Brigid Kennedy’s story feels like something pulled directly from the pages of a novel — except it is real.
In the newest episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast, Brigid joins host Jebeh Edmunds for a powerful conversation about ancestry, storytelling, and what happens when we finally listen to the dreams calling us forward.
Three years ago, Brigid’s grandmother appeared to her in a dream and asked her to write their family’s true history. At the time, Brigid was a violin teacher and mother who had never written a novel before. Still, she chose to trust the calling.
That single decision led her to uncover an extraordinary family legacy centered around her great-grandfather, Robert Patrick Kennedy — an Irish treasure hunter who married her great-grandmother Eudocia in Peru before disappearing into the Amazon rainforest during his final expedition.
Inspired by mystery, history, and generations of unanswered questions, Brigid wrote three books and a novella imagining what he may have found. Her debut novel, LOST — The Lost City of Incan Gold, has already resonated deeply with readers and earned dozens of five-star reviews.
Throughout the episode, Brigid reflects on the intersections of culture, ancestry, creativity, and intuition. She shares how traveling through Ireland transformed her connection to her heritage and why reclaiming family stories matters so deeply.
Most importantly, this conversation is a reminder that many of us already know what dream we are meant to pursue — we are simply waiting for permission to begin.
Brigid’s story encourages listeners to trust themselves, honor the stories carried through generations, and finally say yes to the thing they cannot stop thinking about.
🎧 Listen to the full episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast and discover the story behind LOST — The Lost City of Incan Gold.
Connect with Brigid Kennedy:
Website: https://brigidkennedybooks.com
Instagram: @brigidkennedybooks
