The Glorious Mess
The Glorious Mess is a storytelling space for the ones who grew up in chaos and still became something. Hosted by Raymond Jordan Johnson-Brown — a social worker-in-training and multi-hyphenate creative — the show explores the power of story: the ones we lived, the ones we hid, and the counter-stories we’re claiming now.
Each episode sits in narrative, not advice. You’ll hear lived experience, moments of meaning-making, and conversations that open space for listeners to draw their own conclusions. Every season brings a new guest host as we talk healing, identity, and all the messy, brilliant ways people rebuild their lives.
The Glorious Mess
State of the World
In this episode, we take a moment to reflect on the state of the world—unpacking our thoughts on the political landscape in the U.S. under the Trump administration and drawing comparisons to what could unfold here. We dive into how we imagine paths forward, how to engage in conversations with people we don’t always agree with, and ways to reclaim our power in an era that often feels overwhelming. Tune in for a raw, reflective, and thought-provoking discussion on navigating uncertain times.
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