Episode 14: Flo Oakes

Flo Oakes is that friend who notices things and it makes the world better. She's graceful and kind and thoughtful about everything she does so we sat down to talk about how everything in life is connected. Also, we talked about her incredible dogs, too. 

Flo Oakes is a noticer. She can see the world around her in unique ways and loves to talk about the simplicity of how we become who we are. This is a conversation about finishing college as a mom of two, why hometowns matter and the importance of literature for kids. Don’t miss it.

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SHOW NOTES:

Welcome to the longest Show Notes section of Season 1! Looking for that list I mentioned of 15 thing to ask your friends? Keep scrolling; it’s at the bottom.

Meet Flo Oakes. Dog mom, writer, songstress and advocate. She’s also in a band called Rain for Roots that makes kids music that is for everyone. Do not sleep on Rain for Roots.

A Rocha cares about creation and so should we.

Corina Newsome is a black birder and environmental advocate.

Kelsey Miller is a writer who makes your soul take a deep breath.

Katy Hutson survived cancer and wrote in the middle of it and you need her words.

Lori Chaffer is a musician in Nashville who slows us all down in the best ways.

Lauren Kruse is a Nashville-based photographer and a real-deal friend.

Skye Peterson has the voice of an angel and words that move your heart to better places.

Sandra McCracken is a singer-songwriter that brings listeners to still and sweet places based on scripture.

Here are 15 questions you can ask your friends to check in on them:

1. How is today going well?

2. How is today NOT going well?

3. What do you feel like you need right now?

4. Can I bring you a coffee and drop it on the porch?

5. Can we take a distanced walk and catch up?

6. What do you miss about pre-pandemic life?

7. Is there something that feels heavy on your heart today?

8. What’s bringing you joy today?

9. Here’s a bible verse that I think you’d like (and then send it to them! Not a question, but do it!)

10. How are you, really?

11. Can I help you with anything right now?

12. What do you spend a lot of time worrying about right now?

13. Do you need space or for me to push in and ask more?

14. How can I love you well this week?

15. Can I pray for you today? What about?

Finally, here are those dogs we promised you.

You’re welcome.

You can find Minne in two modes: mischief or this.

Perdie just wants a pool and a pizza.

Find them on Instagram as Newfs of Nashville. For real. Be blessed.