Grits and Eggs Podcast Episode 119 - Dr. Taylor Cummings Part 2
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Feb 7, 2026 Dr. Taylor Cummings, educational psychologist and researcher focused on decolonizing education and Black belonging. Conversations cover slowing down as resistance, reclaiming belonging to self over institutions, creating community spaces like Soul Sunday and The Lab, protecting intellectual ownership, music and healing, and practical strategies for survival, solidarity, and accessible teaching.
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Homecoming Recalibrates Energy
- Return to your birthplace or familiar spaces to recalibrate energy and rediscover belonging.
- Use geographic homecoming to re-align with your roots and sense of self.
Viral Momentum Grew Her Platform
- Taylor recounted gaining followers suddenly after a viral 'Hillman Talk' repost accelerated growth from ~5K to 20K.
- She credits organic momentum and letting work manifest instead of chasing numbers.
Publish For Your People
- Translate academic findings into accessible formats for the communities they serve.
- Publish both scholarly articles and community-oriented resources to widen impact.
