OCTOBER 21, 2020 Guest : Helena Norberg-Hodge Topic : Localization vs. Globalization Helena This week Cindy welcomes back and catches up with a Soapbox favorite: Helena Norberg-Hodge. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 12th 2020 The Future Is Local: Working to strengthen local economies that put the well-being of people and planet first There’s never been a more crucial time for all of us to consider the power of going local. According to a World Bank/OECD survey, over the last six months, a staggering 1 in 4 of all small businesses have reportedly closed around the globe, with 1 in 5 staying closed even after pandemic restrictions are lifted. Meet Helena Norberg-Hodge, the Executive Director of Local Futures, an international non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the power of localization as a systemic solution to environmental as well as economic challenges. Featured in last week’s, New York Times (Oct. 9th, 2020), Helena is the author of seve