"Lead with grace, dignity and compassion and empower the next generation to light the path for a brighter future."

Alanah Odoms is the first Black woman to lead the ACLU of Louisiana in its 65 year history. She is a civil rights leader, professional and spiritual support to countless activists, and a single mother to her daughter, Elan. 

She taught her daughter to embrace her unique identity and to not be weighed down by the expectations of the world. Alanah believes in creating a pipeline of leadership for women, black people, and other marginalized individuals. She encourages her daughter to use her privilege to help others, and to use her light to light up the candles of others. In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. How can we use our resources to affect positive change in the world?
2. How can we create a world that our children can inherit that respects their identities? 
3. How can we practice conscious leadership and empower our children to become the next generation of leaders?