#39 - Diane Raleigh

This is an episode about answering the call--whether it comes from a widowed father, a Maasai student, or a couple of guys named John F. Kennedy and Sargent Shriver. Diane Raleigh not only answered the call but also found herself needed in each situation. Again and again, stepping up for those in need. Answer the call, step up, repeat.

Dr. Diane L. Raleigh is a clinical psychologist in private practice for 44 years. For the last fifteen years, she has been the Director of Olmoti Community, providing health care and education to over 3,000 Maasai. Presently, she is focused on community sustainability, seeking avenues for funding and support. For more information on Olmoti, visit the website HERE.

Diane Raleigh, at the Olmoti Clinic in northern Tanzania, with Yaya, the woman who brought the project to Diane's attention

Diane as a Peace Corps volunteer in Owerri, Nigeria

The Owerri Motherless Baby Home, which Diane helped create

Diane at work at the Owerri Motherless Baby Home

A traditional Masaai home in Olmoti

Olmoti students

SHOW CREDITS

SP/FS Producer & Host: Christopher Wurst

Opening Voices: Dmitri Wurst, Elena Wurst, Kjara Wurst, Christopher Wurst

Voice of Dubious Aunt Deb: Cathy Zielske

Cold Open Music: BWM – The Brina Band

Dubious Ant Deb Music: Cass County Beauty Queen – Alan Singley

Episode Music:

Tripoli – Blue Dot Sessions

Our Quiet Company – Blue Dot Sessions

Waterbourne – Blue Dot Sessions

She Dreams in Blue (Instrumental) – Josh Woodward

We Are Carbon – Edward Shallow

Interview date: August 14, 2025