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"What do you think reality is? It's just God dreaming. There's only one dreamer. But each ego goes, 'No, there are billions of us out here.' Yeah, okay… fine." - Rev. Bill McDonald.In this episode, we coincide in time and space with the unique Rev. Bill McDonald. In his long-awaited return, the Spiritual Healer, Storyteller, Veteran, International Motivational Speaker, and Award-winning Poet brought even more magic than his first visit to the show. This time, Rev. Bill delves into the importance of love and compassion in spiritual practices, breaks down his concept of time, and invites us to reflect on the reality of reality.Tune in to Episode 263 of Uncover Your Magic and discover how to awaken your inner healer, experience oneness with the universe, and blend into the collective consciousness. You'll also hear about the magical concept of "rainbow body," the power of selfless love in healing, the nature of reality, and much more.In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about Rev. Bill and his healing journey (8:20)Finding humble messengers of love (15:30)What is a "rainbow body"? (23:00)Rev. Bill reflects on the purpose of reincarnation (37:40)The nature of reality and consciousness (45:00)The power of selfless love in healing processes (50:20)Connect with Rev. Bill McDonald:WebsiteInstagramTwitterYouTubeFacebookGet Rev. Bill McDonald's booksLet's Connect!WebsiteFacebookInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. Rachel White, Founder and Lead Researcher at The Superintendent Lab, a hub for data, research, insights, and innovation on the public school district superintendency. She is currently the Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. White has also taught at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and Old Dominion University and has served as a school board member and volunteer coach at Van Wert City Schools in Ohio. She is a member of the University Council for Education Administration, the American Educational Research Association, and the Association for Education Finance and Policy.  Some Questions We Ask:Tell us about yourself and The Superintendent Lab. (01:31)How do you humanize the role of superintendents and incorporate that in your research? (04:26)In what ways did the RAND study inspire your research? (08:08)How has scrutiny of the superintendency changed over the years, and is turnover being addressed by retention programs? (11:52)In your research, have you looked at partnerships between superintendents and the community? (16:07)Which of your research findings are most alarming? (18:34)In your opinion, how will the new administration impact K-12 leadership? (24:48)How can the community support and advocate for superintendents? (28:06)Tell us more about your hopes for The Superintendent Lab. (30:26)In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about Dr. Rachel White and The Superintendent Lab (01:40)Humanizing superintendents (04:34)Dr. White's research (08:13)Scrutiny of the superintendency and retention programs to address turnover (12:22)Partnerships between superintendents and the community (16:33)Research findings that alarm her (18:40)Impacts of the new administration on K-12 leadership (24:58)Advocating for superintendents at the community level (28:22)Hopes for The Superintendent Lab in the future (30:32)Quotes:“Superintendents that have strong trusting relationships with their school board—and particularly their school board president—are significantly less likely to be job seeking.”“What we know is that principal stability impacts teacher stability, and we know teacher stability does impact students outcomes and educational experiences, right? So it's sort of like doing a stepwise process to get to what is the impact of superintendent turnover.”“Any sort of changes at the federal level may mean that superintendents really have to step up right and make sure that we continue to say, ‘We are going to serve every kid that walks in our door, and we're going to do whatever it takes to do that.'”Stay in touch with Dr. Rachel White:LinkedInThe Superintendent Lab websiteEmail: rachel.white@austin.utexas.eduStay in touch with Sarah Williamson:SWPR GROUP WebsiteLinkedInStay in touch with Chad Bolser:LinkedInAbout "The Secret to Transformational Leadership," which Sarah co-authored with Dr. Quintin Shepherd:Transformational Leadership Secret websitePurchase the print or ebook

The 3D world is weighed down by oppressing ideologies and norms, pressuring many to hide or suppress their true nature just to fit in. Luckily, there are also souls of pure light among us—selfless guides who have embraced their role in helping others rediscover their authentic selves.In today's episode, we uncover the magic of one of those souls of pure light, the magical Nevin Fetzer. Nevin is a Spiritual Guide, Intuitive Mentor, and Transformative Thinker on a mission to help individuals rediscover their true essence. Despite being aware of his connection with the spiritual realm early in his life, Nevin didn't feel safe to reveal his true identity until his late teen years. Profound personal experiences and an intense journey through light and darkness helped him reawaken his abilities and embrace his purpose.Tune in to Episode 256 of Uncover Your Magic and gain insight into your own spiritual journey by hearing Nevin's revelations, unique wisdom, and out-of-this-world clarity to paint the spiritual worlds using simple words. Allow our conversation to illuminate the path back to your true essence, and ask yourself, what if your life is a masterpiece in progress, and you are both the artist and the canvas?In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about Nevin's spiritual journey (12:10)Nevin shares details of his childhood and spiritual awakening (19:40)Nevin talks about his experiences navigating his identity (28:10)The power of connection and soulmates (39:30)Nevin shares his thoughts on destiny and purpose (45:20)Nevin's unique perspective on the journey of love and connection (52:40)Connect with Nevin Fetzer:Visit Nevin's website, The Divine Canvas Is YouLet's Connect!WebsiteFacebookInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wondered what would have happened if you accepted that crazy business proposal? Or what would your life have looked like if you decided to pursue a different degree in school? What if I told you there is a way to take a peek at those alternative realities?In this episode, we welcome back the incredible Dr. Bruce Goldberg to the show. This time, Dr. Goldberg takes us a step further in hypnotherapy as we explore parallel lives and the true nature (and power) of manifestation. You'll also hear about time travel, extra-terrestrial beings, several real-life examples where Dr. Goldberg literally helped save people's lives by helping them shift their realities, and much more.After retiring from dentistry, Dr. Goldberg has focused on his thriving International hypnotherapy practice in Los Angeles. He has authored almost 30 best-selling and award-winning books, including Past Lives, Future Lives, the first book ever written on progression hypnotherapy. His second book, The Search for Grace, was made into a TV movie by CBS after Dr. Goldberg used his abilities to pull some strings in a parallel reality.He also conducted over 35 thousand past-life regressions, future-life progressions, and "paragressions," which is the name he gave to travels to parallel lives.Tune in to Episode 255 of Uncover Your Magic, and learn more about Dr. Goldberg's fascinating soul, and how he can help you get close to the life you're destined to live.In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about past-life regressions, future-life progressions, and parallel lives paragressions (10:10)About the time Dr. Goldberg pulled the strings across realities (19:20)Real-life examples of Dr. Golberg's work in action (24:00)Dr. Goldberg explains time traveling (46:20)About future technologies and human longevity on Dr. Goldberg's eyes (49:00)Dreaming as a gateway to the higher realm (55:00)Connect with Dr. Bruce Goldberg:BooksWebsiteYouTubeFacebookTwitterLet's Connect!WebsiteFacebookInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. Alena Zachery-Ross, Superintendent of Ypsilanti Community Schools in Michigan. She has decades of experience at public K-12 and charter schools of all sizes, including serving as Superintendent for Okemos Public Schools and for the Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System. She is a sought-after professional speaker, educational consultant, and leadership development coach as well as a church pastor.Some Questions We Ask:Can you tell us more about your career and your current role? (01:23)What is the most rewarding aspect of your career? (02:10)What can you say about the RAND research, and how you are able to cope with stress? (03:03)How do you think scrutiny of the superintendency has changed over the years? (04:32)How do you unify people to build community within your school district? (05:32)How much do you think your experiences align with those of superintendents in your state or across the country? (07:11)How are you sharing stories to bring people together? (08:33)What advice can you give to other superintendents with regards to cultivating engagement? (10:34)What makes people forget that superintendents are real people, and how can we demonstrate that you are solving challenging issues to give K-12 students the best education possible? (12:35)How can a community advocate for superintendents? (14:06)In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about Dr. Zachery-Ross' educational career (01:31)Rewarding aspects throughout her career (02:19)Her take on coping with stress (03:26)Scrutiny of the superintendency through the years (04:54)Unifying the community (05:47)Her personal experiences as a superintendent compared with others' (07:26)Sharing stories to unify people (08:50)Dr. Zachery-Ross' advice to other school leaders (10:49)Treating superintendents as individuals and not robots (12:55)Advocating for superintendents (14:44)Quotes:“During my time as superintendent in two different districts, I've been able to take students to Ghana, Africa, on educational journeys, and watching them has been the best joy. It's been life-changing for those groups of students. It was phenomenal to see them return as transformed people and as transformed learners.”“We all want to make a difference in our students' lives. We all want to see academic growth. We all want to support our staff and families and make an impact on our community.”“A smile goes a long way—and it's up to us to be personal. It's up to us to make that connection.”Stay in touch with Dr. Alena Zachery-Ross:Dr. Alena Zachery-Ross WebsiteYpsilanti Community Schools WebsiteLinkedInStay in touch with Sarah Williamson:Free Case Study GuideSWPR GROUP WebsiteLinkedInStay in touch with Chad Bolser:LinkedInAbout "The Secret to Transformational Leadership," which Sarah co-authored with Dr. Quintin Shepherd:Transformational Leadership Secret websitePurchase the print or ebook

