On this week’s episode, we’re talking with Rodney Culbreath and Tina Stevens-Culbreath about the impact of celebrating differences, why representation matters, and what it means to utilize life experiences to inform work and service.

Tina and Rodney are co-founders of the I’m Just Me Movement, nonprofit organization based out of Winchester, Virginia. Tina is a trained Trauma Informed-Practitioner, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, & Forensic Peer Recovery Specialist Supervisor and serves as a Councilwoman on the Stephens City Town Council. Rodney is an activist and a Forensic Peer Recovery Specialist & Supervisor.

Mentioned Resources:

I’m Just Me Movement: https://www.imjustmemovement.org

National Day Calendar I’m Just Me Because Month: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/im-me-just-because-month-october/

Hurt People Hurt People by Sandra D. Wilson: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10845841-hurt-people-hurt-people

I’m Just Me Movement Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JUSTMEMOVEMENT/

I’m Just Me Movement Twitter: https://twitter.com/JUSTMEMOVEMENT

The views and opinions expressed on Awareness 2 Action are those of the guests and host and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Prevention Department or Northwestern Community Services.