Finding Your Voice: Lessons from Elders with The Honourable Dr. Jean Augustine

Hey, loves! It’s your girl, Phi, back with another powerful episode of A Likkle of This and A Little of Dat. Today, I sit down with The Honourable Dr. Jean Augustine to talk about finding your voice, honoring our elders, and building a stronger community.

In part 2, we explore the importance of knowing our history, learning from those who paved the way, and continuing the fight for progress. Dr. Augustine shares wisdom on intergenerational learning, staying connected to our roots, and why true advocacy needs more than allies—it needs accomplices.

Episode Highlights:

 [00:00] - Intro
[01:58] - It Was Not Always So
[07:06] - A Need To Talk To Elders
[13:22] - Finding Your Voice
[19:07] - Loss in Advocacy Journey
[22:38] - Loneliness yet Longevity in Advocacy
[25:33] - True Authenticity in Being Yourself
[28:14] - Remember You Are Part of Community
[29:47] - Closing Thoughts

Key Takeaways:

🌱 Know your history—understanding the past helps us shape the future.
🗣 Speak up early—your voice matters more than you think.
💡 Elders hold wisdom—listen, learn, and carry their lessons forward.
💪 Advocacy takes courage—change won’t happen without boldness.
🤝 Be an accomplice, not just an ally—real change requires action.

Closing Thoughts:

Every opportunity we have today exists because someone before us fought for it. Now, it’s our turn to continue the work, build community, and empower the next generation.

What’s one thing you’ll take from this conversation? Let’s keep the dialogue going! Rate, share, and follow A Likkle of This and A Little of Dat to stay connected.

Until next time, it’s your girl, Phi. Enough respect. And remember: if you can’t be authentic, you’re not being you. 💕