We often think this is the first time that we, as human beings have been faced with certain problems or situations. Here Katrice shows us that through linking present experiences into age old myths and stories, we can find comfort and wisdom to help us deal with what we are experiencing in the present. Weaving together the stories of the previous two guests, Anthony and Sandra and sharing parts her own personal narrative she allows us to see that we have been here before and we got through and we can do it again by starting to speak out the stories we want to live. Expect a little discomfort when she talks about race and discrimination, expect a little challenge when she invites you to ‘speak out the shame’ but most of all expect a gentle, kind exploration of what makes us human.

Sandra Carter loved sci-fi as a child but did not see any young black girls like herself represented in what she read. She also struggled with dyslexia but on her journey to who she is now, she defeated the beasts of uncertainty and met the helpers she needed to become the author she is today. She also works as a mentor and motivational speaker helping other neuro-diverse people discover the skill that lies behind their condition, that lies behind their superpower!

Who decides what ‘learned’ means and who decides who is ‘learned?’ This is one of the few points that are discussed during the podcast. Poet, publisher, educator, author and activist Anthony Anaxagorou shares his wisdom and thoughts with us. Race and representation in the publishing world, lack of ‘duty of care’ shown to certain marginalized groups and the need to be part of a wider community are all topics that come up and are mulled over and offered for us, the listener to respond to in a different way.

In this episode we get a great overview of how stories create individuals, organizations and communities. It is a delicious taster of what is to come. Find out more on the Instagram page Unstuffingourstory. Also look at the page on www.narrative4change.com