In this inspiring episode, the Coffee & History team sits down with Ellen Woodward Potts, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Tuscaloosa and proud Birmingham-Southern College alumna. Ellen shares her remarkable journey—from her family's deep ties to Birmingham-Southern to her decade‑plus leading transformative housing efforts across West Alabama. She also takes us behind the scenes of her unforgettable experience testifying before the U.S. House of Representatives on housing issues—and offers heartfelt stories of resilience, gratitude, and the power of community.