In this episode we're talking with LC Johnson, visionary and community change-maker.
LC Johnson is an award-winning writer, entrepreneur, and activist with a passion for empowering women, especially women of color (WOC). After graduating from Duke University in 2010 with a degree in Women’s Studies, she immediately began a career in the nonprofit sector, seeking out a range of opportunities that mirrored her passion for racial equity, gender equity, and entrepreneurship.
Fifteen years into her journey as a dynamic, creative, and committed social justice professional with a well-established entrepreneurial spirit, LC has deep experience in curriculum development and facilitation, nonprofit program design, entrepreneurship, public speaking, and community building. She is a recognized subject matter expert whose work and writings on the topic of race and gender have appeared in outlets such as Forbes Magazine, Huffington Post, and Black Enterprise.
Most notably, LC is the founder and CEO of Zora’s House—a co-working space and leadership incubator created by and for WOC. She has been recognized as a community leader, including Columbus CEO’s “CEO of the Year”, Columbus Business First’s “40 under 40” and “Columbus Future 50”. In her non-existent free time, LC enjoys reading Afro-futuristic novels; hiking with her hubby, two kiddos, and mutt; and EATING ALL OF THE THINGS.
What is The Sweet Fire Podcast?
The Sweet Fire Podcast is for and about women who dare to let their fire light up the world. Our goal is to spark reflection that inspires great conversations with the girls we love. In this intergenerational journey, we're giving language to the complicated and brilliant work of raising up girls who know who they are.
Inspired by J.P. Mitchell's Sweet Fire picture book, this broadcast seeks to highlight why the world needs women and girls to be more--not less--seen, heard and valued. It is our belief that women are natural solution-makers in society whose voices move the needle in every space where we show up. The ultimate goal is that no one hides their gifts--but instead we all enjoy a world where every voice makes it to the table--and everyone benefits. Hiding our light is overrated–it is time let our fire light up the world!
Learn more about the Sweet Fire picture book at www.ohsweetfire.com.