Podcasts about little leaders

Theresa Alexander inman chats with Audra and Matthew Karam about their extensive experience in child development, leadership, and martial arts. Audra, with her specialization in child life and experience with corporate leaders, and Matthew, a third-degree black belt and creator of 'Karam's Little Leaders,' share the journey that led them to create a transformative program for young children. They talk about their vision to develop children into respectful, kind, and generous leaders. They also delve into the three key secrets of parenting success: finding an experienced guide, understanding the limited learning window, and intentional development. Throughout the podcast, they emphasize the importance of early childhood development and the significance of laying a solid foundation for children's futures. Audra and Matthew share personal stories and examples of how their program has positively impacted numerous children and families. The episode concludes with an introduction to their innovative program, which only requires 10 minutes a week and aims to instill essential social and leadership skills in children aged three to nine. They also provide a free guide on making friends and offer ongoing support through their weekly Zoom meetings for parents. 00:37 Introducing the Karams: A Power Couple in Child Development and Martial Arts 07:29 Secrets to Raising Standout Leaders: Experienced Guides and Learning Windows 29:34 Unveiling the Karams' Unique Program for Developing Little Leaders 30:09 Introducing the Unique Learning System 31:45 The Power of Manners and Positive Reinforcement 34:12 The Science Behind the Learning Method 35:40 Practical Application and Real-World Success Stories 46:15 Expanding the Program's Reach and Support 51:53 Concluding Thoughts and Encouragement About Matthew and Audra To help parents raise their child up to their fullest potential - create leaders, not followers. Parents worry if they are ‘doing it right'. They often feel like they are being judged by everyone, and want to make sure that your child doesn't get left behind. If you're feeling this way, you're not alone. This is what we do all day, every day. Many of our parents were in the same shoes as you are now. They were anxious and worried about helping their child be more equipped to succeed in life. We're Audra & Matt, parents and dedicated leadership coaches for 25+ years. Learn more from Audra and Matthew at: https://www.blackbeltbruce.com About Theresa A wife and a mother to two children and grandmother, Theresa Alexander Inman is a Parenting Coach, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Infant Toddler Development Specialist. She was introduced to the field of behavior analysis in 2007 after working in many capacities in the juvenile justice system. Her goal is to improve the lives of children and families by helping them strategize child develop skills to prevent or reduce the effects of possible delays while having fun! She also served as a panelist on the first annual Autism World Summit. Theresa is also an author, having published ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠“How Can I Help My Child Communicate?”⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in 2022. Connect with Theresa today! • Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • LinkedIn | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • BabyBoomer.org | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • YouTube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting with Confidence⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Tiktok | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@parentcoachtheresa • Spotify via Anchor.fm | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting with Confidence ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: https://www.theresaalexanderinman.com/ About Parenting with Confidence Parenting with Confidence with Theresa Alexander Inman presents you with answers if you are a tired and frustrated parent with a child diagnosed with a developmental delay. We aim to lift you up from the pressure of doing it right and provide you with the resources to set you and your child up for success! Please share, comment, rate, and download! Thank you! Blessings! Theresa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-alexander-inman/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-alexander-inman/support

In this episode, I am joined by Audra and Matt Karam, a dynamic duo who blend their backgrounds in child life and finance into a pioneering curriculum aimed at cultivating character and leadership in young children.Together, we explore how their experiences—from running a martial arts school to founding a nonprofit for kids—have shaped their unique approach to parenting and leadership.Listen in to hear their practical advice and strategies that promise not just to inspire but also to equip you with the tools necessary to foster a generation of leaders, ready to face the world with confidence and compassion.Anna's Takeaways:Intro (00:00)Raising Confident Leaders (02:03)Parenting And Legacy (04:21)Leadership Skills And Martial Arts For Families (06:58)Teaching Children Self-Confidence (09:30)Brain Development And Language Learning In Children (15:36)Child Development Strategies (19:31)Olympic Gymnastics (23:06)Teaching Children Life Skills (26:56)Praising Children Effectively (33:43)Good Manners (36:03)Social Skills + Making Friends (46:33)Meet Audra and Matt KaramAudra, with a Child Life Bachelor's Degree, and her husband Matt, bring 20 years of experience in creating a successful Character and Leadership Development curriculum for children aged 3-9. They've raised their 4 children while managing businesses, helping over 1,000 families develop leadership skills. Audra, recognized with national awards, has worked with Fortune 100 and 500 companies. Matt, with 25 years of teaching, holds a Finance degree and owns multiple successful businesses. Together, they founded Karam's Little Leaders, a program for PreK-4th grade, and a non-profit to support children. Their passion is helping parents raise Stand Out Leaders.Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple PodcastsMoney Boss Parents! Welcome to Anna's Money Boss Parent podcast, your go-to resource for mastering money management while raising a family. Join me as we explore practical tips, expert insights, and inspiring stories to help you achieve financial success and create a brighter future for your loved ones.Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show to support our mission of empowering parents like you to take charge of their finances and build a prosperous life for their families. Let's thrive together on this incredible journey!FREE GUIDE- Kid Money Boss: School isn't teaching my son about Money. It's up to us Parents. Here are 9 tools I am using to team my son, everything I never learned as a kid.Guest Websites Making Friends for your 3-9y.o. Booklet - FREE- Download: makefriends.clubWebsite to learn more: BlackBeltBruce.comBlack Bruce Course - Special discount for Money Boss Podcast listeners: Discount Code: 'anna1' - 1 child = $148 monthly SAVINGS. (1 child = $49/mo)If they have more than 1 child, they can take advantage of a greater discount for each child. Discount Code: 'anna2' - (2 children = $59/mo)Discount Code:

