Learning on Fire

I have decided to bring my 'podcast network' to an end. Following lots of thought I believe the best way to support you and me moving forward is to simplify what I produce and bring everything together under one roof - Education on Fire. I am amalgamating this Learning on Fire podcast and Education on Fire podcast. I will continue to produce the same quality interviews and mix it with child focused educational content to help you support the children in your lives to be authentic, inspired and live life on their terms. This includes creating a new community of people to lead the way as part of our campfire elders. Find out more about this new spark at www.educationonfire.com/education-on-fire/121-a-new-spark/ (https://www.educationonfire.com/education-on-fire/121-a-new-spark/)

Thank you so much for listening during 2019. Have a very Merry Christmas and we look forward to continuing our journey in 2020.

Dr. Martha Saunders joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped her life. Dr. Martha Saunders is the sixth President of the University of West Florida. In her 30+ years in higher education, she has served in academic and leadership roles at universities in Florida, Georgia, Wisconsin and Mississippi. Her area of academic expertise is in public relations and crisis communication, for which she has won numerous awards. Dr. Saunders established the UWF Innovation Institute, the Center for Research and Economic Opportunity, University College, Center for Cybersecurity and the Office of Equity, Diversity and International Programming. She oversaw the reorganization of the University’s colleges, and under her guidance, UWF established two new colleges—the Usha Kundu College of Health and the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering. Saunders’ vision for UWF is for it to grow beyond its beginnings as a regional comprehensive university and be seen as a leader in innovation and cutting edge academic programs. She plans to build on the University’s strengths and its undergraduate traditions, while creating programs that will attract the faculty and research funding needed to make the leap to the next level. As an entrepreneurial leader, Saunders is passionate about creating innovative solutions to deal with the dynamic challenges facing higher education. As a change-maker, she drives action behind these solutions to propel higher education into the future. Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Website uwf.edu/president (http://uwf.edu/president) Social Media Information LinkedIn- in/martha-dunagin-saunders Twitter - @DrMDSaunders Facebook - /DrMDSaunders Resource mentioned Film - Cool Runnings (Cool Runnings) To find out more about the Education on Fire Podcast Network please visit https://www.educationonfire.com/ (https://www.educationonfire.com/)

Davide Di Giorgio joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life. Davide is the number one international best-selling author of “Being UNapologetic”, a keynote and TEDx speaker, Comparanoia™ expert, and a speaking and confidence consultant for influencers and celebrities. He is a writer for The Good Men Project, Thought Catalog, Thrive Global, and Success Profiles Magazine. His philanthropic endeavor, Project Being UNapologetic dares to tackle bullying and build confidence and self-esteem while funding dream projects for high school performing arts students. Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Website https://beingunapologetic.com/ (https://beingunapologetic.com/) Social Media Information https://instagram.com/BeingUNapologetic (https://instagram.com/BeingUNapologetic) http://BeingUNapologeticTV.com (http://beingunapologetictv.com/) https://facebook.com/DavideSpeaks (https://facebook.com/DavideSpeaks) https://linkedin.com/in/DavideSpeaks (https://linkedin.com/in/DavideSpeaks) Resource mentioned The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Alchemist_(novel)) The Shift - Wayne Dyer (https://www.drwaynedyer.com/products/) Brené Brown (https://brenebrown.com/) To find out more about the Education on Fire Podcast Network please visit https://www.educationonfire.com/ (https://www.educationonfire.com/)

Kirstie Mackey joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped her life. Kirstie Mackey, Head of LifeSkills created with Barclays What is LifeSkills?LifeSkills created with Barclays, have one single-minded ambition – to inspire young people to get the skills they need for a better future. And that’s what we do. Not just online, but in class and through valuable real-world experiences. LifeSkills works with teachers, parents and businesses to help young people: Build a job-hunting toolbox Find out how social media can supercharge a CV, get tips for creating strong covering letters and LinkedIn profiles, and practice interview techniques. Identify skills Interactive challenges help identify and develop personal skills – with useful advice on selling these skills to employers. Gain experience Offered by businesses, organised by teachers and driven by young people – by working through LifeSkills online, they’ll unlock valuable work experience. Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Website https://barclayslifeskills.com (https://barclayslifeskills.com/) Resource mentioned Dead Poets Society - Film (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_Poets_Society) To find out more about the Education on Fire Podcast Network please visit https://www.educationonfire.com/ (https://www.educationonfire.com/)

Jon Vroman joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life. Jon helps others be “Moment Makers”. He is married to his gorgeous and free-spirited wife Tatyana and father of two energetic and playful boys, Tiger and Ocean, and live in Austin, Texas. Jon is the founder of the Front Row Foundation, a charity established in 2005 that creates unforgettable moments for individuals who are braving life-threatening illnesses. They provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to “live life in the front row™” by granting “front row moments” to live events of their recipients dreams. He’s also the founder of a global network of men at FrontRowDads.com. They believe in being “Family men with businesses, not businessmen with families.”  He’s host of the top-rated Front Row Dads podcasts, where Jon interviews experts and every-day dads from around the world, to extract and understand the rituals, routines and habits that help every man better serve their families and communities. As the author of #1 bestselling book The Front Row Factor, Jon helps readers “Learn about living life, from those fighting for it.” Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Website www.frontrowfactor.com (https://frontrowfactor.com/) www.frontrowdads.com (https://frontrowdads.com/)   Resource mentioned Ultramarathon Man - Dean Karnazes (http://www.ultramarathonman.com/web/books/ultra.shtml)

Mark explains his ideas about starting an Education on Fire Community. A group of people to lead the creation of important learning content that we can gift to our children.

David Miller joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life. Our guest – David Miller (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/0.jpeg)         David Miller is Director of the Innovation School at Kelvinside Academy. David has had a long career in education and in 2008 was the recipient of the Guardian Award for UK Teacher of the Year. In the same year, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts and made a National Teaching Fellow of the UK Teaching Awards. Since 2008, David has been a consultant with BBC Learning and a Judge for the UK Teaching Awards, the Scottish Education Awards, for the Institute of Ideas – Debating Matters. David is a Visiting Fellow on the Masters in Teaching and Learning for Edgehill University, and a Visiting Tutor to postgraduate students of Glasgow University’s Faculty of Education. David has been a Lead Researcher on an EU Lifelong Learning Programme looking at Digital Storytelling and the use of emerging technologies in the English Classroom. In 2012, David was head-hunted to act as Chief Learning Architect for a Kuato Studios, building educational games that utilised next generation Artificial Intelligence. The games went on to win a number of international accolades, including a special mention at President Obama’s final Science Fair in 2016. In, 2018, David became Director of the Innovation School at Kelvinside – a unique partnership with NuVu in Cambridge, Massachusetts.   (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CB883446-CC76-4F7B-A917-8E4E8D5744A7.jpg) (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Skype_Picture_2019_10_23T11_46_48_279Z.jpeg) Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview 1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Website https://www.kelvinside.org/innovation-school (https://www.kelvinside.org/innovation-school)   Social media information  Twitter: @davidmiller_uk   Resources mentioned Sparky’s Magic Piano (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparky%27s_Magic_Piano) Lord of the Flies – William Golding (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_of_the_Flies) The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock – T.S Eliot (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Love_Song_of_J._Alfred_Prufrock)  

Tim Lewis joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life. Our guest – Tim Lewis (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1179F-08-225x300.jpg)                   Tim Lewis is a former IT manager who, after the death of his wife, decided to try and become a successful author, writing time travel and then later fantasy books. In his efforts to try and work out how to sell books online, he became fascinated by using social media for business and to improve your life. He runs the Begin Self-Publishing podcast and in his #1 Amazon Bestselling book Social Media Networking he explores how to use social media to build connections to get ahead in your career, personal life and business.   (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Social-Media-Networking-Ebook-188x300.jpg)             Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview 1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Website stonehampress.com (http://stonehampress.com/)   Social media information  Twitter/Instagram: @Stonehampress LinkedIn:  timothylewis/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothylewis/)   Resources mentioned Write Publish Repeat – Sean Platt (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Publish-Repeat-No-Luck-Required-Self-Publishing-Success-ebook/dp/B00H26IFJS)  

