In this episode of the Walt Weekly Podcast, Walter Latham Sr. and team interview Joanne McLeod Satterwhite, the first female transit bus operator in Raleigh, North Carolina. They discuss Joanne's upbringing, her career at Capital Area Transit, and her experiences as a trailblazer. They also touch on the importance of hospitality in the South and the impact of Rosa Parks on Joanne's journey. Throughout the conversation, Walter expresses admiration for Joanne's accomplishments and highlights her contributions to the community. They discuss Joanne's career as a bus driver, her experiences and challenges, and the impact she has made in her community. Joanne shares her passion for driving and her dedication to providing excellent service to her passengers. She also talks about the recognition she has received, including receiving the awards from the city of Raleigh. The conversation highlights the importance of making a difference and being a positive role model.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00Introducing the Guests
00:48Joanne's Background and Early Life
03:00Joanne's Career as a Bus Driver
07:09Joanne's Impact as a Bus Driver
12:55The Challenges Joanne Faced
18:52The Importance of Service to Others
23:51Joanne's Childhood and Farming Experience
28:02Joanne's Driving Experience and Training
30:58Training and Preparation
32:03Performance Evaluations
33:14Awards and Recognition
34:22Key to the City
35:29Tree Planting
35:59Current Work and Family
37:13Legacy and Making a Difference
41:15Opportunities for Women in Transit
43:05Retirement and Transition to New Job
44:13Writing a Book
47:43Positive Attitude and Impact
The Way it Was. What Happened? Rebroadcast
Teachers and COVID Another Front Line: Rebroadcast
Athletes and Mental Illness with WNBA Star Val Whiting-Raymond: Rebroadcast
The World According to Oscar Sanders- Rebroadcast
The Covid Dilemma Facing Parents as Schools Reopen- Rebroadcast
Voter Suppression and Jim Crow 2.0: Rebroadcast
Heard About Woodstock? What About the Harlem Cultural Festival?
Artists Making a Difference in our Community and Globally
Gun Shooting: Our Fight - Rebroadcast
Neighborhood Benches: Their Impact on the Community- Recorded Live
Walter Latham Interviews Walter Latham, CEO of Latham Entertainment
Universal Basic Income: The Pros and Cons- Recorded Live!
Juneteenth Memorial: An Awakening- Rebroadcast! of FridayLive!
Ebonics: The Pros and Cons- Really? Rebroadcast!
Why Can’t People Just Do the Right Thing? Rebroadcast!
George Floyd, Tulsa, What’s Next?
Want to Stem the Tide of Injustice? Vote Local! Recorded Live
What Does Activism Look Like? We Interview Activist Terence Muhammed: Rebroadcast
Corporate Leadership and Entrepreneurship with Kandia Johnson- Rebroadcast
The James Baldwin Effect: How Literature Can Influence Social Justice- Rebroadcast
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Modern West
Voices of Misery Podcast
House of Whimsical Terror
Just Dumb Enough Podcast
Stuff You Should Know
Timcast IRL