Through navigating the “game of school,” Alexandria Catherall found her love for education. Now as a seasoned English teacher, her dynamic teaching practices allow her to maintain high expectations of her students while creating a community of care. Specializing in the intersectionality of literacy and identity, Alexandria urges educators to authentically value students’ language, culture and identity.

Jenny Richard launched her first business, All Aboard Event Planning, a few years ago and recently started a second business, New England Area Wedding Professionals. After working in both sales and the non-profit sector, Jenny knew she needed to follow her passion and talent for event planning. Jenny is a natural leader in the profession, providing education and networking for thousands of wedding professionals and serving countless clients throughout New England each year. She manages to do it all by building and maintaining a community, remaining organized and believing in herself and her team.

Educator and business owner Christie Idiong dives into her multilayered reawakening and the development of Cornerstone Conversations- a health and wellness platform designed to invite and ignite conversation. Christie comments on the brokenness and beauty of our healthcare system, reminding us that the growth and development process isn't necessarily supposed to be comfortable.
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Kindergarten teacher and fitness instructor Hannah O'Brien describes what early leadership emergence looks like in the classroom, and shares best practices for fostering an environment for continued development. She trusts in the power of creating and maintaining genuine connections with her students and clients to achieve their best results. While teaching her students how to be community members in school, and in life, Hannah believes in tried-and-true positive reinforcements. She reminds listeners that our inner voice is a powerful thing; if you want something, you can achieve it.

Lead consultant for Carney Sandoe & Associate's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practice, Lawrence Alexander, introduces an Equity Response for K-20 educators to follow. Lawrence highlights the intersectionality of systems perpetuating injustices for marginalized youth, and offers suggestions for educators and community stakeholders to begin breaking down these systems in order to elevate the incredible students we work with. [email protected]

Health and wellness business owner Brianna Fattal dives into her journey of self-discovery and development, as well as her perseverance through unimaginable adversity. Brianna walks us through her methodology of decision making that has brought her tremendous success in the world of network marketing. As a business owner, manager and industry leader she motivates her teams by instilling the belief that more is always possible.

Creative indepreneur and podcaster Matt Collamer walks us through his mind-expanding travel experiences which solidified his passion for story telling and videography. Matt shares how his meditation practice and daily habits allow him to find balance, and aid in his path toward self-actualization. He encourages listeners to serve your medicine, trust the process and surround yourself with people that will support you in your journey. breakyourboundaries.tv

Passionate leader and academic advisor Paige Moran shares the tools she utilizes when working with a highly vulnerable population of college students. She discusses how her drive for positive leadership began in high school, and was further developed through participation in conferences and workshops during her time at Springfield College. Paige sheds light on the potential harm of labeling "student leaders" and reminds all managers that people skills are the key to being an effective leader.

I introduce Leading Passionately, and share my belief in a balanced approach to leadership development. I reflect on my upbringing, educational path, and time spent facilitating workshops and experiential learning programs. The journey of re-discovering myself empowered me to step into my full potential. Now I allow passion to be the driving force in my life.