Season 2 has just ended, and we couldn’t have been more grateful to our guests slash friends who willingly shared powerful tidbits of knowledge around purpose. 

In this episode, we revisit these empowering episodes to look back to the lessons we have learned and be inspired to make a difference in our own ways. 

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR: 

Revisit-worthy conversations with our power guests [2:55]

• Jessica and the story of how she was fired and ended up beating an incumbent for the seat her mother held 

• Brandy and Mau and how they struggled getting accepted into different grad schools and programs but are now both doing fulfilling work 

• Onaje, who is a strong voice that educates our community about our culture 

• Flo, who didn’t have any plans right now, but is always curious and excited with the work she does as an advocate for people’s rights

• Kenneth and Omar and how the secret to finding something you love is exposing yourself to new things 

• Shamiah and Jihan, who are courageous enough to bet on themselves

Powerful lessons [9:31] 

• The idea of a ‘calling’ vs. something you’re interested in 

• You don’t have to have things figured out from the get-go 

• Letting your purpose be bigger than your fear

The haze of finding purpose in the work that you do [16:10]

• Betting on yourself can be scary 

• Being intentional with doing things that are important to you and continuing to figure things out 

• Working in an organization, you don't know how your words are going to be received. Will you keep your mouth closed, or speak up? 

• It is us that's driving change

• There are so many things we have to fight against (but we also have folks who stand with us) 

How we can take part in bringing change [42:45] 

• It can be as simple as spreading the word such as sharing a Facebook post 

• Understanding the impact that black leadership has

• Showing support such as buying Black art

Biggest takeaways and lessons [45:14]

• You can find your purpose by being open, being present, by being in the moment 

• Being authentic

• Trust your gut—being uncertain is okay 

• Don’t compare yourself with others 

• Trust the process 

• Continue to bet on yourself, and you’ll be surprised with the outcome 

RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho 

Episode 7: Healing through history with Dr. Maurice Hobson

Episode 8: Caring for our community and ourselves with Jessica Green

Episode 9: Running your own race with Brandy Shavon

Episode 10: Becoming custodians of our culture with Onaje Henderson

Episode 11: Advocating for the health of our community with Flojaune Cofer

Episode 12: Community involvement with Shamiah Kerney

Episode 13: Mentoring our youth with Omari Henderson & Kenneth White

CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS: 

The Greenhouse Family Resource Center 

Zucot Gallery

Youth Challenge, Inc.

The Legend of the Black Mecca by Maurice Hobson 

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