I’m thrilled to share that Season 3 of the Everyday Ambassador Podcast has officially launched—this time on the Substack app! If you're new to the podcast, let me give you a quick rundown of what you can expect:

Each week, I sit down with a wide range of fascinating people—from professional diplomats to everyday folks—who are using diplomacy to promote peace, collaboration and sustainability in their communities. Alongside these interviews, I share essays that offer context and actionable insights that you can put to work in your own life. The podcast and newsletter will now create a package that elevates your work and empowers you to keep doing all that you do.

Here’s what you can expect from the podcast and newsletter:

• Exclusive insights on global developments and their local ramificaitons you won’t find elsewhere

• Practical tactics and tools to help you lead from wherever you are

• Inspiration and hope—examples of people who are leading creatively and courageously from wherever they are

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This season is produced by the talented Keith Conrad, and I’m honored to be your host.

So, take a moment to listen to the first episode and let me know what you think in the notes below! As always, you can also reach me via direct message in the Substack app.

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Episode 1: Citizen Diplomacy Starts at Home

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Felecia Maxfield-Barrett, a leader at Utah Global Diplomacy. You can read my top takeaways from that conversation and its implications for all of our work as Everyday Ambassadors here:

Think Diplomacy is Just for Politicians?

Annelise Riles · Feb 27

When you hear the word "Ambassador," what comes to mind? Most of us picture grand embassies in distant capitals, formal receptions, and high-level negotiations. But diplomacy isn’t just for government officials—it happens in our own backyards, too.

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I can’t wait for you to hear our conversation—and I’d love to hear your thoughts!

To learn more about Utah Global Diplomacy, and how you can get involved in citizen diplomacy, visit utahdiplomacy.org.

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