This episode of The Bold Blueprint is part check in, part call out, and all heart.

Barbi and Jamie go guest free and sit down for a mid year moment of honesty, curiosity - and joy.

Because yes, we’re tired. But we’re also hopeful. And there’s power in naming both.

We ask:

• Who’s still missing from the conversation?
• What would change if psychological safety was a compliance requirement?
• Would things look different if every leader returned to the floor for a month?
• We talk burnout, birthdays, child safeguarding, the lost art of singing, and the quiet courage it takes to keep showing up.

You’ll hear reflections on:

• Guests on the podcast so far and our own journey’s
• The educator who walked away
• The educator with fresh eyes
• The director who’s never been online

Joy, duty, ego - and why this work still matters

If you’ve ever questioned whether your story belongs here - it does.

And if you’ve been thinking about coming on the podcast… yes, we mean you.

🎧 Hit play for a grounded, warm, and very human pause - before we dive into whatever comes next.

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