We Are Essential is a podcast created by the Carroll Garden Nanny Association(CGNA) in Brooklyn, which aims to shed light on the experiences and stories of essential workers in the domestic work industry. Through interviews with domestic workers, labor organizers, and advocates, the podcast provides a platform for these essential workers to share their personal narratives and highlight the challenges and inequalities they face. The podcast aims to raise awareness about the importance of domestic workers and the need for greater support and recognition.
Handling Challenges and Stress as Professional Caregivers
In this episode, two members of the Carroll Gardens Nanny Association discuss the challenges faced by domestic workers and the ways we handle stress as professional caregivers. We also delve into how we can support our fellow workers as part of a domestic worker's organization.
Host: Sandy
Guest: Charon
by Carroll Gardens Nanny Association (https://www.carrollgardensassociation.com/nanny-association)
14 Oct 2023
We Rise Nanny Training Spotlight
In this episode, we have a conversation with two outstanding graduates who have successfully finished the We Rise Nanny Training program. We explore the lessons and experiences they've gained during the training and discuss how it has shaped their journey as professional nannies.
More information:
- WE RISE (https://www.workersrise.org)
- We Rise Nanny Training, Carroll Gardens Association (https://www.carrollgardensassociation.com/we-rise-nanny-training)
- Carroll Gardens Association (https://www.carrollgardensassociation.com)
Host: Pinky
Guest: Cosette and Sofia
15 May 2023
A Mother's Day Celebration
In this podcast episode, we talk about our special Mother's Day event on May 20th. We discuss how our domestic workers got through the tough times during the pandemic. You'll get to hear their own stories about how they managed and how CGNA helped them out. We also talk about how we are coming together again through community events. After being apart for so long because of the pandemic, we are now meeting up and enjoying being together again.
Host: Marion
Guest: Yolande, Kenya/Pinky, Cosette
25 Apr 2023
Recent Update: Joe Biden's Executive Order for Care Workers
In this episode, we will talk about President Joe Biden's executive order, signed on April 18th, which provides support for care workers. We'll hear from a member of the Carroll Gardens Nanny Association (CGNA), who attended the Care Workers Summit in Washington D.C. and will be sharing her insightful thoughts on what she learned and heard at the summit. Tune in for a compelling conversation on the challenges and opportunities facing care workers today.
Host: Pinky/Kenya
Guest: Yolande
10 Apr 2023
What is CGNA?
In this episode, the two members of the Carroll Gardens Nanny Association(CGNA) share their experiences with the organization and how it has impacted their lives as domestic workers. They talk about ways in which the CGNA empowers domestic workers, including through advocacy, community building, and access to resources and support.
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5.0 / 5
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Spotify
5.0 / 5
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