We will be back with our regularly scheduled programming next week, but today I just want to share some things with you quickly and I'm also offering Meditation with a Spark. Hope it floods your brain with happiness chemicals! Mahalo!

About Lainie:

Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Evolving Learner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and a contributing author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Because of a Teacher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Her latest book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Evolving with Gratitude⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, was just released. An experienced teacher and district leader, her expertise includes learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/lainierowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Evolving with Gratitude, the book is available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And now, ⁠Bold Gratitude: The Journal Designed for You and by You⁠ is available too!

Both Evolving with Gratitude & Bold Gratitude have generous bulk pricing for purchasing 10+ copies delivered to the same location.🙌

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Get ready for an electrifying episode as I chat with the fabulous Allyson Liu. We discuss our game-changing creation: "Bold Gratitude: The Journal Designed for You and by You." Friends, this isn't your average journal. It's an interactive, vibrant, and downright fun experience that breaks free from the confines of traditional journaling. With Bold Gratitude, you're in control—choose your own adventure and embark on a gratitude journey that's as unique as you are. It's time to get bold and embrace the joy of gratitude like never before!

Transcript available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LainieRowell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

About Our Guest:

Allyson Liu is a creative talent who discovered her passion for design early on. She has extensive experience in industries such as publishing and advertising. She also founded How Inviting, a line of custom stationery, which gained national attention when it was featured on NBC’s Today Show. Now, Allyson helps clients achieve their marketing goals through her company Allyson Liu, Marketing + Creative, where she brings a unique and inspired approach to branding.

Website: AllysonLiu.com

Facebook: @allysonliucreative

Instagram: @allysonliucreative

About Lainie:

Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Evolving Learner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and a contributing author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Because of a Teacher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Her latest book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Evolving with Gratitude⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, was just released. An experienced teacher and district leader, her expertise includes learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/lainierowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Evolving with Gratitude, the book is available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And now, Bold Gratitude: The Journal Designed for You and by You is available too!

Both Evolving with Gratitude & Bold Gratitude have generous bulk pricing for purchasing 10+ copies delivered to the same location.🙌

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Just fill out the forms linked above and someone will get back to you ASAP! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Get ready to be filled with joy, hope, and inspiration as you listen to highlights of Season 2 of the pod so far! There are so many takeaways from these #EvolvingWithGratitude guests! The hardest part of producing this episode was picking just one highlight per episode! I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed putting this together.

Evolving with Gratitude, the book is available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And now, ⁠Bold Gratitude: The Journal Designed for You and by You⁠ is available too!

Both Evolving with Gratitude & Bold Gratitude have generous bulk pricing for purchasing 10+ copies delivered to the same location.🙌

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Just fill out the forms linked above and someone will get back to you ASAP! 

In this delightful episode of the pod, we're joined by the innovative and inspiring David Miyashiro. We dive into the keys to creating happy kids, engaged in healthy relationships on a path to gainful employment. David shares his insights on developing vocational identity, exploring diverse careers, and empowering students to find their passions. Join us for an inspiring conversation that will leave you feeling grateful for the incredible work happening in our schools and communities. Let's get ready to spread some positivity and make a difference together!

Transcript available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LainieRowell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

About Our Guest:

Dr. David Miyashiro is a forward-thinking, award-winning education leader with a 17-year career spent revolutionizing learning approaches, education models, and school district capabilities in Southern California. As a digital pioneer, he has navigated districts into the hi-tech era, delivering numerous innovation “firsts,” for which he has garnered professional honors. Those include Superintendent of the Year and recognition from the White House and U.S. Department of Education as one of the “Top 35 District Leaders in Personalized Learning.” Districts under his leadership have also won awards, such as the California School Boards Association’s Golden Bell Award, the National School Boards Association’s Magna Award for Digital Learning, and the California Distinguished Schools Award.

Website: cajonvalley.net

Twitter: @DavidMiyashiro

Instagram: @miyashirod

About Lainie:

Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Evolving Learner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and a contributing author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Because of a Teacher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Her latest book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Evolving with Gratitude⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, was just released. An experienced teacher and district leader, her expertise includes learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/lainierowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Evolving with Gratitude, the book is available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And now, Bold Gratitude: The Journal Designed for You and by You is available too!

Both Evolving with Gratitude & Bold Gratitude have generous bulk pricing for purchasing 10+ copies delivered to the same location.🙌

📚➡️ http://bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount

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Just fill out the forms linked below and someone will get back to you ASAP! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hold on tight as we dive into a mind-blowing episode! We have Crystal Frommert joining us, and she's about to drop some serious knowledge on parent communication. Prepare to have your socks knocked off as Crystal shares her practical and wholehearted approach to parent communication. Plus, discover the transformative power of gratitude as we dive deep into the art of expressing appreciation and uncovering the silver linings in every situation. Get ready to level up your relationships and infuse your life with boundless positivity!

