Sticky Note Conversations

In this episode of Sticky Note Conversations, host Erika Washington explores the diverse meanings of the American Dream through candid interviews with community leaders, activists, and everyday people. Guests share personal stories and perspectives on health, equality, economic security, rest, hope, collective success, global citizenship, safety, family, freedom, reparations, and overcoming adversity. The episode also delves into the historical roots of the American Dream, its evolving definition, and the challenges faced by those historically excluded from it. Join us for a thought-provoking journey that asks: What is your version of the American Dream?



  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (01:39) - Carrie Gordy on Health and Vitality
  • (03:12) - Dionne Johnson on Equality and Culture
  • (04:27) - Jo Jackson on Economic Security
  • (05:34) - Erica Gallegos on Rest and Community
  • (07:09) - Youi Wynn on Hope
  • (08:38) - Dr. Lori Lee on Collective Success
  • (10:05) - Amy Allison on Global Citizenship
  • (11:32) - About Sticky Note Conversations
  • (12:22) - Deborah Bora Porter on Safety
  • (13:46) - Sincere Altel on Family Success
  • (14:59) - Mayor Shelly Berkeley on Living the Dream
  • (18:09) - History of the American Dream
  • (27:10) - Aaron Ford on Overcoming Adversity
  • (28:37) - Alicia Contreras on Democracy and Softness
  • (31:56) - Alvin Hill on Freedom
  • (33:58) - Don Blade Grove on Reparations
  • (36:41) - Support Sticky Note Conversations
  • (44:15) - Closing Thoughts

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.