Summary:
This episode is part of our Celebrating Black History Month podcast series where students in the Sustainable Urban Planning program at George Washington University interview Black and African American planners and urbanists. In this episode, grad student Courtney Carothers interviews alumna Allie Thompson on environmental and climate justice and the impacts on communities of color. They discuss the struggles and triumphs of being a woman of color in the field of urban planning and strategies for self-care. Allie offers powerful advice for combatting imposter syndrome and prioritizing mental health as well as the importance of finding your passion, building your network, and connecting to a mentor.
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Credits:
A special thanks to Allie Thompson!
Interviewer: Courtney Carothers
Organized and Co-Produced by: Alex Davis
Intro and Outro voice: Alex Davis
Produced by: Raven Nee
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