Sasha Pierzo: Building Belonging, The Local Spotlight, and Planting More Flowers

Sobriety, community, and a stage for local talent. This episode explores what it looks like to build belonging from scratch — and ends with one of the season's most refreshingly simple asks: plant more flowers. Barron Hanson speaks with Sasha Pierzo from Interchange Shoalhaven and The Local Spotlight. About Sasha Pierzo: Sasha Pierzo is part of the team at Interchange Shoalhaven, an organisation dedicated to supporting people with disabilities and their families through connection, independence, and everyday community participation. Their work spans social programs and activities, respite support for families, skill-building, and creating more inclusive pathways into community life. Sasha is also the founder of The Local Spotlight, an initiative that creates a safe, inclusive space where people of all abilities can share their talents, build confidence, and feel genuinely seen and celebrated. At its heart, The Local Spotlight is about belonging, opportunity, and giving local people the chance to step up and be part of something bigger. Learn more at nowra.org.au