Say Our Names: Sisterhood, Identity, and Joy

What’s in a name? For many of us—especially those with names rooted in culture and history—everything. In this heartwarming episode, I sit down with sisters Peace and Ndidi Amadi, co-authors of the powerful and joy-filled children’s book Chi Chi and Didi Love Their Names.

We explore the inspiration behind their debut picture book, which centers two Nigerian-American sisters learning to love and stand proudly in their names. From navigating cultural identity to honoring the immigrant experience, Peace and Ndidi share a deeply personal journey of storytelling, sisterhood, and self-advocacy.

Whether you’re a parent, educator, book lover, or someone who has ever had to correct the pronunciation of your name, this episode is a celebration of diversity, belonging, and the magic of seeing yourself reflected in literature.

Key Takeaways:

• Cultural names are stories in themselves—and they deserve respect.
• Representation in books can shape how children see the world—and themselves.
• Personal growth often comes through the challenges we didn’t expect but needed.
• Joy lives in the moments where we choose to be fully, unapologetically ourselves.
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**Click to her purchase Chichi and Didi Love Their Names!**

Guest Spotlight: Although most people now know Peace Amadi by her middle name, her first name is Chinyere and she is the real-life Chichi. Peace is a psychology professor, author, and speaker, and her work lies at the intersection of mental health, faith, and culture.

Ndidi Amadi is the real-life Didi and has grown up to become a lawyer, educator, philanthropist and artist. Ndidi’s passion lies in supporting and creating equitable opportunities for underserved communities.

Connect with the Authors on Instagram:

@itspeaceamadi     and @legallyndidi

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