Episode 4: The Village and the Voyager with Lisa German

Make sure to follow us on Spotify! In this episode, hosts Anusha Abdulla and Iqra Abdullah talk with Lisa Ruth Tunstall German, a veteran, global traveler, and lifelong learner who has dedicated her life to service and community. In this episode, we discuss: The Burdette Street Village: Growing up in a multi-generational home where "any and everybody" had a role in shaping her identity and the importance of emulating that village concept wherever she lives. The "Three S’s" of Integration: Her experience as the only female student of color at Dana College, where she navigated the triangle of being "shocked, scared, and choosing to stay" to earn her education. A Masterclass in Versatility: How she balanced roles as a military spouse, mother, and professional, earning multiple degrees in sociology, criminal justice, and military science while moving across seven different states. The Technical Writing Pivot: Her shift into the Department of Energy, where she managed National Innovation Workshops and used her love of writing to recruit people into technology transfer programs. A Global Perspective on Success: Why Lisa believes success is an open-ended, lifelong pursuit of learning and why she feels we haven't achieved it as long as global inequalities exist. Resources: Full Transcript Susan Buffett Foundation Join the Village