🎙️ Episode 1: Mental Health & The Power of Story w/ Karabo April

Welcome to the very first episode of Words Exchanged — where real voices meet authentic conversations designed to heal, inspire, and empower.

In this powerful debut, I sit down with Karabo April — author, survivor, and advocate — who shares her deeply personal journey navigating trauma, healing, and mental health. Karabo’s story is one of incredible resilience, courage, and transformation, and this conversation sets the tone for everything this podcast is about.

We discuss how trauma shaped her path, the role of storytelling in reclaiming her narrative, and the ongoing journey of healing and empowerment.

💬 In this episode, we explore:

• Karabo’s experience surviving trauma and finding her voice
• The intersection of mental health and empowerment
• Why telling your story can be a tool for healing
• How first-gens and survivors can change the narrative and build legacy

✨ Karabo’s authenticity is both raw and uplifting — and I’m honored to have her as our first guest as we launch Words Exchanged.

🔗 Learn more about Karabo and buy her book:
📖 Surviving the Den of Rapists is available now at KBSurvivingTheDen.com.

Her book is a courageous and essential read that unpacks her experiences in detail — written to help others who may be navigating trauma, silence, and survival.

🎧 About this podcast:
Words Exchanged is a space for first-gens, changemakers, creatives, survivors, and leaders to share authentic stories that spark healing, growth, and transformation. Every episode is a reminder that our voices — and our stories — hold power.

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