Contessa Trujillo and Joleen Montoya Dye

Recorded March 19, 2023 Archived March 19, 2023 34:20 minutes
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Description

Contessa Trujillo (40) and her sister, cousin, and friend Joleen Montoya Dye (45) share a conversation about redefining their life paths as they navigate adulthood and reflect on how they can nurture both themselves and their lives.

Subject Log / Time Code

Contessa Trujillo (CT) asks Joleen Montoya Dye (JM) if she's experienced any miracles.
CT reflects on the different ways she feels like herself in different environments.
CT expresses how she doesn't feel like she's 40 years old because she is not where she thought she would be.
JM reflects on the chasm between the typical experiences we are told we should have versus the realities of life.
CT talks about her and JM being the first in their family to leave Taos, New Mexico.
CT talks about wanting to be an active participant in her own life and reflects on how she has spent her time and energy.
JM and CT talk about taking care of themselves and the rituals involved in this.
JM and CT express their love and gratitude for each other.

Participants

  • Contessa Trujillo
  • Joleen Montoya Dye

Recording Locations

Taos Public Library

Partnership Type

Outreach