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The Jali Ep 171: Unapologetic Leadership: Dr. Nancy D. Young on Legacy, Faith and Breaking Barriers
The Jali, host Melyssa Barrett
51 minutes
6 months ago
The Jali Ep 171: Unapologetic Leadership: Dr. Nancy D. Young on Legacy, Faith and Breaking Barriers
In this inspiring episode, host Melyssa Barrett sits down with Dr. Nancy D. Young, a transformational leader, speaker and author who made history as the first elected African American and female mayor of Tracy, California. Dr. Nancy shares how faith, resilience and unapologetic leadership shaped her path from Compton to public office, rising above adversity and racial harassment along the way.
They explore powerful themes from her book Unapologetic Leadership, including how to unleash your inner warrior, create your own table, and mentor future leaders with purpose. From community empowerment to DEI and legacy-building, Dr. Nancy reflects on what it truly means to serve, lead and inspire lasting change.