Lena Richardson and Alena Fields
Lena Richardson and Alena Fields Lena Richardson and Alena Fields Lena Richardson and Alena Fields Lena Richardson and Alena Fields

Lena Richardson and Alena Fields

Recorded December 4, 2023 Archived December 4, 2023 41:11 minutes
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Id: mby023350

Description

Friends Lena Richardson (36) and Alena Fields (45) discuss their work promoting health and wellness in Louisiana, as well as the rich culture of food that can make healthy eating difficult. Lena and Alena share their journeys in this field and express appreciation for each other as two Black women doing important health and wellness work.

Subject Log / Time Code

1:00
Alena and Lena express excitement to record and Alena asks Lena about the difficulties of being healthy in Lafayette and speaking with others about healthy food swaps.
5:00
Alena shares the story of how she and Lena met and her appreciation for Lena and their compatibility.
8:00
Alena talks about the role tradition plays in food, shares her food traditions, and the challenges with making food healthier in Louisiana.
11:30
Alena and Lena talk about their "food journeys" and healthy versions of new foods. Alena talks about the latest recipes she made.
17:00
Alena talks about recovering from a recent surgery and her intentions for her "healing time" or recovery period.
20:00
Lena talks about the pressures to present an overly "healthy" image and the importance of moderation in health and wellness. Alena talks about the perceptions others have of her doing health and wellness work.
23:45
Lena and Alena discuss how deeply rooted the food culture is here and how it affects eating habits and decision making around food.
28:00
Alena recalls memories of food growing up, and Lena talks about their memories and interactions with the food culture and changing minds around food habits.
31:45
Lena talks about being in a family that had both food and health backgrounds.
32:45
Alena and Lena talk about their identities and the importance of Black women creating healthy spaces and working in health and wellness.
35:00
Lena talks about their hope to be a positive and healthy role model. Alena talks about the role of her family in her weight loss journey.
36:30
Lena and Alena talk about passing on healthy habits to their children. Alena expresses appreciation for Lena and how they raise their son.
40:00
Alena and Lena express gratitude for each other.

Participants

  • Lena Richardson
  • Alena Fields

Recording Locations

Maison Freetown

Venue / Recording Kit

Initiatives