Lucia Giovannini joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped her life. Our guest – Lucia Giovannini   (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/lucia-standing-min.jpg)                   Lucia Giovannini is world renowned sensation, former international Italian supermodel – turned transformational speaker and author of 13 books. Her 25 years of inspiring work through conferences & workshops globally has been inspired by growing up throughout different parts of Italy and Africa, immersed in the beauty and the pain of those unforgettable lands. Her work crafts a synergy between traditional psychological techniques, motivational practices and ancient eastern rituals that turn her seminars into profound experiences for the audiences in Asia + Europe alike. Lucia has been defined “the Italian Louise Hay” by prestigious media like Marie France Asia, The times of India and La Stampa, transforming audiences through her teachings, workshops, retreats, meditations, & books globally through overcoming limiting beliefs and fears to live a whole new life. Lucia Giovannini’s internationally acclaimed book A Whole New Life, which has been translated into more than 8 languages globally, is available also in the English, in the US and worldwide, by Post Hill Press, a Simon & Schuster imprint. Coherent with her personal philosophy, Lucia has a passionate advocacy for animal rights and veganism as a way of life. She lives with her husband Nicola, and her dog Caligola between Bali, Thailand, and Italy. Lucia is a Doctor in Psychology and Counselling and a Bachelor in Psycho-Anthropology, an international affiliate of the American Psychology Association. Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview 1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Website www.luciagiovannini.com (http://www.luciagiovannini.com/)   Social media information  https://www.facebook.com/groups/awholenewlife/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/awholenewlife/) https://www.facebook.com/lucia.giovannini/  (https://www.facebook.com/lucia.giovannini/) https://www.instagram.com/lucia_giovannini/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/lucia_giovannini/?hl=en)   Resources mentioned The Beatles (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatles) Autobiography of a Yogi – Paramahansa Yogananda (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autobiography-Yogi-Paramahansa-Yogananda/dp/0876120796)    

Courtney Harris joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped her life. Our guest – Courtney Harris             As a Life Coach for Teens and Parents, Courtney helps young people get out of worry, isolation, and anxiety and into connection. Through coaching, tweens, teens, and young adults find their voice and grow confidence as they explore their sense of self and personal power. With a Master’s in Special Education, and 10 years of teaching experience, including Social and Emotional Learning, Courtney brings vast knowledge of the teenage brain and effective family interventions to her coaching practice. As a Positive Discipline Parent Educator, Courtney supports parents in exploring kind but firm methods for leading their children and teens; simultaneously, she lovingly guides parents in maintaining self-care and growing alongside their children. Clients who work with Courtney have the opportunity to connect more deeply to themselves and others. Ultimately, families who work with Courtney achieve improved communication, deeper trust, and greater peace.     Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview 1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Website https://courtneyharriscoaching.com/  (https://courtneyharriscoaching.com/)   Social media information  IG:  courtneyharriscoaching/ (https://www.instagram.com/courtneyharriscoaching/) FB:  courtneyharrisedconnect/ (https://www.facebook.com/courtneyharrisedconnect/) LinkedIn:  courtneyharriscoaching (http://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyharriscoaching) Resources mentioned The 4 Agreements: Don Miguel Ruiz (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom-ebook/dp/B005BRS8Z6)  

This week we have a change of format to our usual show because I had the opportunity to interview Margaret Rooke who’s new book is something I think everyone should have the opportunity to read. Margaret Rooke writes books to inspire children, teenagers, their parents and carers, and people who work with them. Her books include: ‘You can Change the World. Everyday Teen Heroes Making a Difference Everywhere’, ‘Dyslexia is my Superpower (Most of the Time)’ and ‘Creative, Successful, Dyslexic. 23 High Achievers Share Their Stories’.             You can find out more about Margaret through her social media channels on Twitter & Instagram. @margsrooke    

Nikki Rausch joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped her life. Our guest – Nikki Rausch             CEO of “Sales Maven”, an organization dedicated to authentic selling, Nikki Rausch has the unique ability to transform the misunderstood process of “selling”. With 25+ years of experience selling to such prestigious organizations as The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Hewlett-Packard, and NASA, Nikki shattered sales records in many industries, receiving multiple “top producer” awards along the way. Today, entrepreneurs and small business owners from a wide range of disciplines hire Nikki to show them how to sell successfully and authentically, without being pushy or “salesy.” Nikki’s three popular books are available at Amazon.   Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview 1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Website www.yoursalesmaven.com (https://yoursalesmaven.com)   To get the Nikki’s FREE ebook offer please visit www.yoursalesmaven.com/ebook (https://yoursalesmaven.com/ebook/) Social media information  FB   yoursalesmaven/ (https://www.facebook.com/yoursalesmaven/) IG   your_sales_maven/ (https://www.instagram.com/your_sales_maven/) LI   nicolerausch/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolerausch/) Twitter  yoursalesmaven (https://twitter.com/yoursalesmaven) YouTube   SalesMaven (http://www.youtube.com/c/SalesMaven) Resources mentioned Flipped Lifestyle Podcast – Shane & Jocelyn Sams  (https://flippedlifestyle.com/category/podcast/)    

Harry Hortyn joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life. Our guest – Harry Hortyn             Harry Hortyn, founder of the education charity Universify and co-founder of Oxford Summer Courses. We are a charity committed to educational equality. Our vision is for all students to reach their potential in education. To achieve this, we want to help more students from non-traditional backgrounds to feel empowered and excited about fulfilling their potential at top universities. Through our year-long programme we aim to improve educational aspirations, school attainment and application prospects to highly selective universities.     Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview 1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Resources mentioned http://freakonomics.com/ (http://freakonomics.com/)   Website www.universifyeducation.com (https://universifyeducation.com/) www.oxfordsummercourses.com (https://oxfordsummercourses.com/)   Social media information  @UniversifyEdu  

Jonathan Levi joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life. Our guest – Jonathan Levi            Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur, author, and lifehacker born and raised in Silicon Valley. He’s the author of the blockbuster Become a SuperLearner series, and the host of the award-winning Becoming SuperHuman podcast. His passions include learning languages, musical instruments, acro yoga, weightlifting, and cooking. He lives in Tel Aviv, Israel with his superwoman, Limmor. Quick affiliate link Jonathan’s 3rd book “The Only Skill That Matters.”  (https://go.superhumanacademy.com/free-book?affiliate_id=2342185) Listen to Jonathan reading the first 2 chapter of ‘The Only Skill That Matters’ on his podcast (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jonathan-levi/becoming-superhuman)   Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Resources mentioned How to WinFriends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie (https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034) A New Earth – Eckhart Tolle (https://eckharttolle.com/a-new-earth-excerpt/) The 4 Hour Work Week – Tim Ferriss (https://fourhourworkweek.com) Drugs and the Meaning of Life – Sam Harris (https://samharris.org/podcasts/drugs-and-the-meaning-of-life/)   Social media information Personal website & portfolio:  http://jle.vi (http://jle.vi/) Facebook:  http://fb.com/jonlevi (http://fb.com/jonlevi) Twitter:  http://twitter.com/entreprenewer (http://twitter.com/entreprenewer) YouTube:  http://jle.vi/youtube (http://jle.vi/youtube) Instagram:  http://instagram.com/entreprenewer (http://instagram.com/entreprenewer) LinkedIn:  http://linkedin.com/in/jonathanlevi (http://linkedin.com/in/jonathanlevi) Facebook Fan Page:  https://www.facebook.com/jonathanleviofficial/ (https://www.facebook.com/jonathanleviofficial/)    

