{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Amanda Giles: Organizer, Portsmouth Halloween Parade","description":"If you\u2019ve ever been to the Portsmouth Halloween Parade, you know \u2014 it\u2019s one of the most connected nights in Portsmouth. People are a little kinder to each other, more curious, quicker to laugh and accommodate. It\u2019s so, so special. And this is just the beginning. From Monster Troupe to Thriller dancers, Mrs. Ropers, and countless imaginative costumes in between, creativity shines everywhere \u2014 inspiring even those who didn\u2019t expect to feel it. The night takes on a magical energy, a collective spirit we all help create, drawing us together in the most beautiful way. For years, I\u2019ve wondered how this happens \u2014 how a volunteer-run, community-driven event flows so smoothly and joyfully. Why do even those of us who simply come to watch feel so deeply invested in its success? Amanda Giles gives her time each year to help make this incredible night come to life. In this episode, she shares her thoughts on where this energy comes from \u2014 and what it really takes to make the parade happen year after year. They say it\u2019s small groups of people who create real, meaningful change. To me, there\u2019s no better example of that than the Portsmouth Halloween Parade \u2014 a night filled with connection, creativity, love, joy, and community that truly changes the world, one October evening at a time. Listen in \u2014 and if you haven\u2019t been, come join us this year!   Here is the website for the Portsmouth Halloween Parade!   ","author_name":"Real Women's Work Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.realwomenswork.com\/","html":"