EPISODE #1 | Don’t Step on Jessieca’s Nikes
Growing up, comedian, community organizer, and activist Jessieca McNabb dealt with conflict the best way she knew how: by fighting. Older and wiser now, Jessieca shares how processing the hurt behind her rage helped her find a new way to deal with conflict…and racist old ladies.
The last blow I struck, I kicked her in her face with some steel-toed boots on… And I saw my friend, one of my very best friends, look at me like she didn’t know who I was. At that moment I decided that was not the type of person I wanted to be. I let go of the violent part and had to figure out a different way to channel my anger.
EPISODE NOTES:
This is Episode 1, Season 2 of The TMI Project Story Hour: Black Stories Matter featuring Jessieca McNabb. In this premiere episode we take a deep dive into activist, stand-up comedian, and radio personality Jessieca McNabb’s life story.
This episode was written, edited, and produced by Hayley Downs and mixed by Marlan Barry. It was co-produced by Radio Kingston. Special thanks to Ida Hakkila, Nate Brogan, Kale Kaposhilin, Jimmy Buff, and North Guild Productions.
RESOURCES/LINKS:
Stewart’s Shops: https://www.stewartsshops.com/
EPISODE CONTRIBUTORS:
Eva Tenuto
Micah
Hayley Downs
Blake Pfeil
Sara DeRose
Marlan Barry
Dara Lurie
Lauren Gill
Shantae Howell
Clarissa Marie Ligon
Breonna Taylor
Ahmaud Arbery
George Floyd
Peter Stuyvesant
Henry Hudson
PHOTOS:
Stay in the know.
Join The TMI Project Story Hour mailing list and be among the first to hear about new episode releases, special guests, podcast release parties, and more!
Help create content that matters.
Fill out our form to access the accompanying Discussion and Action Guide to find out how you can use true stories as the launchpad for brave communication, meaningful discussion, and impactful action.
