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In this episode, I’m sharing a long-teased, long-awaited announcement…I’m retiring The AfroEducator. This change has been in the works for a while, and I wanted to record an episode to share my heart behind the decision. I’ll also be sharing a
On this episode, I chat with Kelsey Sorenson, creator of Wife Teacher Mommy, about the dreaded Sunday-Scaries. Yup, we’re addressing those pesky, draining feelings that sometimes overtake our weekend as we think, with impending dread, about the
In this episode, I’ll be pulling back the curtain on and addressing the myths and assumptions around the realities of being a former teacher. As a former teacher, I have had personal experiences with and witnessed these myths. I feel that it’s
In a world consumed by busyness and future-orientated thinking, finding happiness and joy in the here and how can sometimes feel impossible. That’s why, in this episode, I’m sharing my favorite strategy to experience more joy in your life. Tune
In our fast-paced, hustle-driven society, we often find ourselves caught up in a whirlwind of busyness and constant activity. We rarely make time to slow down and embrace stillness. However, what if we told you that stillness is not synonymous
In this latest podcast episode, I’m talking with AJ Crabill, a student-led restorative practices coach for middle and high school students and a student outcomes-focused governance coach for school boards, as he shares insights on how to effect
This episode is for teachers or anyone else seeking career clarity and guidance! In this episode, I’ll share with you tips to help you make the decision for your next career move. As a former teacher, these strategies are things that I learned
This podcast is for teachers looking to release the guilt and take well-deserved guilt-free days off. In this episode, I’ll share with you my go-to, practical strategies and tips to help you prioritize self-care and maintain a healthy work-life
On this episode, I invite my friend Donielle Meadows onto the podcast to share her experience with being a teacher and a new mom. My conversation with Donielle was a reminder to me that we don’t always have to resolve contrasting feelings. Ther
This podcast is all about honoring and holding space for your emotions - all of them. We explore why it's so important to acknowledge and validate all of your feelings, even the uncomfortable ones. I’ll share personal experiences and insights
In this podcast episode, I share my conversation with Amber Harper of The Burned-In Teacher as she talks about her incredible journey of learning how to embrace the messiness of the process of overcoming burnout. She's a teacher who has left th
In this 5-Minute Clinic episode, I’ll discuss with you how to show up for your students, even when you're absent. The strategies and routines that I share in this episode - things I relied on when I was a teacher - are things that will help mak
In this podcast episode, Kaitlin Johnstone and I talk about how to leverage privilege for change and the challenges of true allyship. Kaitlin is the founder of KindCotton, an apparel company that’s redefining kindness as being rooted in justice
Today’s episode is less about actionable strategies and more about encouragement. I love providing you all with tips you can use right away to *hopefully* improve your life in some small way. But sometimes, I think we just need real talk and en
I’m sharing my interview with my friend Tre Gammage in this episode. We’re debunking the misconception that SEL is just for students - access to SEL resources is just as important for educators as it is for students. After all, it’s primarily a
If you’re a teacher or have been a teacher, do you know how many decisions a teacher makes during the course of the day? The number is astounding! Teacher decision fatigue is real and is caused by the exhausting number of minute-to-minute decis
In this episode, I’m talking with Dr. Michele Schmidt Moore about how to design the life you want. Michele teaches us that leading a life that you love is about jumping right in and allowing your action to drive your process and finding joy in
In this episode, we’re talking about how to stay present by becoming more self-aware of the pull we may feel to show up a certian way on social media. Whether you’re an influencer, an entrepreneur, a social media enthusiast, or just someone wh
This episode is a special one! It was around this time last December that I turned off the lights in my 6th-grade classroom for the very last time. As a former teacher with a new career, I know there are a lot of mixed emotions when a teacher l
In this episode, we are talking about fitness, specifically teacher fitness. I’m chatting with Bryan Holyfield, Bryan is a certified personal trainer and the founder of TGT Fitness. He firmly believes that true health and fitness is built on e
In this episode, I’m going to share with you some of the things that I learned as an introverted educator. Through being mindful and paying attention, you can show up well in any space that you occupy. Whether you’re introvert, extrovert, or
On today’s episode, I invited Rebekah Poe to join me on the mic. She is yet another Instagram-turned-real-life friend as well as an award-winning special education teacher that uses her platform to help teachers discover the best practices for
In this episode, I share with you my top strategies for how you can integrate wellness routines into your classroom. As a teacher, we usually view self-care as something that is done on our own outside of the classroom, but this mindset causes
I’ve always heard burnout framed as a fight to be had. A battle to be won. An obstacle to overcome. But after multiple rounds of burnout, I’ve learned a few things along the way. In this episode, I’m going to share those lessons with the intent
In this episode, I’m excited to shed light on the “Principal Paradigm” from an actual principal’s point of view. I share my interview with Jeff Harper, an elementary school principal, and his transparency about his leadership style and the way
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