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. Adam Clark, Superintendent of Mount Diablo Unified School District in California. He was named as a 2022 Superintendent to Watch by the National School Public Relations Association. Previously, Dr. Clark served as Superintendent for Vallejo City Unified School District and Associate Superintendent at Antioch Unified School District. He has also been a principal at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.Some Questions We Ask:Tell us about your career in education and your current role at Mount Diablo. (01:30)What is the most rewarding aspect of your career? (02:27)How are you able to deal with stress? (04:45)How do you think the scrutiny of the superintendency has changed over the years? (07:12)How do you bring different communities together to see your vision? (11:05)To what extent do you believe your experiences are typical of superintendents in your state or nationally? (13:56)What advice can you give to other superintendents who are struggling to cultivate engagement within their communities? (17:53)What causes people to overlook the fact that superintendents are actual individuals, and how can we show that you are real people tackling difficult problems to enable K-12 kids to receive the best education possible? (20:38)What can you suggest to advocates, community members, and parents for supporting district leaders? (24:31)In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about Dr. Adam Clark's career (01:38)Rewarding aspect of his work  in education (02:40)Strategies for coping and dealing with stress (04:52)Changes in scrutiny of the superintendency (07:21)Unifying communities around a vision (11:24)His personal experiences vs. other superintendents' experiences  (14:13)Dr. Clark's advice to other superintendents (18:06)Seeing superintendents as individuals (20:54)Suggestions for advocates in the community (25:07)Quotes:“I remember how it was to be a young parent, and how maybe I didn't have all the information, and I just reacted to certain things. I also remember being a student myself—and that's one thing I try to remind people, to remember when you were a student, remember how your mind worked and the things that were important to you.”“I want to show my true self and who I am. Yes, I do have to, at times, speak properly and correctly and use the right terminology and things like that. But at other times, I've got to show myself. I have to show excitement. I have to show disappointment. I have to talk about things that we won't stand for, we won't tolerate, and I need to be forceful when I say those things. But then I need to show true excitement and exuberance when good things are happening.”Stay in touch with Dr. Adam Clark:LinkedIn Mount Diablo Unified School District Stay in touch with Sarah Williamson:Free Case Study GuideSWPR GROUP WebsiteLinkedInStay in touch with Chad Bolser:LinkedInAbout "The Secret to Transformational Leadership," which Sarah co-authored with Dr. Quintin Shepherd:Transformational Leadership Secret websitePurchase the print or ebook

In this replay episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Jessica Morrison, the Executive Director of Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative, one of the partners in the newly established Career Launch Southwest initiative, which serves as a vital link between employers and the workforce of the future. She was previously the Director of Career and College Counseling at Animas High School in Durango for six years. In June 2021, the school won the Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) Award from the Colorado Department of Education for its Sophomore Inspire Week program.This episode concludes our series focusing on rural collaboratives that are developing opportunities for students in specialized career pathways.This is the final episode in a four-part series focusing on rural collaboratives that are developing opportunities for students in specialized career pathways.Some Questions I Ask:Tell us more about Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative. (01:21)How do you create partnerships? (04:39)What are the challenges and successes in working with higher education partner institutions? (07:50)What is your funding model and how do you make it work for school districts? (11:51)What are the credentials you are currently offering to high school students and what are the outcomes of the program? (15:22)What advice can you give to leaders about starting the collaboration process? (24:30)How are you sharing your success stories? (30:14)In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about the Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative (01:34)Southwest Colorado Educational Collaborative's partnerships (04:56)Challenges and successes in higher ed partnerships (08:14)Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative's funding model (12:07)Credentials and outcomes of the program (15:53)Advice to leaders interested in collaborating on workforce development(25:17)Strategies for sharing success stories and elevating thought leadership in education (30:40)Quotes:“I want all of your listeners to understand that these pieces take time—this is not for a school district that is faint of heart. I've worked in K-12 institutions as well as on the federal government side, and I know how important data is. What are the numbers? How many students are earning industry credentials? But laying the groundwork takes years, so it's looking at all of the different components to then determine what are the steps that need to be put in place along the way.”“As you're building out this dream of consolidating resources in order to do more or bring more to a region, you can also be doing some more low-hanging fruit like priming students to be ready, which pushes your partners to get to the place of shared courses.”Stay in touch with Jobs for the Future:Career Launch Southwest WebsiteSouthwest Colorado Education Collaborative WebsiteEmail: info@swcoedcollaborative.orgStay in touch with Sarah Williamson:Free Case Study GuideSWPR GROUP WebsiteLinkedInStay in touch with Chad Bolser:LinkedInAbout "The Secret to Transformational Leadership," which Sarah co-authored with Dr. Quintin Shepherd:Transformational Leadership Secret websitePurchase the print or ebook

In this replay episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Aaron Black. He is currently the Superintendent at Randolph Eastern School Corporation in Union City, Indiana, and is spearheading the Rural Alliance Zone 32. Aaron was named a semifinalist for the Yass Innovation Prize 2023 from the Yass Center for Education (formerly the Center for Education Reform). The prize recognizes leaders in sustainable, transformational, outstanding, and permissionless education.This is the third episode in a four-part series focusing on rural collaboratives that are developing opportunities for students in specialized career pathways.Some Questions I Ask:Tell us something about yourself and Randolph Eastern. (02:22)What do you do in Randolph Eastern and what trends do you see on a national scale? (05:47)What made you decide to start the Rural Alliance Zone 32? (07:32)What is your funding model and how would you advise other superintendents about joining a collaborative? (09:16)What credentials students are looking for and what are you offering? (11:31)What are students' experiences within your program? (15:15)What are your goals in the next five years? (18:33)How do you share your story? (20:10)In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about Aaron Black (02:35)His role at Randolph Eastern and trends he sees (06:02)The start of rural collaboratives in Randolph County (07:59)His advice to other superintendents about joining rural collaboratives and about funding models (09:39)Credentials students look for and what Randolph Eastern offers (11:57)Student experiences with the program (15:46)Goals in the next five years (18:48)How to emulate the way Aaron shares his story (20:22)Quotes:“We start with kindergarteners, taking career exploration trips and being very intentional about getting them out in front of employers and learning how the world works. We do that with every grade level, and it culminates at the high school.”“We know [students] have their skills and interests, right? We know what their passions are. But we're not telling them, ‘Hey, you're going to be a nurse your entire life.' We're saying, ‘Hey, check out this health care pathway. It may be a perfect fit for you.'”“Success looks like student participation and access. … The win is in five years if the numbers multiply five times by student participation and if we continue to attract schools to help us figure out this access issue.“Stay in touch with Aaron:LinkedInTwitterThe UC Experience PodcastWebsiteStay in touch with Sarah Williamson:Free Case Study GuideSWPR GROUP WebsiteLinkedInStay in touch with Chad Bolser:LinkedInAbout "The Secret to Transformational Leadership," which Sarah co-authored with Dr. Quintin Shepherd:Transformational Leadership Secret websitePurchase the print or ebook

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Lauren Marie Hall Riggins, a senior manager at Empower Schools, a national nonprofit that partners with communities and educators to reimagine local education systems. Lauren is currently the Director of Youth Poet Laureate at VOICES Corporation, an organization offering culturally sustaining programs for young people, where she also serves as a board member and consultant. She is an experienced educator, researcher, and nonprofit leader with many notable achievements.This is the second episode in a four-part series focusing on rural collaboratives that are developing opportunities for students in specialized career pathways.Some Questions I Ask:Can you tell us more about Empower Schools? (01:34)What workforce issues are being addressed in the traditional CTE space? (04:04)What opportunities have you developed with higher education partners, and what challenges have you encountered? (07:05)How do you address funding in K-12 education collaboratives? (10:54)What credentials are you looking to offer in these collaborations, and how do they enhance students' futures? (14:19)How do the collaborations address student transportation? (19:21)What are your goals in rural collaboratives, and do you have to be rural to be part of them? (25:08)What other places across the country have built impressive collaborations to support students? (28:43)How do you share your powerful story of success? (31:33)In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about Empower Schools (01:46)Workforce issues traditional CTE addresses (04:19)Opportunities and challenges with higher education partners (07:35)Strategies for funding K-12 collaboratives (11:09)Pros and cons of credentials (15:41)Creative approaches to student transportation (19:34)Aspirational goals for education collaboratives anywhere (25:29)Which other states have built impressive collaborations (29:02)How Lauren shares her organization's success (31:49)Quotes:“I joke with my friends in the education innovation scene—excuse my language if we can't use this term—but someone needs to make transportation sexy. Why is no one innovating transportation?.”“We've created a situation where we have thousands and thousands of students across the country who have insane amounts of post-secondary debt and no real career prospects. … Post-secondary is important, but let's marry it with very intentional academic supports and a clear path that kids have explored and feel good about—and that leads to a family-sustaining wage.”“Rural collaboratives are a really unique way of maintaining community identity and collective efficacy, the sense that a group of people feel like they can do something well together, take care of their kids, [and] create a really strong regional economy.”Stay in touch with Lauren:LinkedInEmail: lhallriggins@empowerschools.orgStay in touch with Sarah Williamson:Free Case Study GuideSWPR GROUP WebsiteLinkedInStay in touch with Chad Bolser:LinkedInAbout "The Secret to Transformational Leadership," which Sarah co-authored with Dr. Quintin Shepherd:Transformational Leadership Secret websitePurchase the print or ebook