On todays show Mark gives an overview of how this Learning on Fire podcast fits in the eco system of the Education on Fire Podcast Network. There are 3 podcasts and a music membership site: Learning on Fire Podcast – The most important learning and educational moments that shaped the lives of people living on their terms, with a sense of purpose, meaning and significance. Education on Fire Podcast – Sharing creative and inspiring learning on our schools. National Association for Primary Education Podcast – Bringing schools, teachers, family and organisations together to support a child centred vision of education. & Primary Music on Fire Membership Site – Taking the fear out of teaching music, by giving you the step by step skills and ongoing support you need, to produce lifelong musical memories for you, your school and your pupils. Mark is a professional musician and educator. The focus of Education on Fire is about following your passion, being creative and being the authentic person you are meant to be. It is the summer holidays here in the UK and we are taking a summer siesta so I can spend some time with my family. We will be back in September. Remember the 3 things to help you keep up to date with everything: Subscribe to the show Sign up to the email list at www.EducationOnFire.com Like our ‘Education on Fire’ Facebook page   Each podcast has a different feed so search the name of each podcast in your favourite app or platform.   Here are some quick links to each show on my website. https://www.educationonfire.com/category/learning-on-fire/ (https://www.educationonfire.com/category/learning-on-fire/) https://www.educationonfire.com/category/education-on-fire/ (https://www.educationonfire.com/category/education-on-fire/) https://www.educationonfire.com/category/national-association-for-primary-education/ (https://www.educationonfire.com/category/national-association-for-primary-education/)   Show Sponsor             The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom as expressed in their ‘Value of Membership’ Document. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools. For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at  nape.org.uk (https://nape.org.uk/)

On the Learning on Fire Podcast this week, host Mark Taylor takes you through the top 5 resources as recommended by his guests. These resources have been recommended multiple times and have a personal link to Mark. They are: How to win friends and influence people – Dale Carnegie (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Win_Friends_and_Influence_People) The Power of Now – Eckhart Tolle (https://www.eckharttolle.com) Entrepreneurs on Fire Podcast – John Lee Dumas (https://www.eofire.com/) Smart Passive Income Podcast – Pat Flynn (https://www.smartpassiveincome.com) Flipped Lifestyle Podcast – Shane and Jocelyn Sams (https://flippedlifestyle.com)   Show Sponsor             The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom as expressed in their ‘Value of Membership’ Document. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools. For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at  nape.org.uk (https://nape.org.uk/)

James Newcomb joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life. Our guest – James Newcomb                 James Newcomb is a professional musician, specializing on the cornet after a 32 year career on the trumpet which includes his time in the military. He runs a successful podcast production company, and hosts his own podcast titled Screw “The Plan” — and Live Your Life. James welcomes comments and feedback from listeners. You can reach him via email at  (mailto:james@jamesnewcomb.io) .   Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview 1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Resources mentioned John Lee Dumas (https://www.eofire.com/)  – Entrepreneurs On Fire Podcast Contact information easyschoolofhardknocks.com (http://easyschoolofhardknocks.com/) Twitter & Instagram – @mrjamesnewcomb   Show Sponsor (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400.png)           (https://nape.org.uk/) The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom as expressed in their ‘Value of Membership’ Document. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools. For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at  nape.org.uk (https://nape.org.uk/)

Alissa Daire Nelson joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped her life. Our guest – Alissa Daire Nelson             Alissa Daire Nelson is regularly featured on television news segments, inside major blogs and publications, and on podcasts from all over the globe. She’s an accomplished Success Coach, Speaker, host of the Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneur podcast, as well as published Author of the book; From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome: 4 Steps to Achieve the Success You’re Wired For. But more than anything else she’s an exceedingly proud wife and mother of two, who loves helping others discover how to own their perfect lopsidedness find their perfect success. “Life is happening for you, not to you”   Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview 1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Resources mentioned Alchemist – Paulo Coelho  (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alchemist-Fable-about-Following-Dream/dp/0061233846) John Lee Dumas (https://www.eofire.com)  – Entrepreneurs On Fire Podcast Contact information www.daire2succeed.com (http://www.daire2succeed.com/) alissa@daire2succeed.com (mailto:alissa@daire2succeed.com) (https://www.facebook.com/DaireSuccessCoaching/) (https://www.facebook.com/groups/MoreClientsMoreImpact/) (https://www.instagram.com/alissadairenelson/) (https://twitter.com/daire2succeed) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dairesuccesscoaching)   Show Sponsor (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400.png)           (https://nape.org.uk/) The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom as expressed in their ‘Value of Membership’ Document. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools. For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at  nape.org.uk (https://nape.org.uk/)

Mark takes a breath and gives a personal account of this milestone for Education on Fire. He talks about how his life is changing and future plans to help more children live life on their terms.   This quote is the inspiration for what is to come.   “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” ― Rumi   This episode is a joint release with Learning on Fire as Mark thanks everyone supporting EducationOnFire.com (https://www.educationonfire.com)  

Richard Anderson joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life. Our guest – Richard Anderson           Rich is a Visionary, Type-A, entrepreneur with a background in Accounting, Mergers/Acquisitions and Solution Development. He is also a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, a former mobile DJ, a husband and a father. When he’s not working, you might find Rich on a nearby mountain bike trail – or hundreds of miles away, riding a motorcycle or driving the family motorhome.   Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview 1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Resources mentioned Pinkalicious – Children’s book Button Soup – Disney The Five Dysfunctions of a Team (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Lencioni/dp/0787960756)  – Lencioni   Contact information www.imagineiti.com (http://www.imagineiti.com/) https://www.facebook.com/ImagineITInc/  (https://www.facebook.com/ImagineITInc/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/richarddanderson/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/richarddanderson/)   Show Sponsor (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400.png)           (https://nape.org.uk/) Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.  

Jerry Dugan joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life. Our guest – Jerry Dugan   (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ColorRestore-Cropped-300x180.jpg)             Jerry Dugan is an Army veteran who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom as a combat medic in the 3rd Infantry Division. As a father of two, he realized that if he truly wanted to break the self-destructive cycles he saw in his own extended family he had to become a different person and live a different life. He has strived to be a better husband and father ever since, and sharing that honest journey with others whenever possible. Jerry has spoken with audiences about healthy marriages, masculinity, and fatherhood. He’s even given a TEDxCorpusChristi talk on redefining strength in manhood in 2013. Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview 1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why? Resources mentioned How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie  (https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0091906814) Contact information https://beyondtherut.com (https://beyondtherut.com) Twitter: @jerrydugan Facebook:  beyondtherut (https://facebook.com/beyondtherut)   Show Sponsor (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400.png)           (https://nape.org.uk/) Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.  

