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Jessica
Carter

Director of Programming | AfroVegan Society

Washington, Maryland

Jessica
Carter

Director of Programming | AfroVegan Society

Washington, Maryland

lovevegansoul@gmail.com


Tell us about a professional goal you have made strides towards this year.

I have begun the process of working on the concept of my first vegan cookbook. This is a good that I've had for several years, and I'm on a space where I have the inspiration and motivation to begin the journey of becoming a published author.

Tell us about someone that inspires you.

Toni Morrison is one of the people who inspires me most. Her creativity, conviction, and commitment to her vision were so evident to me the first time I read her work as a 17 year old. She is someone who has lifted the words, works, and experiences of others throughout her entire career, and without her there are so many valuable stories that would have struggled to reach the eyes, ears, hearts, and minds of our society. Toni has the powerful ability to use words to connect with people and make them feel seen, known, and heard without every having meet her. I admire this quality and how she was able to sustain such an impactful platform throughout her lifetime.

What are three traits you are proud to possess?

Three of the traits that I'm proud to possess are independence, resourcefulness, and optimism. My independence has given me the strength to tackle big projects and unknown territories. It supports my belief that in just about any situation, I'll be able to figure it out. It makes me enjoy my own company and gives me space to explore ideas and dive into new information with curiosity and genuine interest. My resourcefulness is linked to my creativity. It allows me to look around my surroundings and be inspired by what is possible. It helps me to look at things that may not appear to be unrelated and imagine ways to connect them to maximize their best features. It grounds me as I create the space to transform a concept into an actualized product, and gives me space to be flexible as I make the necessary adjustments to bring it to life. My optimism is one of my most valuable traits. It allows me to look at the real critical truths of a situation and ask "what is possible?" instead of "what is wrong?" It has helped my to navigate so many challenges in my life and identify how they have helped me grow and progress on life instead of getting bogged down be the negative possibilities in the process.

What advice would you like to share with the next generation?

You have the power to create the life you want. If you're walking down a path and don't like where you're headed, you can reroute and set your suggestion on a new destination. You have the right to change your mind. You are capable of acquiring the skills, tools, and experiences that to need to make your dreams reality.

What are your career aspirations?

I want to be a published author writing on the topics of how plant-based food improves human health and wellness. I also want to create digital/television media focused on the same topics.


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