From Lived Experience to Advocacy

From Lived Experience to Advocacy

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April 30, 2026 · 42 min

About this episode

Dr. Adam Anthony discusses his journey as a Black adoptee and his advocacy work in the adoption community.

In this insightful interview, Dr. Adam Anthony shares his personal journey as a Black adoptee, the complexities of identity and belonging, and his impactful work in mentorship and advocacy within the adoption community. Discover how lived experience fuels empowerment and how to support adopted children and youth effectively. Dr. Adam Anthony is an educator, speaker, and leadership development strategist whose work centers on identity, belonging, and healing-centered growth. An adoptee and former foster care youth, Dr. Anthony brings lived experience and research-informed insight to support individuals and communities in resilience, purpose, and self-discovery. He holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Communications from the University of Evansville. Dr. Anthony’s professional experience spans educational, faith-based, and nonprofit settings, where he passionately partners with leaders and organizations to see, heal, and lead young men with foster care and adoption experiences on a deeper level. Dr. Anthony is the founder of EmpowerMENt, a platform…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Adam Anthony

Topics covered

  • adoption
  • identity
  • mentorship
  • advocacy
  • emotional wellness
  • personal development

Keywords

  • Black adoptee
  • identity
  • belonging
  • mentorship
  • advocacy
  • foster care
  • emotional wellness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: EmpowerMENt, Trevecca Nazarene University, University of Evansville

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