Real College Spotlight: Christina Hasaan, Community Builder and Creator of The Speakeasy

In this episode, I sit down with Christina Hasaan, a first-generation college graduate, teen mom, and community builder who has spent over a decade using education and storytelling to drive change. Christina currently serves the city of Philadelphia as a community leader in many ways. Christina leads workshops and builds meaningful connections across neighborhoods.

We talk about her journey through higher education, the barriers she overcame, and how she created a support system that helped her stay true to herself. Christina also shares about The Speakeasy, her new community event series designed to hold space for honest, unfiltered conversations rooted in joy and healing.

This episode highlights the power of showing up authentically and believing in your own story — especially when the world expects you to fit a certain mold.

If you want to learn more or connect, find Christina on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/christina-hasaan and stay tuned for updates on The Speakeasy.