You will be told you are “not enough”—but grounding yourself, reclaiming your balance, and trusting who you are is essential to survival and growth. In a very powerful conversation and being the very first interview episode on this show we get to hear from award-winning journalist and author Lynell George, known for her celebrated book A Handful of Earth, A Handful of Sky: The World of Octavia E. Butler. Together, with Lori A. Harris explores the enduring wisdom of Octavia Butler—her discipline, her deep attention to the world, and the way she constructed the life she needed in order to become the writer she was destined to be. Lynell reflects on what Octavia would offer Black women leaders today, especially in a moment marked by layoffs, uncertainty, reinvention, and possibility.
Ultimately, this episode is a powerful reminder of the urgency to pursue our passions and the significance of leaving a legacy that speaks to future generations. Octavia E. Butler’s life and work continue to inspire us to embrace change, confront our fears, and take bold steps toward our aspirations.
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THE EPISODE
- It is important to come together as communities and support particularly for Black women navigating their paths in a world that can often feel isolating.
- We are not alone in our world and there is no reason to try and do life alone.
- Affirmation and self-talk serves as a motivational tool and a means of self-empowerment.
A FEW THINGS MENTIONED
A Handful of Earth, A Handful of Sky: The World of Octavia E. Butler.
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