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Visionary Queen Angela sit down and have conversation with our AUTHOR OF THE WEEK July 27 through August 2nd ROLANDA PYLE · DA CREW Podcast

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  Speaker 1: Spotlight Rolanda Pyle, transforming life's challenges into stories of empowerment. Recently,
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  Speaker 1: our visionary Queen Angela sat down with Rolanda Pyle, an
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  Speaker 1: inspiring social worker an author whose passion for uplifting others
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  Speaker 1: shines through every aspect of her life and work. Rolanda's
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  Speaker 1: story is one of resilience, creativity, and a deep commitment
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  Speaker 1: to helping others find hope in the midst of adversity.
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  Speaker 1: From a young age, Rolanda felt a strong desire to
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  Speaker 1: help people. She grew up quietly observing the world around her,
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  Speaker 1: often turning to writing as her primary means of expression. Journaling, poetry,
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  Speaker 1: and short stories became her sanctuary, a place where she
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  Speaker 1: could give voice to feelings and experiences that were often
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  Speaker 1: too complex to share aloud. This early love for writing
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  Speaker 1: was nurtured by an eighth grade teacher who recognized her
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  Speaker 1: creative talent and encouraged her to pursue it. Rolanda's career
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  Speaker 1: in social work provided her with a first hand view
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  Speaker 1: of the many challenges that children and families face. These
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  Speaker 1: experiences have deeply influenced to writing, particularly her children's books.
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  Speaker 1: One such book tells the story of a child who
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  Speaker 1: goes to live with her grandmother, a narrative inspired by
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  Speaker 1: Rolanda's own life, raised by her father and paternal grandmother
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  Speaker 1: after her mother left during her toddler years. Rolanda drew
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  Speaker 1: upon her personal journey to create stories that help children
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  Speaker 1: experiencing similar transitions feel seen, understood, and less alone.