The Common Wealth of Mothers

Our first connection is with our mothers. We all have one, and they all influence and inspire us in ways we may not recognize until something pops up, like an expression they used that we just said, a recipe we crave, or a moment of courage when we pull from the memory of her showing us how to find it.In this oral history montage pulled from the interviews with Kentuckians as they sat for artist Kelly Brewer while she painted their portraits for the Common Wealth of Kentucky Project, you will hear a collection of mom moments--specific and universal--in honor of those who brought us in and taught us to live. In order of voice: Betty SpainShelby BaleKate HarperJim GrayMarcos ValdesJon CarloftisBrian McCartyShannon LathamBill Samuel, Jr. Gentille NtakarutimanaClayton MullinsThanks for listening. If this story stayed with you, I’d love for you to share it—and join me next time for another conversation worth holding onto. You can find out more about me at www.bethpride.com.