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Today education is in the spotlight because many have lost trust in the education system.  Can we trust be restored and if so how? That is the heart of this episode. Dr. Travis talks about building trust with leadership and teachers building trust with parents.     
Dr. Travis is the founder of TrustED, a framework for business, organization, and school improvement focused on developing trusted leaders. 

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Studies show that organizations that have diverse teams go further and accomplish more.  How is diverse is your church, your company, or your organization? Julien gives us to key way to create a welcoming and diverse culture in your life and organization.
Julien Lefort is a resilience and success Coach - helping leaders and organizations build resilient and strong teams.

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Often diversity and inclusion training falls short in producing lasting change.  Participants looking for solutions come away only feeling guilty or angry.  Dr. Dennis talks about her unique process of using music and having honest in-depth conversations.     
Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis is a community advocate, sociologist and criminologist, educator, and researcher. Dr. Dennis connects with local, national, and international communities, schools, businesses, and organizations. 

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Have you ever wondered what happens to teens when they age out of the foster care system? Many have no place to go and little support.  If you want to make a difference listen to this episode and see how you can help parents before their kids end up in the system.    
Miriam Cobb is founder and director at Empty Frames Initiative, a non-profit dedicated to empowering orphaned and vulnerable youth as they transition out of state care.

   

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Often what is lacking in most diversity training is understanding and compassion.  Today my guest Milagros Phillips shares what makes her program so unique.  
 Milagros is a keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, four-time author, and certified coach. She designs strategic learning programs for organizations seeking to enhance their Diversity Equity & Inclusion initiatives through race literacy. Her programs use history, science, research, and storytelling to create compelling, life-transforming experiences.

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This conversation is a look at education from the eyes of a longtime educator.  We look at the impact the pandemic had on public and parochial schools.  My guest is Don Gillingham.  Don spent 45 years in the Lutheran system. Luther North in Chicago, Walther Lutheran 32 years, Our Savior’s Albany New York, and just retired after serving at Rockford Lutheran. 

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Inclusive cultures make people feel respected and valued for who they are as an individual or groups, but many are unaware of the internal struggle for identity in the black community.  In this episode, we explore ways to create a culture of diversity and inclusion.  
My guest is Monique Russell is the communications expert you want on your team. She teaches women leaders and teams how to have positive and productive relationships at home and work using effective communications tools and strategies. 

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The definition of conflict resolution is to resolve an issue or problem between two or more people, but is there a correct way to handle conflict? What are the effects of poor conflict management?
Jerry  Fu is a conflict resolution coach for Asian-American leaders. He started coaching in 2017 to help other Asian-American professionals deal with the challenges they encounter at work, with their families, and within themselves.

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In their provocative data about loneliness and empowerment, Barna Group has highlighted how young people—as well as all generations—are hungry for what we at the Fuller Youth Institute call “belonging” and “purpose.” How are you leaning into your purpose in your career and does it align with your core values? 

I am so excited to share this conversation with Andrena Sawyer.  Andrena shares her passion for empowering young women.  Andrena is the President of P.E.R.K. Consulting, an advisory firm for small to mid-sized nonprofits and businesses, and the founder of the Minority Christian Women Entrepreneurs Network (MCWEN). 

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Public education is under the spotlight these days.  Many are wondering has public education lost its way and its purpose.  
My guest Zen Ase has lived an adventurous life, raising twin sons and teaching high school for twenty-six years in the inner city. She was Teacher of the Year for AHS in 2011-2012 and 2017-2018, a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction, and a University of Chicago Distinguished Educator. One of her plays was performed at a local community center. She won a prose contest sponsored by the University of Houston.

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