Hood Wellness with Tamela Julia Gordon, Pt. 1

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In this conversation, I am joined by Tamela Julia Gordon, a writer and editor from New York. Tamela Julia Gordon’s book, Hood Wellness: Tales of Communal Care from People Who Drowned on Dry Land has been met with critical acclaim, earning a starred Kirkus Review. Tamela’s currently working on her second book and splitting her time between Harlem and Miami.

Tamela and I explore layers centered on Community Care, Authenticity and staying rooted in the truth of your work, and honoring your community as well as your capacity as we navigate these aspects. We also talk about the need to be within community with those who see, hear, and honor us.

Stay tuned for part 2 of this conversation.

Tune in to hear all about:

• The importance of community care
• Tamela shares her journey of writing 'Hood Wellness' and the process of reconciling her own experiences.
• The conversation highlights the limitations of anti-racism work and the importance of authentic and community-centered approaches to activism and self-care.
• Promoting a book while maintaining integrity and authenticity can be challenging.
• Working at your own capacity in activism.

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