Beyond Reading Literacy as Liberation with Dr. Tiffany Noelle

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:12:18 GMT

In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Dr. Tiffany Noelle, Executive Director of Black Girls Stay Lit™, to explore what it truly means to go beyond reading. This episode dives into literacy as a tool for liberation, how reading, storytelling, and education can empower young Black girls to find their voices, reclaim their narratives, and lead with confidence. Dr. Noelle shares the vision behind Black Girls Stay Lit™, the importance of representation in literacy spaces, and how community-centered approaches are transforming the way we think about education and empowerment. This isn’t just about books; it’s about identity, power, and possibility.

Elissa Yancey - Tell Your Story to Narrate Change

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:58:26 GMT

In this episode, we sit down with Elissa Yancey, President and Co-Founder of A Picture’s Worth, a storytelling initiative dedicated to helping people use narrative as a tool for understanding, connection, and social change.Elissa shares how storytelling goes beyond communication; it becomes a way to shift perspective, build empathy, and influence real-world change. We explore how individuals and communities can “tell their story to narrate change,” and why every voice has value in shaping the world around us.Through her work, Elissa continues to center storytelling as a powerful force for equity, education, and transformation.If you believe in the power of story, connection, and community impact, this conversation is for you.Connect & Co-Lab Podcast brings together member organizations and changemakers across Greater Cincinnati to highlight voices, ideas, and collaboration in action.