On todays show we have a slight change of format as I chat with Janet Allison about teaching and raising boys. About Janet Allison (https://boysalive.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Janethead.jpg) Educator After receiving her degree in Elementary Education from the University of Maine at Farmington (cum laude), Janet Allison began her teaching career in a Waldorf School with a class of 10 boys and 2 girls. She quickly realized she had NOT been prepared for the differences in the way boys learn and the way girls learn. Through trial and error, extensive reading and research, and sheer determination, Janet was at last able to understand those parts of her boys that were hard-wired (and therefore unchangeable) and the things that she could change – by making lessons more active and interactive and providing plenty of outside time and movement in the classroom. With her many years of classroom experience, she is able to ‘talk the talk’ with teachers in both public and private schools – including those following Waldorf and Montessori principles. Coach Concurrently, she did extensive training in communication skills and life coaching (Neuro-Linguistic Programming – NLP) and began to hear from parents and other teachers about how much they were struggling with “boy energy.” From there she created The Language of Parentingcurriculum which soon after evolved into the Boys Alive! program. Because parents asked, she also began  Family Coaching (https://boysalive.com/coaching/)  – providing one-on-one help to families struggling with their boys. Author and Host Wishing to reach more people with this vital message, she wrote  Boys Alive! Bring Out Their Best (https://boysalive.com/product/boys-alive-bring-out-their-best-book/)  and has collaborated with many international experts to create virtual educational summits, interviewing experts and sharing wisdom with thousands of parents and teachers. She hosted BOY TALK for several years, interviewing parenting experts and expert parents on a monthly theme. Podcast – ON BOYS: Real Talk about Parenting, Teaching, and Reaching Tomorrow’s Men Along with Jennifer LW Fink of Building Boys, Janet co-hosts  a weekly podcast. (http://on-boys-podcast.com/)  With Janet’s educational expertise and 20+ years of working with parents and advocating for boys combined with Jen’s 20+ years of raising four boys and writing for national magazines on boy-friendly topics – they never lack for things to talk about!  In addition, they’ve interviewed top-selling authors and parenting experts including: Rosalind Wiseman, Dr. Warren Farrell, Katherine Reynolds Lewis, Michael Reichert, and Maggie Dent. Janet has two grown daughters and lives in Portland, Oregon. She is available for speaking engagements, training sessions, podcast interviews and media outreach. Contact her  here (https://boysalive.com/contact/) . http://boysalive.com (http://boysalive.com) http://boysalive.com/anger (http://boysalive.com/anger) – Your boy and anger Social media information boysalive/ (https://www.facebook.com/boysalive/)   Join private group:   groups/boysalive (https://facebook.com/groups/boysalive)   Instagram: @boys.alive  Twitter: @ParentAdvisor  LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/janetallison/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetallison/)   Show Sponsor (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400.png)           (https://nape.org.uk/) Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.

Shane & Jocelyn Sams join me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explore the most important learning and educational moments that shaped their lives. Our guest – Shane & Jocelyn Sams     (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Flipped-Lifestyle-Podcast-Art-with-Play-Button.png)               We are Shane & Jocelyn Sams.  We are a real family from Kentucky making our entire living on the Internet!  If we can do it, so can you! After years of job losses, bad bosses, and trading time for dollars; we decided to look for something different.  On a rare day off work, we discovered online business listening to a podcast.  After months of trial and error, we were able to start an online business that would not only replace our income, but earn seven figures online! Now, we work 10-15 hours a week, and spend our time traveling and enjoying our kids.  We never miss their ball games, dance recitals, or field trips.  We never have to stress about making appointments or finding the time or energy to spend quality time together. Online business gave our family freedom we couldn’t imagine.  It gave us total control of our lives. That’s living the Flipped Lifestyle! We started The Flipped Lifestyle Podcast, and created The Flip Your Life Blueprint to help other familes find the freedom we have by working at home, and making money online. Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview 1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why? Resources mentioned Smart Passive Income – Pat Flynn (https://www.smartpassiveincome.com)   Contact information   FlippedLifestyle.com (https://flippedlifestyle.com)   Show Sponsor (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400.png)           (https://nape.org.uk/) Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.

Karin Bjerde joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped her life. Our guest – Karin Bjerde   (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/xg9apvyaeu1a1hn1ldjk.jpg)             Karin Bjerde is Head of Strategic Growth at Kognity, and a true global citizen having lived abroad most of her life. She has been named one of the world’s 75 future global leaders by Goldman Sachs and the Institute of International Education, and is now channeling this to challenge, rethink, and ultimately improve existing norms in education, firmly believing in the power of combining technology and pedagogy. Karin has a MSc in Economics, and worked at Morgan Stanley for 4 years before joining Kognity. Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview 1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why? Resources mentioned Tony Robbins (https://www.tonyrobbins.com) Tim Ferriss (https://tim.blog)   Contact information   (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/b7wyh5nrdzuk7teyesw0.png)           www.kognity.com (http://www.kognity.com/)   Show Sponsor (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400.png)           (https://nape.org.uk/) Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.  

Bolaji Oyejide joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life. Our guest – Bolaji Oyejide (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/bolaji-sitting-smiling1-e1507924673190.jpg)               Bolaji O is the creator of Brave Young Heroes – a series of 50 superhero books featuring diverse kids who find their inner strength. Despite differences like anxiety, autism, dyslexia, obesity, shyness, OCD, and more. As Doctor Hero, Bolaji helps kids to write themselves into a heroic story. He founded Superhero Academy: A reality role-playing adventure game that helps kids master character development by putting them right in the middle of an epic struggle for the future of childhood. He also invented I, S.U.P.E.R. – a proprietary method for creating a confident, bully proof, growth mindset in children. Bolaji has been featured on ABC, TEDx, the News & Observer, and school counselor conferences across the country. Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview 1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why? Resources mentioned (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chronicles_of_Narnia) Contact information (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Brave-Young-Heroes-Logo.jpg)           http://www.BraveYoungHeroes.com (http://www.BraveYoungHeroes.com) http://www.Facebook.com/BraveYoungHeroes  (http://www.Facebook.com/BraveYoungHeroes) http://www.Instagram.com/BraveYoungHeroes (http://www.Instagram.com/BraveYoungHeroes)   Show Sponsor (https://nape.org.uk) Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.  

On todays episode we take the question ‘What is the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you?’ and hear the answers from guests 20-27. For information about the guests start at LF020 and follow until LF027. If in doubt use the search bar in the menu tab. Running a successful company aged 24 with Zach Hesterberg. LF020 (https://www.educationonfire.com/running-a-successful-company-aged-24-with-zach-hesterberg-lf020/) Sit back and enjoy the wisdom that has literally changed the lives of the people you hear. Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview 1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Show Sponsor (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400.png) National Association for Primary Education (https://www.educationonfire.com/nape/) Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.

On todays episode we take the question ‘What is the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you?’ and hear the answers from guests 10-19. For information about the guests start at LF010 and follow until LF019. If in doubt use the search bar in the menu tab. Paul Philbert RSNO Principal Timpanist. LF010 (https://www.educationonfire.com/paulphilbert/) Sit back and enjoy the wisdom that has literally changed the lives of the people you hear. Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview 1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Show Sponsor (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NAPE_2.2-3000px.png)           National Association for Primary Education Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.

On todays episode we take the question ‘What is the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you?’  and hear the answers from our first 9 guests. Sit back and enjoy the wisdom that has literally changed the lives of the people you hear. Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview 1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Show Sponsor (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NAPE_2.2-3000px.png)           National Association for Primary Education Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.  

Jesse Lozano joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life. Our guest – Jesse Lozano (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/images.jpeg)           Jesse Lozano is CEO and co-founder of pi-top, the world’s leading creative learning company with a simple idea that a ‘maker-mindset’ is essential to developing the skills we all need to be future ready. Jesse launched the business in 2014 and has grown pi-top into a leading education innovation platform. pi-top stems from Jesse’s interest in affordable technology and how it can be utilised to democratise STEM based education across the world. In 2018, Jesse was named EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year with judges describing his vision and steadfast attitude as inspiring. Jesse’s flair and innovation also won him the Rising Star Award at the same event. Jesse studied Political Science and Government at Royal Holloway then later on, Law, at King’s College London. He graduated in 2009 and 2012 respectively.   Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview 1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why? Resources mentioned Cornelius Vanderbilt (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornelius_Vanderbilt) Contact information https://www.pi-top.com/ (https://www.pi-top.com/)   Show Sponsor National Association for Primary Education Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.

Today I look back at the first 25 episodes of the Learning on Fire Podcast. I say a big thank to my guests who have shared: ‘The most important learning and educational moments that shaped their lives and enabled them to live with a sense of purpose, meaning and significance.’ I talk about some of the books, podcasts, films, songs and resources that have had an influence on them, all of which are shared on the show notes of each episode. I like to think of the podcast as a half hour conversation where the interviewee shares the most important things they have learned in life that they would wish to pass on to the next generation. I ask these 10 questions to each guest. Who are you? What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? What was valuable about your school experience? Which teachers do you remember and why? Who did you admire when you were young? What was it about that person that had such an impact? What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? What advice would you give your younger self? What does your future look like? What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Show Sponsor National Association for Primary Education Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.

