Rachel and Tracy catapult into Season 4 by welcoming Kerri Tietgen, CEO of EmBe (formerly Sioux Falls’ YWCA), to the podcast for a powerful conversation encompassing everything from being a “student of stories and people” to transforming a community. Kerri discusses growing up in a family that modeled identifying community needs and creating impactful solutions, and also shares the inspiration she derives simply by listening to and valuing people’s stories. Kerri and Tracy discuss growing up as Asian American women and what representation in media means to them and the unifying nature for everyone of being “an only”. Kerri passionately reveals EmBe’s newly revised and refocused vision and values, while inviting listeners to be agents of change in their communities. Tracy uses the term “beautiful” approximately 1,300 times. Rachel reflects on the 100-year history of EmBe and suggests closing out the episode with a Spice Girls song. Episode Mentions: EmBe’s Instagram: @embesfEmBe’s Website: https://www.embe.org/The Joy Luck ClubCrazy Rich Asians The Book of Longings by Sue Monk KiddMaid Netflix MiniseriesJessica Shakir Website: https://www.thebeautifulmindacademy.com/Jessica Shakir Instagram: @jessicashakirbeautyFallen Angel: The Victoria’s Secret Story Podcast