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Debra shares the story of her parents' artistry and activism, and how those two rivers shaped her own path as both an artist and teacher.
I grew up between two powerful rivers - my mother's artistry and my father's teaching. Both shaped me, both challenged me, and both live on in my own path as an artist and educator.
In this deeply personal episode, I share how conflict and struggle can be catalysts for change.
I explore my roots and the two powerful influences that shaped me:
- My mother, a gifted jazz singer who recorded an album at Columbia Records in 1967, produced by the legendary John Hammond and featuring a young George Benson.
- My father, a passionate teacher and political activist who marched with Martin Luther King, Jr. and inspired generations of students.
Growing up, I felt like I was marooned between their two rivers - creativity on one side, knowledge on the other. Their lives were fascinating, but also turbulent, marked by trauma, conflict, and moments of chaos (like the time my father burned all the school papers my mother had carefully archived).
Yet through it all, one current never stopped flowing: music. It filled the air in our house, lived beneath the tension, and became part of my blood.
In this episode, I share how those two rivers - artistry and teaching - eventually converged in me, shaping my path as a poet, educator, and artist.
Resources & Links:
- Explore my poetry, artwork, and tutoring services: https://www.thirdeyeontheprize.com
- Contact me, Debra Sansone: [email protected]
- Listen to my mother's album: Extraordinary by Roberta Peck
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/extraordinary/1292902398
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2NWr182Ma2dVB8IRiPcenz
🌿 Stay Connected
💌 Share your reflections: [email protected]
🌐 Explore more at: https://www.thirdeyeontheprize.com/joinme
🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/third-eye-on-the-prize/id1839927637
🎧 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3sE2FureJVUfsYuchJ3zgg
🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@truthninja9
💌 If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend, leave a review, or send me a note—I’d love to hear how these conversations land in your life.
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Debra shares the story of her parents' artistry and activism, and how those two rivers shaped her own path as both an artist and teacher.
I grew up between two powerful rivers - my mother's artistry and my father's teaching. Both shaped me, both challenged me, and both live on in my own path as an artist and educator.
In this deeply personal episode, I share how conflict and struggle can be catalysts for change.
I explore my roots and the two powerful influences that shaped me:
- My mother, a gifted jazz singer who recorded an album at Columbia Records in 1967, produced by the legendary John Hammond and featuring a young George Benson.
- My father, a passionate teacher and political activist who marched with Martin Luther King, Jr. and inspired generations of students.
Growing up, I felt like I was marooned between their two rivers - creativity on one side, knowledge on the other. Their lives were fascinating, but also turbulent, marked by trauma, conflict, and moments of chaos (like the time my father burned all the school papers my mother had carefully archived).
Yet through it all, one current never stopped flowing: music. It filled the air in our house, lived beneath the tension, and became part of my blood.
In this episode, I share how those two rivers - artistry and teaching - eventually converged in me, shaping my path as a poet, educator, and artist.
Resources & Links:
- Explore my poetry, artwork, and tutoring services: https://www.thirdeyeontheprize.com
- Contact me, Debra Sansone: [email protected]
- Listen to my mother's album: Extraordinary by Roberta Peck
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/extraordinary/1292902398
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2NWr182Ma2dVB8IRiPcenz
🌿 Stay Connected
💌 Share your reflections: [email protected]
🌐 Explore more at: https://www.thirdeyeontheprize.com/joinme
🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/third-eye-on-the-prize/id1839927637
🎧 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3sE2FureJVUfsYuchJ3zgg
🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@truthninja9
💌 If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend, leave a review, or send me a note—I’d love to hear how these conversations land in your life.