Sadaf Raza joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped her life. Our guest – Sadaf Raza (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/WhatsApp-Image-2018-11-06-at-19_29_11_jp.jpeg)           Sadaf’s vision is to empower teenagers globally to improve their university applications, thrive at work placements and discover their ideal career fit. We’ve shown tremendous growth with demand from teenagers around the world. She has been pivotal in growing the geographic footprint as well as introducing courses that have made Early MBA a trusted brand amongst participants, parents and principals alike. Under Sadaf’s leadership, Early MBA has expanded its operations from the UK to the UAE and working closely with leading schools in the region. Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview 1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why? Resources mentioned The Power of Full Engagement  (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Full-Engagement-Managing-Personal/dp/0743226755) –  Jim Loehr Contact information www.earlymba.co.uk (http://www.earlymba.co.uk/) www.facebook.com/TheEarlyMBA (http://www.facebook.com/TheEarlyMBA)   Show Sponsor National Association for Primary Education Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.

Monica Busby joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped her life. Our guest – Monica Busby (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/42619348_10156801012192171_7715401451496800256_n.jpg)   (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/20031545_1757488437612297_6915411106913549443_n.png)           Monica Busby is the Momma Head Honcho of eCommerce Kids Institute for Higher Learning, a company that began in 2015 with her now 15 year-old son, Jarel. They have a vision to build a passionately serving family culture where every teen and PreTeen on earth has the opportunity to become an influential eCommerce Social Entrepreneur and Leader. With the Amazon marketplace being the starting point, curriculums now include eCommerce Start-Up, Entrepreneurship, Leadership + Performance-Enhancing Tools, Financial & Investment Planning, and more. Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview Who are you? What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? What was valuable about your school experience? Which teachers do you remember and why? Who did you admire when you were young? What was it about that person that had such an impact? What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? What advice would you give your younger self? What does your future look like? What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Resources mentioned Brendon Burchard (https://brendon.com/)   Contact information  www.ecommercekidsinstitute.com (http://www.ecommercekidsinstitute.com/)   Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ecommercekids/ (https://www.facebook.com/ecommercekids/)   Show Sponsor (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NAPE_2.2-3000px.png)           National Association for Primary Education (https://www.educationonfire.com/nape/) Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.

Jodi Flynn joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped her life. Our guest – Jodi Flynn (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/About-page.jpg)   Jodi Flynn of Women Taking the Lead is an Executive Leadership Coach, Podcaster, Author, Speaker, Workshop Facilitator and Community Leader for over-achieving women who want to be successful without sacrificing their health or happiness. Jodi specifically works with women who are rock star performers at work but are at risk for burnout. She is the host of the critically acclaimed Women Taking the Lead podcast and is an Amazon bestselling author with her book, Accomplished: How to Go from Dreaming to Doing. Jodi also serves as Vice President on the board for The Maine Women’s Conference. Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview Who are you? What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? What was valuable about your school experience? Which teachers do you remember and why? Who did you admire when you were young? What was it about that person that had such an impact? What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? What advice would you give your younger self? What does your future look like? What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Resources mentioned Books Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff (https://dontsweat.com) The Four Agreements (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319) Eckhart Tolle – A New Earth & The Power of Now (https://www.eckharttolle.com/books/) Brené Brown – The Gifts of Imperfection (https://brenebrown.com/books-audio/) Byron Katie – Loving What Is (http://thework.com/en/about-byron-katie)   Films Stand and Deliver (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stand-and-Deliver/dp/B001DBLZ3G) Miracle (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0349825/) Anne of Green Gables (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0024831/)   Podcasts RobCast (https://robbell.com/portfolio/robcast/) Lively Show (http://jesslively.com/livelyshow/) Binge Mode (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/binge-mode/id1243247464?mt=2) Contact information  www.womentakingthelead.com (https://womentakingthelead.com/) Facebook page:  womentakingthelead (https://www.facebook.com/womentakingthelead) LinkedIn:  jodiflynn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodiflynn) Twitter:  jodimflynn (https://www.twitter.com/jodimflynn) Instagram:  jodimflynn/ (http://instagram.com/jodimflynn/) YouTube:  UCVcWeuj4RbeFhGpPTnSEsDA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVcWeuj4RbeFhGpPTnSEsDA)   Show Sponsor (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NAPE_2.2-3000px.png)   National Association for Primary Education (https://www.educationonfire.com/nape/) Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.

Nick Freud joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life. Our guest – Nick Freud (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Unknown.jpeg) Nick is the Co-founder of CampusReel, a video and VR platform that leverages student-generated video content to give college applicants a better understanding of their college options despite any financial, temporal or geographic constraints he/she may have. Nick grew up in New York City and attended college at Colgate University. After graduation, he moved to Phuket, Thailand to work as a math teacher and then spent eight months bartending his way through Australia before returning to the U.S. to found CampusReel with Co-Founder Rob Carroll. Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview Who are you? What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? What was valuable about your school experience? Which teachers do you remember and why? Who did you admire when you were young? What was it about that person that had such an impact? What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? What advice would you give your younger self? What does your future look like? What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Resources mentioned Joe Rogan Podcast (https://www.joerogan.com/) Tim Ferriss (https://tim.blog) Contact information  www.campusreel.org (http://www.campusreel.org/)   Show Sponsor (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400.png) National Association for Primary Education (https://www.educationonfire.com/nape/) Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.  

Alexis Avila joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life. Our guest – Alexis Avila (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Alexis-Avila-2-web.jpg) Frequently quoted by U.S. News & World Report, Alexis founded Prepped and Polished to help elementary, secondary, college-level, and adult students improve their grades and test scores. While tutoring for several small and large commercial test prep companies, Alexis envisioned growing his own independent educational services company run entirely by educators, for the love of education. Alexis and other members of the Prepped and Polished team have collectively traveled one hundred thousand miles to educate students in person, working with well over a thousand families. Described by students as supportive, patient, and enthusiastic, Alexis has helped students and adults gain confidence, maximize their academic potential, and achieve dramatically improved grades and test scores. Alexis is a certified school guidance counselor, grades Pre K-12, and holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (a US News ranked top-five Counseling Psychology program), as well as a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Alexis also spent his junior year living in Seville, Spain through the Cornell, Pennsylvania, University of Michigan study abroad program. Alexis completed a two day seminar in Executive Function disorder, as well as a one day seminar on Advanced Strategies to Improve Executive Function Skills, all through the Landmark School Outreach Program. Alexis regularly speaks nationally about tutoring, test preparation, and students with learning challenges to parents and professionals at schools and conferences across the US, including SEPAC organizations in Dover, Sudbury, and Wayland, MA, as well as the IECA and CollegeWeek Live. Alexis is the Test Prep Expert columnist for Answers.com, and both writes and produces videos for his educational blog, which has over 300 videos and podcasts. He interviews educators, mentors, and inspiring leaders on his Prepped and Polished Podcast. Alexis leads SAT Math Strategies and SAT Strategy Secrets Workshops at various local high schools, as well as administers the ACT-SAT Test Prep Selector Diagnostic and Evaluation at several college fairs. Alexis is a member of professional organizations such as the University of Michigan Alumni Association (Alumni Student Recruiter); and also non-profit organizations such as Bridge over Troubled Waters, Mass Mentoring, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, and Community Servings. An active member of the Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America since 2003, Alexis was nominated in 2010 as one of the final five finalists for Big Brother of the Year. Alexis ran in three Boston Marathons from 2012-2014, collectively raising 15,000 dollars for two youth mentoring programs, Mass Mentoring and Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America. Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview Who are you? What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? What was valuable about your school experience? Which teachers do you remember and why? Who did you admire when you were young? What was it about that person that had such an impact? What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? What advice would you give your younger self? What does your future look like? What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Resources mentioned Joe Rogan Podcast (https://www.joerogan.com) Can’t Hurt Me – David Goggins (https://davidgoggins.com/book/) 12 Rules For Life – Jordan B. Peterson (https://jordanbpeterson.com) Secrets Self-Made...

