Vision
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The Diaspora Table — Podcast
Where family, culture, health, history, faith and the things we don't always say out loud finally get a seat at the table.
Family ain't perfect — it's powerful.
The deeper the roots, the sweeter the truth-share it!
What is a diaspora?
It’s not just an African American story — it’s a global story. A diaspora is any people scattered from their ancestral homeland, navigating memory, identity, and belonging. This podcast begins with the African American experience, but it speaks to all who have felt the ache of separation — and the call to reclaim something sacred.
What We Believe
Before we can tell the truth to others, we have to tell it to ourselves.
Real transformation requires introspection, self-kindness, honest, and courage.
Before we look forward, we look inward, not with judgment, but with love.
This table is where we face our stories and write new ones.
And then, we REBUILD
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The Heart of the Menu
Our first conversation for Season 1 is here.
Episode 0 — Welcome to The Diaspora Table:
Why We Pull Up a Chair
Nteasee
Symbol for Peace, Harmony, and An Open Mind
Where education meets emotion.
Community meets culture.
Truth meets transformation.
Meet Our Guest
Coming to The Table — Two generations, two stories
LaDawndra Robbs, M.Ed
"From Grief to Growth: Finding Healing
Through Gardening."
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Educator • Mentor • Faith Leader • Community Advocate • Entrepreneur LaDawndra “Pebbles” Robbs is a lifelong educator, mentor, faith leader, and community advocate whose work has centered on helping others learn, heal, and grow. With a master’s degree in education and certifications in Christian Counseling and Grief and Loss, Pebbles dedicated 30 years to public education, including 19 years teaching high school social science. Her community leadership includes NAACP initiatives, Juneteenth celebrations, and cultural preservation efforts, earning her a Women’s Excellence Award in 2016. An ordained co-pastor for more than 20 years, Pebbles has devoted herself to ministry, mentorship, and service to vulnerable communities. But her most personal transformation came after experiencing profound losses. Through gardening and her involvement with the Statesboro Community Garden, she discovered an unexpected pathway toward healing. Out of her grief, life began to break through the pain. From that new growth, Pebbles Plants was born—transforming loss into healing, purpose, and possibility. At The Diaspora Table, Pebbles shares a deeply personal story of grief, faith, self-care, and the courage to begin again.
Hosted by
Monica R. Guillemin, J.D., PA-C
A physician assistant, legal professional, author, and storyteller, she brings more than three decades of experience in medicine, law, and community education to every conversation. As founder of Vision Harmony and creator of The Diaspora Table, Monica invites guests to explore the stories, traditions, and legacies that shape who we are, with warmth and candor.
