Building the Space Women Didn’t Have | Chivonn Anderson on Women’s Sports & Queer Community

What if belonging isn’t about finding the right space—but building one?

In this episode of Roar, Danielle Davies sits down with ChivonnAnderson for a conversation about what it really means to feel seen, safe, and fully yourself in the spaces you move through.

Because for many people, especially those navigating identity in layered ways, it’s not just about going out, showing up, or participating.

It’s about whether the space was ever designed with you in mind to begin with.

Danielle and Chivonn explore what happens when that sense of belonging is missing, and what it looks like to create something different.

Together, they talk about:

🔥 The difference between being included and truly belonging

🎤 Why many spaces feel neutral, but aren't actually designed for everyone

🧠 The experience of navigating environments where you're not fully seen

🌿 What makes a space feel safe vs. performative

💥 The decision to build something instead of waiting for it to exist📣 Why specificity matters when creating community

👑 What it means to design a space with intention

⚡ How physical environments shape how we show up

Chivonn's work reminds us that belonging isn't passive, but rather purposefully created, shaped, and protected.

This conversation is for anyone who has ever walked into a space and felt like they had to adjust themselves to fit it.

🔑 Key Takeaways

Belonging is not the same as inclusion.
Not all spaces are designed for everyone.
Feeling safe in a space changes how you show up.
You can create what doesn't exist.
Intentional design matters, especially in community spaces.

🔗 Links mentioned in this episode

Marsha's South Street🎧 Related Convos

Building creative communities with Lisa Field

Why representation still matters with Lauren Albrecht

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