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Can the vibrant stories of Black leaders instill a greater sense of joy and accomplishment in our hearts? This week, I take you through the exuberant world of Vashti Harrison's "Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History" and "Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History," celebrating Black history with a focus on the inspiring contributions and joy that these figures have brought into our lives. As educators and parents, it's crucial to elevate our teaching of Black History Month by highlighting these positive narratives, ensuring that our lessons are engaging and deeply connected to the remarkable individuals who have shaped our past and present.With fervor, I dive into why Harrison's works are must-haves in every classroom and home library, emphasizing the importance of supporting BIPOC artists and authors. Her books, including the Caldecott Honor-winning "Big," allow us to revisit the pride in our shared history and provide an invaluable resource for fostering inclusive education. Tune in for a discussion that's not only enlightening but also celebratory, as we recommend more enriching reads that weave the diverse cultural tapestry we all share. Join us for a journey that promises to be as informative as it is uplifting. COME SAY Hey!! Instagram: @Jebeh01 Facebook: @JebehCulturalConsulting Pinterest: @Jebeh Cultural Consulting LinkedIn: @Jebeh Edmunds Leave a Review on our Podcast! We value your feedback!Are you ready to take your diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts to the next level? Sign Up for My Free Workshop: 3 Massive Mistakes To Avoid When Learning About DEIhttps://jebeh-edmunds.mykajabi.com/pl/2148161149Save time and effort with our informative newsletter that offers strategies, tools, resources, and playlists from the culturally competent and socially just educator and creator Jebeh Edmunds! https://jebehedmunds.com/digitalcourse/email-signup/

Today, we learned about Arturo Schomburg and Charlotte E. Ray. Then, we went on an adventure with the crayons as they prepared to return back to school!!!!

We learned about two exceptional people of Black History.

Today Virginia is chatting with Vashti Harrison, number one New York Times-bestselling author and illustrator of Little Leaders, Little Dreamers, and Little Legends — about her newest picture book, Big.AND - we have signed copies of Big and several of Vashti's other books in the Burnt Toast Bookshop right now! Plus you can get 10 percent off that purchase if you also order (or have already ordered!) Fat Talk! (Just use the code FATTALK at checkout.) If you want more conversations like this one, please rate and review us in your podcast player! And become a paid Burnt Toast subscriber to get all of Virginia's reporting and bonus subscriber-only episodes. And don't forget to check out our new Burnt Toast Podcast Bonus Content! Disclaimer: Virginia is a journalist and human with a lot of informed opinions. Virginia is not a nutritionist, therapist, doctor, or any kind of health care provider. The conversation you're about to hear and all of the advice and opinions she and her guests give are just for entertainment, information, and education purposes only. None of this is a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice.BUTTER & OTHER LINKSFollow Vashti on InstagramKids' books feature talking animals more often than they feature Black kids.Girlhood Interrupted study from Georgetown Law Center on Poverty and InequalitySulwe by Lupita Niyong'o,Virginia's piece about revisiting Eloise with her daughter.set of photo framesanti-diet fat positive stickersFAT TALK is out! Order your signed copy from Virginia's favorite independent bookstore, Split Rock Books (they ship anywhere in the US!). Or order it from your independent bookstore, or from Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Target, or Kobo or anywhere else you like to buy books. You can also order the audio book from Libro.fm or Audible.CREDITSThe Burnt Toast Podcast is produced and hosted by Virginia Sole-Smith. Follow Virginia on Instagram.Burnt Toast transcripts and essays are edited and formatted by Corinne Fay, who runs @SellTradePlus, an Instagram account where you can buy and sell plus size clothing.The Burnt Toast logo is by Deanna Lowe.Our theme music is by Jeff Bailey and Chris Maxwell.Tommy Harron is our audio engineer.Thanks for listening and for supporting anti-diet, body liberation journalism.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit virginiasolesmith.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we're learning about these 2 AMAZING people in Black History!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interactivenanny/support

