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💜🎙️ In this week’s episode, Luci Strong shares her essay, “How Not to Have a Birthday Party” reflecting on how planning the ideal birthday party taught her an important lesson about what really matters in life.
During our conversation, Luci shared the importance of having a supportive community of family and friends when navigating life's challenges. She reflected on her writing journey, using storytelling to process emotions, and how her Southern upbringing continues to shape her stories. As women of color, we explored the critical role of trust in healthcare, especially for women during this critical time in history, focusing on Luci’s work as a nurse practitioner. We also touched on the impact of perfectionism on personal growth and how embracing spontaneity can lead to some of life’s most rewarding moments. At its heart, our discussion reaffirmed a timeless truth: at the end of the day, it’s the people around us who matter most.

Luci Strong is a budding writer hailing from Mississippi. Her Southern experiences and upbringing shape her writing. She loves to read romances, thrillers, and fantasy novels. Luci has found her calling as a Family Nurse Practitioner, where her passion for healthcare is evident in her focus on women's sexual and reproductive health and primary care. When she’s not reading, writing, or caring for her patients, she enjoys baking, hanging out with family and friends, and binge-watching her favorite TV shows.

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