Esther Dillard
iamedillard.bsky.social
Esther Dillard
@iamedillard.bsky.social
Journalist, podcaster & storyteller that amplifies authentic stories online, so they can connect with the right people and make a bigger impact.
Debuting the trailer for ERASED, my new animated series restoring the stories that were erased from our history.
Episode 1 features Elizabeth Jennings, the Black schoolteacher who challenged segregation in NYC 100 years before Rosa Parks.
Proud to partner with Amplified Voices TV on this project.
December 1, 2025 at 8:48 PM
VuAn’s story about hospital racism is heartbreaking — and true.
👉 Like, comment, share, and subscribe #blackmaternalhealth #racisminhealthcare
November 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Black women are still being dismissed in medical settings. VuAn Foster calls out the barriers loudly and clearly.
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#blackmaternalhealth #healthequity
November 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Free grief support after pregnancy loss shouldn’t be rare — but it is. Life After Two Losses is changing that with no-cost care and tools for healing. 🌈
👉 Like, comment, share, and subscribe to spread the message. #GriefSupport #PregnancyLoss #RainbowBaby
November 20, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Big change starts small. Culture Design author Krista White reminds us:
“Even one small daily change can strengthen an organization.” #Leadership #CultureDesign
November 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Awareness starts change—practice sustains it.James & Krista White join The Color Between the Lines to share how Culture Design helps leaders turn purpose into action.🎥 YouTube link in bio.#Leadership #CultureDesign
November 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Testing something new — a blend of journalism, history, and AI.
My first story (coming soon) is about a Black woman from the 1800s who fought an injustice that still affects millions today.
Could AI help history feel more alive?
November 12, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Culture happens—by design or default.James & Krista White share how purpose-driven leaders shape it on The Color Between the Lines.🎥 YouTube link in bio.#Leadership #CultureDesign
November 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Ever had a boss ask “How ya doin?” when you knew a request was coming? 😅James & Krista White say real leaders give every employee five minutes that matter.Watch my full convo on The Color Between the Lines (YouTube/iHeart).#Leadership #Empathy
November 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Prices are up, but beans still got our back 🫘 Lentils, red beans, chickpeas — simple meals that keep the week running smooth. How are you stretching your groceries these days?
#BudgetLiving #HealthyEating #BeanLife
November 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
In my talk with James & Krista White (Culture Design), we explore how empathy and purpose shape the cultures we build at work and beyond.🎧 Watch on YouTube: The Color Between the Lines #Leadership #CultureDesign #Inclusion #BlackVoices #WorkCulture
November 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
“For decades, Dr. Jeanne Nutter has kept our stories alive.”
Her book proves that joy and empowerment flourished even during segregation.
#BlackAuthors #OralHistory #EducationMatters #TheColorBetweenTheLines
November 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Groceries are wild right now 😅 so I’ve been ‘beaning it up’ — lentils, chickpeas, red beans, you name it. Drop your favorite bean or lentil recipe below — we can all use some new ideas before Thanksgiving. 🫘
#HealthyOnABudget #InstantPotCooking #HomeCooking #ShareTheLove
November 7, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Marian Anderson’s story runs through Delaware — thanks to Dr. Jeanne Nutter for bringing that truth home.
#MarianAnderson #DelawareHistory #BlackCulture #TheColorBetweenTheLines
November 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Those carved faces weren’t decoration — they were legacy.
Booker T. Washington. Carver. Anderson. Now we know their names.
#BlackIcons #HiddenHistory #TheColorBetweenTheLines #DelawareStories
November 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
“We have Black people on this building.”
Sometimes a single image can give a whole generation pride.
#RepresentationMatters #BlackHistory #CommunityLegacy #TheColorBetweenTheLines
November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The Walnut Street Y produced state-champion swimmers when few believed it possible. Access = Excellence.
November 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
“For decades, Dr. Jeanne Nutter has kept our stories alive.”
Her book proves that joy and empowerment flourished even during segregation.
#BlackAuthors #OralHistory #EducationMatters #TheColorBetweenTheLines
November 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
“It doesn’t happen overnight.”
Author Michael Wynn reminds us that breaking financial or emotional cycles takes time, consistency, and faith.
#MichaelWynn #HabitsDontLie #FinancialFreedom #TheColorBetweenTheLines #EstherDillard
October 31, 2025 at 1:45 PM
An AI report mixed up a patient’s kidneys — and it made me hit pause. Even in the age of AI, leadership still needs intuition, empathy, and heart. ❤️
Read more → https://open.substack.com/pub/iamestherdillard/p/when-ai-gets-it-wrong
October 30, 2025 at 4:21 PM
“Stress leads to duress.”
Michael Wynn shares how he learned to replace stress with structure — and chaos with clarity.
Faith and discipline aren’t opposites. They work together. 💡
#MichaelWynn #Faith #Mindset #Resilience #Leadership #TheColorBetweenTheLines #EstherDillard
October 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Over the weekend, my son performed at the 78th Annual North Jersey Band Festival. 🎶
I wasn’t up for sitting in the cold stands this time, but my husband took my place — and these beautiful photos.
October 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
“We are tired of people who speak with a mouthful of scripture but carry a heart of hate.” — Rep. Ayanna Pressley
At Boston’s #NoKingsRally, she reminded us that silence in the face of injustice is complicity.
#AyannaPressley #Justice #Democracy #TheColorBetweenTheLines #EstherDillard
October 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
“Visualize. Have faith. Think. Repeat.”
That’s how Michael Wynn rebuilt his life and career after major setbacks.
#MichaelWynn #HabitsDontLie #Faith #Mindset #Motivation #EstherDillard #TheColorBetweenTheLines
October 27, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Surveys show 10:1 preference for investment in opportunity over incarceration. That’s what real justice looks like.#JusticeReform #CommunityCare #TheColorBetweenTheLines
October 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM