Swagg University

There are some conversations that stay with you forever—not because of what was said, but because of who said it.This is one of them.Before her unexpected passing, I had the distinct honor of sitting down with Councilwoman Gwendolyn Henderson—educator, public servant, bookstore owner, mentor, and authentic force of nature. It would be our last recorded conversation together. At the time, I had no idea just how much of a gift that moment would become.This very special episode is being released posthumously in honor of Councilwoman Gwendolyn Henderson.  In this powerful and soul-nourishing conversation, Councilwoman Henderson shares her journey of courage, caregiving, public service, and personal evolution. Serving as a city councilwoman at age 60 to launching a Black-owned bookstore, Gwen opens up about rediscovering herself, retiring the "strong Black woman" trope, and learning to rest, ask for help, and lead from a place of peace.Councilwoman Henderson was a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, I