Description:
In this episode, Jessica S. Smith, Desiree, and Cookie Brown have a candid conversation about Cookie's journey from activism after the events in Ferguson, Missouri in 2014 to launching her own podcast. Cookie discusses the mental toll activism took on her relationships and parenting, and how she found creative freedom in podcasting.They dive deep into the importance of mental health and self-care, the challenges of building a podcast community, and the power of intentionality in every creative decision. Cookie also shares valuable advice for aspiring podcasters, emphasizing the importance of consistently showing up for your current audience before seeking to expand.Tune in for a powerful discussion about authenticity, podcasting, and balancing activism with personal well-being.
Meet Our Guest:Cookie Brown is the host of the Dirty Bag Podcast where she celebrates the highs, unpacks the lows, and sorts through the in betweens of life. She creates a raw unfiltered space to help navigate these grown folk trenches.
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