Soulful conversations have a way of moving through us — and I recently had one that did just that. I had the honor of joining Heather N. Wilde on her Startin’ Some Ripples podcast, where we came together to explore how our past shapes our present and our purpose.
What We Talked About:
From Liberia to the United States: My parents’ journey from West Africa to the U.S., and how their commitment to education, family, and cultural pride shaped my path. Startin' Some Ripples
A Moment That Changed Everything: The powerful classroom visit from my father when I was in sixth grade — teaching my peers about Liberian history. That moment didn’t just make history; it made me. Startin' Some Ripples
The Village Mentality: How extended family and kinship in Liberian culture have provided belonging, strength, and resilience through life’s challenges. Startin' Some Ripples
Pivot from Classroom to CEO: After teaching for nearly two decades, a wave of grief and clarity inspired me to launch Jebeh Cultural Consulting — a mission-centered pivot rooted in legacy and purpose.
Navigating Misinformation: Why I teach critical thinking — in class and in life — to distinguish fact from opinion in today’s noisy, digital world.
A Love Letter in Novella Form: My upcoming novella, The Orange Blossom, is a tribute to Liberian women, my heritage, and the stories that sparkle in the everyday.
