Episode 14: Flo Oakes
Flo Oakes is a noticer. She can see the world around her in unique ways and loves to talk about the simplicity of how we become who we are. This is a conversation about finishing college as a mom of two, why hometowns matter and the importance of literature for kids. Don’t miss it.
SHOW NOTES:
Welcome to the longest Show Notes section of Season 1! Looking for that list I mentioned of 15 thing to ask your friends? Keep scrolling; it’s at the bottom.
Meet Flo Oakes. Dog mom, writer, songstress and advocate. She’s also in a band called Rain for Roots that makes kids music that is for everyone. Do not sleep on Rain for Roots.
A Rocha cares about creation and so should we.
Corina Newsome is a black birder and environmental advocate.
Kelsey Miller is a writer who makes your soul take a deep breath.
Katy Hutson survived cancer and wrote in the middle of it and you need her words.
Lori Chaffer is a musician in Nashville who slows us all down in the best ways.
Lauren Kruse is a Nashville-based photographer and a real-deal friend.
Skye Peterson has the voice of an angel and words that move your heart to better places.
Sandra McCracken is a singer-songwriter that brings listeners to still and sweet places based on scripture.
Here are 15 questions you can ask your friends to check in on them:
How is today going well?
How is today NOT going well?
What do you feel like you need right now?
Can I bring you a coffee and drop it on the porch?
Can we take a distanced walk and catch up?
What do you miss about pre-pandemic life?
Is there something that feels heavy on your heart today?
What’s bringing you joy today?
Here’s a bible verse that I think you’d like (and then send it to them! Not a question, but do it!)
How are you, really?
Can I help you with anything right now?
What do you spend a lot of time worrying about right now?
Do you need space or for me to push in and ask more?
How can I love you well this week?
Can I pray for you today? What about?
Finally, here are those dogs we promised you.
You’re welcome.
You can find Minne in two modes: mischief or this.
Perdie just wants a pool and a pizza.
Find them on Instagram as Newfs of Nashville. For real. Be blessed.