Ep186 Summer Podcast Club: Tara pursues the humanity of 1.8 million lost souls

Black Boomer Besties from Brooklyn

Black Boomer Besties from Brooklyn
Ep186 Summer Podcast Club: Tara pursues the humanity of 1.8 million lost souls
Jul 07, 2026 Season 19 Episode 3
Angella Fraser & Leslie Osei-Tutu

12.5 million Africans were brought to the Americas between the 1500s and 1800s. 1.8 million died along the way. More than 40 countries are involved in the commerce of human beings.

So, did you do this week's homework assignment? If you listened to episodes one and two of National Geographic Explorer Tara Roberts’ podcast Into The Depths, move to the top of the class!

In this episode, Besties Angella and Leslie talk about what it means to seriously pursue a calling with a long runway (like leaving a good job), how friends push you toward your “big yes,” and why so many of us quit when the first few tries don’t deliver results. We look forward to hearing from you.

Referenced Content:

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The Danger of a Single Story | TED: https://youtu.be/D9Ihs241zeg?si=N4U4s9FDlCCH3cxl

Diving With A Purpose: https://divingwithapurpose.org


Your Homework Assignment:

Listen to Into The Depths episodes 3 & 4 and join us for the discussion next week: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/podcasts/into-the-depths

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