In today's heartfelt episode of "My Cotton Patch Moment," I have a conversation with my granddaughter, Asia Marie Jordan, to share her inspiring journey of single motherhood.

A student at Indiana Wesleyan University, an entrepreneur, and a customer service agent at Luxottica of America, Asia balances her roles with strength and vulnerability. With great faith and determination, she challenges the complexities of being a single mother while dedicating herself to personal growth and creating a nurturing environment for her three children.

In this touching conversation, Asia and I discuss the challenges and triumphs of motherhood, the importance of self-care, and the impact of family legacy.

Tune in as Asia highlights the significance of her children's support and her desire to foster a loving home filled with hope and perseverance, all while candidly sharing her admiration for role models like her grandmother and Viola Davis. Don't miss this episode as it will inspire you to embrace your journey, no matter where you are.

Below are three key takeaways from our discussion:

1. Faith and Self-Belief: Asia emphasizes the importance of having immense faith in both God's plan and her own capabilities. She acknowledges that although life's challenges may seem daunting, staying grounded in her faith provides reassurance and motivation.

2. Legacy of Strength: Inspired by our family's history of resilience, Asia is dedicated to instilling the same strength and resources into her children. She views her role as a mother as a continuation of a legacy, preparing her children for a world they will one day navigate independently.

3. Embracing Personal Growth: Despite the stresses of single motherhood, Asia values the significance of nurturing her own growth. She recognizes the necessity to invest emotionally and intellectually in herself, ensuring she can extend the same dedication to her children.

Find Asia Marie Jordan in these places:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hello.gorgeouz/

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This podcast is hosted by Mildred J. Mills. Mildred writes raw and poignant stories describing monumental highs and devastating lows as she takes her reader and listener on a journey of laughter and tears. Mildred survived a childhood of picking cotton on her strict, domineering father’s farm and thrived in a male-dominant IT industry for forty years.

You can find Mildred's memoir, "Daddy’s House: A Daughter’s Memoir of Setbacks, Triumphs & Rising Above Her Roots" here.

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The music and sound effects for this episode came from Epidemic Sound, Soundstripe and/or Pixabay. Crackers In Soup is the audio editor and producer for this episode.