It's Personal Podcast

On this podcast Cody chats with me about his favorite power rangers, family and pop culture. One thing (well I have many but) I love about Cody is his honesty. He chats about his early family life and schooling, along with his move to New York to teach! Cody's authentic voice needs to be heard, and I know you will do a lot of learning listening to the wisdom he has to share.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CodyMillerELA

Dr. Erica B-Rivera spends time chatting about her life as a Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer with A LOT of staff members. She shares specific examples about her childhood in which she experienced racism, and deep thoughts about her identity and who she is. Dr. Erica B-Rivera talks about how parents can start the conversation around race at home. You are going to need a pen and a pad for this one! So many gems.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericabrivera

Edutopia Article: https://www.edutopia.org/article/shifting-toward-equity-educators-role

Candice IIoh chats being a new author during covid-19, her family household and schooling as a child growing up. Candice also goes in depth about her love for dance and the role it has played in her life thus far. She also talks about mentors who have helped her throughout the process of being a new author.

instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomher/

twitter: https://twitter.com/BecomHer

Order book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/607663/every-body-looking-by-candice-iloh/

SLJ Virtual Event: https://www.slj.com/?event=slj-teen-live-2020

New York Times bestselling author Sayantani takes time out of her busy schedule to chat about her childhood home, inspiration and today's world. Sayantani holds nothing back, and shares her true feelings about the state of the world.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sayantani16?s=21

Instagram: https://instagram.com/princesskiranmala?igshid=lbo0vm01ewdy

Website: http://www.sayantanidasgupta.com/writer/

Randy does it all! On this podcast Randy talks about his university undergrad/graduate schooling experiences, along with his family, and activism work in his community. Randy shares many insights on his identity and how he started to realize it was okay to be himself, and be proud of the history, background, and experiences that he came from.

instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randyribay/?hl=en

twitter: https://twitter.com/randyribay

website: http://www.randyribay.com/

Ibi Zoboi is simply amazing. On this podcast Ibi digs deep into her past and shares how her past experiences show up in her writing, the American Dream, and schooling in BX. Ibi shares what it means to "get out" and own a home in New Jersey. Ibi is the truth, nothing but the truth.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ibizoboi

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ibizoboi/

Website: http://ibizoboi.net/

LaMar's laughter is contagious! During this podcast, LaMar chats about the process in which he takes developing critical minds, and navigating white spaces. LaMar speaks his truths and shares something you might not know about him.

LaMar, thank you for being a friend.

Twitter: @teachLTL

Instagram: thekinglamar__

LaMar Timmons- Long is a New Yorker through and through. During this chat, LaMar talks specifically about his grandma, and some of her special recipes (no secrets revealed, he dives into the concept of building connections with students and how this truly allows educators to build community, and lastly, LaMar spends time talking about fashion. This is Part 1 of a 2 part series with LaMar.

Twitter: @TeachLTL

Instagram: thekinglamar__

Padma talked with me a few months ago, as she was winning awards Walter Award 2020; SCBWI Golden Kite Award 2020; Paterson Prize and the list goes on. Padma really gets personal and opens up about family. She shares stories about her mom and dad, in which many of her stories are influenced from. You truly do not want to miss out on this beautiful soul.

Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/padmaatv

Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/padmaatvinsta

Website: https://padmavenkatraman.com/

Before anything, Natasha thank you for taking the time to speak with me. I loved getting into your world outside of the amazing author that you are. On this chat Natasha talks being a new mom, her love for cooking, family, and growing up a New Yorker!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natashaerikadiaz/?hl=en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TashiDiaz?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Book: Color Me In (Please try to find at your local book store)