Episode #247: Overcoming Perfectionism and Life as a Single Mother with Glory Edim

About this episode

Glory Edim discusses her journey overcoming perfectionism and her experiences as a single mother.

Author, Glory Edim joins Dr. Thema to share her homecoming journey in understanding the roots of her perfectionism and the path to self acceptance and worthiness. Glory talks about the role of books as a coping strategy, imagination activator, and source of comfort and liberation. From the departure of her father to her experience as a single mother, Glory shares a powerfully transparent testimony. Glory Edim is a writer, literary advocate, and the founder of Well-Read Black Girl (WRBG), a nationally recognized community and literary imprint dedicated to celebrating and publishing the voices of Black women writers. Founded in 2015, WRBG has grown from a book club into a cultural platform that amplifies diverse narratives and fosters dialogue at the intersection of literature, identity, and social change. Edim is the editor of the Well-Read Black Girl anthology and the author of the memoir Gather Me (2024), a reflective exploration of self-discovery and the transformative power of books. Through her writing and editorial work, Edim continues to champion literacy, representation, and Black literary traditions. Don't forget to get her book and like, subscribe, comment, and share.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Thema

Guest: Glory Edim

Topics covered

• perfectionism
• self-acceptance
• single motherhood
• literature
• Black women writers

Keywords

• perfectionism
• self-acceptance
• single mother
• literary advocate
• Black women writers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Well-Read Black Girl

Books & works: Gather Me

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