Leaving the Kingdom

Joi makes a difficult decision between living the life her mother expected and defining life for her self.This story was coached by Johanna Middleton and mixed and mastered by Miles Dotson.About You Had Me at Black -You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. We do so through a weekly, seasonal podcast and live storytelling events.Rule the world. Tell your story -Our mantra is, "those who tell stories rule the world." Tell yours at youhadmeatblack.com/tellastoryJoin our movement -If you're looking for a community of activists and storytellers to exchange inspiration, work and resources, join us here: youhadmeatblack.com/facebookLIsten everywhereApple Podcasts: www.youhadmeatblack.com/applepodcastsSpotify: www.youhadmeatblack.com/spotifyGoogle: www.youhadmeatblack.com/googleStitcher: www.youhadmeatblack.com/stitcherYouTube: www.youhadmeatblack.com/youtubeConnect on socialInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/youhadme.atblackTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/youhadmeatblackFacebook: http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/watchJoin The KinshipOur digital community for folks inspired to use storytelling to connect, heal, and liberate. youhadmeatblack.com/kinship This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com