In this replay episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Michael Gonzalez, executive director of the Rural Schools Innovation Zone out of Premont,Texas. He was also a former principal at Premont Collegiate High School. This is the first episode in a four-part series focusing on rural collaboratives that are developing opportunities for students in specialized career pathways.Some Questions I Ask:What is the Rural Schools Innovation Zone? (01:16)Please tell us more about the three school corporations involved. (07:06)What are the challenges and successes in dealing with the higher education system? (09:27)How do you recommend the funding model to other education organizations and districts? (12:58)What are the outcomes of the zone and how are you growing this? (16:59)How do you address the potential barrier of transportation? (22:01)What about other logistics like bell schedules? (24:12)What advice can you give to school leaders about starting a real collaborative? (26:08)How do you share your story to the community and the whole educational sphere? (27:45)In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about the Rural Schools Innovation Zone (01:31)The participating schools (07:41)The successes and challenges in dealing with the higher education system (09:49)Recommendations for the funding model (13:10)Student outcomes and growth (17:31)Ideas for handling transportation  (22:10)Making the logistics work (24:48)Mike's advice to school leaders looking to start a collaborative (26:17)His way of sharing this story to the community (27:59)Quotes:“Be a champion for your community. Be a champion for the kids that are there that are underserved for a wide variety of reasons, whether it be resources or parity or scarcity, whatever the right word is. The local champions need to come to the forefront [and] advocate for the right things to do for kids. Start with your local school boards, your principals, your students, your superintendents, and then take it to the next step from there.”“You can live in your community and take advantage of other resources and other programs away from your community but come back and still have community pride.”“I'm trying to get to those organizations that reach the older members of the community that don't have kids in school so they can understand what we're doing, because they're the ones going out and voting.”Stay in touch with Michael:RSISZ WebsiteLinkedInEmail: mgonzalez@thersisz.orgText: (361)-522-0261Stay in touch with Sarah Williamson:Free Case Study GuideSWPR GROUP WebsiteLinkedInStay in touch with Sarah Williamson:Free Case Study GuideSWPR GROUP WebsiteLinkedInStay in touch with Chad Bolser:LinkedInAbout "The Secret to Transformational Leadership," which Sarah co-authored with Dr. Quintin Shepherd:Transformational Leadership Secret websitePurchase the print or ebook

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Tim Taylor who is a Co-Founder and President of America Succeeds-a non-profit organization that is committed to engage business leaders in modernizing the education system.. He also served as the President of Colorado Succeeds.Some Questions I Ask:Tell us more about America Succeeds (01:14)What are the skills applicable to the workforce community based on your research? (02:50)Have you seen more public private partnerships with K12 organizations now than the past? (06:10)How did America Succeeds begin working with the Indiana Employability Skill Implementation Grant and what was the outcome? (08:16)How are you working with America Succeeds partners network across the country?  (15:46)How do you recommend business leaders, partners and everyone to work together and move this mission in a collaborative way? (18:13)How are you sharing America Succeeds stories to the community? (19:50)What are your hopes about the future of work? (22:04)In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about America Succeeds (01:40)Applicable skills for the workforce (03:06)Public Private partnerships with K12 organizations (06:26)America Succeeds and Indiana Employability Skill Implementation Grant (09:07)America Succeeds Partnerships across the country (16:03)Tim Taylor's recommendations (18:46)Sharing America Succeeds Stories (20:03)His hope for the future of work (22:13)Quotes:“The challenge everywhere is how do we make a student's day look different, a classroom look different to practice these skills, when we're asking so much of teachers already. And one of the things we discovered in working on this project, right, is that it's not doing more necessarily, it's just doing what you do a little differently."“And it's rare that I have talked this long about durable skills without talking about one of our big drivers, right is economic mobility and equity. And as you talk about, you know, the in you think about those things, and how these are happening in the classroom and where else they're happening. There's been a lot of inequity.”“The Association for Talent Development did a study and 83% of employers complain about a skills gap, the largest two in the workforce, our critical thinking and communication skills, right? We're hearing this over and over again, this is not an isolated problem. One point to note that right, everybody is hired for any job ever wished for some combination of technical and durable skills.”Stay in touch with Jobs for the Future:America Succeeds WebsiteDurable Skills by America Succeeds WebsiteEmail:info@americasucceeds.orgStay in touch with Sarah Williamson:Free Case Study GuideSWPR GROUP WebsiteLinkedInStay in touch with Chad Bolser:LinkedInAbout "The Secret to Transformational Leadership," which Sarah co-authored with Dr. Quintin Shepherd:Transformational Leadership Secret websitePurchase the print or ebook

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Joel Vargas of Jobs for the Future, a nonprofit  that focuses on strategies to transform education and workforce systems. Vargas is vice president of JFF's Education practice, which supports systems change in the education ecosystem, influences policies that promote diverse pathways, and identifies and applies data-informed, learner-centered solutions. Before joining JFF, Vargas directed, initiated, and studied programs designed to help students from populations underrepresented in post-secondary education enter and complete college.Some Questions I Ask:Tell us more about Jobs for the Future. (01:18)How have you seen districts prioritize workforce development? (03:43)How are effective are educators at transmitting this shift to students and parents? (06:56)What's The Big Blur and what impact is it having? (11:08)Is there an increase in public-private partnership in terms of workforce development? (16:37)What are some successful funding strategies for district partnerships? (20:20)How do you feel about AI? (22:29)Tell us more about how you share your success stories across the education community? (25:15)What are you most hopeful about for the future of workforce development? (27:20)In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about Jobs for the Future (01:30)Joel's thoughts on districts prioritizing workforce development (04:05)How this shift in priorities is transmitted to students and parents (07:37)The Big Blur as a principle for organizing older adolescents' learning (11:20)Public-private partnerships in workforce development (17:07)Funding strategies for district partnerships (20:35)Joel's thoughts about AI (22:50)Tips for sharing successful stories across the education community (25:33)Joel's hopes for the future of workforce development (27:27)Quotes:“We really think we need the ‘power of us' in this day and age—and frankly, in this political climate—to get some of these things done. So we're going to have an explicit focus on policy.“Young people have to start working earlier, out of necessity. And our systems don't support learning and working at the same time. So we said, ‘What we need to do is blur all the systems.'”“Our Pathways to Prosperity network just celebrated 10 years. We've worked with well over 30 communities, states, and regions over the last 10 years to advance these kinds of college and career pathways.”Stay in touch with Jobs for the Future:WebsiteEmail: jvargas@jff.orgStay in touch with Sarah Williamson:Free Case Study GuideSWPR GROUP WebsiteLinkedInStay in touch with Chad Bolser:LinkedInAbout "The Secret to Transformational Leadership," which Sarah co-authored with Dr. Quintin Shepherd:Transformational Leadership Secret websitePurchase the print or ebook

