Louisiana: Red Lipstick, Hidden Heirlooms, and Family Secrets (with Arlene Rome) | Episode 101

About this episode

In this episode, Crista Cowan interviews her cousin Arlene Rome about her experiences growing up in Louisiana and the family secrets she carries.

What if the most precious pieces of your family history were ones you had to secretly carry home five steps at a time? In this episode, I sit down with my cousin Arlene Rome, a Louisiana native and retired nurse whose story of love, loss, and quiet rebellion will stay with you long after you finish listening. Arlene grew up in the golden summers of Metairie with a grandmother who drove a red convertible, played "These Boots Were Made for Walking" on an 8-track, and loved her fiercely — ...

People in this episode

Host: Crista Cowan

Guest: Arlene Rome

Topics covered

• family history
• personal stories
• love and loss
• rebellion
• relationships

Keywords

• family history
• Louisiana
• Arlene Rome
• personal stories
• family secrets
• love
• loss

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Louisiana, Metairie

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