Where Are the Good People? Wise Black Brother

About this episode

The episode features a heartfelt conversation with Joanne's brother about resilience and wisdom.

When a Wise Black Nana is a Wise Black Brother. In this inspirational episode, the Nana’s continue their series “Where are the Good People?” They welcome a very special guest: Joanne’s real-life brother. A retired U.S. Marine and Vietnam-era veteran, beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong friend to his sister. He is also known for cooking some serious Southern cuisine, and Dr. Sharla has also been fortunate enough to be on the guest list for dinner at his house! It is a heartfelt conversation about resilience, perspective, and the wisdom that comes from lived experience. If you still sometimes wonder “Where the Good People Are”, this episode gives you a chance to spend time with one. Listening to his stories is a reminder that wisdom, strength, and goodness are still very much alive in the world.

People in this episode

Hosts: Joanne, Sharla M. Walker

Guest: Joanne’s real-life brother

Topics covered

• resilience
• perspective
• wisdom
• lived experience
• goodness
• inspiration

Keywords

• good people
• resilience
• wisdom
• Southern cuisine
• Vietnam veteran

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. Marine

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