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Jessica Morrison, the Executive Director of Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative, one of the partners in the newly established Career Launch Southwest initiative, which serves as a vital link between employers and the workforce of the future. She was previously the Director of Career and College Counseling at Animas High School in Durango for six years. In June 2021, the school won the Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) Award from the Colorado Department of Education for its Sophomore Inspire Week program.This episode concludes our series focusing on rural collaboratives that are developing opportunities for students in specialized career pathways.This is the final episode in a four-part series focusing on rural collaboratives that are developing opportunities for students in specialized career pathways.Some Questions I Ask:Tell us more about Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative. (01:21)How do you create partnerships? (04:39)What are the challenges and successes in working with higher education partner institutions? (07:50)What is your funding model and how do you make it work for school districts? (11:51)What are the credentials you are currently offering to high school students and what are the outcomes of the program? (15:22)What advice can you give to leaders about starting the collaboration process? (24:30)How are you sharing your success stories? (30:14)In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about the Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative (01:34)Southwest Colorado Educational Collaborative's partnerships (04:56)Challenges and successes in higher ed partnerships (08:14)Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative's funding model (12:07)Credentials and outcomes of the program (15:53)Advice to leaders interested in collaborating on workforce development(25:17)Strategies for sharing success stories and elevating thought leadership in education (30:40)Quotes:“I want all of your listeners to understand that these pieces take time—this is not for a school district that is faint of heart. I've worked in K-12 institutions as well as on the federal government side, and I know how important data is. What are the numbers? How many students are earning industry credentials? But laying the groundwork takes years, so it's looking at all of the different components to then determine what are the steps that need to be put in place along the way.”“As you're building out this dream of consolidating resources in order to do more or bring more to a region, you can also be doing some more low-hanging fruit like priming students to be ready, which pushes your partners to get to the place of shared courses.”Stay in touch with Jobs for the Future:Career Launch Southwest WebsiteSouthwest Colorado Education Collaborative WebsiteEmail: info@swcoedcollaborative.orgStay in touch with Sarah Williamson:Free Case Study GuideSWPR GROUP WebsiteLinkedInStay in touch with Chad Bolser:LinkedInAbout "The Secret to Transformational Leadership," which Sarah co-authored with Dr. Quintin Shepherd:Transformational Leadership Secret websitePurchase the print or ebook

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Aaron Black. He is currently the Superintendent at Randolph Eastern School Corporation in Union City, Indiana, and is spearheading the Rural Alliance Zone 32. Aaron was named a semifinalist for the Yass Innovation Prize 2023 from the Yass Center for Education (formerly the Center for Education Reform). The prize recognizes leaders in sustainable, transformational, outstanding, and permissionless education.This is the third episode in a four-part series focusing on rural collaboratives that are developing opportunities for students in specialized career pathways.Some Questions I Ask:Tell us something about yourself and Randolph Eastern. (02:22)What do you do in Randolph Eastern and what trends do you see on a national scale? (05:47)What made you decide to start the Rural Alliance Zone 32? (07:32)What is your funding model and how would you advise other superintendents about joining a collaborative? (09:16)What credentials students are looking for and what are you offering? (11:31)What are students' experiences within your program? (15:15)What are your goals in the next five years? (18:33)How do you share your story? (20:10)In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about Aaron Black (02:35)His role at Randolph Eastern and trends he sees (06:02)The start of rural collaboratives in Randolph County (07:59)His advice to other superintendents about joining rural collaboratives and about funding models (09:39)Credentials students look for and what Randolph Eastern offers (11:57)Student experiences with the program (15:46)Goals in the next five years (18:48)How to emulate the way Aaron shares his story (20:22)Quotes:“We start with kindergarteners, taking career exploration trips and being very intentional about getting them out in front of employers and learning how the world works. We do that with every grade level, and it culminates at the high school.”“We know [students] have their skills and interests, right? We know what their passions are. But we're not telling them, ‘Hey, you're going to be a nurse your entire life.' We're saying, ‘Hey, check out this health care pathway. It may be a perfect fit for you.'”“Success looks like student participation and access. … The win is in five years if the numbers multiply five times by student participation and if we continue to attract schools to help us figure out this access issue.“Stay in touch with Aaron:LinkedInTwitterThe UC Experience PodcastWebsiteStay in touch with Sarah Williamson:Free Case Study GuideSWPR GROUP WebsiteLinkedInStay in touch with Chad Bolser:LinkedInAbout "The Secret to Transformational Leadership," which Sarah co-authored with Dr. Quintin Shepherd:Transformational Leadership Secret websitePurchase the print or ebook

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Lauren Marie Hall Riggins, a senior manager at Empower Schools, a national nonprofit that partners with communities and educators to reimagine local education systems. Lauren is currently the Director of Youth Poet Laureate at VOICES Corporation, an organization offering culturally sustaining programs for young people, where she also serves as a board member and consultant. She is an experienced educator, researcher, and nonprofit leader with many notable achievements. This is the second episode in a four-part series focusing on rural collaboratives that are developing opportunities for students in specialized career pathways.Some Questions I Ask:Can you tell us more about Empower Schools? (01:34)What workforce issues are being addressed in the traditional CTE space? (04:04)What opportunities have you developed with higher education partners, and what challenges have you encountered? (07:05)How do you address funding in K-12 education collaboratives? (10:54)What credentials are you looking to offer in these collaborations, and how do they enhance students' futures? (14:19)How do the collaborations address student transportation? (19:21)What are your goals in rural collaboratives, and do you have to be rural to be part of them? (25:08)What other places across the country have built impressive collaborations to support students? (28:43)How do you share your powerful story of success? (31:33)In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about Empower Schools (01:46)Workforce issues traditional CTE addresses (04:19)Opportunities and challenges with higher education partners (07:35)Strategies for funding K-12 collaboratives (11:09)Pros and cons of credentials (15:41)Creative approaches to student transportation (19:34)Aspirational goals for education collaboratives anywhere (25:29)Which other states have built impressive collaborations (29:02)How Lauren shares her organization's success (31:49)Quotes:“I joke with my friends in the education innovation scene—excuse my language if we can't use this term—but someone needs to make transportation sexy. Why is no one innovating transportation?.”“We've created a situation where we have thousands and thousands of students across the country who have insane amounts of post-secondary debt and no real career prospects. … Post-secondary is important, but let's marry it with very intentional academic supports and a clear path that kids have explored and feel good about—and that leads to a family-sustaining wage.”“Rural collaboratives are a really unique way of maintaining community identity and collective efficacy, the sense that a group of people feel like they can do something well together, take care of their kids, [and] create a really strong regional economy.”Stay in touch with Lauren:LinkedInEmail: lhallriggins@empowerschools.orgStay in touch with Sarah Williamson:Free Case Study GuideSWPR GROUP WebsiteLinkedInStay in touch with Chad Bolser:LinkedInAbout "The Secret to Transformational Leadership," which Sarah co-authored with Dr. Quintin Shepherd:Transformational Leadership Secret websitePurchase the print or ebook

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Michael Gonzalez, executive director of the Rural Schools Innovation Zone out of Premont,Texas. He was also a former principal at Premont Collegiate High School. This is the first episode in a four-part series focusing on rural collaboratives that are developing opportunities for students in specialized career pathways.Some Questions I Ask:What is the Rural Schools Innovation Zone? (01:16)Please tell us more about the three school corporations involved. (07:06)What are the challenges and successes in dealing with the higher education system? (09:27)How do you recommend the funding model to other education organizations and districts? (12:58)What are the outcomes of the zone and how are you growing this? (16:59)How do you address the potential barrier of transportation? (22:01)What about other logistics like bell schedules? (24:12)What advice can you give to school leaders about starting a real collaborative? (26:08)How do you share your story to the community and the whole educational sphere? (27:45)In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about the Rural Schools Innovation Zone (01:31)The participating schools (07:41)The successes and challenges in dealing with the higher education system (09:49)Recommendations for the funding model (13:10)Student outcomes and growth (17:31)Ideas for handling transportation  (22:10)Making the logistics work (24:48)Mike's advice to school leaders looking to start a collaborative (26:17)His way of sharing this story to the community (27:59)Quotes:“Be a champion for your community. Be a champion for the kids that are there that are underserved for a wide variety of reasons, whether it be resources or parity or scarcity, whatever the right word is. The local champions need to come to the forefront [and] advocate for the right things to do for kids. Start with your local school boards, your principals, your students, your superintendents, and then take it to the next step from there.”“You can live in your community and take advantage of other resources and other programs away from your community but come back and still have community pride.”“I'm trying to get to those organizations that reach the older members of the community that don't have kids in school so they can understand what we're doing, because they're the ones going out and voting.”Stay in touch with Michael:RSISZ WebsiteLinkedInEmail: mgonzalez@thersisz.orgText: (361)-522-0261Stay in touch with Sarah Williamson:Free Case Study GuideSWPR GROUP WebsiteLinkedInStay in touch with Chad Bolser:LinkedInAbout "The Secret to Transformational Leadership," which Sarah co-authored with Dr. Quintin Shepherd:Transformational Leadership Secret websitePurchase the print or ebook