We learned about two of the most important people in our history today, Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interactivenanny/support

Sunit and Matt have an in depth dicsussion about raising children in today's climate, what "home education" means and why it is important to understand the history of complusory schooling.    If you are concerned about the direction our schools are heading, and wanting to take your power back, this is a great episode to get started!   Learn more about Apogee Strong and Matt at:   https://apogeestrong.com/leadership/

Episode Highlights: Conscious parenting, Homeschooling, socratic method, critical thinkers, “waking up” Summary: Sunit Suchdev aka. “Sunit Speaks” returned to the Mental Wealth Podcast this week and joined Kaylor to jam on all things homeschooling and being a conscious parent. You may remember Sunit and Kaylor's last epic convo Episode 112: Trolling Justin Trudeau, Pharmaceutical Industry and Common Sense. In this week's episode they discuss: How the “awake” community is changing, the different levels of awakeness and how she is creating boundaries while continuing to be aware of what's going on in the world The types of things she and her family are doing to plan and prepare to free themselves of the system Why she decided to homeschool her kids and addressed the myths around socialization and encouraging parents to decide what's best for their kids Conscious parenting, using the socratic method of learning and allowing kids to come to their own conclusions Sunit has recently pivoted her business and is now going after the school system and helping parents to raise future leaders. If you are on your own homeschooling journey or interested in learning more then you definitely don't want to miss out on this episode, it was such a good discussion! If you enjoyed the episode, please be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @thekaylorbetts. Also, please make sure to give us a review and a five star rating if you're loving what we are doing! _____________________________ RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Podcast | The Holi LifeWebsite | theholilife.comInstagram | @sunitspeaks ____________________________ IMPORTANT UPDATES: Apply to work 1:1 with Kaylor | https://buildmentalwealth.co/ Follow Kaylor on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thekaylorbetts/ _____________________________

Who better to talk about building future leaders than two leadership experts who have worked with thousands of corporate professionals across the country - meet Molly D. Shepard and Peter J. Dean. Molly founded The Leader's Edge in 2001 to help address the limited representation of women in the highest ranks of American businesses, and Peter, Wharton lecturer turned executive coach, has authored several books and runs the men's coaching division, Leaders By Design. On episode 42, we discuss: - the role of early scripts - how corporations are embracing mothers (or not) - empathy - ways to teach your kids to become leaders at a young age Check out their new children's book, Little Leaders and Their Stories, and listen in today. Connect with Molly & Peter: The Leader's Edge/Leaders By Design LinkedIn // Molly D. Shepard // Peter J. Dean // Little Leaders Children's Book Connect with Susannah: Instagram // Facebook // Website // Instagram: The 5 to 8 Shift --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susannah-mcmonagle/message

Who better to talk about building future leaders than two leadership experts who have worked with thousands of corporate professionals across the country - meet Molly D. Shepard and Peter J. Dean. Molly founded The Leader's Edge in 2001 to help address the limited representation of women in the highest ranks of American businesses, and Peter, Wharton lecturer turned executive coach, has authored several books and runs the men's coaching division, Leaders By Design. On episode 42, we discuss: - the role of early scripts - how corporations are embracing mothers (or not) - empathy - ways to teach your kids to become leaders at a young age Check out their new children's book, Little Leaders and Their Stories, and listen in today. Connect with Molly & Peter: The Leader's Edge/Leaders By Design LinkedIn // Molly D. Shepard // Peter J. Dean // Little Leaders Children's Book Connect with Susannah: Instagram // Facebook // Website // Instagram: The 5 to 8 Shift --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susannah-mcmonagle/message

This is a beautiful dive into how we can bring more respect and intention to parenting, in order to create space for our kids to become real leaders - both within themselves and in the world. If you love this episode, you'll adore Formidable Women. Head to carliemaree.com/formidable Big love, Carlie xx

