Rewilding Our Lives: Connecting with Self, Community, and the Living World
Black Girl Country Living (BGCL) is about rewilding to come back into relationship with life through living in harmony with nature, rediscovering ancient wisdom, and embracing the rhythms of the earth. It’s about finding balance in our modern lives through connection with ourselves, our communities, and the living world around us.
What can you expect from BGCL?
Stories and Reflections: I share my ongoing journey of leaving city life behind, taking a new career path, and unlearning old ways and reimagining what a more intentional life looks like. This is REWILDING. I share about my healing across seasons of life, my perspective on education, motherhood and caregiving, building community, evolving a career, and the joys and heartbreaks of living close to the land.
Interviews and Conversations: Expect candid, inspiring discussions with friends, family, neighbors, and others who are taking bold steps to rewild their lives. These conversations will explore how we can live more harmoniously with nature and each other.
Subscribed? Great! Here’s a bit more about me:
About Me
I’m a writer, creator, and someone who’s always curious about the world. Here’s a little background on what informs my writing and perspective:
Roots: I was born and raised in the Black Hills, South Dakota, where trees, lakes, and country roads held me and shaped me. As the granddaughter of homesteaders and a descendant of enslaved people, tending to the earth and honoring its rhythms is deeply rooted in who I am.
Learning and Teaching: I have a strong background in adult learning, having spent over a decade designing executive education programs for some of the world’s biggest companies including Amazon, Nordstrom, and Roche. to nurture ways of thinking that support the earth and honor our natural curiosity.
Professional Path: With a BS in Social Work and an MS in Organizational Development, my journey has been shaped by a passion for understanding human dynamics and fostering growth. My heart was always in holistic community development, and my rewilding feels like a homecoming.
Heritage and Identity: I am mixed ethnicity (African American, Naticoke Indian, German, and Scottish) and have spent years embracing the complexities and richness of these lineages. This weaving of worlds informs my perspective and fuels my commitment to creating inclusive spaces for healing and growth.
The Inner Life: I love philosophy and exploring the big questions (Sagittarius sun), but I’m also a deep feeler, always tuned into the emotional undercurrents of life (Cancer moon and rising). Writing is my way of weaving together ideas, emotions, and the experiences that shape us all.
Rewilding and Connecting: Whether through breathwork, forest walks, or farming, my writing is about finding those connections that make life rich and meaningful. I’m here to explore, share honestly, and unlearn out loud.
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