How a Black and a White Woman Together Are Uplifting Women’s Voices across the Color Line

While I was in the North Georgia Mountains, I got a chance to talk with Shannon Mitchell and Christine Gautreaux, co-owners of Women Connected in Wisdom.  Their business model includes an online community, podcast, book, and an annual conference where authors speak.Both women live in Atlanta and have multiple businesses.Shannon bowled me over when she shared during the interview that she took her unemployment checks during Covid to start up her business SheaLo Glow.Now three years later this twenty-something queen has a storefront shop as well as an online business!Shannon also shares her story of a 12-year separation from her mother and her mother's family, and how it affected her  identity and connection to her cultural community.  We also learn about her positive relationship with Christina and how they both prioritize openness and honesty.  Christine, a professional speaker and social worker, has written books that have opened doors for her and given her opportunities to speak at conferences and events. Christine noticed that many other women had incredible stories and voices, but had not yet been published. Together she and Shannon, decided to create a podcast and a compilation book featuring 18 authors, most of whom had never been published before. Their mission is to get these stories and voices out into the world and into the hands of readers. Christine believes that books are valuable tools for entrepreneurs and caregivers alike and can open doors that might not otherwise be available.Called Women Connected in Wisdom, the book and podcast focuses on the eight dimensions of wellness and the importance of uprooting oppression, acknowledging the unique challenges faced by Black women. The podcast also includes recommendations for books each episode.Shannon shares her love for shea butter and their skincare routine. Lastly, we hear about Christine’s love of her  Interplay performance group in Atlanta that deals with big historic issues through movement and storytelling.Resources Mentioned in ShowWomenconnectedinwisdompodcast.comhttps://www.shealoglo.com/https://www.amazon.com/Stillpoint-Self-Care-Playbook-Caregivers-Breathe/dp/1732370400Support the showMother tree Network Podcast--Where  Earth Wisdom Meets Racial Justice and Women's Leadership. Want to become your unlimited self and evolve the planet?Go here to get the Mother Tree podcast + Show Notes sent to your inboxhttps://www.dramandakemp.com/podcast