Supporting Little Leaders: Mum of four, Bekka, and Michelle R Price discuss some of the ways in which we are adjusting to the more awakened children entering the world.   Talk Topics:  Sensitivities in kids Children's oracle cards Give us some feedback Crystals for young people Bullying ----more---- Show Notes: This is the spiritual sister act you've been waiting for!!  Meet Michelle R Price and Bekka Meyer New episode every Friday. Mentioned in the Show: Chakra Insight Oracle - Caryn Sangster www.blueangelonline.com  Circle of Security -   https://www.circleofsecurityinternational.com/circle-of-security-model/what-is-the-circle-of-security/   Global Teacher Awards 2021 - https://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/two-australians-in-the-running-for-global-teacher-prize-2021#:~:text=Two%20Australian%20teachers%2C%20Steven%20Kolber,the%202021%20Global%20Teacher%20Prize  Little Pickles You Tube page created by Rebecca West - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeAVMWpBvRua4LXe3kiSnEQ  Children's Wellbeing Cards by Dr Maxine Therese -  https://www.rockpoolpublishing.com.au/childrens-wellbeing-cards  Salamanca Market in Hobart -  https://www.salamancamarket.com.au/Home  Luke Richmond - https://www.olocadventures.com/  Book by Doris Stickney is Waterbugs and Dragonflies - https://www.booktopia.com.au/waterbugs-and-dragonflies-doris-stickney/book/9780829811803.html  Along Came Abby on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alongcameabby/   https://alongcameabby.myshopify.com/  Contact The Living Enlightened Podcast with your questions or feedback: Email: livingenlightened33@gmail.com  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/businessandpartypodcast    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MichelleAndBekka    Meet your hosts: Michelle Price in her own words: I am self employed in the spiritual realm.  My 21 year career as a radio journalist ended in March 2020 and I have been working for myself ever since.   I offer oracle card readings, including past lives, business, health and relationship reads and anything else you can think of.  I am also a Medium, meaning I am able to connect you with your passed over loved ones and I  communicate with Ascended Masters, Guides and the Angels.    As well, I offer Mentorship, helping you discover and develop your spiritual gifts. I also do freelance journalism meaning I can write you a fabulous bio, Media Release or magazine article.   Contact Michelle Michelle R Price The Lightworker on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michellerprice76/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellerprice/   Linked In:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-brewer-65b49538/   Bekka Meyer in her own words: Contact Bekka  Insightful Connections on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Insightfulconnections.Bekka  Email: Insightfulconnections11@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insightfulconnections 

Welcome to Nutmeg Book Drops: Elementary Edition, a podcast produced by Librarians ConneCT. Librarians ConneCT is a group of public and school librarians from throughout the State of Connecticut. Each week, we'll discuss three of the 2022 Elementary Nutmeg Nominees, perfect for readers in grades 2-3. Each week will feature book talks and author interviews on some of the nominees. This week's episode features Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison, published by Little Brown Books for Young Readers, The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, and published by Versify, and Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonia Sotomayor, illustrated by Rafael Lopez, and published by Philomel Books. Find more information on our website: bit.ly/librariansconnect!

Stephanie is a full time kindergarten teacher, she is a business owner, she is a wife, a mama and so much more to a lot of different people - so she knows a fair bit about overwhelm but more importantly, she knows how to avoid it -  especially when we are all living such full lives. Tune into this weeks episode for some practical techniques you can implement immediately that will help you recognise when you're starting to feel stressed or overwhelmed and that what to do about it… Show Notes & Episode Links can be found on the website at: https://www.thismamameansbusiness.com/episodes/16

Andrea is a true gift to this world! She is single handedly building little leaders each and every day! We discuss so many amazing topics in this episode, all from her childhood, her time in the military and how she was at the Pentagon on 9-11, to everything she's working on now and in her future to educate kids, parents and educators! Again, Andrea is a truly incredible human and you need to know her!Connect with Andrea!FacebookInstagramCheck out the blog post here!_________________________Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability™ product I'll be launching in 2021.Sign Up Here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/584415548867534/Please remember:It's not your disability, it's your Different Ability™!

Some of the questions that music educators and music therapists might be asking themselves when it comes to creating inclusive and equitable early childhood spaces might be: How can I create social change in my early childhood music classes? How can I talk to young children about topics related to race, politics, landownership, disabilities, etc.? How can I have meaningful teaching moments in which colonialism, ableism, whiteness, and other systems of oppression are de-centered and equity, inclusion, and accessibility are upheld? Music Therapists Kerry Devlin, Naomi Davis and Zoe Levine join Stephanie Leavell to explore these questions and to talk about how to engage children in anti-racist and anti-oppressive conversations while presenting these topics in a developmentally appropriate way. They also share about Music For Kiddos' new course, Empowering Little Leaders.    IN THIS EPISODE: You'll meet the three course curators of the Empowering Little Leaders course: Naomi Davis, MT-BC, Zoe Levine, MT-BC, and Kerry Devlin, MMT, MT-BC. You'll learn about the anti-oppressive early childhood music program “Just the Way You Are”, established at Annapolis Music Therapy in 2020. You'll get some ideas about how to engage children in anti-racist and anti-oppressive conversations while presenting these topics in a developmentally appropriate way. Get a glimpse of what the course Empowering Little Leaders is all about!   TODAY'S RESOURCE:

