneconversationatatime #welcometoyourvoteweek
#oneconversationatatime #welcometoyourvoteweek