About this episode

Sudana Fowler discusses education, culture, and storytelling in Detroit with host Shad.

🎙️🔥 Detroit stories. Real education. Real culture. Real conversation. This episode of Shad Vs Everybody brings all of that to the table as Shad sits down with Detroit author and educator Susan Fowler for a powerful discussion rooted in storytelling, community, education and the lived experiences that shape the city. Known for her work as both an author and educator, Sudana Fowler has dedicated herself to helping others through literature, learning and community engagement — bringing wisdom, perspective and authenticity into every room she enters. Her passion for education and storytelling makes this episode more than just an interview… it turns into a real conversation about growth, purpose and the importance of preserving voices and stories from our communities. As always, Shad Vs Everybody keeps it raw, unfiltered and authentic. One minute the conversation is thoughtful and inspiring… the next minute Shad got the whole room laughing with classic Detroit energy. 😂 In this episode, the crew dives into: 📚 The power of storytelling and authorship 🎓 Education and mentorship in Detroit communities 🗣️ The importance of authentic Black voices in literature 🏙️ Growing up and…

People in this episode

Host: Shad

Guest: Sudana Fowler

Topics covered

• storytelling
• education
• community
• Black voices
• Detroit culture
• personal growth

Keywords

• Detroit
• education
• storytelling
• community
• Black voices
• culture
• personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Shad Vs Everybody

Places: Detroit

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