In this episode of Soil, Shadow, and Spirit: Building Resilience: Leadership, Grief, and Community, Nikki Silvestri brings together Jessica Handy and Meadow Carter Vindell for a moving dialogue about the ways Black women leaders are building resilient communities amidst personal and societal upheaval. They reflect on how displacement, motherhood, and community leadership have shaped their journeys.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Stories of navigating life transitions, such as moving away from beloved homes and communities, and the emotional toll of these changes.
• Reflections on the power of intentional community building, and how Black mothers uniquely lead and nurture.
• Conversations on the importance of holding space for grief in times of change and how this grief can coexist with hope.
• How to develop the skills to lead during moments of conflict and uncertainty.
• Personal accounts of rebuilding and planting roots in new spaces, while fostering community support.

Tune in to explore how leadership and community intertwine during times of disruption.

Links of Note:

Soil, Shadow, and Spirit Retreat Series

Greenstone Farm and Sanctuary

Healing Gardens

Kiss the Ground

Series Executive Producers: Kalliopeia Foundation and Soil and Shadow

Sound Engineering: Sonya Harris

Music: Galen Silvestri

Host: Nikki Silvestri

Special Thanks: Jessica Handy, Meadow Carter Vindell, and Noni Limar