In this episode, we delve into the etymology of encouragement: en- ("make, put in") and courage ("heart, spirit"). But this isn’t a grammar lesson! Rebecca reflects on why these times are encouraging us to inhabit all that we are and shares a poem that came to her as a call from her ancestors about the healing power of truth and bravery across time. To read the poem, “Why I Sing for Us,” visit  togetherinbeauty.com/post/why-i-sing-for-us. 

Host: Rebecca Paradiso de Sayu

Original Music: Mapumba Cilombo

Producers: Rebecca Paradiso de Sayu & Mapumba Cilombo

Creative Directors: Rebecca Paradiso de Sayu & Mapumba Cilombo

To learn more about Rebecca and her work, visit Together in Beauty - togetherinbeauty.com - home to the Liberating Beauty Podcast.

To learn more about Mapumba and his work as a producer, sound engineer and musician, visit his website at mapumbamusic.com. ⁠⁠⁠

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