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In Part 3 of my moving conversation with Rose Madison Jenkins — author, disabled veteran, coach, and storyteller — we uncover the lessons of resilience, leadership, and unity that shaped her journey from the military to social work, and beyond.
Rose shares what it was like navigating racism and sexism in the Army as a biracial woman, and how she developed a leadership model rooted in respect rather than rank. She reflects on her years serving at-risk youth in St. Paul during the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, offering raw insight into how she guided young people through fear, mistrust, and the loss of safety.
We also expand the lens globally — as Rose connects her Palestinian-American identity with the struggle for Black life and the South African experience. Drawing inspiration from Nelson Mandela, she reminds us that division weakens us, but unity makes us unstoppable.
✨ In this episode, you’ll hear about:
•The realities of racism and sexism in the military
•Why “respect matters more than rank” became Rose’s leadership philosophy
•Guiding at-risk youth through the trauma of George Floyd’s murder and its aftermath
•The powerful ties between Palestine, Black struggle, and South Africa’s fight against apartheid
•Why Nelson Mandela’s words — “No one is free until everyone is free” — still resonate today
This conversation is bold, eye-opening, and deeply empowering. Rose’s story reminds us that resilience is not silent endurance — it’s transforming hardship into purpose, and that true justice will never exist until it is justice for all.
🎧 Tune in now to Part 4 of the Go Beyond Podcast with Rose Madison Jenkins.