Lives That Speak

In this episode of the Lives That Speak podcast, Bryan spoke to Andrea Johnson Razzaghi '78, on the vastness of deep space, practicing for failure, the scariest seven minutes in engineering, and why you should always stop and smell the science.The director of the NASA Office of JPL Management Oversight at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Andrea has played a significant role in many exciting NASA endeavors over the course of her career. She's worked on missions that have earned the Nobel prize, landed an SUV-sized rover on Mars, helped to unravel the mysteries of the big bang, and discovered planets beyond our solar system, just to name a few. During the Clinton Administration, The White House requested that Andrea serve as a senior policy analyst in the Office of Science and Technology Policy. In that position, Andrea coordinated the activities of the National Science and Technology Council and the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. Prior to her time at NASA, she worked as a Navy contractor. Andrea has won many awards for her service to NASA and the nation and was the 2014 recipient of the Brown University Engineering Alumni Medal and the 2020 Catholic University of America Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award.Video - 7 Minutes of Terror: Curiosity Rover's Risky Mars LandingFollow Sidwell FriendsSubscribe to us on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to us on SpotifyFollow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow us on Twitter 

In this episode of the Lives That Speak podcast, Natalie Randolph ‘98 sat down with Jon Bernthal '95 to discuss actor training in post-Soviet Russia, creating his Louisiana passion project, and navigating the perils of acting.An actor, playwright, and screenwriter, Jon has appeared in such well-known films as Fury and Ford vs. Ferrari. Currently, he stars in the critically acclaimed King Richard and the film adaptation of Small Engine Repair. His work on King Richard has garnered multiple supporting actor nominations, including a golden globe nomination.Follow JonTwitterInstagram Real Ones PodcastFollow Sidwell FriendsSubscribe to us on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to us on SpotifyFollow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow us on Twitter

In this episode of the Lives That Speak podcast, Bryan spoke to Liz Kleinrock ’05, an anti-bias, anti-racist educator and founder of Teach and Transform. We discuss curriculum development, how teachers can approach uncomfortable topics with their students, and the importance of calling in rather than calling out. A transracial adoptee, Liz was born in South Korea and grew up in DC before attending Washington University in St. Louis. When not in the classroom, Liz works as a facilitator for schools, organizations, and companies across the country, developing anti-racist curricula. In 2018, Liz received Teaching Tolerance's 2018 Award for Excellence in Teaching, and her 2019 TED Talk from "Education Everywhere" has been viewed more than 2 and a half million times. You can also see her on the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center’s “We Are Not a Stereotype” series about breaking down bias against Asian Americans.​Watch Liz’s TED talk  - How to teach kids to talk about taboo topicsPurchase Liz’s Book - Start Here, Start Now: A Guide to Antibias and Antiracist Work in Your School CommunityFollow LizInstagramWebsiteFollow Sidwell FriendsSubscribe to us on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to us on SpotifyFollow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow us on Twitter

This month, the Lives That Speak podcast spoke to artist Sonya Clark ’85. We discuss the power of Sonya’s art, how curators put objects in conversation with one another, and one of Clark’s favorite media: textiles.

Bryan Garman and Sidwell Friends’ director of Equity, Justice, and Community, Natalie Randolph, sat down with Baratunde Thurston ‘95, to talk about the individuals and events that shaped Baratunde and explore the important role of humor in healing our divided society.

In this episode of Lives that Speak, Head of School Bryan Garman chats with composer and singer/songwriter Kathryn Bostic about working with August Wilson, celebrating Toni Morrison, honoring her own self-sovereignty, and listening to silence.

Bryan Garman, Sidwell Friends' Head of School, chats with David Fischer '90, the Chief Revenue Officer at Facebook, about the importance of giving a voice to all and the delicate balancing act of nurturing an inclusive organizational culture.

In this episode of Lives That Speak, Anand Giridharadas '99 talks about the critical role journalism plays in addressing injustice and America's need for social and historical introspection.

In this episode of Lives That Speak, Dan Goldman '94 talks about surviving COVID-19, prosecuting the Genovese crime family, defending the truth, and impeaching the president.

In this interview, Dr. Vidisha Patel '81 talks about the effects the current Covid-19 pandemic can have on the mental health of students and parents, and some of the ways we can cope as a community.

Sidwell Friends' Director of Equity, Justice, and Community Natalie Randolph ’98 is the latest guest on our podcast. Listen as Natalie talks about celebrating her identity, her mentors while she was a student at Sidwell Friends, this year's BSU Production, and more.

At Sidwell Friends, Kim R. Ford ’99 used to chop vegetables for Martha’s Table—now she runs it.

Mason Morfit ’93 explains why his junior year at Sidwell Friends makes running a $10 billion investment firm seem so manageable.