Todays my Birthday!! Here's how you can help me celebrate
Some exciting updates about me and things I'm launching soon! Get in here, its going to be fun!
Hello everyone! Today’s my 30th birthday!
That’s right! 30 years of me on this planet and honestly, I’m still processing lol. As we’re all recovering from St. Paddy’s Day shenanigans I’m having the classic, how did I get here moment?!
I’m excited about what 30 will bring and as I’ve been reflecting on my life until this point I think the most refreshing thing is to say I’ve no regrets. It’s been a lot of bumps and bruises, potholes, wrong turns, and full-on feelings of underwater submersion. But there’s also been a ton of great moments too, laughter, once-in-a-lifetime trips, and awareness that in the midst of all it’s going to be okay.
As I’m reckoning with a lot I’m also gaining clarity into steps, projects, and movements I’m looking forward to exploring in my 30th year.
I’m excited to share them with you all. So in celebration of my birthday, here’s what I’m doing, and how you can celebrate with me!
A Woman’s Work Podcast
In celebration of Women’s Month, I’m launching a podcast sharing the trials, triumphs, and more about some of the baddest women to ever do it. I’m kicking the episode off highlighting Atlanta women, including Coretta Scott King, First Lady Rosalynn Carter, and civil worker extroidnaire, Elizabeth McDuffie!
I’ve been working with some talented researchers on this and I can’t wait to share it with you all.
Why this podcast?
I got the idea for this podcast after visiting the Carter Center for the first time this year. In the introductory video, there was a section showing the many accomplishments of Rosalynn Carter that I never knew about, including her envoy trip to Latin America and the many accomplishments she made as chair during President Carter’s presidency.
I couldn’t believe I hadn’t heard about this. It struck me then that I would love to share the accomplishments of Rosalynn Carter along with other women whose recognition and efforts went unheard of.
I’ve always had a penchant to learn more about Coretta Scott King before and after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I just found out about Elizabeth McDuffie and genuinely cannot believe there’s not more about her. This is a woman who in the midst of segregation, went to to work for President FDR’s Whitehouse, and thanks to her coordinated several talks between the president and Civil rights leaders of the south.
Lizzie also heavily campaigned for President FDR and she ensured black Americans’ needs were being addressed and righted.
Each of these women operated in their autonomy and agency, amidst their own prejudice and battles, and truly led the example of what Women’s work means.
Podcast Launch
I’m aiming to launch the podcast towards the end of this month! I’ll be sure to keep you all updated so you can listen along as I talk about each of these incredible women and their service to the South and the Nation.
That’s all I ask for my birthday! Thank you in advance (for my bday wishes) and I’m looking forward to having your ears on the pod soon!