Rebuilding Communities From the Inside Out: Dr. Amber Borelli’s Bold Approach to the Housing Crisis

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 In this inspiring episode of Get Set With Lissette, I sit down with Dr. Amber Borelli — Founder of Empowerment in Action (EIA) and a transformational leader dedicated to reshaping how communities access funding, resources, and real opportunities for meaningful impact. 


This conversation takes a deep dive into affordable housing, community leadership, equity, and the courage it takes to challenge systems that were never designed to work for everyone. Dr. Amber has spent years inside the housing development world — navigating grants, partnerships, policy, and program design — and she has witnessed firsthand how funding intended for communities often never reaches the people who need it most. Her mission: change that narrative from the inside out. 


✨ This episode is rooted in empowerment, purpose, and action — exploring how leaders rise, how mindset sustains impact, and how real collaboration can transform entire neighborhoods. 


Dr. Amber shares the moment she realized passion wasn’t enough without access, how working within the system reshaped her calling, and why she founded EIA to equip community leaders with the tools, confidence, and pathways to lead change. 


In this episode, we explore:
✅ Dr. Amber’s journey into leadership and community development
✅ What she learned while navigating affordable housing systems
✅ How to stay grounded in purpose when the system feels inequitable
✅ Turning frustration into fuel — and the breakthroughs that follow
✅ How Empowerment in Action expands access, equity, and collaboration
✅ Actionable steps for leaders ready to launch community-driven projects
✅ What true impact looks like when investment stays within the community 


🔥 If you're a community leader, nonprofit professional, housing advocate, educator, or someone passionate about creating change — this episode will inspire you to lead boldly, act courageously, and believe in your impact. 


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📍 Connect with Dr. Amber Borelli & Empowerment in Action
Website | https://www.empowermentinaction.org/

Facebook | @EmpowermentinAction 


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