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Trauma-Informed Innovation: Building Products That Truly Heal (with Tess Padmore)

December 02, 2025 • 'Tine Zekis • Season 2 • Episode 27

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On this episode of Getting Black Women Paid, ‘Tine sits down with Tess Padmore for a powerful conversation about trauma-informed innovation. Tess shares how her lived experiences shaped the way she approaches design, showing us that real solutions must start with the people they’re meant to serve.

This episode is about more than products—it’s about healing, purpose, and creating systems that actually work for us. Tess’s story is inspiring, real, and a reminder that innovation rooted in care has the power to transform communities.

Connect with Tess:

Email: tess@wolfclanllc.com
Phone: +1 (585) 775-7589
Headwear Website: https://eggheadsoques.com
Author Website: http://tesspadmore.com

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