"If we are one thing and one thing only, that's not living; that's literally showing up as a manifestation of a label that someone else probably created for you, and that's not what I'm here for." - Melanie Huestis.In today's special episode, the magical Melanie Huestis joins us to talk about personal growth, healing, individuality, and how prioritizing self-care and letting go of expectations can help us find joy and fulfillment. Melanie, an Energy Alchemist (some would describe her as a little bit of a weird girl), is an authentic soul all about radical acceptance and is passionate about empowering people on their healing path. Throughout our conversation (which ended up screaming for part two), Melanie shares her thoughts on the power of embracing humanity, adapting to life's messiness instead of resisting it, and the multiple benefits of self-care. We also talk about how to avoid giving space to the Judgy McJudgerson that lives in us, the transformative experience of checking our expectations at the door, authenticity, and so much more.Tune in to Episode 130 of the Joy Found Here podcast and get Melanie's top tips for a fulfilling and joyful existence.In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about the human being, Melanie Huestis (2:50)Why Melanie calls herself an Energy Alchemist (7:00)Melanie talks about authenticity (14:20)Be mindful of how, when, and where you engage with content consumption (20:10)The balance between the "I can do this" and asking for help mindsets (28:30)Drop it to the floor, burn that s#it! (38:40)Connect with Melanie:WebsiteInstagramLet's Connect:Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Julia Fallon. Julia, a self-described technology and learning alchemist, is the Executive Director of the nonprofit State Educational Technology Directors Association, where she works with U.S. state and territorial digital learning leaders to empower the education community to leverage technology for learning, teaching, and school operations. Prior to joining SETDA, Julia worked for Washington state's Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction for 17 years. In her free time, she runs the Crazy Idea Factory™.Some Questions We Ask:What is SETDA? (00:45)What have you discovered about state edtech trends? (05:43)What is your organization's Cybersecurity and Privacy Collaborative? (11:11)How does SETDA unify and elevate voices and messages? (15:04)What are your views on seeing AI and VR pop up everywhere? (19:15)What are your hopes for the future? (26:01)In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about Julia Fallon and SETDA (01:03)About cybersecurity and investments in devices and learning management systems (06:22)About the Cybersecurity and Privacy Collaborative with the Melinda Gates Foundation (11:18)SETDA's strategies as a learning community (15:39)Julia's perspectives on AI and VR (19:30)Her thoughts and hopes for the future (26:12)Quotes:“We really believe that states have a role to play. It depends on your state, though, of course—because everybody talks about local control. And that means different things for different regions. But the idea is how can you leverage what other states have already done so you don't have to start from scratch.”“Technology is here to automate. Had we had the pandemic 10 years ago, think about video conferencing! It used to be like, you had a book a room, and then 14 people got involved, and the thing got plugged in, and you had to show up somewhere. And now I'm in my house talking to people around the world.”“ [The pandemic] highlighted a lot of the gaps that we had and the reality that there are communities we haven't served and we didn't serve well. And now there are different ways to serve them.”Connect with Julia:SETDA WebsiteSETDA TwitterJulia Fallon's LinkedInJulia Fallon's TwitterResources Mentioned:”Human Work In the Age of Smart Machines” by Jamie Merisotis”The Lexus and the Olive Tree: Understanding Globalization” by Thomas L. Friedman Stay in touch with Sarah Williamson:Free Case Study GuideWebsiteLinkedInStay in touch with Katie Lash:LinkedInAbout "The Secret to Transformational Leadership," which Sarah co-authored with Dr. Quintin Shepherd:Transformational Leadership Secret websitePurchase the print or ebook

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Tom Vander Ark, an advocate for innovations in learning. He is the CEO of Getting Smart, a design learning firm that helps education organizations increase their impact with innovations for a better learning experience. Tom is also a prolific writer and speaker who has authored or co-authored eight books, including “The Power of Place: Authentic Learning Through Place-Based Education” and “Smart Parents: Parenting for Powerful Learning,” and he's working on a new one. He has also been a content contributor for Forbes, LinkedIn, and Getting Smart. In his free time, Tom enjoys cycling and making vegan creations. Some Questions We Ask: What career experiences led you to launch Getting Smart? (00:44)What trends and challenges are districts facing now? (01:50)What's your take on the evolution of AI? (03:31)Can you tell us more about your new book? (11:39)What are your thoughts on developing an entrepreneurial mindset among students? (15:17)Looking ahead, what are your hopes in education? (18:14)What advice and insights do you have for other organizations hoping to follow the path you've taken? (20:03)In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about Tom Vander Ark and Getting Smart (00:53)The top challenges school districts face today (02:06)Tom's perspective about AI (03:48)About Tom's new book (11:58)His thoughts regarding entrepreneurial mindset (15:42)How to create more opportunities and environments where young people can succeed (18:24)His advice for other organizations to follow his path to success (20:34)Quotes:“The key to education today is helping students develop a sense of identity and agency, understand their strengths and interests, and then understand how and where they can act on the world, spot opportunities to make a difference, design solutions, and deliver impact to a community.”“That the rise of the platform economy has created many new ramps for people to step into employment or create a new business or campaign. It has enabled a new wave of entrepreneurship.”“We can create environments where students are experiencing success in what's next. They're actually doing work that matters. That's project-based learning. That's work-based learning. That's enterprise.”Connect with Tom:Getting Smart WebsiteTom's TwitterTom's LinkedInTom's InstagramTom's Epic Veggie Creation InstagramResources Mentioned:Human Work In the Age of Smart Machine by Jamie MerisotisTom Vander Ark BooksStay in touch with Sarah Williamson:Free Case Study GuideWebsiteLinkedInStay in touch with Katie Lash:LinkedInAbout "The Secret to Transformational Leadership," which Sarah co-authored with Dr. Quintin Shepherd:Transformational Leadership Secret websitePurchase the print or ebook

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Tom Vander Ark, an advocate for innovations in learning. He is the CEO of Getting Smart, a design learning firm that helps education organizations increase their impact with innovations for a better learning experience. Tom is also a prolific writer and speaker who has authored or co-authored eight books, including “The Power of Place: Authentic Learning Through Place-Based Education” and “Smart Parents: Parenting for Powerful Learning,” and he's working on a new one. He has also been a content contributor for Forbes, LinkedIn, and Getting Smart. In his free time, Tom enjoys cycling and making vegan creations. Some Questions We Ask: What career experiences led you to launch Getting Smart? (00:44)What trends and challenges are districts facing now? (01:50)What's your take on the evolution of AI? (03:31)Can you tell us more about your new book? (11:27)What are your thoughts on developing an entrepreneurial mindset among students? (15:04)Looking ahead, what are your hopes in education? (18:04)What advice and insights do you have for other organizations hoping to follow the path you've taken? (19:51In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about Tom Vander Ark and Getting Smart (00:53)The top challenges school districts face today (02:06)Tom's perspective about AI (03:48)About Tom's new book (11:46)His thoughts regarding entrepreneurial mindset (15:30)How to create more opportunities and environments where young people can succeed (18:11)His advice for other organizations to follow his path to success (20:22)Quotes:“The key to education today is helping students develop a sense of identity and agency, understand their strengths and interests, and then understand how and where they can act on the world, spot opportunities to make a difference, design solutions, and deliver impact to a community.”“That the rise of the platform economy has created many new on ramps for people to step into employment or create a new business or campaign. It has has enabled a new wave of entrepreneurship.”“We can create environments where students are experiencing success in what's next. They're actually doing work that matters. That's project-based learning. That's work-based learning. That's enterprise.”Connect with Tom:Getting Smart WebsiteTom's TwitterTom's LinkedInTom's InstagramTom's Epic Veggie Creation InstagramResources Mentioned:Human Work In the Age of Smart Machine by Jamie MerisotisTom Vander Ark BooksStay in touch with Sarah Williamson:Free Case Study GuideWebsiteLinkedInStay in touch with Katie Lash:LinkedInAbout "The Secret to Transformational Leadership," which Sarah co-authored with Dr. Quintin Shepherd:Transformational Leadership Secret websitePurchase the print or ebook

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Julia Fallon. Julia, a self-described technology and learning alchemist, is the Executive Director of the nonprofit State Educational Technology Directors Association, where she works with U.S. state and territorial digital learning leaders to empower the education community to leverage technology for learning, teaching, and school operations. Prior to joining SETDA, Julia worked for Washington state's Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction for 17 years. In her free time, she runs the Crazy Idea Factory™.Some Questions We Ask:What is SETDA? (00:45)What have you discovered about state edtech trends? (05:43)What is your organization's Cybersecurity and Privacy Collaborative? (11:11)How does SETDA unify and elevate voices and messages? (14:33)What are your views on seeing AI and VR pop up everywhere? (18:44)What are your hopes for the future? (25:30)In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about Julia Fallon and SETDA (01:03)About cybersecurity and investments in devices and learning management systems (06:22)About the Cybersecurity and Privacy Collaborative with the Melinda Gates Foundation (11:18)SETDA's strategies as a learning community (15:07)Julia's perspectives on AI and VR (18:59)Her thoughts and hopes for the future (25:41)Quotes:“We really believe that states have a role to play. It depends on your state, though, of course—because everybody talks about local control. And that means different things for different regions. But the idea is how can you leverage what other states have already done so you don't have to start from scratch.”“Technology is here to automate. Had we had the pandemic 10 years ago, think about video conferencing! It used to be like, you had a book a room, and then 14 people got involved, and the thing got plugged in, and you had to show up somewhere. And now I'm in my house talking to people around the world.”“ [The pandemic] highlighted a lot of the gaps that we had and the reality that there are communities we haven't served and we didn't serve well. And now there are different ways to serve them.”Connect with Julia:SETDA WebsiteSETDA TwitterJulia Fallon's LinkedInJulia Fallon's TwitterResources Mentioned:”Human Work In the Age of Smart Machines” by Jamie Merisotis”The Lexus and the Olive Tree: Understanding Globalization” by Thomas L. Friedman  Stay in touch with Sarah Williamson:Free Case Study GuideWebsiteLinkedInStay in touch with Katie Lash:LinkedInAbout "The Secret to Transformational Leadership," which Sarah co-authored with Dr. Quintin Shepherd:Transformational Leadership Secret websitePurchase the print or ebook