Zach Hesterberg joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life. Our guest – Zach Hesterberg (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_0527.jpg) Zach is a Facebook Advertising expert and public speaker. He currently runs a company called SoZesty which is a premium lead generation and ecommerce ads agency for B2C based businesses. He also interviews entrepreneurs and gets them to share their strategies on how they have built 6, 7 and 8 figure businesses on his podcast, The Art of Obtaining Clients. Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview Who are you? What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? What was valuable about your school experience? Which teachers do you remember and why? Who did you admire when you were young? What was it about that person that had such an impact? What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? What advice would you give your younger self? What does your future look like? What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Resources mentioned Zach’s podcast –  artofobtainingclients.com (http://artofobtainingclients.com) 10x Rule – Grant Cardone (https://grantcardone.com/10xbook) Contact information  www.sozesty.net (http://www.sozesty.net/) https://www.facebook.com/zhesterberg  (https://www.facebook.com/zhesterberg) https://www.instagram.com/zachhesterberg/ (https://www.instagram.com/zachhesterberg/) Show Sponsor (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400.png) National Association for Primary Education (https://www.educationonfire.com/nape/) Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.

Steve Stewart joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life. Our guest – Steve Stewart (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/MIeBhBFg.jpeg)   Steve Stewart is a husband, father, hater of DEBT, and has recently gone through a tremendous change in his business. Steve’s professional background takes him through a journey from retail management in the music industry – to internal auditing a fast food chain – to debt counseling and financial coaching. However, what he is doing now will leave you scratching your head until you hear how all those little puzzle pieces laid the path into his new career: Podcast Editing. He and his wife live in St. Louis, Missouri with their 16 year old daughter and dog named Cooper. We talk about how to prepare for future careers that have not been invented yet! Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview Who are you? What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? What was valuable about your school experience? Which teachers do you remember and why? Who did you admire when you were young? What was it about that person that had such an impact? What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? What advice would you give your younger self? What does your future look like? What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Resources mentioned Dave Ramsey (https://www.daveramsey.com) Everyday Millionaires – Chris Hogan (https://www.chrishogan360.com/store/product/everyday-millionaires-book-by-chris-hogan) Millionaire Next Door – Thomas J. Stanley , PH.D  (http://www.thomasjstanley.com/publication/the-millionaire-next-door/) The Next Millionaire Next Door  – Thomas J. Stanley and his daughter  Sarah Stanley Fallaw (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Next-Millionaire-Door-Enduring-Strategies-ebook/dp/B07G5HHFW6) The Stacking Benjamins Podcast (https://www.stackingbenjamins.com)   Contact information  https://SteveStewart.me (https://SteveStewart.me) SteveStewartMe (https://twitter.com/SteveStewartMe) Podcast Editors Club group on Facebook:  http://podcasteditors.club (http://podcasteditors.club/) Show Sponsor (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400.png) National Association for Primary Education (https://www.educationonfire.com/nape/) Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.

Angela McIver joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped her life. Our guest – Angela McIver (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/0.jpeg) I am a Philadelphia resident and small business owner. In 2014, I opened Trapezium Math Club® – an after-school math program that serves students in grades k-5 in the Philadelphia area. I completed my PhD at the University of Pennsylvania and wrote a dissertation on Understanding the Numerical Reasoning of Middle School Students. My experiences interviewing children all over the country about their understanding of basic math concepts led me to develop math materials that are both engaging and confidence-building for young children. I continue to explore ways to teach challenging math to very young children through Trapezium Math Club®. Dinner Table Math® was designed to give parents the tools they need to build fearless, confident math learners at home. Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview Who are you? What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? What was valuable about your school experience? Which teachers do you remember and why? Who did you admire when you were young? What was it about that person that had such an impact? What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? What advice would you give your younger self? What does your future look like? What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Resources mentioned How I Built This Podcast – Guy Raz (https://guyraz.com/how-i-built-this/) UNCIVIL Podcast (http://www.gimletmedia.com/uncivil) Contact information  www.dinnertablemath.com (http://www.dinnertablemath.com/) , www.trapeziummathclub.com (http://www.trapeziummathclub.com/) Instagram @dinnertablemath Facebook DinnerTableMaTH Twitter @angelamciver Show Sponsor (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400.png) National Association for Primary Education (https://www.educationonfire.com/nape/) Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.

Jim Harte joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life. Our guest – Jim Harte (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/JimHarte.jpg) Jim Harte is Physical Education Teacher at Cypress Woods Elementary School in Palm Harbor, FL. He is also the Academy Director and TOPS Soccer Director for West Florida Flames Eastlake soccer club. Jim founded, owns, and runs Jim Harte’s Marauder Soccer Camp – a summer soccer school in operation since 1981. Jim has over 37 years coaching and teaching experience. His programs have been recognized for Creativity and Innovation in PE and Recess. Jim has held a Florida teaching certificate for over 35 years. He has taught in both public and private schools. Physical Education programs created by Jim have won three international character-development awards: 2009 – “The Clipboard and The List” 2010 – “The Student-led 10-minute Talk” 2011 – “The Alliance” In 2010 Jim was featured as a speaker at the Character Education Partnership International Character Forum in San Francisco, CA. Jim has won several “Teacher of the Year” awards. Soccer Coaching In July, 2018 the Tampa Bay Times named Jim one of the top 50 coaches in Tampa Bay history – all sports, all levels – professional, collegiate, scholastic. Jim was selected #19. Jim has recently completed a 36-year high school coaching career. He holds several FHSAA coaching records including most state championships (6), best coaching record in Final Four games (15-5), and most games coached (913). His career coaching record is 554-259-100 (Wins-Losses-Draws) Numerous young people have been helped into college, pro, and international playing careers by Harte. He has also mentored many players that now have established coaching and teaching careers. He is a member of the Clearwater Central Catholic High School Hall of Fame. Jim is Founder and President of Marauder Soccer Camp, Inc – founded in 1981. Over 10,000 young players have attended Marauder Soccer Camp over the years. Many of them have gone on to work for the camp in leadership roles. After moving into professional life many of them return to mentor future coaches on the staff. Jim has been a fixture on the Tampa Bay youth soccer scene for almost four decades. He currently works for the West Florida Flames Eastlake Soccer Club in the capacities of Academy Director and TOPS soccer Director. Prior to Flames Jim spent almost 20 years in leadership roles in several other local soccer clubs. Jim was on the Florida Youth Soccer Association Olympic Development Program Coaching staff for many years including serving as state team head coach as well as instructor for state F, E, and D License courses. Jim served as Assistant Coach at Eckerd College for three years (1985-87). Training and Philosophy Jim earned a BS in Physical Education in 1980 from Quincy University in Quincy, IL. Over the years he has obtained numerous coaching licenses including USSF A and NSCAA Advanced National Diploma as well as a KNVB coaching certificate obtained in Holland. Further training includes the FranklinCovey Seven Habits signature training as well as Character Education Partnership “11 Principles of a School of Character” training. This combination of soccer, education, character training and experience makes Jim unique. Jim’s personal coaching and teaching philosophy is to develop the whole individual with a special emphasis on sound fundamentals and a principled foundation. Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview Who are you? What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? What was valuable about your school experience? Which teachers do you remember and why? Who did you admire when you were young? What was it about that person that had such an impact? What was the best...

