<p>In this episode, Whitney sits down with award -winning journalist and author <b>Markette Sheppard </b>for a powerful conversation about resilience, legacy, and the sacred role Black women play in shaping our communities. Markette opens up about her journey into journalism-the spark that led to her storytelling, the challenges that she's navigated in the journalism industry, and the wisdom that she's gained along the way. </p><p></p><p>The conversation then shifts to her newest children's book <i>Grandma Dee's Pineapple Upside Down Cake, </i>a tender tribute born from grief, memory, and the sweetness of family. Markette shares how losing her grandmother and another beloved family member reshaped her, and how her newest novel became a pathway to healing. Together, she and Whitney explore the importance of having a supportive village and what it truly means to be <i>that </i>village for the next generation. </p><p></p><p>The episode closes with a reflective discussion on the phrase "<b>When Black Women Talk....." </b>an invitation to consider the power, truth, and generational wisdom carried in Black women's voices. This is an episode about storytelling, resilience, and the communities that hold us up.</p><p></p><p>Visit Markette Sheppard at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://markettesheppard.com/" target="_blank">Markette Sheppard – TV Host | Author | Journalist</a></p><p></p><p>Purchase <i>Grandma Dee's Pineapple Upside Down Cake </i><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://markettesheppard.com/pre-order-new-book/?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnhjGidjINYHIEpvMGJ13EXLBm_1EbQHDVrrCvFXZiOpofeDCdjtatdR5bDsU_aem_479GEaCLHqnetIP30pMJkA" target="_blank">Pre-Order a Signed Copy! – Markette Sheppard</a></p><p></p><p>Subscribe to When Black Women Talk: The Podcast at</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-black-women-talk-the-podcast/id1489819111" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-black-women-talk-the-podcast/id1489819111</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-black-women-talk-the-podcast/id1489819111" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-black-women-talk-the-podcast/id1489819111</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5e8baa32-90ef-4770-889e-19c8b7489791/when-black-women-talk-the-podcast" target="_blank">https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5e8baa32-90ef-4770-889e-19c8b7489791/when-black-women-talk-the-podcast</a></p>