In this episode, Olivia Fox enjoys a conversation with Taneshia Nash Laird, a change agent and leader in the arts and culture sector. Taneshia shares her experiences working in Roxbury MA and Newark NJ, and the warm reception she received from the communities. She emphasizes the importance of using culture for social justice and economic development. Taneshia also discusses her personal journey, including overcoming childhood poverty, the loss of her husband, and her battle with breast cancer. She highlights the power of pivoting and the importance of knowing one's roots. Taneshia shares her plans for the Nubian Narratives podcast and her coaching work to empower black artists.