Dr Durrs Living In The Sweet Spot, February 7, 2024

Each and every one of us want to matter! We want to be seen for who we truly are, and we want to be heard. When we feel invisible, it’s painful! We tell our stories in an effort to be understood, to be valued, to know that we matter. We tell the story of our loved ones and the society for the same reasons and to leave a legacy of our values, standards, accomplishments, hope, and resiliency for the inevitable hard times and losses. Storytelling enables us to see ourselves in each other. Through this bridge of connection and understanding, we can overcome differences, transcend indifference, and see our shared humanity. My special guest, John W. Fountain, an award-winning columnist, journalist, professor of journalism, a 2021-22 Fulbright Scholar, and publisher of five books, the latest, “One in a Million: Diary of a Freed Black Journalist” discusses: • The Black church’s influence on his development as a storyteller • The significant impact of our stories upon those who hear them and its generational legacy • His motivation to write stemmed in part from the false perceptions and narratives about African-American men • The importance of speaking your authentic truth and maintaining your perspective • Storytelling is one of the most effective ways to make visible the humanity of the marginalized or “those who linger in the shadows” • The need to tell our stories when mainstream media remains silent • Writing tips for beginners including accepting your writing imperfections “Write your story. Tell your story because no one is more qualified to tell your story than you are. Tell your story.” ~ John W. Fountain #DDLSS #DrDurrLivingInTheSweetSpot #storytelling #YouMatter #YourStoryMatters #writingtips #sharedhumanity #humanity #journalism #blackjournalist #blackjournalism #God #BlackChurch #COGIC #spirituality #mentalhealth #mentalwealth #mindbodyspirit #socialjustice ##racialequity #legacy #wellnessexpert #transformation #personaldevelopment #humanpotential #motivation #empowerment #growthmindset