Transcript available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LainieRowell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

About Our Guest:

Crystal Frommert, M.Ed, has over 20 years of experience as an educator in middle and high school. Crystal has taught math, computer science, and social justice in public, parochial, and international schools. Beyond teaching, she has served as an instructional coach, school board member, adjunct college instructor, technology coordinator, and assistant head of middle school. Crystal is a frequent contributor to Edutopia. She currently teaches middle school math in Houston, where she lives with her family.

Book: When Calling Parents Isn't Your Calling: A teacher's guide to communicating with parents

Website: www.crystalfrommert.com

Twitter: @mrs_frommert

Instagram: @teacherfeatureig

About Lainie:

Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Evolving Learner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and a contributing author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Because of a Teacher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Her latest book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Evolving with Gratitude⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, was just released. An experienced teacher and district leader, her expertise includes learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/lainierowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Evolving with Gratitude, the book is available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And now, ⁠Bold Gratitude: The Journal Designed for You and by You⁠ is available too!

Both Evolving with Gratitude & Bold Gratitude have generous bulk pricing for purchasing 10+ copies delivered to the same location.🙌

📚➡️ http://bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount

📚➡️ http://bit.ly/bgbulkdiscount

Just fill out the forms linked below and someone will get back to you ASAP! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Get ready to uncover the power of belonging with our incredible guest, Dr. Geoff Cohen. He's got the latest research, and it's showing us that from the moment we're born 'til our final breath, feeling like we belong is absolutely crucial for learning and growing as individuals. Geoff also reveals the one thing that, if it could be bottled up, it would be a billion-dollar drug. So join us as we dig deep into how belonging is the precondition to learning!

Transcript available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LainieRowell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

About Our Guest:

Geoffrey L. Cohen is a Professor of Psychology and the James G. March Professor of Organizational Studies in Education and Business at Stanford University. He is a social psychologist by training and received his PHD at Stanford and his BA at Cornell.

Professor Cohen’s research examines the processes that shape people’s sense of belonging and self-concept, and the role that these processes play in various social problems.

Book: BELONGING: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides, by Geoffrey L. Cohen

Website: geoffreylcohen.com

Twitter: @GeoffCohen

Instagram: @geoffrey.cohen.77

About Lainie:

Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Evolving Learner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and a contributing author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Because of a Teacher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Her latest book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Evolving with Gratitude⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, was just released. An experienced teacher and district leader, her expertise includes learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/lainierowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Evolving with Gratitude, the book, is now available! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Purchase here!⁠⁠⁠⁠

You can also get bulk orders for your staff (10 copies or more) at a discounted price! Just fill out the form linked below and someone will get back to you ASAP! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount⁠

Join us as we dive into the world of Unapologetic Leadership with Dr. Marcus Belin. Discover how Marcus and his team have embraced positivity by finding what's good in the last 24. You will feel the excitement as if you're the one running around the school, interviewing students about their wins, from acing a math test to winning a championship game. But it's not just about the kids—Marcus reveals how cultivating gratitude benefits adults too. You won't want to miss this!

Transcript available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠LainieRowell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

About Our Guest:

Dr. Marcus Belin serves as the Principal of Huntley High School, President of Illinois Principals Association, and was recently awarded the 2021 National Association of Secondary School Principals Digital Principal of the Year and was named to the Class of 2021 ASCD International Emerging Leader. Dr. Belin is a motivational speaker and host of the podcast Unapologetic Leadership. He is passionate about creating learning environments that foster social-emotional support for kids, leveraging the integration of technology to expose kids to the world around them, motivating educators, and challenging the status quo of education. He is an alum of Bradley University, where he received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees and National Louis University for his doctorate. Dr. Belin is the husband of an amazing wife, Monique, and a father to 3 beautiful children, who keep life exciting and active.

Website: drmarcusbelin.com

Twitter: @marcusjbelin

Instagram: @drmarcusbelin

About Lainie:

Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Evolving Learner⁠⁠⁠⁠ and a contributing author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Because of a Teacher⁠⁠⁠⁠. Her latest book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Evolving with Gratitude⁠⁠⁠⁠, was just released. An experienced teacher and district leader, her expertise includes learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/lainierowell⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell⁠⁠⁠⁠

Evolving with Gratitude, the book, is now available! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Purchase here!⁠⁠⁠

You can also get bulk orders for your staff (10 copies or more) at a discounted price! Just fill out the form linked below and someone will get back to you ASAP! ⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount⁠

Get ready for a paw-some episode with the charismatic Dr. Brandon Beck. He spills the beans on his furry friend Peaches and how she became the coolest classroom companion ever. Plus, Dr. Beck shares the secret sauce to unlocking your unlimited potential. Get ready, because this episode is filled with stories, purpose, and a whole lot of wagging tails! Don't miss out on the fun, fur-real!

