Posts by TrailBlazersImpact

Iris logs in some firsts. Her mother was the first African American Avon Lady and they were the first Black family in their neighborhood in the 1950’s. She went to integrated schools and was the only African American on the debate team. She was black-balled from the National Honor Society even though she had the…

Nan and Beth discuss the advent of birth control and the impact on women’s ability to work and how television reinforced the many rules imposed on the role of women. Beth tells about how she coped with her divorce. Beth’s role at National Public Radio reflected the changes of the role of women in the…

As a person who fought for equal rights, Beth worked on Bobby Kennedy’s campaign as a young volunteer addressing envelopes and making phone calls. Undaunted and now bitten by the volunteer bug, she went to work as a volunteer for the George McGovern campaign. George McGovern from South Dakota was an American politician who was…

DeeDee and Nan talk about their relationship which began over 40 years ago and why this podcasting project is important to both of them in providing a forum for inspiring stories of women of all races and cultures. They show a path for younger women to understand how to deal with struggles and adversity. DeeDee…

DeeDee describes her life journey having more wins than losses. As a college graduate with a Master’s degree, her father was a commissioned officer with the US Air Force and was with the first wave of Black air force officers which DeeDee credits with the better life style she was afforded, including extensive travel opportunities…

Nan McKay tells her story about why TrailBlazers Impact is a burning passion and where it all started in a little town in Illinois when her father was killed and the town blamed his family for the death of an 11 year old boy. She describes how that event forged her determination to hold her…

TrailBlazers Impact focuses on the memories and stories of fascinating people who made a difference in the lives of others. Their stories touch your heart and soul and make you realize it is possible to overcome struggles and deal with discrimination.  They provide guidance and inspiration on how to blaze your own trail when there is…