Episode 65 · · 01:01:33
From science classrooms to the C-suite, Shakira Petit’s journey embodies what it means to lead with purpose, humility, and strategy. A former educator turned CEO of SKP Consultants, ...
Episode 64 · · 01:04:38
From hospitality manager to leadership coach, Leslie Wade shares her extraordinary journey of transforming lessons from the classroom into a people-centered framework that redefines ...
Episode 63 · · 01:06:54
From engineer to ethical luxury founder, Lola Banjo shares her extraordinary journey of building Silver & Riley, a purpose-driven brand redefining what it means to lead, create, and ...
Episode 62 · · 54:15
From uncovering a hidden family history to empowering a new generation of AAPI leaders, Eddie Shiomi shares how reclaiming his past reshaped his purpose and deepened his approach to ...
Episode 61 · · 54:50
From education reformer to grassroots organizer, Justin Cohen shares how his journey from privilege to protest shaped his mission of mobilizing fathers for social change.Justin Cohen...
Episode 60 · · 54:19
From immigrant to bestselling author and global keynote speaker, Sheena Yap Chan shares her journey of reclaiming identity, building confidence, and amplifying Asian women’s voices t...
Episode 59 · · 01:00:57
True leadership is the ability to bridge gaps, translate perspectives, and foster respect, ensuring that every voice—from the visible to the unseen—is valued and heard.William (Bill...
Episode 58 · · 56:48
It’s not about perfection out of the box—it’s about learning to learn and growing through the process.Dr. Donnell Butler is the Founder and President of Prelude, a nonprofit that pa...
Episode 57 · · 59:47
Well-being isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity.Lea Crusey is the co-founder and Head of U.S. Expansion for WOOF, a well-being tool for students and teachers. With a career in public pol...
Episode 56 · · 55:14
Mohan Sivaloganathan is a founder of Harmonious Leadership, a keynote speaker, consultant, and coach. He is also known as the “Batman of Social Impact” and at night he is a hip-hop ...
Episode 55 · · 01:03:13
Niloy Gangopadhyay, is a passionate educator, and leader who for over 20 years has been addressing inequities in public education as a systems, school, and nonprofit leader. He began...
Episode 54 · · 51:58
We need to create a high bar where the bar is to care about both people and performance. They are not dichotomies; they support each other.De-Lea Deane-Allen is the founder and CEO ...
Episode 53 · · 56:47
True success isn’t just about individual achievement; it’s about the collective rise of our communities.Analiza Quiroz Wolf, CEO of Women of Color Rise, coaches diverse leaders, incl...
Episode 52 · · 01:01:51
Summary: Language has the power to connect people, to move hearts, and to do good in the world.David Nungaray is a co-founder of Gente Empowerment Network but is actually a forever d...
Episode 51 · · 48:20
Raj Thakkar is the author, Founder & CEO of Charter School Business Management (CSBM) as well as FOREsight Financial Services for Good. He is an expert on nonprofit and charter schoo...
Episode 50 · · 48:42
We know who we are, but we get away from it.Kendrick Harris is an NYU alumnus, retired Air Force officer, and former business leader with experience in real estate law, construction,...
Episode 49 · · 58:44
Why are we resting on proficiency in education?Tanji Reed Marshall CEO and Principal Consultant of Liaison Educational Partners. With more than 2 decades of experience in the classro...
Episode 48 · · 01:02:41
Jacquelyn Davis is a nonprofit leader and transformative advisor to philanthropies who dedicated her life to the education sector and social impact. Her life and career are led by co...
Episode 47 · · 01:05:22
Our belief systems are often perpetuated by the members of our community.A 1991 Vassar graduate, Diane Robinson is a filmmaker and recognized education leader with over 25 years of e...
Episode 46 · · 51:05
Being able to step back and observe what is going on around us is often an undervalued skill!Surabhi Lai is rooted in the belief that we can create a better future of work that is ro...
Episode 45 · · 59:52
Good leadership requires you to always be a student!From humble beginnings in golf caddying to becoming New Mexico’s Deputy Secretary and Secretary of Education under Gov. Susana Mar...
Episode 44 · · 01:10:27
Sharing our stories and spending time with each other can prolong our lives!Bryan Setser is a seasoned executive edupreneur with three decades of results in K-12, higher education, n...
Episode 43 · · 39:16
You can be both a happy human and a strong one!Mike Montoya is the CEO and Founder of Stronger Consulting. A 30-year education sector veteran, Mike is an expert in helping organizati...
Episode 42 · · 55:02
How you internalize racism can destroy your sense of self.Daniel Anello is a member of the Pahara-Aspen Education Fellowship Summer 2016 cohort and the Leadership Greater Chicago 201...
Episode 41 · · 52:39
Be open to life and to things that come your way!The oldest child of a Philippine immigrant family to the USA, Grace Cruz graduated from NYU and began a career in teaching. Grace cur...
Episode 40 · · 50:42
"Life is so much bigger than black and white - it's full of colors.”Dr. Rob Carpenter is a UCLA faculty member, author, speaker, and filmmaker who specializes in mass communication, ...
Episode 39 · · 55:12
Tomorrow is not promised!Akinwole Garrett (Aki) is an accomplished senior strategy and business development executive with over fifteen years of data driven corporate development, bu...
Episode 38 · · 01:00:18
Don’t be boring!Taylor Delhagen started his early visits to the principal's office after being expelled from classes. Now he is a doctoral candidate at Boston College’s Lynch School ...
Episode 37 · · 01:20:25
How to be a misfit that could fit into a lot of different places?Brandon White is an educator, emcee, podcaster, and poet. He is a former middle school ELA and Restorative Practices ...
Episode 36 · · 40:31
Jen Chau Fontan, a certified somatic coach, works towards helping people recreate the spaciousness that they already have.Living in Westchester, NY, after working within NYC nonprofi...
