We sit down with Dr. Pamela Gurley, whose remarkable journey from Army veteran to federal executive to literacy champion exemplifies courage in action. After reaching the heights of government service at the Department of Defense and State Department, Dr. Gurley boldly stepped away in 2020 to pursue her passion. Her book "I Am Not A Stereotype: I Am H.E.R." challenges societal boxes, while her Brown Girl and Brown Boy Literacy Foundation is transforming representation in children's literature across America. Join us as Dr. Gurley shares how finding her authentic voice is creating ripples of change for the next generation of readers.