In the face grind culture and a neverending barrage of bad news, there are gentler ways to care for yourself and your family. Let's talk about how to maintain a healthy sense of fun and playfulness even when the pressure's on to show up as a serious, well-respected grownup!
On this episode of Lifeyness, I'm speaking with the talented Nikesha Elise Williams, mother of two young children, award-winning author, and producer and host of the Black & Published podcast. Nikesha is also a two-time Emmy award winning producer. Her latest book, Mardi Gras Indians, was published by LSU Press in October 2022. A Chicago native, Nikesha is a columnist with JAX Today.
We dive into Nikesha's journey, her background in news, and how she celebrates life and family in spite of a society that can seem very grim. Nikesha discusses Black family life in the context of her own childhood, and how her parents nurtured and supported her. She has valuable insight when it comes to finding joy in parenthood and raising happy, curious, and carefree children. Her wholehearted approach to being human and showing up honestly and unapologetically is what what makes Nikesha so unique!
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