Leadership + Learning to Believe in Yourself with Minister Audrey Gordon

The Afterglow Podcast

Show notes:

3:50 What was it like as a new immigrant to Canada from Jamaica at age 5

7:00 What was it like feeling different or othered? 

10:00 The powerful "A girl like me documentary. "

12:00 Who were MLA Audrey Gordons role models?

16:00 Her exposure through education to a world that gave her confidence she didn't have before. 

17:00 Who were her female/black role models?

20:00 The role of Minister of Mental Health Wellness and Recovery-the first ministry dedicated to Mental Health

25:00 The focus on mental health is imperative and a change is needed

28:00 funding new programs, de-funding what is not working

32:00 What would you say to your 15 year old self- "I'm unique and special and worthy"

39:00 MLA Gordons athletic career as a BlueBombers Cheerleader

45:00 Leadership

48:00 Advice to other women- listen to other women, ask for help, and reach out. 

52:00 What is your Afterglow? 

Find MLA Audrey Gordon: 

Twitter:

@min_agordon

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