Episode 13: Shaitia Spruell

Shaitia Spruell is a proud young mom, born and raised in Springfield, Ma. She and I are fellow Commissioners on the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women and she is a Senior Program Officer for the Office of Economic Empowerment. She is an inspiring advocate for women of color, youth empowerment, and rebuilding communities rattled by injustice. 

In this episode, Shaitia shares important information about the work her office is doing to support the financial wellbeing of vulnerable populations in Massachusetts. We also hear about her experience growing up as one of few black students attending a predominantly white school. I also ask her about what it's like to be a black mom in our country today.  There has never been a more important time to ask tough questions.

And then, on a lighter note, we also talk about food (we are both foodies) and a bit of pop culture including her current recommendation for some great TV.

Enjoy!