Jamala Lesane on becoming an author, Talks Tupac, Kastro and Afeni Shakur

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Chapters & Sections (45)

00:00 Author's Childhood and Family Background chapter 2
00:00 Authorship and Legacy of Tupac Shakur
01:10 Author's Childhood and Family Background
02:30 Childhood Influences and Family Legacy chapter 2
02:30 Growing Up in a Struggling Environment
03:34 Influence of Family on Personal Work Ethic
04:21 Learning from Strong Female Role Models chapter 3
04:21 Establishing the Office of Afeni Shakur
05:07 Life Lessons from Family Members and Mentors
05:44 Inspirational Influence of Strong Female Role Models
06:51 Growing Up with Influential Black Women Role Models chapter 3
06:51 Influence of Strong Black Female Role Models
07:37 Growing Up as a Unique Individual
08:13 Childhood Friendship and Early Rap Influences
08:45 Inspiration to Become an Author chapter 2
08:45 Inspiration to Become an Author
09:32 Discovering Hidden Talents and Life Purpose
10:46 Inspiration Behind Writing a Memoir chapter 3
10:46 Inspiration Behind Writing a Memoir
11:31 Tupac's Childhood and Relationship with Imanni
12:35 Childhood Experiences Influencing Future Knowledge
13:41 Diagnosis and Management of Type 1 Diabetes chapter 2
13:41 Recognizing Early Signs of Diabetes in Children
14:51 Diagnosis and Management of Type 1 Diabetes
16:02 Importance of Educating Children about Diabetes chapter 3
16:02 Becoming an Author and Writing Life Stories
16:40 Understanding Type 1 Diabetes in Children
17:38 Importance of Listening to Children's Needs
18:45 Importance of Reading Physical Books for Children chapter 2
18:45 Importance of Reading Physical Books for Children
19:29 New Children's Book Explores Imagination and Curiosity
20:42 Growing Up in Poverty and Urban Environments chapter 2
20:42 Growing Up in Poverty and Urban Environments
21:50 Using Storytelling to Escape Reality and Build Resilience
23:07 Using Metaphors to Teach Life Lessons chapter 3
23:07 Navigating Life's Obstacles with Creative Problem Solving
23:46 The Power of Imagination in Storytelling
24:24 Navigating Life's Challenges through Metaphorical Journeys
25:34 Importance of Reading and Writing for Personal Growth chapter 2
25:34 Importance of Writing for Personal Growth
26:28 Importance of Reading and Writing Skills
27:20 Author's Journey and Upcoming Book Releases chapter 3
27:20 Inspiration from Writing for Children
28:01 Author's Book Promotion and Online Presence
28:35 Supporting One Another as Authors and Artists

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