Sankofa; Look Back, Side‐eye the Future

PechaKucha Presentation Abstract This PechaKucha is an invitation into my journey, probing questions such as: What is the true meaning of empathy; self‐empathy. How does it manifest, especially in the African context? How do I safeguard my well‐being while being fully present for those I serve and work with? What lessons from my experience of being a full‐time caregiver can inform my approach to “empathy” as researcher? This a practical inquiry of a researcher; researching from within using methodologies inherent to our work to initiate these conversations. Because, in looking back and reflecting within ‐ we might have a glimpse of the future ahead.