Transcript available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LainieRowell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

About Our Guest:

Dr. Brandon Beck is a National Board Certified Teacher, Speaker, Results coach, and Author of "Unlocking Unlimited Potential." Brandon speaks to Teachers, School Leaders, Students, Athletes, and Coaches about the ultimate goal for ALL educators…to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. He is also the host of the "Unlocking Unlimited Potential Stories Show. He also serves as an adjunct professor, a consultant, Results Coach, an editor and reviewer for AASA Journal of Scholarship & Practice.

Website: BrandonBeckEDU.com

Twitter: @BrandonBeckEDU

Instagram: @BrandonBeckEDU

About Lainie:

Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Evolving Learner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and a contributing author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Because of a Teacher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Her latest book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Evolving with Gratitude⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, was just released. An experienced teacher and district leader, her expertise includes learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/lainierowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Evolving with Gratitude, the book, is now available! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Purchase here!⁠⁠⁠⁠

You can also get bulk orders for your staff (10 copies or more) at a discounted price! Just fill out the form linked below and someone will get back to you ASAP! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount⁠

Get ready as Nikki Jones drops some gratitude knowledge that will have you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. Tune in to hear how shifting your perspective can make a tough year a little brighter, and get some practical tips for incorporating gratitude into your daily life. It's time to savor the good and spread some appreciation like confetti. Don't miss it!

Transcript available at ⁠⁠⁠LainieRowell.com⁠⁠⁠

About Our Guest:

Nikki Jones is a creative and tech-savvy educator with a passion for all things pink and gratitude! With 16 years of experience in education, Nikki has taught 1st and 3rd grade and currently serves as an instructional technology coach. As a mom to two young boys, aged 3 and 7, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to both her personal and professional life. Nikki's love for STEAM and EdTech is evident in everything she does, whether she's working with students or collaborating with fellow educators.

Twitter: @mrsjones72812

About Lainie:

Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of ⁠⁠⁠Evolving Learner⁠⁠⁠ and a contributing author of ⁠⁠⁠Because of a Teacher⁠⁠⁠. Her latest book, ⁠⁠⁠Evolving with Gratitude⁠⁠⁠, was just released. An experienced teacher and district leader, her expertise includes learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/lainierowell⁠⁠⁠.

Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell ⁠⁠⁠

Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell⁠⁠⁠

Evolving with Gratitude, the book, is now available! ⁠⁠⁠Purchase here!⁠⁠

You can also get bulk orders for your staff (10 copies or more) at a discounted price! Just fill out the form linked below and someone will get back to you ASAP! ⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount⁠

In this episode of the pod, Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez shares her unique perspective on gratitude and let's just say it's not all rainbows and unicorns (although those are pretty cool too!). For her, gratitude is about being grateful for every opportunity to learn and grow, even in the face of challenges and mistakes. From learning what to do to what not to do, every opportunity is a chance to evolve and improve. Discover the power of gratitude in personal and professional growth in this short and sweet podcast episode.

"Life is short, but our influence is never-ending so let's be our best & make the best of every interaction, situation and opportunity."

-Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez

Transcript available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠LainieRowell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

About Our Guest:

Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez is a Texas native with over 30 years of experience serving public education. She has held various roles in the field including GENED Teacher, SLP, Diagnostician, SPED Supervisor, Principal, Assistant Principal, and Director of Special Education. Currently, Dr. Mathews-Perez is serving as a Director of Special Programs. Her passions include communication, authenticity, and laughter, and she finds her greatest fulfillment in using these qualities to inspire and empower others. As a lifelong learner, she considers herself an "Experience Expert" and is constantly seeking to learn and grow. Dr. Mathews-Perez is also an aspiring author and speaker, using her talents to connect with others, share stories, and highlight the best in those around her.

Twitter: @drgrowtoknow

About Lainie:

Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Evolving Learner⁠⁠⁠⁠ and a contributing author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Because of a Teacher⁠⁠⁠⁠. Her latest book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Evolving with Gratitude⁠⁠⁠⁠, was just released. An experienced teacher and district leader, her expertise includes learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/lainierowell⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell⁠⁠⁠⁠

Evolving with Gratitude, the book, is now available! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Purchase here!⁠⁠⁠

You can also get bulk orders for your staff (10 copies or more) at a discounted price! Just fill out the form linked below and someone will get back to you ASAP! ⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount⁠