Sticky Note Conversations

In this heartwarming episode of Sticky Note Conversations, host Erika Washington is joined by her friend Derek Washington to discuss the profound yet often overlooked topics of death, caregiving, and the complexities of end-of-life preparations. From shared memories of their mothers' passing to the challenges of dealing with the bureaucracy of death, Erika and Derek offer candid insights and poignant anecdotes. The episode also features light-hearted banter about food, politics, and personal stories, all wrapped in a candid discussion about what it means to become adult orphans. Tune in for an episode that blends humor, vulnerability, and essential advice on being prepared for life's inevitable moments
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  • (00:00) - Introduction to Sticky Note Conversations
  • (00:42) - Discussing Death and Adult Orphans
  • (01:25) - Humorous Banter and Personal Stories
  • (02:24) - Dining Experiences and Food Critiques
  • (07:10) - Political Discussions and Paid Leave Bill
  • (29:33) - Reflections on Caregiving and Death
  • (33:19) - Navigating Post-Death Bureaucracy
  • (33:57) - Shoutouts to Helpful Organizations
  • (35:24) - The Importance of Preparation
  • (38:41) - Cultural and Socioeconomic Factors in End-of-Life Planning
  • (43:15) - The Business of Death
  • (49:04) - Personal Stories of Grief and Loss
  • (01:01:37) - Reflecting on Family and Legacy
  • (01:05:29) - Honoring Barbara Carol Washington
  • (01:13:31) - Conclusion and Future Episodes
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Creators and Guests

Producer
Erika Washington
SE
Editor
Simone Endress
WB
Composer
Wil Black

What is Sticky Note Conversations?

To keep my thoughts in order and my to-do lists remotely manageable I create arrays of sticky notes on my desk and wall. New idea? Stick note! Someone I want to meet with? Sticky Note! Need to remember to pay a parking ticket? Write it on a sticky note. Over the course of the last year, I have wanted to create a podcast that allowed me to dive deep into conversations with interesting people.. I wanted to have real conversations that were more than sound bites or regurgitated talking points about fluffy topics. My hope is that each episode feels like old friends catching up. Revealing great information but also humanity, struggle, victory, joy, grief, and possibly, a flicker of transcendence.

I hope you will enjoy these as much as I do creating them.
Join me here every Saturday as I pull a new sticky note off my desk.