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Riley Preston from Little Leaders, Big Voices is a platform to engage kids and create a forum where they can create and share ways to make a difference starting with everyday situations such as those they encounter in school or at the playground.The first project of “Little Leaders, Big Voices” is Riley's debut as an author with his book “Kindness…Pass it on” where he shares how impactful the ripple effect of kindness can be! This book is a great addition to any household, classroom, library, or youth program. Demonstrating simple ways kids can uplift each other in daily situations.Riley believes making the world a better place begins with you. Through his actions such as volunteering at food banks, sharing experiences, and helping to take care of others he believes his actions will create a wave of kindness in this world.Add his book to your family collection or give it as a gift!Kindness...Pass It OnConnect with RileyLittle Leaders, Big VoicesConnect with CathyCathy McKinnon (Mom) Wellness Warrior CoachingConnect With Katrina:Grab my FREE Guide over at my Facebook Group, Guiding Parents with KidpreneursFREE GUIDE: 14 Top Tips For Parents To Kick Start Their Child's Entrepreneurial Journey.Follow Katrina on FacebookFollow Katrina on Instagram Make sure to subscribe to the show, I release a new episode every Tuesday morning.

The Wanna Be Podcast is back for a Black History Month special, and I’m going to be sharing the stories of phenomenal black women who are almost certainly making history with their work.This week you’re in for a treat, ever since the Cartoonist series back in January I’ve wanted this week’s guest on the podcast and it was an absolute privilege to get this episode recorded in-person while she was here in London. My darlings you are about to hear from Illustrator, Author and filmmaker Vashti Harrison the brilliant Mind behind Little Leaders Bold Women in Black History which coincidentally is the Black History Month sponsor for this podcast. Vashti creates the cutest and most adorable drawing of little black girls that not only captures their innocence but their magic and strength too. My heart skips a little every time I open the Little Leaders book, and when you pick one up for yourself -or visit her social media you’ll understand why!Today you’ll learn how Vashti maintains her incredible skill, why we should stop telling kids about ‘starving artists’, and how to get your parents to support your creative endeavours.First I had to indulge my curiosity- I simply had to find out about the moment Vashti realised she was good at drawing and listen to what she had to say...Follow Vashti on Twitter and Instagram @VashtiHarrison. Pick up a copy of Little Leaders on Amazon or at your local bookshop.

The next book follows on nicely from "Little Leaders" but this one has a sporting lilt. This series of mini biographies is written by Rachel Ignotofsky and not only showcases famous sportswomen in well known sports like tennis and athletics but finds unsung heroes in lesser known pursuits such as skydiving and roller derby. As you will discover, finding your way to sporting glory is a rocky road and does not just require talent but also hard work and in many cases a healthy dose of serendipity. You may well think that you are no good at sport, but maybe just maybe, you just haven't found the right one... There are some great quotes and illustrations in the book as well as a couple of  'visual chapters' that I have not been able to include in my reading - for obvious reasons! I would heartily recommend you find the book in your local library or school library or from you local bookshop as it is not only a great read but a beautiful book to own. If you enjoy this book there are other books in this vein - "Women In Science" and "Women In Art".   Episode 1 - Introduction, Madge Syers, Tiny Broadwick and Bobbie Rosenfeld   Madge Syers Why were women not allowed to compete in competitions? How was she allowed to compete in the 1902 World Championships? Which year did she win the first ever Women's gold medal for Skating? Who was her pairs partner?   Tiny Broadwick What was her real name? And why exactly was she nicknamed ‘Tiny'? Which acts from the carnival was she inspired by? In 1913, she the first person to do what? How do you think she (or her family) felt? Why did she have to retire?   Bobbie Rosenfeld Although Bobbie was Canadian, where was she born? Who did Bobbie beat in her very first 100 metre race? In which events did Bobbie participate during the 1928 Olympics? Why did Bobbie have to retire from playing sport? How do you think this made her feel?

