For over twenty years, Parfait Bassalé has helped communities across the Pacific Northwest turn hard conversations about difference into real belonging, through keynote speeches, original music, and honest storytelling. This page gathers his podcast interviews, radio segments, and news features in one place, so you can hear him talk about befriending, belonging, and the practical work of building connection across race, faith, and background.
The Art of Befriending
The Arabian Traveler Poetry
In this episode,Parfait Bassalé shares insights from his book "The Way of Befriending,' exploring how building bridges through courage, curiosity, and compassion can transform relationships and organizations.
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The Way of Befriending with Parfait Bassalé
ABC 27 | Good Day PA
Many believe that our world is fractured by division and isolation. Instead of staying divided, this book encourages connection! Hear from Parfait Bassalé, the writer of “The Way of Befriending”.
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The Way of Befriending
Tristate Homepage
Parfait joins Tristate Homepage to talk The Way of Befriending. Real conversation on building connection across a divided world.
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Move toward one another
Diamonds in Dumpster Fires
In this episode, Melie talks with Parfait Bassalé, belonging strategist, conflict resolution practitioner, singer-songwriter, and author of The Way of Befriending.
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Local keynote speaker authors book focused on befriending
Koin6 News Station
As Americans grapple with division and isolation, a new book from a local keynote speaker hopes to teach people to befriend and cultivate belonging.
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It's one thing to be friendly...
Live Faith First Podcast
In this episode of the Live Faith First Podcast, Elliot Sands sits down with Parfait Bassalé, author of The Way of Befriending, to explore how ordinary people can become extraordinary bridge-builders in an increasingly divided world.
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