Radical Self Love: Empowering Black Youth for Success with Teri Thompson
About this episode
Taryell Simmons interviews Teri Thompson about the impact of radical self-love on Black youth and the importance of self-esteem and representation.
In this powerful episode of the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, host Taryell Simmons sits down with Teri Thompson—federal criminal defense attorney, author, and founder of Justice Redefined to explore the transformative power of radical self-love in shaping the future of Black youth. Drawing from over 30 years in the justice system, Teri shares how early self-esteem, representation, and storytelling can change life trajectories. Through her children’s book series The Adventures of Kai and programs like IMAGINE ME and G.L.O., she is helping young people build confidence, resilience, and purpose. This episode is a must-listen for parents, educators, and entrepreneurs committed to generational impact.
People in this episode
Host: Taryell Simmons
Guest: Teri Thompson
Topics covered
- radical self-love
- Black youth empowerment
- self-esteem
- representation
- storytelling
- confidence building
- generational impact
Keywords
- radical self-love
- Black youth
- self-esteem
- storytelling
- confidence
- resilience
- generational impact
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Justice Redefined, IMAGINE ME, G.L.O.
Books & works: The Adventures of Kai
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