Episode 9 - Zaha Hadid, Maya Lin and More Little Leaders   Zaha Hadid Where was Zaha Born? Which Russian Painter inspired her final school project? What did the nickname ‘paper architect' mean? Which building, created for the 2012 London Olympics did she design?   Maya Lin Maya's mum was a ceramist – what do they make? Which competition did she win? What are ‘renewable resources'? What award did May win in 2009?   More Little Leaders How many of the 18 had you heard of before? Which of the ‘mini leaders' did something you would like to achieve? Make a list of 5 other women that could have been included in this section. Try to make sure they are from different spheres of life Write your own 3 minute script about someone you have been inspired by in this section (1 minute is about 180ish words)    

Episode 8 - Thancoupie Gloria Fletcher, Eiko Ishioka, Wangari Maathai, Calypso Rose and Flossie Wong-Staal   Thancoupie Gloria Fletcher In which state of Australia did she grow up? What did her tribe usually use clay for? How did she help chronicle the Thaynakwith language? What do people celebrate at the Weipa Festival?   Eiko Ishioka What did Eiko's father do? What is a ‘mantra? Which 3 words became Eiko's mantra? What would yours be? Which award did she win in 1993? Name three people or companies Eiko has created costumes for.   Wangari Maathai What did Wangari's parents do? Which country ruled Kenya when Wangari was young? What did she suggest women should do to help the environment in Kenya? Why did she promote growing food at schools?   Calypso Rose  What is Calypso Rose's real name? Where was she born? What was her song “Glass Thief” about? Why did they change the name of the Calypso King competition?   Flossie Wong-Staal Why did Flossie and her family leave China? How did her dad choose the name Flossie? Which 2 subjects did Flossie choose between to study at high school? What does the acronym AIDS stand for?

Episode 7 - Vera Rubin, Yayoi Kusama, Toni Morrison and Ester Mahlangu   Vera Rubin  Who was Vera's inspiration? Why did she get turned away from Princeton? What subject did Vera study at Vassar College? What did Vera prove most of our galaxy was made of?   Yayoi Kusama  Why do you think her parents ‘did not approve of art as a career'? What is a ‘happening'? What was the symbolism of using dots? What did they represent? Where else might to see a room covered with mirrors – especially one that might confuse you…?   Toni Morrison Why did Toni hear her family's stories and not write/read them? Who were her favourite authors growing up? Why might the girl in ‘The bluest eyes' have felt ugly? What ist just about eye colour…? Which awards has she won?   Ester Mahlangu What do the women paint in Ndebele culture? Would you like to do this? Where did Ester work? How do you think this helped her art? How did she make her paint? Why do you think she never used pinks and neons in her work before?  

Episode 6 - Sister Corita Kent, Esther Afua Ocloo, Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian and Mahasweta Devi    Sister Corita Kent What was her real name? What does ‘Corita' mean? At what age did she leave home to become a nun? What medium did she mainly use at first? Whose art work later inspired her? What is a serigraph?   Esther Afua Ocloo How much money was Esther given by an aunt? What did she initially need to buy to make her marmalade? What is Nkulenu Industries? In 1976 the WWB was set up – what do the three letters stand for?   Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian How did she initially learn to draw? Where is she Shah Cheragh masque? Why did Monir stay in New York for 20 years Why do you think so much of her art got destroyed? How might this make you feel?   Mahasweta Devi Which jobs did some of the family members have? Why do you think Mahasweta never showed her work to anyone? In the book “The Queen of Jhansi” what/where is ‘Jhansi?” What does the word ‘indigenous' mean?

Episode 5 - Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Asima Chatterjee, Maya Deren, Amalia Hernández and Violeta Parra Sister Rosetta Tharpe Why was it unusual to see a girl with a guitar? Do you think this is the same today? What genre of music was Decca records most famous for? What term was used to describe her song “Rock Me” ? Search for her on youtube and describe her performance style   Asima Chatterjee What did Asima do when there was no Chemistry department at the university? Which phrase from the text tells you she did experiments multiple times before she got the technique correct? From which plant did she derive an anti-epilepsy drug? What did she discover about the Madagascar Periwinkle?   Maya Deren Who was Maya the personal assistant of? Find the meaning of the phrase ‘avant-garde' When did she create “Meshes in the afternoon” ? How does the phrase ‘visual jigsaw puzzle' make you imagine her work?   Amalia Hernández Why do you think Amalia learned European style ballet before learning her own cultural dances? How would you describe when ‘danzas' usually happen? Why might the Mexican people have really liked seeing the dance group on the TV? How many dancers were in her troupe in 1959?   Violeta Parra With whom did Violeta tour around Chile with? Do you think you could do this with one of your family members? Who gave her information about the songs she had never heard or sung before? What does the Spanish phrase “Nueva cancion” translate to in English? As well as singing, what other 3 art forms was she exceptional at?

