S22E10: Literacy Matters with Byron Dean Tolson

Lady! This week Dr. Dom and Terri shine some light on an important topic that impacts our society. Byron Dean Tolson is a former NBA player with an inspiring story of overcoming odds and never giving up on your dreams. Dean shares his journey of leaving the only career he knew with a significant deficit. At the age of 32-years-old, he still could not read.  Illiteracy is a nationwide problem that handicaps the quality of life for the nearly 1 in 4 Americans who live with the condition. This timely episode explores the importance of literacy, how you can increase your desire to become more literate, and how you can help the young people in your life develop a lifelong love of learning! Tune in for some impactful tips to help you become more informed and think critically about the world you live in. Knowledge is power so tune in today’s episode!  Quote of the Day:"You only fail if you quit and give up." – Dean Tolson  Where to find Dean Tolson:Website: Dean TolsonBook: Power ForwardInstagram: @dean_tolsonTwitter: @dean_tolsonFacebook: Dean Tolson  Wisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary  Resources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOC  Where to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.

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