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Vondale Singleton joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life. Our guest – Vondale Singleton (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/18301440_1717385544945245_5866117324668926589_n.png) Vondale Eugene Singleton Sr. was born on the Southside of Chicago. After overcoming the death of his mother due to crack-cocaine, an incarcerated father throughout high-school, and the negative influences of the Ida B. Wells Housing projects he beat the odds becoming a first-generation college student earning his Bachelors of Science Degree in Elementary Education and his Master’s Degree in Marital and Family Therapy from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK. He credits his mentor, Steven Robertson as the person who invested sacrificially his time and resources to help him become the man he is today. The last 16 years he has worked as an advocate in primary, secondary, and higher education, as both a teacher and administrator. He believes that “salvation plus education is an unbeatable combination.” He started C.H.A.M.P.S. for young men in an effort to mentor young men with similar circumstances. He helped organize the Award Winning Music Video at the White House Film Festival, which landed the C.H.A.M.P.S. a visit to the White House with President Obama. Vondale has won numerous awards and received many recognitions for his work with C.H.A.M.P.S. He was recently named the “Father of the Year” for the State of Illinois by the Illinois Fatherhood Initiative, a Walmart Community Playmaker through the coveted Chicago Blackhawks as well aa MLK Community Champion. He is married to his College sweetheart, Dr. Patrina Singleton. They reside in Chicago, Il with their two beautiful children, Promise Singleton (9), and Vondale E. Singleton, Jr, (4).   Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview Who are you? What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? What was valuable about your school experience? Which teachers do you remember and why? Who did you admire when you were young? What was it about that person that had such an impact? What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? What advice would you give your younger self? What does your future look like? What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Resources mentioned The Bible Believe to Achieve by Howard H White  (https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Believe-to-Achieve/Howard-White/9781582706900) Eric Thomas – Podcast (https://www.etinspires.com/blog)   Contact information  www.champsmentoring.com (https://www.champsmentoring.com) Social Media – @champsmentoring Show Sponsor (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400.png) National Association for Primary Education (https://www.educationonfire.com/nape/) Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.

Jeanette Stein joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped her life. Our guest – Jeanette Stein (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/photoshop.jpg) I love teaching and have been at it my whole life. I can remember being a young girl teaching the neighborhood kids, my stuffed animals, and even my dog, Almond, if she would sit long enough. Encouraging children and helping them succeed is a passion of mine. I am very proud of creating curriculum and lesson plans that reach that goal. I love helping teachers also achieve their goals. I believe in being a lifelong learner and am currently working on an even greater understanding of teaching and learning, iPads, engaging learners, marketing, and balancing life. I am always looking for new ways to help teachers reach their goals. As of late, I have become aware of some great new tools on the horizon bringing educational reform and I am excited to be in education during these times! This site is created out of a passion to help teachers teach. With lesson plans for every standards, on-demand training to help you implement the standards with all of your students, and personalized coaching, everything has been planned for the students’ and teachers’ success in the Algebra classroom. If you are interested in working together, send me an inquiry and I will get back to you as soon as I can! (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Logo-PNG-cropped.png) jeanette@highschoolmathteachers.com Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview Who are you? What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? What was valuable about your school experience? Which teachers do you remember and why? Who did you admire when you were young? What was it about that person that had such an impact? What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? What advice would you give your younger self? What does your future look like? What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Resources mentioned The Bible Flipped Lifestyle  Podcast (https://flippedlifestyle.com/category/podcast/)   Contact information  High School Math Teachers.com (https://highschoolmathteachers.com) JeanetteStein.com (https://jeanettestein.com) www.facebook.com/algebra1teachers/ (https://www.facebook.com/algebra1teachers/) Show Sponsor (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400.png) National Association for Primary Education (https://www.educationonfire.com/nape/) Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.

Seth Perler joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life. Our guest – Seth Perler (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG1715-291x300.jpg) Seth from sethperler.com is an executive function and 2e coach who helps make life easier for students who struggle with homework, motivation, organization, grades, focus, study skills, time management, emotions, overwhelm & resistance. He helps complicated, atypical, outside-the-box learners turn it around in a baffling system so they can launch a successful future. His blog gives you game-changing answers in a sea of misguided educational fluff. There’s no instruction book for how to help your child navigate school. Traditional interventions often FAIL because they don’t get to the ROOT of a child’s problems and they’re often based on MISINFORMATION. Consequently, maladaptive patterns get WORSE each year, leading to pervasive difficulties transitioning into adulthood. That’s the opposite of what education should do, and the sooner you get tools, the better. Parents feel frustrated spinning their wheels trying to help. There’s no time for this, life isn’t a dress rehearsal. families need tools that are 1) practical, and 2) that recognize a child’s unique needs. Seth’s blog is all about how to help, and the key is understanding executive function. Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview Who are you? What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? What was valuable about your school experience? Which teachers do you remember and why? Who did you admire when you were young? What was it about that person that had such an impact? What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? What advice would you give your younger self? What does your future look like? What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Resources mentioned Dr. Wayne Dyer (https://www.drwaynedyer.com) Elisabeth Kübler-Ross (https://www.ekrfoundation.org) Seth Godin (https://seths.blog/2014/09/the-shameful-fraud-of-sorting-for-youth-meritocracy/) The Hobbit (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hobbit) Of Mice and Men (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Of_Mice_and_Men)   Contact information  SethPerler.com (https://sethperler.com) Seth on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3g805SGGjuUY3OmPJ25yRQ)   Show Sponsor (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400.png) National Association for Primary Education (https://www.educationonfire.com/nape/) Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.

Evan Burse joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life. Our guest – Evan Burse (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Evan-Burse1.jpg) Evan has been an animation professional for over 10 years.  He’s worked on such shows as Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Black Panther, Marvel’s Hulk and The Agents of S.M.A.S.H., and Teen Titans. Since 2009, Evan has been passionately teaching aspiring artists how to draw their favorite characters on his YouTube channel, Cartoon Block.  The channel has accumulated over 100,000 subscribers and over 18 million views.  Evan enjoys sharing his passion for drawing while inspiring young artists to follow their artistic goals. His website is dedicated to helping you become a better artist.  Whether it’s impressing your friends…or improving your portfolio so you can get a job in the animation/comic book industry; whatever your dreams are, Evan is here to help you make them a reality! Evan lives in Los Angeles, California   Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview Who are you? What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? What was valuable about your school experience? Which teachers do you remember and why? Who did you admire when you were young? What was it about that person that had such an impact? What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? What advice would you give your younger self? What does your future look like? What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Resources mentioned Puff Daddy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Combs) Russell Simmons (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_Simmons)   Contact information  www.thecartoonblock.com (https://www.thecartoonblock.com) The Cartoon Block Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/cartoonblock) The Cartoon Block Facebook Page (https://facebook.com/thecartoonblock)     Show Sponsor (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400.png) National Association for Primary Education (https://www.educationonfire.com/nape/) Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.  

Mark Taylor creator and host of the Learning on Fire podcast reflects on the wisdom he has found by interviewing his first 10 guests. Everyones story and journey is different but we are starting to see common threads that connect all of the people interviewed who are living life on their terms. Thanks to all of those who have shared their wisdom so far and I look forward to what is yet to come. Our aim is to find out what are the most important learning and educational moments that shaped their lives? Taking the focus away from grades and test scores to an understanding of what real learning is all about. Think of this podcast as a half hour conversation where the interviewee shares the most important things they have learned in life that they would wish to pass on to the next generation.

