Maria and Michelle welcome yet another special guest to the podcast for this third installment in the ‘2020 Lemons’ series. Las Vegas based and kiwi loving flight attendant, Carl Austin, joins our hosts today to share those aspects from his life in the previous year that turned the many lemons that 2020 provided into lemonade for him.
Carl begins by sharing his biggest highlight of the year, as well as the respect he has for this new generation of voters, and the diversity evident in the supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement. Maria and Michelle also offer their highlights, and emphasize the opportunity that 2020 allowed for people to reflect upon what matters most to them in their lives. This very special episode concludes with an inspiring challenge from Carl to all listeners that, once undertaken, will undoubtedly bring some joy into the lives of all involved. Once again, there is no denying that 2020 was a year overflowing with unthinkable tragedy and hardship. Today’s episode offers yet another look at whatever positives may be unearthed in the lessons learned during these unprecedented times.
The Finer Details of This Episode:
· Carl’s highlight of 2020
· The diversity of the Black Lives Matter supporters
· The upcoming generation of voters
· The many contributions that people of color bring to America
· Maria and Michelle’s highlights from the past year
· What Maria found in 2020
· The time allowed for reflecting on our lives and friends and acknowledging priorities
· Carl’s challenge for listeners
Quotes:
“I no longer have to take those night or weekend calls about COVID-19!”
“The baton has been passed.”
“I can fight in different ways.”
“I think that the generation that is coming up now politically…they are brilliant people.”
“When I was watching those marches on TV, I literally dropped tears of joy because I saw such beauty within our country.”
“For the first time in my lifetime, I feel that people of color have finally been heard.”
“I’ve really been working on my physical and mental wellness and taking it to the next level.”
“I actually decided to maximize the things I do well.”
“It’s time to reinvent America.”
“I try to always be the best person I can be because the people who raised me were the best people they could be for me.”
“We all had to go back and look at our lives and what matters and what’s important.”
“Am I making choices intentionally or am I just going with the day?”
“Do something nice for somebody.”
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