VALAIDA FULLWOOD | DURATION: 53 MINUTES
Airdate: July 14, 2017
Valaida Fullwood is a writer and project strategist. She is the author of Giving Back: A Tribute to Generations of African American Philanthropists - named one of the '10 Best Black Books' of 2011 and winner of the prestigious Terry McAdam Book Award as 2012's most inspirational and useful new book for the non-profit sector. She is also the vision keeper and principal architect for Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited, a museum exhibit that has toured the nation and will be featured at a national conference hosted by the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Valaida is a poet and public speaker who has inspired audiences throughout the nation.
This episode is perfect for anyone interested in the burdens and rewards of an idea and the re-framing of a concept that changes community.
IN THIS EPISODE
Valaida describes herself as an 'idea whisperer' and shares the most memorable idea she whispered and to whom.
She talks about how 'an idea is salvation by imagination' and how she sees herself as a spiritual instrument.
She describes the small town she grew up in and how it shaped all the choices she made next.
Valaida shares how a conversation she overhead on a bus sparked her major in college.
She describes the burden of bearing an untold story and how an idea landed on her that was fully formed and generative.
Valaida talks about how she set out to re-frame philanthropy across cultures and communities.
She shares how her project continues to test and reward her.
Valaida responds to where her imagination may be taking her next.
plus Mark's Personal Word Essay: Plato and the Theory of Forms
To Learn More About Valaida
Questions
What struck you about Valaida's story?
How do you create ideas?
Have you had the burden of an untold story?
What do you make of re-framing philanthropy?
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This episode is sponsored by Blumenthal Performing Arts, celebrating its 25th year presenting the best in the performing arts.