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Erin Mote. Erin is the co-founder and executive director of InnovateEDU, a nonprofit whose mission is to eliminate the achievement gap by accelerating innovation in Common Core-aligned next-generation learning models and tools that serve, inform, and enhance teaching and learning. She and her husband, Eric, are the co-founders of the Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School, an organization that serves over 800 students. Erin is a loving wife to Eric and a loving mother to Roo and Clare.  Some Questions We Ask:What is InnovateEDU? (00:48)How did you start Project Unicorn? (01:59)Tell us more about the ideas and tools that come from the coalition. (07:46)How does one go about starting an alliance and a coalition? (12:26)What are takeaways or strategies for success we can apply to building our own audiences and growing our own impact (15:21)How do you balance being a CEO, a mother, and everything that comes with those roles? (20:14)What makes you hopeful about the future of education and transforming the lives of young people moving forward? (27:52)In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about InnovateEDU (00:59)How Project Unicorn began (02:24)About Pathways Alliance (08:02)Why trust is the main element in creating a coalition and starting an alliance (12:40)Strategies for success such as being authentic, having a sense of urgency, and being a good listener (15:50)How Erin juggled her career and her family (20:50) What makes her hopeful about the future of education (28:11)Quotes:“Not every organization will agree on everything. But can you agree on the 80% you have in common? … If you can build a coalition on trust and finding common ground when there is that 20% disagreement, it's still comfortable and you have a space for radical candor.”“We don't see vulnerability as a superpower, and we should.” “The thing that gives me hope every single day is actually our young people. They are amazing, dynamic, caring, global citizens, and our job is to create experiences that invest them in their own learning and drive social impact and change. …That's the stuff that fills my cup and makes me feel urgency. “Our schools are amazing. Our educators are innovators. Our young people are catalysts for change. We need to figure out a way to unlock that power, and that's what I'm committed to at InnovateEDU.”Connect with Erin:InnovateEDU WebsiteInnovateEDU ProjectsErin's LinkedInErin's TwitterMediaStay in touch with Sarah Williamson:Free Case Study GuideWebsiteLinkedInStay in touch with Katie Lash:LinkedInAbout "The Secret to Transformational Leadership," which Sarah co-authored with Dr. Quintin Shepherd:Transformational Leadership Secret websitePurchase the print or ebook

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Tammy Laughner. Tammy is a retired primary/intermediate school teacher who served for almost 30 years in Indianapolis Public Schools. She is also the co-founder and CEO of Vimme Learning, an online math curriculum made by teachers for teachers to be used by students in grades K-8Some Questions We Ask:Please tell us about yourself. (1:06)How and where did you start your journey? (2:03)What has the business world been like for you? (4:31)What's your approach to reaching your target goal? (8:38)Tell us more about your company and why you intend to stay small. (10:46)What are your final thoughts and philosophies? (17:09)In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about Tammy Laughner (1:13)How Vimme started (2:10)Tammy's experiences in shifting to the business world (5:12)Her approach to impacting how students are taught math (8:42)About her company versus the larger companies in Indiana (11:02)Tammy's thoughts on the power of being a classroom teacher (17:27)Quotes:“I'm in a world with big players like textbook companies—huge, huge players in the space. I'm not looking to see how many people I could get onto Vimme Learning. That's not what we're about. My goal is to impact as many students and how they're taught math as we can.”“With manufacturing leaving many medium- and small-sized towns, it's really decimated downtown areas. Math is so important because so many jobs that are not being filled have technical skills, and I'm super excited about the STEM push that's going on. I feel like we're really poised to make sure Indiana students are ready for any direction they want to go.”"I'm born and raised in Indiana. My state is unique. It jumped off the Common Core bandwagon, so our standards are unique to Indiana. The big players go after the big fish, right? That's Common Core. And I just want to do well by the residents of Indiana. That's important to me.”“There's something about seeing content when it hits the desks of a range of learners and how they interact with that curriculum. There's a lot of information there. It's a really powerful space, and I hope teachers understand the role they play and the information that they can see.”Connect with us:Tammy Laughner LinkedInVimme Learning WebsiteStay in touch with Sarah Williamson:Free Case Study GuideWebsiteLinkedInStay in touch with Katie Lash:LinkedInAbout "The Secret to Transformational Leadership," which Sarah co-authored with Dr. Quintin Shepherd:Transformational Leadership Secret websitePurchase the print or ebook

How do you feel when no one follows your manuals?In today's episode, I'm talking about making the conscious choice to be happy. We all have manuals in our heads that depicts, to the last detail, how everything should work and how everyone should behave. Yet, although we believe our way is the best and only way, everyone else also has their own manual on how things should work. When we make our emotional life dependent on how others behave, we are setting ourselves up for a hard time because, among many other things, we have no control over people's lives. Throughout this episode, you will learn why tying up your emotions to others' behavior will make things more complicated than they should be and end up holding you back personally and professionally. You'll also hear why I believe happiness and peace of mind are a choice, how to achieve emotional adulthood, and much more. In This Episode, You Will Learn:All of us think our manual has the answers to everything (1:29)My holiday gift for you (3:43)No one should follow your manual, just as you shouldn't follow anyone's (4:38)Don't give your power away (8:15)Let's Connect!WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube5 Keys To Breaking the $10K Code Free TrainingWellness Entrepreneur Mastermind Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by JW Marshall, the director of learning solutions at Marketscale, and a fellow podcast host of the Voices of E-learning show. He is also the VP of Marketing at Summit K-12 in Dallas-Fort Worth, TexasSome Questions We Ask:How's it been going since you were last here? (1:09)How did you become an industry podcast expert in education? (2:46)How were you able to combine his passion for media, Edtech, and entrepreneurship? (7:05)What he did at Summit K-12 (11:17)What is Voices of ELearning and  getting podcast guests (18:53)In This Episode, You Will Learn:All life updates from JW Marshall (1:16)JW Marshall's beginnings as a podcast expert and in education (2:52)His success on programs and in podcasts (7:23)All about his show called Texas K-12 Education and sub-shows related to education (11:20)All about Voices of ELearning and How he was able to get people to guest on his show (19:20)Quotes:“Throughout my career, it's been fun to kind of find the next big thing and really kind of hone in on it and you know, build a really strong program around meeting the audience's where they're at. And so the podcast has been my favorite. “it's not really just about reaching the millions. It's about reaching the people that care about that topic that want to share their insights that want to engage in a way that's not just a LinkedIn post or not just a tweet, right? But a more deep conversation.”“So it's really a win-win. I think when you do it right, you obviously get a lot of value in hosting the conversation. But the goal has to be providing value to others. It can't be salesy. It can't be, you know, a really selfish reason to do the show, because people will see that really quickly. You got to be authentic. And if you come across as really caring about the guest, and the conversation and the audience, good things are gonna happen.”“I would just say it really does kind of change your life a little bit. If you put yourself out there and you're consistent, strategic, and you learn from you know what works and doesn't work very quickly.”Connect with JW MarshallVoices of E-Learning PodcastJW Marshall LinkedInJW Marshall EmailJW Marshall TwitterStay in touch with Sarah Williamson:Free Case Study GuideWebsiteLinkedInStay in touch with Katie Lash:LinkedInAbout "The Secret to Transformational Leadership," which Sarah co-authored with Dr. Quintin Shepherd:Transformational Leadership Secret websitePurchase the print or ebook

