Closing out my series talking to learners from Learnlife (https://learnlife.com/), a learning center in Barcelona, Spain, I've got Aidan sharing his story about school on the show. 

He couldn't escape talking about his passions during the episode which makes me really excited! Passion can be a driver of great learning! For him, it is. 

I am also very excited to announce that Schoolish is now a part of the EdUp Experience Podcast Network! I am joining the network alongside some AMAZING podcast hosts and some phenomenal educators. Look for more at https://www.edupexperience.com/

Tim's life purpose, his why, is to strengthen the bonds people share through compassionate action.

Bringing back an interview Tim and I did a while back when this show was called School Sucks! Tim and I got into the purpose of college, schooling in general, hustle culture and more! 

Check out Guide: https://www.guideapp.co/

Check out Big Black Tea: https://bigblacktea.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timsalau/

Forbes Profile: https://www.forbes.com/profile/tim-salau/?list=next-1000&sh=6cc608f91a3c

I had the chance a few weeks ago to jump on Linkedin Live with Danielle Shelton and Elizabeth Leiba to talk about issues associated with being Black in education. We talked about being Black students, HBCUs vs. PWIs, mentorship, the future of learning, and more! 

Elizabeth Leiba is an educator, a published writer, Co-host of the EdUP Experience Podcast, and Founder of the Black History and Culture Academy. Liz is also a Linkedin Top Voice in education which means she is one of the top people to follow posting education content on the platform.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethleiba/

Danielle Shelton is an educator, instructional designer, and freelance editor. With 20+ years of experience in education, she has seen, done, and heard so much. THAT is what gives her such a unique perspective in this conversation. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-shelton/

This one is a straight-up conversation! 

I have the chance to sit down and talk with Shauna Smith about what she is doing in her local school district to create an anti-racist curriculum. In other words, she is trying to create an anti-racist future of education for all kids. 

Check out our conversation! 

Sofia is a 13-year-old student from an AMAZING learning center in Barcelona, Spain called Learnlife. In this episode, she shares with me her thoughts on school, education in general and tells us why her experience at Learnlife has been so special.

Learn more about Learnlife here: https://learnlife.com/barcelona/full-time-programme

Gerard, a learner at Learnlife actually traveled the world looking for the right model of school for him. At each stop, it seemed that he kept having to say, "it's just not for me." Until he found Learnlife, an innovative learning center in Barcelona, Spain. A place that would challenge Gerard, push him to try new things, and spark new curiosities.

This is Gerard's school story. 

For more information about Learnlife click the link below:

https://learnlife.com/

Representation in school matters so much! For me, this was one of the most important things growing up. I didn't always see myself or my people in the school system but when I did, it stuck. 

Benita, the Global Education Concierge tells us how she knows that representation in school matters. 

Find more from Benita here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/benita-c-gordon/

https://www.instagram.com/theeduconcierge/

https://www.facebook.com/GordonGlobalEducationConcierge/photos

https://www.gordonglobaleducationconcierge.com/

When asked, "Who or what is LearnLife?" This is what they might say:

We envision that collaborative learning communities will become the problem-solving champions in a world where agility, creativity, and innovation will be needed to solve future challenges.

I got the chance to sit down with some folks from LearnLife (Devin, Gerard, Sophia, and Aidan) to talk about learning, passion, school, and their journies. Here is our conversation. 

Find more about LearnLife here:

https://learnlife.com/

I was hit hard when those white supremacists stormed the White House this week. I had so many emotions. 

I knew I couldn't just release a normal episode. So...here is my plea to the education community. 

I referenced this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWdqlHTEnmk

I referenced the book The New White Nationalism in America: Its Challenge to Integration by Dr. Carol M Swain: https://www.amazon.com/New-White-Nationalism-America-Integration/dp/0521545587

We've been on break for the holidays...but we're back (glad you're here). 

In 2021, I am building a personal branding community to go alongside this podcast. So if you're an educator looking to build a personal brand please consider joining the community. 

All you have to do is head over to apple podcasts, rate and review this podcast, send me a DM (linkedin or Twitter) with the screenshot and you're in! I'll reply with next steps to your DM.