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Real Talk, Let’s Talk episodes
- Why You Should Care About Politics and Social Justice: Race in America | Dr. Carol Bokros and Dr. Ansley BookerIn this episode, Mercer Faculty members Dr. Booker and Dr. Bokros walk us through some of the current racial injustices and systemic barriers Black Americans and minority groups face in the world while sharing how education and the willingness to have honest dialogue about how we can improve our society can help mitigate our biases and ignorance, regardless of our perspectives.44 min
- Finding My Passion: From Legos to Healthcare | Mark Bearden
In this episode, Mark, a first-generation college student, talks about how death led to discovering his passions. He explains how being overly driven and disciplined led to adverse effects on his journey.
18 min - Balance | Sydney Roe
In this episode, Sydney discusses her struggle to find balance in life. She explains the need to have compassion for herself and others without letting her situation control her.
19 min - Before and After Moments | Katharine WarnerIn this episode, Katharine talks about her experience of coming out to her family and how that impacted her view of herself. She talks about the before and after moments involved in her life and how they have made her who she is.12 min
- Being Seen: Coming of Age and Coming Out | Maggie Kennedy
In this episode, Maggie, a queer student, describes the power of stories and the importance of community. She learns that in letting people see you, you can better see yourself.
14 min - I Didn’t Ask For Any of This: Navigating The Pandemics of CoVid and Racism | Dr. Michele PrettymanIn this episode, Dr. Prettyman will offer some reflections and insights on how to survive (and thrive) in the midst of a devastating pandemic and Black death and protest movements and what we might learn from it all.36 min
- An Uncertain Dream | Eduardo RubioIn this episode, Eduardo, a Georgia resident born in Mexico, talks about his experience as an immigrant in the US. He explains the obstacles, lessons, and perspectives that have shaped his worldview and where he is today.22 min
- Fake it Till You Make It: My Bicultural Identity Crisis | Princess OgunduIn this episode, Princess walks us through her journey of self acceptance and understanding of the dynamic nature of identity.14 min
- Finding My Purpose Through Finding My People | Adam PenlandIn this episode, Adam Penland shares his story about finding mentors in his life who helped guide him in finding his purpose in life.13 min
- Personal Evolution: Realizing Our Little Successes and Failures | Donald Williams Jr.Today, Donald Williams Jr. will talk to us about his personal evolution and his journey in college, finding out his true passions, and how he looked back on his experiences to see which ones shaped him into who he is today.16 min
About Real Talk, Let’s Talk
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Real Talk, Let’s Talk is a podcast featuring Bears you know, stories from their lives, and real talk about the ups and downs of navigating college. Get to know the Mercerians you see on campus, and…
learn that you are not alone in the challenges you face.