Paul Philbert joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life. Our guest – Paul Philbert (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Paul-A-Philbert-©Eric-Richmond-600x600.jpg) Paul Andrew Philbert was born in London. It was as a singer that his musical abilities were first noticed, and on the advice of his preparatory school music teacher he auditioned for the Purcell School, a specialist music school, where over the course of seven years, he studied piano, violin, clarinet and, albeit briefly, trumpet and trombone. At the age of 15, having never really settled with any of these instruments, he took up timpani and percussion. He has never looked back. He continued his studies with John Chimes & Kevin Nutty (both BBC Symphony Orchestra principal players) at Trinity College of Music, London, taking a one year break to assume the responsibility of President of the Colleges’ Students’ Union. Having completed his postgraduate studies he began working as a freelance musician in the UK and abroad. He has performed with many professional orchestras including the BBC Philharmonic, the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, the Philharmonia, the Hallé, BBC Symphony, Royal Philharmonic, Bournemouth Symphony, Birmingham Royal Ballet, English Chamber and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, to name but a few. Music has taken him to the USA, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Spain, Italy, Norway, Bulgaria and New Zealand before he accepted the position of Section Principal Timpani with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) in Kuala Lumpur. Since then he has toured Singapore, Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, Australia, Sabah, Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia with the MPO. Since his departure from the MPO in the latter half of 2012, Paul has continued to perform in both Asia, and Europe, and toured the USA, and South America. He was Principal Timpanist with the Orchestra of Opera North UK and is now the new Section Principal Timpanist with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview Who are you? What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? What was valuable about your school experience? Which teachers do you remember and why? Who did you admire when you were young? What was it about that person that had such an impact? What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? What advice would you give your younger self? What does your future look like? What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why? Resources mentioned The Late Night Alternative with Iain Lee (https://talkradio.co.uk/late-night-alternative-iain-lee) Contact information  Royal Scottish National Orchestra (https://www.rsno.org.uk) Twitter  @philbertpauken (https://twitter.com/philbertpauken)   Show Sponsor (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400.png) National Association for Primary Education (https://www.educationonfire.com/blog/national-association-for-primary-education-to-sponsor-the-education-on-fire-network/) Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.  

Mark Greene joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life. Our guest – Mark Greene (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/CarsYeah_final_cmyk.png) Mark Greene, an incurable automotive enthusiast grew up in La Jolla, California enjoying the automotive culture in SoCal and dawn patrol surf sessions in the Pacific Ocean. He spent his first 11 years, after graduating from college, as a Creative Director and Account Executive in the San Diego advertising agency Warner Design. Mark then joined the startup company Griot’s Garage and spent 22+ years helping build that company by being in charge of their branding, marketing, and merchandising. Mark raced vintage cars with SOVREN for 12 years driving a Lotus 18 and Lola T290 Sports Racer. He is a member of numerous automotive clubs, writes a weekly blog, and has participated in numerous tours and rallies. Mark left Griot’s as their President and started Cars Yeah. Cars Yeah is the creative brainchild of Mark Greene. It is a brand that includes a website and podcast where you can listen to interviews with Inspiring Automotive Enthusiasts. Successful people in the automotive industry who have wrapped their passion for cars in to their careers and lives. The Cars Yeah website provides a platform where listeners can enjoy over 1,100 luminaries and key players in the automotive industry. The Cars Yeah mantra is Inspiring Automotive Enthusiasts and the guests are truly inspiring people. The five-day-a –week show concentrates on self-made entrepreneurial success stories that have struggled, persevered and prevailed. The show resonates with honesty and inspiration that the common automotive enthusiasts can identify with. You can find the shows at the Cars Yeah website and on iTunes, Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, and Spotify. Mark and Cars Yeah can also be found on all social platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Linkedin. He is also working on a TV show. Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview Who are you? What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? What was valuable about your school experience? Which teachers do you remember and why? Who did you admire when you were young? What was it about that person that had such an impact? What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? What advice would you give your younger self? What does your future look like? What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why? Resources mentioned The E-Myth by Michael E. Gerber (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About-ebook/dp/B000RO9VJK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1541105705&sr=8-1&keywords=e-myth) Entrepreneurs On Fire Podcast – John Lee Dumas (https://www.eofire.com)   Contact information  www.carsyeah.com (http://carsyeah.com) Facebook =  greene.395?ref=bookmarks (https://www.facebook.com/mark.greene.395?ref=bookmarks) Facebook =  carsyeahpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/carsyeahpodcast/) Twitter +  CarsYeahPodcast (https://twitter.com/CarsYeahPodcast) Instagram =  carsyeah/ (https://www.instagram.com/carsyeah/) Linkedin =  marksgreene/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksgreene/)   Show Sponsor (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400.png) National Association for Primary Education (https://www.educationonfire.com/blog/national-association-for-primary-education-to-sponsor-the-education-on-fire-network/) Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are

Jonathan Oakes joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life.   Our guest – Jonathan Oakes (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/3469025.jpg) Jonathan’s passion for trivia led him to create Trivial Warfare one the worlds leading podcasts in that niche. So far Jonathan has combined this passion with a successful career as an IT manager. But as the show goes from strength to strength you can find out how by following his dream Jonathan now has the opportunity to do the thing he loves the most full time. However the real story is that by doing this, he is creating a community of likeminded people which is a world apart from his experience as a youngster. Jonathan has a B.S. in  Communication and a recently earned MBA. On Trivial Warfare he specializes in History, Sports, Mythology, and Presidents. In this interview Jonathan discusses how the things that are painful in the early part of your life can become the things that give you the most growth and understanding as you mature. This awareness can become a gift to show you who you truly are. “Even if it is the end of something it doesn’t necessarily mean it is the end of everything”   Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview Who are you? What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? What was valuable about your school experience? Which teachers do you remember and why? Who did you admire when you were young? What was it about that person that had such an impact? What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? What advice would you give your younger self? What does your future look like? What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Resources Mentioned How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie (https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034)   Contact Information Trivial Warfare (https://www.trivialwarfare.com)

Hani Mourra joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life.   Our guest – Hani Mourra (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2.png) Hani’s passion is creating automation software for content creators. These include – (https://repurpose.io)  which automatically publishes audio and video content to multiple platforms to help grow your audience faster. (http://simplesocialpress.com)  automatically publishes your Facebook Live to your WordPress site. Simple Video Press (http://simplevideopress.com)  automatically publishes your YouTube to your WordPress site. Simple Podcast Press (https://simplepodcastpress.com)  automatically publishes your podcasts to your WordPress site.   Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview Who are you? What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? What was valuable about your school experience? Which teachers do you remember and why? Who did you admire when you were young? What was it about that person that had such an impact? What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? What advice would you give your younger self? What does your future look like? What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Resources Mentioned Startups For The Rest Of Us – Podcast (https://www.startupsfortherestofus.com)   Contact Information hanimourra.com (https://hanimourra.com)

Rick Clemons joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life.   Our guest – Rick Clemons Rick started his career in the hotel industry in the Southwest USA. He moved to California with his wife and 2 children and changed direction slightly to hospitality operations and then hospitality technology. What follows is an emotional story of massive life change in both his personal and professional life. He opens his heart in this interview and shares some of the most inspiring wisdom that is a pure gift. You will discover what living your truth truly means and how time, patience and acceptance are key. Rick now inspires corporations, entrepreneurs, college and university students, and individuals to make their bold moves. His keynote speeches, workshops, coaching, and podcasts touch people’s souls, ignite their desires, and help them breakthrough the taboos of living by other people’s expectations.   Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview Who are you? What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? What was valuable about your school experience? Which teachers do you remember and why? Who did you admire when you were young? What was it about that person that had such an impact? What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? What advice would you give your younger self? What does your future look like? What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Resources Mentioned The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F – Mark Manson (https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=the+subtle+art+of+not+giving+a+f+book&index=aps&tag=googhydr-21&ref=pd_sl_4bzbb5btej_e&adgrpid=56882937327&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=259113944846&hvpos=1t2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6729654111712502673&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006959&hvtargid=kwd-298056280961) Year of Yes – Shonda Rhimes (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Year-Yes-Dance-Stand-Person-ebook/dp/B0176M6LUC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1539294865&sr=8-4&keywords=a+year+of+saying+yes) Big Magic – Elizabeth Gilbert (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond-ebook/dp/B00SHCSU64/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1539295019&sr=1-1&keywords=big+magic+elizabeth+gilbert) The One Thing – Gary Keller (https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-bestselling-ebook/dp/B00D3J2QKW/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1539295099&sr=1-1&keywords=the+one+thing) The Colour Purple (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Color_Purple_(film)) Les Miserables  (https://www.lesmis.com)   Contact Information www.rickclemons.com (https://rickclemons.com)