Griot Connects Podcast
Griot Connects Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to Griot Connects, the podcast where we bring brilliant but often lesser known African American authors into the spotlight. Hosted by the perfectly paired, Yolanda Rascoe and Tina Wise, each 30-minute episode is a journey into the minds and works of these talented black writers. We delve into their stories, inspirations, and the unique perspectives they bring to the literary world.Griot Connects celebrates the rich and diverse voices that shape our culture. Join us as we uncover hidden gems in the literary community and provide a platform for these authors to share their craft with the world. Whether you’re a book lover, an aspiring writer, or simply curious about the vast landscape of African American literature, Griot Connects is your gateway to discovering new, thought-provoking, and inspiring works.The podcast season will showcase books across a wide breadth of genres; historical fiction, romance novel, mystery, personal growth/development, spiritual, memoirs, graphic novels, and so much more.Griot Connects is a virtual hosted interview with the author that leaves the listener informed of compelling page turners to search out and inspired to raise their own voices with storytelling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast celebrates African American literature, highlighting genres such as historical fiction, romance, mystery, personal growth, spiritual narratives, memoirs, and graphic novels. Episodes explore themes like forbidden love in Jessica Tilles' 'Indiscretions' and the strength found in sisterhood with Michelle Caple-Taylor's 'Troubles Won't Last Always', demonstrating the depth and diversity of voices in the literary community.
Welcome to Griot Connects, the podcast where we bring brilliant but often lesser known African American authors into the spotlight. Hosted by the perfectly paired, Yolanda Rascoe and Tina Wise, each 30-minute episode is a journey into the minds and works of these talented black writers. We delve into their stories, inspirations, and the unique perspectives they bring to the literary world.
Griot Connects celebrates the rich and diverse voices that shape our culture. Join us as we uncover hidden gems in the literary community and provide a platform for these authors to share their craft with the world. Whether you’re a book lover, an aspiring writer, or simply curious about the vast landscape of African American literature, Griot Connects is your gateway to discovering new, thought-provoking, and inspiring works.
The podcast season will showcase books across a wide breadth of genres; historical fiction, romance novel, mystery, personal growth/development, spiritual, memoirs, graphic novels, and so much more.
Griot Connects is a virtual hosted interview with the author that leaves the listener informed of compelling page turners to search out and inspired to raise their own voices with storytelling.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode discusses Michelle Sumrall’s book, “Scattered,” which details her experiences as a caregiver for her aging parents. The emotional rollercoaster of caregiving is explored, including depression, anger, denial, and anticipatory grief. Sumrall emphasizes the importance of a support network and having financial and long-term care plans in place. She also touches on the impact of geographical distance on family awareness of a loved one’s decline and the challenges of navigating caregiving decisions. This discussion was informative and, at times, funny….in that kinda way where you laugh to keep from cryin’. Enjoy this listen!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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