Episode 4 - Chien-Shiung Wu, Bessie Blount Griffin, Hedy Lamarr and Claudia Jones   Chien-Shiung Wu There was no school for girls where she lived, so what did her parents do? What was the Manhattan Project all about? What did ‘The Wu Experiement' prove? Do you think Chien-Shiung Wu should have received a Nobel prize too? Why?   Bessie Blount Griffin List the different ways Bessie learned to write. Why did these skills come in useful when working with injured soldiers? What device did she invent and why do you think some organisations were not interested? Where did she become known as ‘Mom Bessie' ?   Hedy Lamarr   What was Hedy's real first name? Why did she need to keep her Jewish heritage secret? Although her wartime invention was not used, it is the basis of which modern technologies? Which award is the ‘Oscar of Inventing' ?   Claudia Jones What is ‘discrimination' and why might Claudia have been discriminated against? What does FBI stand for? Which weekly newspaper did Claudia found? When was the first Notting Hill Carnival held?

Episode 3 - Frida Kahlo, Gyo Fujikawa, Katherine Dunham and Mary Blair   Frida Kahlo What happened to Frida's leg? How did she disguise it? Why did she end up doing so many self-portraits? Why did she not classify herself as a ‘surrealist'? How did she show her Mexican culture in her work?   Gyo Fujikawa What did Gyo paint as a child? What happened to Gyo's family during WW2? Which books did she write and illustrate herself? What do you think the author means by ‘characters of many ethnicities' ?   Katherine Dunham How old was she when she had her story published? What was the name of the group she created that was the first black ballet company? Where in the Caribbean did she travel? What do you think the word ‘matriarch' means?   Mary Blair What did Mary start out life as doing? Why do you think her husband was chosen for the trip and not Mary? Name some of the films Mary worked on? Have you seen any of these? Which ride did Mary design? Find a picture/video of it and see if you can understand her style.

Episode 2 - Marie Curie, Edith Head, Peggy Guggenheim and Grace Hopper   Marie Curie, Why could Marie not go to ‘normal' university? How old was she when she went to Paris? Which 2 elements did Marie and Pierre discover? Which 2 Nobel Prizes did she win?   Edith Head Why did Edith not have many friends as a child? How many Oscar nominations did she get? Which movie stars did she work with Can you draw what Edith's own personal style looked like?   Peggy Guggenheim How old was Peggy when she became an art collector/owner? What was the name of the first gallery Peggy opened? Why did the Nazi's destroy art? Where did Peggy smuggle her art to?   Grace Hopper What did Grace to to her alarm clock? What do you think would happen if YOU did this? Grace was rejected from the Navy several times – for what reasons? Which idea did her co-workers laugh at? When did she return to the Navy and why?

Written by Vashti Harrison, "Little Leaders: Visionary Women Around the World" chronicles in short biographies the lives of many pivotal women in various spheres. But in many cases, because they were women or of colour or both, their legacies were overlooked. These names were lost to the general consciousness and would never get the recognition they deserved. Many of the names that come up will be new to many but their influence and worldwide reach may amaze you!   Episode 1 - Introduction, Fatima Al-Fahiri, Wang Zhenyi and Ada Lovelace   Fatima Al-Fahiri When did Fatima live? How did Fatima and her sister get the money to build the Mosque? What is a ‘masdrassa' ? Which Pope studied there? What did he introduce to the western world?   Wang Zhenyi If girls at this time did not go to school, how did she learn? What different subjects did she write about? What equipment did Wang Zhenyi use to recreate an eclipse? Why do you think so much of her writing was published AFTER she died?   Ada Lovelace What were the names of Ada's parents? Why might Charles Babbage have declined to work with Ada? How did she prove she was worth working with? Ada is thought of as the first person to be a… what? Why do you think her name is barely remembered/taught?