In This Episode, You Will Learn: All things speed in the world of high performance sports. How to increase speed and improve the quality of speed in your athletes. On and off ice speed training development programs and drills.   Resources + Links:   ALTIS Need for Speed Course https://altis.world/product/altis-need-for-speed/   Check out Maximum Velocity Sprinting For Hockey Players by Vicki Bendus https://www.prohockeystrength.com/public/Maximum-Velocity-Sprinting-For-Hockey-Players.cfm   Check out Anthony's Masterclass -  The High Performance Hockey Masterclass   Follow Anthony on Instagram | @anthonydonskov Follow Anthony on Twitter | Anthony Donskov, PhD Subscribe to our YouTube Channel | The HPH Podcast with Anthony Donskov   Follow HPH Podcast on Instagram | @hph_podcast Follow HPH Podcast on Twitter | @TheHPH_Podcast   Learn more on our Website | https://www.donskovsc.com/   Check out Anthony's Books Physical Preparations for Ice Hockey: Biological Principles and Practical Solutions The Gain, Go, and Grow Manual: Programming for High Performance Hockey Players   Show Notes: Do you feel a need for speed? Joining us today is the lead sports performance coach at Brock University, Vicki Bendus! We'll be diving into all things speed, from the science behind it to its practical application. We'll discuss the benefits of on ice speed training, how to use speed as a tool, the key to creating a successful speed program for your high performance athletes, and more. Why is it important to increase and maximize the speed of your players? How can you efficiently utilize speed development on and off the ice? Speed is one of the many handy tools you have in your toolbelt, so find out how to fully use it to your advantage! 00:00 Say hello to Coach Vicki, the lead sports performance coach at Brock University now working on her PhD in Applied Health Sciences! 02:15 How has your high performance career affected your life? 06:35 What are your daily responsibilities as a lead sports performance coach? 07:55 What is speed? 10:50 The tools versus the craftsman. 14:05 What are the similarities between linear sprinting speed on and off ice? What are some contrasts? 18:25 What was the context behind working with Cory Kennedy on your article? 20:20 Did this article give you a lightbulb moment? 21:45 Would you suggest a shift towards speed and power development for an experienced athlete? 25:50 What distances do you track in season and off? 26:50 What technology do you use? 27:25 How do biomechanics affect a player's speed & skating? 29:35 What makes a technical intervention worth it? 31:40 What is the difference between skating hard and skating fast? 33:50 How can you start a conversation with your coach about on ice speed training? 36:05 Approaching a more hesitant coach. 40:10 How do you structure your on ice speed work sessions? 43:30 How do you collaborate with your coach with your speed work? 45:50 What rules of thumb do you have for groups in rest? And how do you periodize? 48:15 How do you categorize your drills, and how do your drill sets change?  51:05 How did you create intent within your athletes during the summer?

Let's be real: there are a lot of things going on in our atmosphere right now. We're going through a paradigm shift and the way we make money is quickly changing—the way it worked before won't be the way it works in the future. As women, we have to realize that it's time to stop being an employee and become an employer… And nobody is doing that more successfully than we are! Today, I'm chatting with Rochelle Graham Campbell, CEO, natural hair guru, and mama bird. Rochelle founded Alikay Naturals, a beauty & lifestyle brand that prioritizes high quality ingredients, from her kitchen as a college student and has since taken the company world wide.Tune in and listen to episode thirty eight of Mamaste with Tanika Ray. Rochelle is telling me about getting her start on YouTube, her inspiration, and falling in love with her hair. We also talk about her big switch from pre-law to creating a hair care line and how growing up in Jamaica influenced Alikay and the ingredients she uses.In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about Rochelle's Big Chop (07:37)How Rochelle's early mistakes informed her journey to natural hair sage (12:16)About the creation of Rochelle's first product and how it sold out—instantly! (15:07) My own decision to wear my hair natural and what it means to me (21:03)Different textures aren't good or bad—they're just different (22:31)About Rochelle's mommying journey (25:50)Connect with Rochelle & Alikay:Rochelle on InstagramAlikay Naturals on Instagram Alikay Naturals websiteLet's Connect!WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitter Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jess Pettitt is an author and keynote speaker. She believes to thrive in this world you have to ride two horses at once: one of humility and one of ego. This is why, while hosting and performing stand-up in NYC, she also worked as a diversity and inclusion specialist.  After a decade, Jess quit her day job but she still uses humor today to deliver actionable content related to everything you ever wanted to know about where leadership and diversity collide. Though often referred to as a thought leader, Jess responds that she just makes leaders think.  Jess works with toxic workplaces to help them build up the skills they already have. For example, we all have challenging conversations with the people we like and respect but we don't have these same challenging conversations with the people we don't like or respect. We have the skills but need to learn how to discern the two different buckets.  Today, Chief Revolution Officer John DiJulius of the DiJulius Group talks with Jess about this process and the work she does within organizations. They also get into her background and what led her to do what she does today. Tune in to learn what “good enough now” means and benefit from all of Jess' incredible insights. You Will Learn: All about Jess' background in performing stand-up in NYC and working as a diversity and inclusion expert. Why she got into diversity and inclusion in organizations. What it means to ride the two horses of humility and ego at once. Why you need to have a conversation about what you don't know you don't know for diversity, equity, and inclusion work to stick.  How to do the best you can with what you have without getting sued, losing talent, or failing customers. How to avoid your blind spots. What “Good Enough Now” means. What you will learn from Jess' keynote at the 2022 Customer Service Revolution Conference. Resources mentioned: Register to see Jess speak at the 2022 Customer Service Revolution conference Everything Jess Pettitt Customer Experience Executive Academy  Customer Experience Executive Online Academy The Customer Service Revolution Podcast  *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know I sent you.

With the state of the world today—and especially after the events of the last few weeks—it can feel impossible to achieve any levity. Over and over again we're knocked under by waves of grief and anger, but the most important thing we can do is develop a coping strategy. If we embrace these positive rituals and welcome love and light into our lives, it can make even these most trying times a little easier. Today, I'm welcoming Gwen Osborne, a friend and mama who is a beacon of bright light. In addition to being a mommy, Gwen is an actor, speaker, wellness coach, and hosts her own podcast, Tea with Gwen.Tune in and listen to episode thirty six of Mamaste with Tanika Ray. Gwen and I are talking love, divorce, and we even get a little personal. We also discuss what it was like for Gwen to come into mommyhood at a young age and her complicated relationship with her own mother.In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about Gwen's kids (08:29)Why I refuse to fill my space with anything but light these days (12:07)How Gwen made her way to LA from England (17:53)How mommyhood and the path to get there is evolving--and what that means for us (25:37) The dire straits of dating in LA (31:37)Connect with Gwen:InstagramWebsiteTea with Gwen podcastTikTokLet's Connect!WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitter Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pelvic floor therapy can actually help balance your hormones. Dr. Angie Mueller explains how using her unique methodology she helps patients with fertility, prolapse, bloating, painful periods, and endometriosis. IN TODAY'S EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: All pelvic floor therapy is not created equal How pelvic floor dysfunction can affect your hormones How pelvic floor therapy can help with bloating and periods Connect with Dr. Mueller here Work with Dr. Mueller here Get your seeds shipped to your door from Funk it Wellness: LEAH15 saves you money! Get your Real Mushroom extracts hereCode LEAH10 gives you a discount Get your Redmond's sea salt hereCode LEAH15 Mushroom coffee here $20 off your first Butcher box here Get your supplements at a discount here. Cellcore parasite protocol is here, steps 1 and 2. Use code BOADbfHU to create an account Apply for the waitlist for 1:1 coaching Learn more about FDN here. You can join our private facebook group, Balancing Hormones Naturally Follow us on Instagram @balancinghormonesnaturally Follow me on Instagram @leah_brueg The recommendations presented in this podcast are not a substitute for for medical advice from a qualified doctor. Before making any changes to your diet and lifestyle , please consult with your health care provider. Some of these links contain affiliate links

