This podcast provides tips for supporting your black and brown children enrolled in boarding school.
In this quick episode, Elise highlights the cultural diversity of Black student cohorts at independent schools.
Just before winter break, boarding schools celebrate the holiday season. In this episode, Elise shares her favorite boarding school holiday memories.
In this episode, Elise shares how her independent school education supported her artistic expression.
In this episode, Elise shares how a family value - “work” - showed up during her academic tenure.
Learn more about why Elise chose to attend Georgetown.
In this episode, Elise shares how her tastes changed during her time at boarding school.
In this episode, Elise shares her challenges and approaches to mental wellness.
Gina Parker Collins, founder of RIISE, shares how she empowers parents to "take up space" at independent schools.
In this episode, Elise details the merits of her Milton Academy education.
In this episode Elise shares her reaction to encountering her culture among non-Black students. She also shares the value of connecting to wealthy families.
Elise greets new listeners, addresses boarding school myths, and shares next steps for the podcast.
What happens when your student's boarding school bubble bursts due to race-related social unrest? In this episode, Elise shares ways you can support your student when they experience microaggressions.
Elise shares ways parents can guide their children along their sexual journeys.
Elise details how building bridges through authentic sharing can make the difference for your student.
Elise details how access to an allowance fostered normalcy and independence during her boarding school experience.
Elise shares her relationship with food and fitness while a student. Parents, send some love through healthy care packages!
Elise recaps her experiences with New England winter weather and shares how parents can support their children.
In this episode, Elise shares a little about her journey to Milton Academy and her hopes for this podcast.