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In this heartfelt episode, Gabrielle sits down with actress and advocate Erika Alexander for an expansive conversation about the power of imagination, legacy, and creative expression. Erika reflects on the significant role Afrofuturism plays in helping reclaim stories and redefine possibilities for the future. She discusses the cultural influence of her groundbreaking character Maxine Shaw, who inspired Black women to boldly pursue their ambitions. Erika candidly explores her relationship with planning and productivity, advocating for a personalized approach that aligns with one's creative essence. Together, they unpack the importance of originality as a form of resistance and the value of intentional living in crafting a meaningful legacy.
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit meetmeatthehighland.substack.com
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What is Meet Me at the Highland™?
Meet Me at the Highland™ is a podcast and sacred space centering Black women's leadership, imagination, and legacy. Hosted by Gabrielle Wyatt, founder of The Highland Project, it offers intimate, intergenerational conversations with changemakers, artists, and cultural architects reimagining what it means to thrive. It's a rhythm of rest, reflection, and radical dreaming, where we remember who we are, reclaim our joy, and begin again.
Season Two, Seeding, is unfolding now, with Highland Leaders like Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Dr. Topeka K. Sam, and Brea Baker. Each episode arrives with a love letter, journaling prompts, and reflections that invite deeper introspection.
This is your invitation. To lead. To rest. To imagine forward. To meet us at the Highland.
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