Dr. Jessica Long is a Clinical Psychologist in Kennewick, Washington. She has been a Psychologist for over 10 years with experience working with youth, adults, and families. She received a BA in Psychology from Sacred Heart University of Fair

Kristen Nan

Apr 6th, 2020 38m 14s

Kristen Nan is an educator, blogger, speaker, and the co-author of the inspiring book: All In: Taking a Gamble in Education. She is the founder of True Grit, a foundation to create success in learning and life. She has been a 3rd grade teache

Fabian Ramirez

Apr 6th, 2020 17m 17s

Fabian Ramirez is an anti-bullying speaker and drug prevention specialist based out of Washington DC. Bully prevention is near to Fabian's heart simply because he was bullied in middle school and he knows the psychological impact that bullying

Paul Casey

Apr 6th, 2020 25m 30s

Paul Casey is a national keynote speaker, author, trainer, and leadership consultant, who has been serving the corporate world for 24 years. Casey is the author of Maximizing Every Minute. He is a recognized expert on time management, and per

Lee Caraher

Apr 6th, 2020 45m 57s

Lee Caraher is the founder and CEO of Double Forte, a national public relations and digital media agency, based in San Francisco, that works with beloved consumer and technology brands. Lee is a highly sought after communications expert known

Tara Martin

Mar 8th, 2020 37m 56s

Tara Martin is an enthusiastic educator, national keynote speaker and author of "BE Real: Educate from the Heart" and "Cannonball In." Tara Martin thrives on change and is an educational disrupter. She has been a classroom teacher, instructio

Jewell Parker Rhodes

Mar 1st, 2020 45m 33s

Jewell Parker Rhodes is an award winning author of six adult novels, and numerous young adult novels. Her fearless and authentic literature includes: Ghost Boys, Towers Falling, and Black Brother, Black Brother. She’s won the Coretta Scott

BONUS EPISODE - Sheldon Weddle

Feb 17th, 2020 34m 28s

Sheldon Weddle is an amazing vice principal for Enterprise Middle School. As a graduate and former kicker from Eastern Washington University, Weddle's is now in his 9th year in education. Weddle is a passionate educational leader who models exc

Jimmy Casas

Feb 9th, 2020 44m 4s

Jimmy Casas is CEO and President of J Casas and Associates, and a recognized expert in school culture. Casas is an award-winning educator, speaker, and author, who served 14 years as principal at Bettendorf High School which was known for its

Johnson-Williams Middle School

Jan 21st, 2020 37m 29s

Evan Robb and 8th grade student Davis are from Johnson-Williams Middle School in Berryville, Virginia. Robb is the recipient of the Horace Mann Educator of the Year Award, a TEDx Speaker, a progressive speaker, and a fitness enthusiast. Robb

Amy Fast

Jan 13th, 2020 39m 32s

Dr. Amy Fast is the author of an outstanding book called, "It's the Mission, Not the Mandates." This book is about how real change occurs and how we never have had a clear purpose for our schools. Additionally, she argues that now more than e

Rosanna Herrera-Brown

Jan 4th, 2020 27m 30s

Rosanna Herrera-Brown is Program Director of Crisis and Prevention at the Support, Advocacy, Resource Center (SARC) in Kennewick Washington. Herrera has been working with SARC since 2008 after obtaining her Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice

Jason Treu

Dec 22nd, 2019 21m 29s

Jason Treu is a chief people officer, employee engagement and leadership development expert, author, and Keynote Speaker. Treu has had the opportunity to share his message with all of the following: Microsoft, Southwest, Public Relations Socie

Kyle Willkom

Dec 14th, 2019 28m 45s

Kyle Willkom is a leadership speaker and trainer who lives an action filled life. He has written 2 books, Wake Up Call and The Thinking Dilemma, and created a dynamic leadership course called Action Packed Life. Willkom loves to share his

Rachael Mann: Martians in Your Classroom

Dec 8th, 2019 32m 56s

Rachael Mann is the founder of #TeachlikeTED, and organization that provides teachers, students, and leaders with tools for presentation literacy. Additionally, she is the co-author of the book “Martians in Your Classroom.” Mann is a highly s

Rachael Mann

Dec 8th, 2019 32m 56s

Dr. Joe Martin

Dec 1st, 2019 27m 57s

Dr. Joe Martin is an award-winning international speaker, author, educator, and certified "man builder". Dr. Martin teachers young people to become leaders in their community based on his life experience. He is the product of a single, teenag

Dan Tricarico

Nov 23rd, 2019 34m 4s

Dan Tricarico is the author of The Zen Teacher: Creating Focus, Simplicity, and Tranquility in the Classroom and Sanctuaries: Self-Care Secrets for Stressed Out Teachers. He’s a talented speaker and trainer on self care for educators and s

Brooks Gibbs

Nov 17th, 2019 25m 13s

Brooks Gibbs is the author of “Love is Greater than Hate,” an award winning speaker and social educator to students, teachers, and parents. He’s been spreading the word of how to build emotional resilience and live by the Golden Rule, all aroun

BONUS EPISODE - Don Smith

Nov 6th, 2019 31m 32s

Don Smith is a former Lieutenant commander in the Navy for 20 years, a Certified Public Accountant, and was a teacher at Washington State University for another 20 years. He is now a retired veteran of Vietnam and has two kids, twelve grandkids

Allyson Apsey

Nov 2nd, 2019 29m 26s

Allyson Apsey is the principal at Quincy Elementary School in Zeeland, Michigan. She's a national speaker including a TEDx talk. Furthermore, she's the author of three amazing books, The Path to Serendipity, Through the Lens of Serendipity,

Dennis Gillan

Oct 26th, 2019 30m 11s

Dennis Gillan is a professional mental health speaker and suicide prevention activist. Gillan's personal story with the suicide of his two brothers has touched the lives of many around the globe. His mission is to raise awareness about mental

Elisabeth Bostwick

Oct 12th, 2019 32m 57s

Elisabeth Bostwick is the author of Take the L.E.A.P.: Ignite a Culture of Innovation. Bostwick combines her passion for teaching and learning with her vision for enhancing a collaborative culture of thought leaders. Bostwick speaks all ar

Jared Smith

Oct 5th, 2019 19m 12s

Jared Smith is the creator of “Project: Love People” and a CharacterStrong rock-star Speaker. As a current college student at Central Washington University, he is on a life-time mission to spread love and positivity everywhere and anywhere. H

George Couros

Sep 29th, 2019 36m 3s

George Couros is the author of The Innovator's Mindset and Innovate Inside the Box. Couros is currently a world renowned innovative teaching, learning, and leadership consultant who travels the world speaking his vision for education into exis