# Why Work Feels Better Together

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Podcast: [The Science of Happiness](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-science-of-happiness-439105)
Published: 2026-03-26T10:00:00+00:00
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From a worker-owned restaurant in Oakland to a nonprofit built on shared leadership, we explore how collective work models can help people feel heard, valued, and more invested in their work. Summary: In this episode of The Science of Happiness , we examine how people can build cultures of care, accountability, and belonging together. Through stories from a worker-owned restaurant and insights from a leader in collective nonprofits, we share what research reveals about why collective decision-making can help teams thrive and organizations succeed. Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Today’s Guests: NINO SERRANO AND JENABI PAREJA are the co-founders of Understory, a worker-owned and community-built restaurant in Oakland. Learn more about Understory here: https://understoryoakland.com/ NILOUFAR KHONSARI is the co-founder of Pangea Legal Services, a nonprofit that defends immigrants facing deportation and the author of the book, Future is Collective: Effective Workplace Strategies for Building a Culture of Care. Read the book here: https://www.niloukhonsari.com/thebook Related The Science of Happiness episodes: How to Talk to People You Disagree With: https://tinyurl.com/4cpm8m3a When It’s Hard to Connect, Try Being Curious: https://tinyurl.com/bde6wyu7 Why Compassion Requires Vulnerability: https://tinyurl.com/yxw4uhpf Related Happiness Breaks: A Self-Compassion Meditation For Burnout: https://tinyurl.com/485y3b4y 5 Minutes of Gratitude: https://tinyurl.com/r6pkw2xx Making Space For You: https://tinyurl.com/yk6nfnfv Message us or leave a comment on Instagram @scienceofhappinesspod . E-mail us at happinesspod@berkeley.edu or use the hashtag #happinesspod. Help us share The Science of Happiness! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or share this link wit…

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