S13 E35 Mom's Spiritual Journey with Gayle Turner & Shelli Jost Brady & Roscoe Burnems

In this episode of "Stories Matter! Helping Leaders Transform Lives," hosts Shelli Jost Brady and Gayle Turner are joined by guest Roscoe Burnems, the first poet laureate of Richmond, Virginia. The conversation delves into the importance of storytelling, focusing on Burnems' spiritual journey and his relationship with his mother. They explore the challenges and growth that occur within these relationships, as well as the role of values and spirituality in personal development. Join us as we navigate the complexities of family dynamics and the search for meaning in today's episode. Gayle Turner is President, of The Storytellers Channel, Inc. For close to five decades he has used the power of story to initiate and sustain change while growing leaders and building productive corporate and community cultures. https://www.linkedin.com/in/wgayleturner/  Shelli Jost Brady is Founder & Catalyst at Alchemy Consulting and Chief Operating Officer at The Storytellers Channel, Inc. Check out her LinkedIn profile to learn the rest of the story. https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelli-jost-brady-94b44835/ Roscoe Burnems aka Douglas C. Powell is the City of Richmond, Virginia’s FIRST Poet Laureate. https://www.facebook.com/roscoeburnems https://rvapoetlaureate.org/  Subscribe to The Storytellers Channel’s newsletter by downloading a FREE checklist of how to craft intentional stories to inspire results. https://storytellerschannel.com/inspire Keywords Roscoe Burnems, work, emotions, spoken word, connection, expression, solace, comfort, restoration, reincarnation, cycles, Guggenheim Museum, universal desire, meaningful conversations, reality, privilege, open conversations, understanding, relationship with mom, ups and downs, difficulties with parents, articulation, compromise, opposing views, difficult conversations, religion, faith, agnostic, atheist, doubts, God