Honoring Ms. D: A 90-Year Legacy of Service, Community Leadership, and Faith.

It starts in Kansas City—with two young brothers, a bold idea, a prayer for help, and a supervisor who saw leadership and potential in two young Black men.Her name is Lyde “Miss D” Doston. Ninety-one years young. Still ready to help others in need. In this episode, we honor her legacy of service, community leadership, and the faith that anchored her life.She gave us one non-negotiable: stay in school.That wasn’t just about degrees. It was about direction. That single condition anchored a path of service. What began as a job became a relationship—one that grew from employee into something more profound; it became sonship.We invite you to listen to a conversation between two generations—reminiscing, receiving nuggets of wisdom, and offering a tribute to a dear friend who turned 91 years old on December 27, 2025.If this episode stirred something in you, share it with the person who believed in you first. Follow the conversation. Leave a review with the best advice your mentor ever gave you.Because your story might be the spark someone else needs to keep going.Support the show