Welcome back to another edition of The Defying All Odds Podcast!In our next segment of our Educational Series, we had the opportunity to sit down with the Honorable New York City Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse, representing District 46 - covering covering the neighborhoods of Bergen Beach, Canarsie, Flatlands, Georgetown, Gerritsen Beach, Marine Park, Mill Basin, Mill Island, Sheepshead Bay. Councilwoman Narcisse has defied odds in different ways beginning with a career shift from taking care of patients as a registered nurse (RN) to winning Brooklyn's District 46 in City Council. Mercedes conveys how the spirit to always fight for others and what is right began with her childhood back home in Haiti. Born in Saint Marc, Haiti, Mercedes attributes her early teachings to her grandmother, which she then brought with her when she migrated to the United States as a teenager, settling in Brooklyn. She attended public high school in Brooklyn, and is a proud CUNY graduate. Her wish to give back led her down the path of healthcare, where she worked as a registered nurse and was also a small business owner. Here Mercedes explains how nursing and tending to those who fell ill taught her how to be resilient and fight for those who needed a voice to be heard.Elected to the New York City Council in November, 2021, she had defied all odds after winning in her third time running - having lost the previous two elections. Stepping into her first term as a New York City Council Member, Mercedes Narcisse immediately established herself as a formidable and tireless advocate for her Brooklyn community. Her commitment goes beyond rhetoric, translating directly into tangible results: her district office has quickly earned the reputation for having one of the highest constituent service ratings across all of New York City. This remarkable achievement demonstrates her unwavering effectiveness, deep dedication, and sophisticated understanding of the complex needs of her district. As a devoted mother of four and a lifelong, proud resident of Brooklyn’s 46th District, Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse brings a deeply personal perspective to her legislative work. Her effectiveness is powerfully demonstrated through her crucial role as a member of the Council’s Budget and Negotiation Team. In this high-stakes capacity, Mercedes has delivered nothing short of unprecedented fiscal victories for her constituents. Her adept negotiation skills have secured millions of dollars in critical city funding, directly earmarked for the comprehensive upgrade and renovation of essential community infrastructure—from local parks and libraries to vital schools across the district. 🔔 Don't forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe for more inspiring stories! Turn on that notification bell so you don't miss an episode! 🔔City Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse D-District 46Email: District46@council.nyc.govWebsite: https://council.nyc.gov/district-46/FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/CMMercedesNarcisseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercedesnarcisseThreads: https://www.threads.com/@mercedesnarcisse?xmt=AQF0MTJOTDv7Txzv4YvrOjOfsTDYrR4fVobQdvpbYFnZMeYX: https://x.com/CMMercedesCD46As always, thank you for listening in and be sure to check out The Defying All Odds Podcast On YouTube, Spotify, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, FaceBook, Threads, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music and contact us via email. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedefyingalloddspodcast_______________________________________________________________#brooklyn #politics #nursing #haiti