In this episode, Fulbright-National Geographic Storytelling Fellow Alyea Pierce joins Kimberly to talk about her journey and experience as a writer, poet, and storyteller.

Alyea uses poetry, spoken word performance, audio, and photography to examine oral storytelling & folklore traditions across the African diaspora. She has recently contributed to National Geographic’s “Into The Depths” podcast and The Soul of Music—Overheard’s four-part series focusing on music, exploration, and Black history. Currently, she works at the English department at Rutgers University as a creative writing instructor.

Alyea brings us along her journey of pivoting into a career as a poet who brings untold marginalized stories and Caribbean histories. Tune in to draw inspiration from Alyea’s personal experiences and learn helpful tips and practical advice on how to bring your stories to life!

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KEY POINTS:

• Kimberly’s gratitude for your patience and support

• Reflecting on 96 episodes and its transformative journey

• Teasing a big, game-changing idea for the future of the podcast

• A more holistic approach covering health, wealth, finances, and careers soon

• Invitation to ask questions for potential career coaching episodes

• Navigate your career path with the “Career Growth Scale”

QUOTABLES:

• “I hope that you can be patient with me during this break. I hope that you can enjoy all of the 96 episodes that we have with incredible guests. I’m so proud of so many of the interviews we’ve done over the past few years, I’m so proud of how we’ve been able to really help others truly navigate the world of work, make more money, and position themselves as industry leaders. ” — Kimberly Brown