QT Surviving Grief Podcast: Carla Walker

About this episode

Carla Walker shares her grief journey and how it shaped her purpose, focusing on mental health and community advocacy.

While exploring the grief journey of losing both of her parents, Carla Walker was able to identify her purpose as a mirror of the legacy they left behind. Carla spotlighted mental health in the African American church, youth & community advocacy, and how these two topics has enabled her to thrive in purpose daily! Carla’s experience has lead her to be a life coach and mentor, whose main focus is to shift norms to create a better tomorrow! Connect with Carla Today: JUMP (501C3) - Just Understanding My Purpose JUMP will host a Bachelor & Bachelorette Auction on July 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. This event will be held at the Memorial Building (308 W. 7th Street, Columbia, Tennessee 38401. All proceeds will go toward the Community Christmas Store to help purchase toys for youth in the community!

People in this episode

Guest: Carla Walker

Topics covered

• grief
• mental health
• African American church
• youth advocacy
• community advocacy

Keywords

• life coach
• mentor
• legacy
• purpose
• Community Christmas Store

Mentioned in this episode

Products: JUMP (501C3)

Books & works: QT Surviving Grief Podcast

Places: Columbia, Tennessee

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