00:40 - And we’re back! Meek and Nique catch each other up with how they’re feeling (all the ailments and faux hangovers), and are changing it up a little this episode. Instead of pulling a topic from the Tea Jar, they are going straight to the communitea with a Q&A session. 2:10 - Our first question is from Kiera, who asks: What does it look like to raise black children in America today? What does it look like more specifically for your individual families? 2:30 - First, shout out to our communitea for interacting with us, sending us your questions, and letting us know what you think! Before getting to Kiera’s question, Meek and Nique tell us what they’re sipping on. Monique is sipping on a rooibos tea named I Woke Up Like This, which she also shared with Meka for today. 4:14 - To answer Kiera’s question… for Meek, knowing she has three black sons, it makes her feel sick because she’s afraid for her kids and how they can be targeted by society. Right now, they’re seen as small, cute children, but they will grow into tall, strong, black men who won’t receive the same grace from society. For Nique, she leans on her faith and her husband. She is fiercely protective of her son, recalling Emmett Till and how so little has changed for black boys in America since then.   8:13 - Meka brings up the Exonerated Five and the impact of how young black boys are represented in the media. This is a hard and sensitive topic, and is a fear for every mother of black children. 9:55 - Nique brings up her mixed family and the fiery confidence that her daughter has, which can pose a challenge as she grows older. As she grows up as a biracial person, how will she be received and perceived in the world? Nique explains that it’s an ongoing challenge to ensure that her biracial kids know that they don’t have to choose black or white, that they belong in society, and they are in charge of their own identities.   12:28 - For Meka, her goal is to raise happy kids. Kids see color but not with the heaviness that adults do. Still, she makes sure that her children know about the history of their ancestors and recalls bringing Elle to the African American History Museum in DC to show her black history in America. 14:25 - The ladies remind us: Prayer without works is dead. Remember to put your prayers into action.  15:50 - Meek and Nique both have used the Little Leaders books by Vashti Harrison to recognize the celebratory moments and people of Black American history. They recognize in themselves how difficult it is to educate their kids about America’s violence and racism against black bodies, because it’s such a challenging and painful discussion to have with young children.  17:51 - Nique makes the point that it’s all about empowerment and positivity about yourself and your culture. It gives strength to talk about the difficult things when the story is one of survival and resilience. Modern day stories of black excellence prove every day what black success looks and feels like.  19:25 - Meka talks about confidence in their black sons and how positive affirmations build them up with positivity. It’s a great practice to start with any and all of your kids!  21:10 - Meek and Nique invite the communitea to share your affirmations, share how your family navigates race issues and challenges, how you teach your children about the world while building them up. Let’s teach our children to be confident and proud of their blackness.  23:45 - Monique speaks about her eldest child, Layla, who attends an HBCU and has experienced so many people from different backgrounds that she can hang with anybody. She’s always been proud of her blackness and thrives in her environment because of her confidence.  26:30 - “I refuse to raise kids that are soft as butter. We don’t have kids that melt. We have kids that have resilience.” 29:00 - What can our non-black listeners do to be better allies? Have a desire to learn and be sincere about being open to listening to others that don’t look like you. Share conversations with each other and learn from others’ experiences. 31:40 - To close out, it’s Drive Track time! Nique has been listening to Imagine Dragons “The Fall” (but the whole album is great), and Meek has been listening to Afro B’s Drogba (Joanna).----- Make sure to follow Meek and Nique on social media! Meka’s blog is Hanging with the Harrells and her instagram is @hwthblog (she’s almost at 10k followers - let’s help get her there!). Nique can be found at White Coat Wifey and followed at @whitecoatwifey!Make sure to follow the show at @teawithmeekandnique on Insta to see behind-the-scenes and more content, say hello to your fearless hosts at meekandnique.com, and tune in for the next episode!

Join New York Times bestselling author & illustrator Vashti Harrison as she introduces young readers to trailblazing women who changed the world. Harrison will read from her two bestsellers: Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History and Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World. Afterwards, Harrison will conduct a drawing demo on the main stage for kids of all ages! A book signing will follow the presentation. Copies of Little Leaders, Little Dreamers, Hair Love, Festival of Colors, and Cece Loves Science will be available for purchase.

Today's books are: A Wreath for Emmett Till by Marilyn Nelson. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2005 Little Leaders: bold women in black history by Vashti Harrison. Little, Brown, and Company 2017. Other books I spoke of quite a bit are: Carver: a life in poems by Marilyn Nelson. Front Street, 2001. How I Discovered Poetry by Marilyn Nelson. Dial Books, 2014. Links to some things we talked about today. The interview where Marilyn Nelson discussed the initial discussion about Emmett Till. Vashti Harrison's Instagram account. Vashti Harrison's interview in School Library Journal.

Scripture: 1Cor 3:5-20, As follow up to the "Grow Up" message last week, Craig Cabaniss preaches "Look Up" from 1 Cor 3:5-20. We are encouraged to not build our foundation on our leaders but instead, focus on the Lord.

Tim and Jess discuss what leadership means to Tim's 13 year-old son Michael. Also, what leadership opportunities do kids have and how do we grow our "Little Leaders?"

Host Kevin Willett is joined by Leslie Rivera of Little Leaders. Little Leaders is a family child care that supports healthy growth and development for children in the Lawrence community and serves as a training and empowering space for young parents to become self-employed educators. Audio file:  littleleaders.mp3