About the Episode
Alliah is a proud native of Buffalo, NY, a developing creative and so much more. In this interview we discuss why it was so important to her to write her first book, The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States, the challenges of integrating the new layers we find in ourselves as we grow into who we have always been, and the power of letting your gifts flow through you.
When we are new at something, it’s easy to let self-doubt allow our steps to be a bit softer and our voices to be a bit shakier. I know that feeling of “certainly everyone here knows more/better than me. I just got here!” But just like people love to say “trust the process” I know that can be remixed to “trust YOUR process” too. Even if you are learning something, trust how you learn. Also, trust what you already know. And real talk? Trust that your perspective and your vision has worth. With time, with the right supportive voices around you and with practice at letting your ideas be fully seen, the confidence will come and your steps will grow stronger. Trust yourself. You got this.
Many thanks to my dear friend for sharing her wisdom, not just on my podcast, but also in this beautiful gift of a book about Juneteenth that I insist you all check out!
About Alliah L. Agostini
Alliah L. Agostini is a proud native of Buffalo, NY and a developing creative. In addition to being a mom, a Harvard grad, a member of SCBWI, and so much more, Alliah is the author of the kids book The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States (released in May 2022). She writes to spread joy, because we can always use more of it. She also knows firsthand how valuable it is for more people, young readers especially, to finally see themselves reflected on the page.
Alliah founded and contributes to Grownesque, a blog and social media destination for Xennial women. She currently resides in New Jersey, where she enjoys impromptu dance parties and making up corny jokes with her husband and two children.
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ABOUT KIESHA GARRISON
Kiesha Garrison is a professional emcee and public speaker whose work focuses on personal discovery and courageous conversations that connect us to our true selves and community.
