EPISODE · Oct 30, 2025 · 51 MIN
PhD, Purpose and Power: Dr. June Cara Christian’s Path to Advocacy
from Prepare For Takeoff · host Terry L. Cyrus
In this inspiring episode, June Cara Christian, PhD shares her journey to becoming a passionate advocate for social justice and education. A proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., she reflects on the strength of sisterhood, community and mentorship that have shaped her path. Dr. Christian opens up about the challenges of academia, the isolating yet transformative nature of the PhD experience and the profound responsibility of caring for aging parents. Through her work with Pineapple Lampshade, she creates liberatory spaces that promote trust, safety and empowerment. She emphasizes the importance of aligning values with actions, drawing lessons from the Civil Rights Movement and finding joy as a personal responsibility. Her story embodies resilience, purpose and collective progress, reminding us all to stand firm in our values, uplift others and always Prepare For Takeoff.Chapters00:00 - Introduction to the Journey of Excellence02:55 - The Path to Education and Overcoming Challenges12:33 - The PhD Experience: Challenges and Triumphs16:53 - Professional Journey and Impact on Education21:18 - Caring for Family: A Personal Reflection24:34 - Advocating for Health and Independence29:43 Pineapple Lampshade: A Vision for Change32:54 - Rebuilding Trust in Organizations33:14 - The Power of Community and Collective Voice36:19 - Living with Integrity and Purpose43:09 - Preparing for Takeoff: Key Takeaways50:53 - Prepare For Takeoff Closing.mp4The future of business is yours to shape. Sign up for a free Shopify trial by clicking our Prepare For Takeoff affiliate link https://shopify.pxf.io/55LGnj.Start recording like a pro with Riverside, click our Prepare For Takeoff affiliate link https://riverside.sjv.io/jeVZYP to get started.
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In this inspiring episode, June Cara Christian, PhD shares her journey to becoming a passionate advocate for social justice and education. A proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., she reflects on the strength of sisterhood, community and mentorship that have shaped her path. Dr. Christian opens up about the challenges of academia, the isolating yet transformative nature of the PhD experience and the profound responsibility of caring for aging parents. Through her work with Pineapple Lampshade, she creates liberatory spaces that promote trust, safety and empowerment. She emphasizes the importance of aligning values with actions, drawing lessons from the Civil Rights Movement and finding joy as a personal responsibility. Her story embodies resilience, purpose and collective progress, reminding us all to stand firm in our values, uplift others and always Prepare For Takeoff.Chapters00:00 - Introduction to the Journey of Excellence02:55 - The Path to Education and Overcoming Challenges12:33 - The PhD Experience: Challenges and Triumphs16:53 - Professional Journey and Impact on Education21:18 - Caring for Family: A Personal Reflection24:34 - Advocating for Health and Independence29:43 Pineapple Lampshade: A Vision for Change32:54 - Rebuilding Trust in Organizations33:14 - The Power of Community and Collective Voice36:19 - Living with Integrity and Purpose43:09 - Preparing for Takeoff: Key Takeaways50:53 - Prepare For Takeoff Closing.mp4The future of business is yours to shape. Sign up for a free Shopify trial by clicking our Prepare For Takeoff affiliate link https://shopify.pxf.io/55LGnj.Start recording like a pro with Riverside, click our Prepare For Takeoff affiliate link https://riverside.sjv.io/jeVZYP to get started.
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