The Essence of Community: A Journey to Becoming

In the first episode of Grumpy Wizdom, Talib Jasir, podcast producer, author, and founder of the first podcast conference for Black creatives reflects on what it truly means to become.

He shares a vivid story from his early years growing up with his great-grandmother in rural Maryland. A black snake. A swing set. A sound that summoned the village. What unfolded was a masterclass in community, reliability, and showing up for each other without hesitation or agenda.

This story lays the foundation for how Talib came to value intentionality, interdependence, and the quiet power of real community lessons that would later shape his work and his mission through Afros & Audio Podcast Festival. From the Eastern Shore to the COVID-19 pandemic, he unpacks how people, not titles, not status have always been the point.

This episode is a reminder to build, honor, and be the kind of community we all deserve.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction to Grumpy Wizdom
• 00:26 Talib Jasir's Background and Intentionality
• 00:57 Childhood Memories and Community
• 05:36 The Snake Incident
• 12:16 Lessons on Community and Support
• 16:23 Reflections on Community During COVID
• 17:37 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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