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Everything Prepared Me for This w/ State Rep. Brandy Fluker-Reid
In this episode, Ashley sits down with Massachusetts State Representative Brandy Fluker-Reid for a deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation about purpose, leadership, and the long road to becoming who you’re meant to be.
From organizing her first protest in third grade to stepping into elected office years later, Rep. Fluker- Reid shares how advocacy was always part of her story—even when she couldn’t fully see it herself. They explore the role of mentors, the quiet impact of limiting beliefs, and what it means to answer a call that disrupts comfort but aligns with purpose.
The conversation shifts between the personal and the political, navigating grief, caring for family, maintaining wellness in high-pressure work, and staying grounded while serving the community. Rep. Fluker- Reid also breaks down the real issues she’s fighting for—from education and economic justice to transportation and reentry systems—and what it looks like to build a world where people are truly supported.
If you’ve ever felt the tension between who you are and who you could be, this conversation will meet you there.
About the Rep:
Brandy Fluker-Reid, Esq. is the Massachusetts State Representative for the 12th Suffolk District serving parts of Dorchester, Hyde Park, Mattapan, Roslindale and Milton. Representative Fluker-Reid holds the esteemed position of Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary as well as being a member of the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy and the House Committee on Operations, Facilities and Security. She proudly serves on the Women’s Caucus executive board as Treasurer and is an active member of the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus. Prior to her work in public service, Representative Fluker-Reid worked as a defense attorney and a public school teacher. In addition to being a practicing attorney, she is the founder and president of Delighting in God Ministries (D.I.G.), a life member of the NAACP, a member of both the Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association and the Women’s Bar Association, and an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
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By Ashley MitchellIn this episode, Ashley sits down with Massachusetts State Representative Brandy Fluker-Reid for a deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation about purpose, leadership, and the long road to becoming who you’re meant to be.
From organizing her first protest in third grade to stepping into elected office years later, Rep. Fluker- Reid shares how advocacy was always part of her story—even when she couldn’t fully see it herself. They explore the role of mentors, the quiet impact of limiting beliefs, and what it means to answer a call that disrupts comfort but aligns with purpose.
The conversation shifts between the personal and the political, navigating grief, caring for family, maintaining wellness in high-pressure work, and staying grounded while serving the community. Rep. Fluker- Reid also breaks down the real issues she’s fighting for—from education and economic justice to transportation and reentry systems—and what it looks like to build a world where people are truly supported.
If you’ve ever felt the tension between who you are and who you could be, this conversation will meet you there.
About the Rep:
Brandy Fluker-Reid, Esq. is the Massachusetts State Representative for the 12th Suffolk District serving parts of Dorchester, Hyde Park, Mattapan, Roslindale and Milton. Representative Fluker-Reid holds the esteemed position of Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary as well as being a member of the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy and the House Committee on Operations, Facilities and Security. She proudly serves on the Women’s Caucus executive board as Treasurer and is an active member of the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus. Prior to her work in public service, Representative Fluker-Reid worked as a defense attorney and a public school teacher. In addition to being a practicing attorney, she is the founder and president of Delighting in God Ministries (D.I.G.), a life member of the NAACP, a member of both the Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association and the Women’s Bar Association, and an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
Follow along:
Wesbite
Further Forward: Honest Conversations on the Art of Becoming, is hosted by Ashley Mitchell.
📩 Subscribe to Ashley’s newsletter, Mind & Motion: https://blackgirlmagicmama.substack.com/
🎙️ Follow for new episodes + bts footage: https://www.instagram.com/furtherforwardpod?igsh=MWJuaDFiMjlzcjJ1dw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
🌱 Support this work and share it with a friend who’s ready to move further forward.