Welcome to the podcast! In this week's episode, I talk to Mrs. DeNise Gerst about her fitness journey and how she managed that in conjunction with being a wife, mom, and educator. She shares how she got started, what keeps her going, and how that impacted her role as an educator. As with any conversation happening right now, we also discuss the changes that have happened to her routine since the pandemic began and how she stays on track. I hope this conversation was just as inspiring for you as it was for me.

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In this episode of the IlluminatEd Leadership podcast, we talk to Shekeria Barnes, a wife, mother, principal, and speaker with 20 years in education. Self-care has been a trendy buzzword lately, but is there more to it than going for a mani-pedi? Join us as we talk about the real value of self-care, how to practice it with your staff, family, and yourself. Have a few laughs with us as we discuss tips for finding ways to incorporate self-care into different areas of our lives. 

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What an eye opening conversation I had with Dr. Bridgette Brown Green!

Not only was it eye opening for me, but it comes with a special gift for you! Read through to the end of the show notes to find out about your special gift!

Bridgette is a wife, mom of four, founder and CEO of Bridgette Brown Green Executive Coaching and Consulting.  Her hobbies include spending time with her family, intentional engagement in self-care and personal development, reading, and, of course, shopping. In this episode, we get tips from this goal setting strategist on how to define, create and achieve the goals that we may not have gotten to in 2020 and the new ones we may want to set for 2021. Hear what she thinks we should be leaving behind and what we can take with us from the crazy year that was 2020. And, be sure you catch why I'm rethinking my vision board for this year!

In order to help us reach our goals this year, Dr. Bridgette is offering a free coaching session to all the listeners! As she said even the best athletes need a coach. Schedule your free coaching session by visiting www.bridgettebrown.com.

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This episode features two powerful women in education, Dr. Christa Flood and Dr. Shelia Ijames. I am so excited for you to listen in on their conversation! I couldn't even figure out what to pull out as teasers the whole episode is so good! You need encouragement, advice, inspiration- it's all in this episode! 

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This episode of IlluminatEd Leadership highlights two amazing K-12 administrators, Monica Palmer and Monique Armstrong. Join the conversation as we discuss what to do when it seems like you have to take a step back in your leadership journey. Hear how they coped, what it taught them, and how they're using their skills to lead during this pandemic.

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In this episode, I talk to Dr. Denise Watts, Chief of District Support at UVA- Partnership for Leaders in Education. Listen in as she shares her leadership journey, and learn her do's and don'ts for when you feel like your path doesn't have a roadmap.

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In this episode, I am joined by the fabulous Dr. Saundra Wall Williams! An engineer by training, she is a leader and mentor in higher education and Christian ministry. Listen in as we learn the unlikely circumstances that ignited her STEM career, the difference between being a looker and a leaper, and the benefit of having mentors and sponsors.

Connect with Dr. Wall Williams at DrSaundraSpeaks.com and on Facebook at facebook.com/DrSaundraSpeaks.

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In this first episode, join me and some of my brilliant, Black, educator friends as we talk about our education journeys- how they were alike and different and how that shaped who we are as educators today. One of us used to wear culottes to school, one of us entered the US education system as an immigrant, and one of us thought she was too gifted to attend an HBCU. Listen in on my conversation with Shamoyi McIver, Chemier Bufford, and Dr. Zithobile Nxumalo.

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