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The Community of Very Long Walks: Holden Minor Ringer, Seattle Super Saunter
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- How We Connected
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- Jan 6, 2026
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- 2647
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Summary
What happens when you invite people to walk together and really see their city? In this episode of How We Connected , Aaron Hurst and Charlotte Massey talk with Holden Minor Ringer, a Seattle community builder and transit advocate who believes walking is one of the simplest ways to fight isolation. Holden shares the story of walking more than 4,500 miles across the United States, relying on the kindness of strangers and gaining a front-row view of how cities either support or hinder human connection. That experience inspired the Seattle Super Saunter - a 22-mile walk across Seattle that drew 300 people, even in pouring rain. Holden explains how walking creates natural, low-pressure connection, why accessibility and flexibility matter, and how the saunter model can be replicated in other cities. This conversation is about movement, community, and the power of doing something simple together. 00:00 Introduction 04:10 Community Reflections 10:32 Meet Holden 14:41 Walking Across America 21:46 Creating the Seattle Super Saunter 29:20 Connecting Walking to Transit Advocacy 36:48 Replicating the Model 39:52 Wrap-up and Reflections --- How We Connected explores the conversations that power communities across the United States. Aaron Hurst and Charlotte Massey share what they’re building at the US Chamber of Connection and speak with leaders whose work strengthens local connection. Episodes offer human stories, practical insights, and ideas you can use in your own community. Aaron Hurst , Co-Founder of the US Chamber of Connection, is a longtime entrepreneur focused on purpose and community. He founded Imperative and the Taproot Foundation and wrote The Purpose Economy . Charlotte Massey , Co-Founder of the US Chamber of Connection, leads community programs na…