Building community, one conversation at a time

Hi, I'm Gini B, a mom, nonprofit leader, and a San Jose resident who decided to actually show up here instead of just living here. Here's the thing: connection isn't just nice to have. It's the key to happiness. Seriously. I'm not an expert on any of this, I'm just someone who cares a lot and is figuring it out in real time, one conversation, one Connection Circle, one community event at a time. This is where I share what I'm learning, gather people together, and try to make it a little easier to find your place in this city.

Gini B

About Me

I'm not originally from San Jose, but my kids are growing up here, and I wanted to actually know this place instead of just living in it. By day I'm a nonprofit leader who's spent years in boardrooms and community meetings, and I currently serve on multiple nonprofit boards and civic commissions. This whole project comes from one belief: connection isn't just nice to have, it's the key to happiness.

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About the podcast

Connection is Key is my podcast about building relationships, finding belonging, and creating stronger communities in San Jose. I'm not an expert, I'm a neighbor learning alongside you: the people, the places, the policy stuff nobody explains well enough. Together we figure out how to make this city feel like home.

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Come sit at the table

From monthly Connection Circles to film screenings, meet and greets, and fundraisers, there's always a reason to come sit at the table.

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Let's connect

Have a story, a guest idea, a question about a Connection Circle, or just want to say hi? I'd genuinely love to hear from you.

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