Join The Button Factory community for an engaging panel conversation on agency, hope and action in uncertain times.

What keeps us acting when we care deeply about something, but cannot know or control the outcome?

How do we work with feelings of anger, grief or powerlessness? What is the role of hope? Can we stay engaged without becoming consumed by the outcome? Where do we find agency when the problems we face feel much bigger than any one of us? And what role do community, spirituality, solidarity and collective action play?

Maya Nova, Mindful Leadership Coach and Speaker, will lead us in this conversation with renowned local guests:

• Alex Bonham — Chair, Waitematā Local Board

• Cathy Livermore — Kairongoā, Mauri Tau cultural somatics, Artist, Educator, Facilitator and Philosopher

• Jessie Kim — Founder, Manawa Dance

• Maher Nazzal — Chair, Palestine Forum of New Zealand

Whether you're a regular at The Button Factory or this will be your first time visiting, we welcome you to dip your toe in, get acquainted and be part of this Courageous Conversation. You never know what you might discover.

Come curious. Leave connected. Reserve your place now.

Please note: This event will be filmed and photographed for sharing purposes. If you would prefer not to be included, please let the event organisers know.

Courageous Conversations is proudly presented by Maya Nova and The Button Factory, with support from Impact Digital and Waitematā Arts Club.