Join me for this interview with my sister, Teresa Colson Burns. We talk about our grandmother, discovering her gift and the services she offers. We deep dive into her experiences and how her gift has impacted the lives of so many. You can book your reading at Resa Roux or email at resaroux@outlook.com

Welcome back to GumboLife the Podcast! It's season two and we are excited about our upcoming guests and providing you with some interesting content. Don't forget to check out our website at www.gumbolife.com and shop the GumboLife store at https://bit.ly/gumbolifestore. 

This interview with Jodi Massengale is full of storytelling, intention and family history.  Jodi is a native of Los Angeles with ties to Louisiana and has a large, close knit, extended family. She talks about her experiences, her famous tea parties, meeting Oprah and how Creole in Vegas brought us together. Her message to connect with family and friends especially right now really resonated with me. Preserve your story and tell your story, it will help you find the roux of who you are. 

Follow her on Instagram and Twitter @jodisjoy and on Facebook at Jodi Massengale.

For more go to: http://www.gumbolife.com/an-interview-with-jodi-massengale/

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Coonie, Cajun, Creole: Ethnicity, Context, and Identity on the American Landscape.

Dustin Fuqua, native Louisianian and anthropologist, discusses growing up "cookie" and the dynamics of inclusive Creole identity.

Dusty Fuqua hails from Avoyelles Parish and resides in Cenla. Fuqua works as Chief of Resource Management at Cane River Creole National Historical Park in Natchitoches Parish. Dusty has apprenticed under John Oswald Colson aka The File' Man for over a decade and works with the Sassafras Society to perpetuate the gumbo file' tradition. Dusty is active in Louisiana french language matters and enjoys participating in French tables and meetups.

Dusty can be found on Instagram @DustyCreole or Facebook at Dustin Fuqua. Also search on Instagram for #sassafrassociety for all things file'.

This week my guest is the incomparable Pamela Wood. We discuss her journey to Cane River and her adventurous introduction to New Orleans. Pamela is a philanthropy and fundraising professional and has been successful as a business consultant and stylist. She currently serves as the Major Gifts Officer for the Center for Third World Organizing, a Black Lives Matter ecosystem satellite. 

You can find Pamela on Facebook at Pamela Wood or contact her at skinnybillionairess@gmail.com.