We've all experienced brands totally bombarding us with ads and messaging during a big launch or rebrand campaign, but going radio silent in the inbetween. The fact is, without fortifying a client base on those off times, brands will end up with less eyeballs, and way less enthusiasm, the next time they launch a new sale, product, or campaign. In order to maintain an audience, it's integral for a brand to spend that off time nurturing and priming their base.Today, we're talking to content strategist Lacy Boggs. Lacy is the author of the bestselling Kindle ebook Make a Killing with Content and the director of the Content Direction Agency which helps small businesses with strategic content for in between launches.Tune in and listen to episode ten as we cover the differences between conversion copywriting and content marketing, the delight and frustration of TikTok and speaking Gen Z's language, and where to draw the line on your social media channels between personal and professional content.In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about Lacy, her zodiac sign, and why she felt attacked the first time she read her enneagram results (03:20)Lacy's definition of content marketing and what it is and isn't (07:35)You don't have to adopt every new social channel just because it's hot—find the platform that works for you and your audience (19:11)Choose one of your social media channels as a place to test ideas outloud (30:07)Strategies for nurturing and building a brand in between launches (34:38)To get to content that really sticks and resonates, be willing to play around and think outside the box(49:26)Find Out Your Own Unfair Advantage:www.chantizak.com/unfairadvantageConnect with Lacy:WebsiteMake a Killing with ContentLinkedInInstagramFacebookConnect with Chanti: WebsiteFacebookInstagramConnect with Dawn:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInSome of our quiz funnels:https://horizonfound.com/quizhttps://learn.kaysemorris.com/ceo-teacher-type-quizhttps://www.consciousconversion.com/quiz/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In This Episode, You Will Learn: All about pre and post natal fitness, nutrition, and health. The biggest misconceptions around pregnancy and postpartum. How to train and strengthen your body during pregnancy. How to build your body back up and what to expect from your body postpartum.   Resources + Links: Connect with Sara on Instagram | @trinitysara   Check out The Soul of Shame by Curt Thompson   Join us in our Facebook community | Conquer the Day Facebook Group    Sign up for Foundations For a Fit Life https://thefitnessproject.us/foundations-for-a-fit-life/   ……………………………   Tag us in an Instagram Story with your biggest takeaway  @conquerthedaypodcast   Connect with Lindsey Rago Instagram | @raygobomb Facebook | @lindseyrago   Connect with Brian Pickowicz  Instagram | @brianpickowicz Show Notes: Are you worried about your health during your pregnancy? Our guest today is Sara Pascale, pre and post natal fitness and health guru, and she's here to take those worries away! This episode, you'll learn all about fitness, health, and nutrition for your pregnancy and postpartum seasons. If you're preparing for little ones of your own but want to stay conscious of your health during pregnancy, we've got you covered. We'll be debunking common misconceptions surrounding pregnancy and postpartum before diving into the exercises and training tips you should know about. Find out how you can start creating a healthier you for a healthier pregnancy! 01:25 Meet guest Sara Pascale, personal trainer and nutrition coach! 03:30 When did you start focusing on fitness and health? 06:50 What was your approach to your first pregnancy? 11:50 What was the biggest thing you learned about fitness between your first and your fourth pregnancy? 13:40 How about nutrition? 15:55 What is gestational diabetes and preeclampsia? 17:45 What is the usual range of weight gain during pregnancy? 21:20 The nutritional mindset of “eating for two”. 22:35 What are common misconceptions surrounding pregnancy? 26:05 How do you suggest someone approach and prepare for pregnancy? 29:25 The best exercises to strengthen your body. 32:20 Are there limits around pregnancy? 37:20 What are some misconceptions around postpartum? 42:40 Where does the six week idea come from? 44:00 What should someone expect from their body postpartum? 46:55 Dealing with body image during pregnancy. 50:05 How do you empower other women? 54:20 What would you suggest someone say or do to support their partner going through pregnancy? 54:50 What is your favorite book? 55:05 What is your paradise? 55:35 What is one piece of advice you would give to yourself 10 years from now? 56:45 What do you need to do to conquer your day?  

In This Episode, You Will Learn: All the things you need to know to boost your mental health and wellbeing. Practices to optimize your brain's health. The unconventional methods you can take for better results.   Resources + Links: Check out the Get Psyched program! | https://getpsychedcoaching.com/   The Law of Attraction by Esther Hicks and Jerry Hicks   Join us in our Facebook community | Conquer the Day Facebook Group    Sign up for Foundations For a Fit Life https://thefitnessproject.us/foundations-for-a-fit-life/   ……………………………   Tag us in an Instagram Story with your biggest takeaway  @conquerthedaypodcast   Connect with Lindsey Rago Instagram | @raygobomb Facebook | @lindseyrago   Connect with Brian Pickowicz  Instagram | @brianpickowicz Show Notes: A healthier you starts with a healthier brain! Our guest for today's episode is psychiatrist Dr. Nadia Bening, here to divulge her wisdom on brain health, mental health, depression and anxiety, and much, much more! If you've been struggling to make progress with conventional methods, we may have the answers you need for long term results! What are the steps you can take to optimize your emotional wellbeing? How can you avoid getting stuck? What are helpful practices and tools for a healthy mindset? Find out what you can do to boost your vibrations and nurture your brain, so you can empower your best you!  01:35 Meet certified psychiatrist and brain health coach, Dr. Nadia Bening! 04:00 What is brain health and how does it affect someone's mental health? 06:45 How does the physical impact the mental and vice versa? 08:00 What does optimal brain health look like? 10:45 The difference between feeling depressed and being depressed. 13:30 How do many people end up fitting the criterion for depression? 15:55 How do you find the right problem to solve? 17:55 Can you change neural pathways? 20:15 What is a neural pathway and what does it control? 23:50 When someone is stuck, what can they do to break out of it? 27:25 How to avoid a dip in the cycle. 31:05 How does someone handle discomfort? 34:35 What are some practices people can do to optimize their mental and brain health? 40:05 The influence of technology on our mentality. 44:15 What is your process of helping people find peace? 48:20 What is the Get Psyched program? 50:05 The top three tools for brain health. 52:35 What has been the book you've gotten the most value out of? 54:20 What is your ideal day? 55:00 What do you need to do in order to conquer your day?  

Today, I'm extending you an invitation to join me and a select small group of couples on an extraordinary, three-month-long journey into Becoming Passion. This is my signature Become Passion - Create Love That Lasts a Lifetime couples immersion program where I teach you live weekly for 10 weeks, and I also answer your questions, give you and your partner coaching, and provide extensive immersive video lessons.In this episode, I'm sharing details about the Become Passion program, as well as a personal story about my first marriage and how much I learned and grew from my mistakes. Unless you and your sweetheart live lightyears apart, conflict is unavoidable—but with a little work and some help from the Three Keys to Passion, you can create a love that is exceptional. If you want to be one of the few couples who join me for a life-changing relationship journey, click HERE to join Become Passion. Got questions? Email hello@drcherylfraser.comKick off for the Become Passion program is this Saturday, October 30, 2021. Act fast. If not, you'll have to wait until summer 2022!In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about my Become Passion program (00:45)Your weekly LoveByte (02:38)Exceptional couples develop intimacy and the ability to communicate deeply by cultivating the Three Keys to Passion (03:59)Most long-term couples make love because one of them decides, “Hey—we should probably make love.” (07:17)My purpose with this course! (14:41)A little story about my fairytale first wedding… and how the marriage was over less than 2 years later (18:00)Q&A:My partner and I never have sex… what's wrong with us? More than a third of couples are sexless…so you are not alone. Try focusing your energy on intentional, scheduled intimacy. Should I be worried that my partner and I fight? Disagreements are a normal and healthy aspect of any relationship. It's when your fights become nasty and cruel that you need to reassess your reactions and how you can temper them. What does it take to maintain a healthy romantic relationship? The three main keys to a healthy love relationship are: Intimacy, Thrill, SensualityResources mentioned:Buddha's BedroomRosemary BassonLet's Connect!About MeWebsite - Sign up for Weekly LoveBytes here Facebook Page YoutubeIf you want to rate your relationship, take the Passion Quiz Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don't let the word trauma discourage you from tuning in. Trauma looks different to everyone and comes in many different shades and colors. Today's guest, Dr. Nicole LePera, best known as the holistic psychologist, is joining us on The Courageously.u Podcast to deliver the tools you need to begin your self-healing journey. Dr. Nicole LePera was trained in clinical psychology at Cornell University and the New School for Social Research and studied at the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis. She is a holistic psychologist whose work addresses the connection between the mind, body, and soul, incorporating overall lifestyle and psychological wellness practices. She is the creator of the #SelfHealers movement, where people from around the world are joining together in community to take healing into their own hands. Her first book, How to Do the Work, is currently in pre-order with a release date of March 2021.  IN TODAY'S EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:  All about the A.C.E. scale and how people are suffering wounding in childhood that is continuing to impair their level of functioning outside the traditional ten-point scale (11:05) What reparenting is (13:23) What the process of reparenting looks like (15:46) Why we need consciousness to create change (18:51) Markers that might imply someone has a wounded child (22:20) If there is a correlation between borderline personality and a wounded child (25:40) The importance of attachment with your parents and how it can impact future relationships (27:10) Why people seek relationships to meet their needs (33:34) What needs to change before other people can know us (37:16) The importance of putting boundaries in place, how to put them in place, and what codependency looks like (39:49) What is ego, and how does it operate in our daily life (51:24) Ways to begin healing your ego (57:26) I can't wait to hear your feedback on this episode! Screenshot and tag me—I'm @courageously.u— and my guest—@the.holistic.psychologist and share your thoughts, feelings, and reactions. __________ ALL THE GOODIES FROM THIS EPISODE: Click here to download your anxiety freebie today! __________⁣⁣ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/nicole-lepera/   COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393   COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/