Please, Let Me Finish.

Hey everybody! We are kicking off the PLMF Podcast with a powerhouse guest, Miss Bolanle Ojo! Bolanle is a dynamic, creative professional finishing her graduate degree in social work at Baylor University! Native to Houston, Texas, she is a longtime friend and mentor to many, as well as being the oldest of 5 kids, so she knows a thing or two about listening and leading. It was an honor to share this space with her and hear her perspective on embracing her Nigerian heritage, scratching the surface of social work in the Black community, and practical tools for how to be a better active listener. There is lots of good stuff to learn from this episode, so share it with your people and get excited for what is yet to come here at the Please, Let Me Finish Podcast! We thank you for tuning in to our conversations for the open heart, uninterrupted.  Follow us to stay updated on future episodes! Instagram: @pleaseletmefinishpod Facebook: @pleaseletmefinishpod  Tik Tok: @pleaseletmefinishpod Twitter: @plmfpodcast Special Thanks to: Bolanle Ojo PLMF Theme Song: Shelby Cate Newsome

Hey everybody! My name is Shelby Cate Newsome and my love language is meaningful conversations. I am passionate about cultivating spaces in which people can feel safe to share, express, lament, and dive deep into stories previously left unfinished. On the Please, Let Me Finish Podcast, we are encouraged to participate in active listening, perspective-taking, and compassionately thoughtful conversations. When and if anyone is interrupted, they are invited to make the statement, "Please, let me finish." My guests will be encouraged to share things that are deeply personal to them, so the podcast may contain sensitive content from time to time.  We all have a story to tell. We have all been interrupted in the middle of saying something that was meaningful to us. We are all guilty of interrupting someone before they were finished speaking.  This podcast is a safe space for all to have open-hearted conversations about the stories we have lived, the experiences we share, and the perspectives that have shaped who we are.  Welcome to the Please, Let Me Finish Podcast! IG: @pleaseletmefinishpod FB: @pleaseletmefinishpod