
In this episode, Sherella and Ngeri discussed their personal journeys and transitions, with Ngeri sharing her experiences of job loss, career uncertainty, and the importance of community and sisterhood. They also explored the challenges of navigating life and society, the impact of societal expectations, and the importance of creating safe and joyful spaces for black children. The conversation concluded with Ngeri sharing her passion for writing children's books, her plans for the future, and the importance of love and community in their lives.ABOUT SISTA NGERI...Ngeri Nnachi, J.D., M.P.P.L., is an Activist, Children’s Book Author, and Educator. As a sought-after Consultant, Ngeri’s subject matter expertise is vast and includes early childhood education-related topics to educational advocacy-oriented issues in relation to Black children. As a founding Board Member of Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute, founded in St. Paul, Minnesota, Ngeri proudly engages communities across the world in utilizing what’s in their own hands to make a difference in the world. Feel free to explore more about what Ngeri has to offer on her website: www.ngerinnachi.com. OUR SISTA SHELF BOOK CLUBSummer Book Club Announcement! We’re reading Caught Out There by Dr. Tahira Chloe Mahdi & Christopher A. Brown—a platonic comedy (yes, a "platon-com" 💐🎭). Our sistadoc, Tahira, will be in conversation with us on June 25, 2025. Sis, sign up for the newsletter for the invite: podcast.mckissickhealth.comABOUT THE SHOWLirae Journey discusses the journeys of Black women in various contexts and serves as a digital sister circle, a support group for and by Black women. We create community and conversation with the aim of thriving. Subscribe to the Lirae Journey mailing list at https://podcast.mckissickhealth.com. Follow the show on social media platforms at @liraejourney.DISCLAIMER The topics, views, and opinions expressed on McKissick Health & Wellness are those of the speaker, host, and guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of McKissick Health & Wellness or any affiliated brand (One Choice Magazine, the Experience, or SFM Design Studio). Any tips, suggestions, or content provided by our speaker, host, and guest are their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything. Read more https://bit.ly/MHPodNet