The Liberation Lab©️ Podcast

Episode 15: Part II - Black Girls Deserve Better


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Happy New Year, Disruptors! Welcome back to The Liberation Lab™ Podcast!

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In this episode, EbonyJanice discusses the concept of freedom as a series of choices and emphasizes the importance of conscious decision-making in daily life. She highlights the need to prioritize pleasure and joy in pursuing freedom and challenges the societal perception of freedom as distant or unattainable. Ebony also shares her experiences as a student and the impact of influential educators who allowed her to be herself. She explores the concept of womanism and its deeper shade of feminist work, emphasizing the importance of spirituality in pursuing freedom. Ebony concludes by calling for educators to create space for Black girls to be themselves and to be in process without judgment or critique.

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About Our Guest:

EbonyJanice is the founder and CEO of The Free People Project and The EbonyJanice Project. She earned her Bachelors in Cultural Anthropology and Political Science and a Masters of Arts in Social Change with a concentration in Spiritual Leadership, Womanist Theology, and Racial Justice.

The core and center of her work is the professional and personal liberation of Black Women and Femmes.


Her links: ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Buy Her Book⁠

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In this episode, Bobby dives into the critical topic of emotional intelligence. He highlights the need for educators to develop their emotional intelligence skills and how it can positively impact their relationships with students, colleagues, and themselves. We also dive into the five components of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-management, social skills, empathy, and motivation. The impact of emotional intelligence is necessary in creating a positive school culture and climate. The episode concludes with a call to reflect on personal growth.

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About This Podcast:

As a school improvement consultant, Bobby advocates for culturally responsive teaching, restorative practices, and social justice education. Bobby fosters spaces where educators can ignite their personal and professional growth potential.

Each week, we explore powerful stories, insightful interviews, and actionable strategies that empower educators to become disruptors in the world of education. We believe that true healing and positive change start within ourselves.

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