“Degrees aren’t bulletproof”, a quote Sierra used at the close of this interview that sent chills down my spine. (S/O to @jilllouisebusby) – During this chat Sierra shares transparently about her journey from Martinsville, Virginia and back; we spend nearly an hour (it’s going to be well worth your time) chatting about first generation student struggles, the flow of life transitions, uncertainty, suicide and revelation-to-manifestation. This is GOOD stuff! During this talk you will hear how Sierra made it to what could be perceived as a “glory spot” in her previous industry however she ran into a butt-load of adversity and hardship. Underpaid and undervalued, a story that is more common than we often realize. What makes a world of difference for me as it relates to Sierra is not only did she leave, she shares the struggle and is unapologetic in doing so. To top that off, she along with another professional provided an opportunity for others to share their stories.The Table: Stories from Black Women in Student Affairs is an anthology of the various trials and triumphs 11 Black women encountered while working in the student affairs sector of higher education. Sierra shares about how this project came about, how she and Ashley Young-Waters worked to make it happen and some of their plans for “The Table”. A message from the site -- “We will be adding more chairs, assembling more tables and inviting others in our communities to have a seat where they’d like. No more unfulfilled appetites and unseasoned dishes. No more scrapes from biting our tongues. At this table, we define spaces. We center conversations. We invite fellowship. We serve you food for your soul and truth elixir for your thirst.” Dive into this episode, enjoy this episode and be sure to grab your copy of The Table! Connect with Sierra: www.instagram.com/sie_it_twicewww.thetablebooks.com/sierra-hairstonThe Table Books: www.thetablebooks.comQuote: www.instagram.com/jilllouisebusby
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