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In this episode, our very own co-host, Teflon, speaks on his extensive experience with talent acquisition in the tech space while offering sound career advice that applies to all industries. He recommends helpful tips and tools on navigating the workforce and speaks on valuable skillsets that are high in demand throughout all job markets.
Instagram: sculpted_visions
Website: www.sculptedvisionsllc.com
Intro/Outro Music - Jaden Castro & Hans Solo "Mirages"
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/track/7BoLPknYLlYYiNq9hn7eNt?si=dDqftkBOQ2mJRfCv2X3bog
Apple Music
https://music.apple.com/us/album/mirages/1505583639?i=1505584023
SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/r6kefDTLMXZXCqEJ9
In this episode, Teflon and Justin sit down with food science and nutrition expert, Sydney Thomas, who educates us on the science underpinning food components, processing and their effects on your health. She shares insightful details on the best mental and emotional approach to food consumption as well as common misconceptions.
Intro/Outro Music - Jaden Castro & Hans Solo "Mirages"
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/track/7BoLPknYLlYYiNq9hn7eNt?si=dDqftkBOQ2mJRfCv2X3bog
Apple Music
https://music.apple.com/us/album/mirages/1505583639?i=1505584023
SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/r6kefDTLMXZXCqEJ9
Special Guest: Sydney Thomas
Instagram: bythewayimhungry
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In this episode, Teflon and Just discuss personal wins and losses as well as the lessons they've taken from each experience. For In life there will be ups and there will be downs. We just have to continue to move forward one step at a time.
Instagram: sculpted_visions
Website: www.sculptedvisionsllc.com
Intro/Outro Music - Jaden Castro & Hans Solo "Mirages"
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/track/7BoLPknYLlYYiNq9hn7eNt?si=dDqftkBOQ2mJRfCv2X3bog
Apple Music
https://music.apple.com/us/album/mirages/1505583639?i=1505584023
In this episode, Justin and Teflon discuss some of the ways in which the game of Chess correlates to real life, the lessons they’ve learned and how they apply them to their personal and professional lives. They touch on their love of the game, how they became exposed to it, their competitive nature and the role Chess played in their growth mindset.
Instagram: sculpted_visions
Website: www.sculptedvisionsllc.com
Intro/Outro Music - Jaden Castro & Hans Solo "Mirages"
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/track/7BoLPknYLlYYiNq9hn7eNt?si=dDqftkBOQ2mJRfCv2X3bog
Apple Music
https://music.apple.com/us/album/mirages/1505583639?i=1505584023
SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/r6kefDTLMXZXCqEJ9
In 1966, a program was created known as a "Project Concern" consisting of a two-year experimental plan. This plan stood for a guide to desegregate schools and eliminate any racial imbalance within Hartford, Connecticut Today this program is known as Open Choice (https://commons.trincoll.edu/cssp/2016/04/20/the-women-behind-project-concern/).
Teflon, co-host of Sculpted Visions podcast was a product of "Project Concern” for about a year and half during his grade school years in Hartford, CT.
To commemorate the Supreme Court decision on Brown v. The Board of Education, in this episode of the Sculpted Vision podcast, Education: Separated but Equal?”, Teflon and Just One discuss their unique experiences and perspectives growing up in underserved communities while attending schools in more privileged areas. Additionally, our guest D. Curry, an education and learning professional, shares his insights and unique personal experiences of working in two different school systems in the Hartford, CT area.
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka was a landmark 1954 Supreme Court in which the justices ruled unanimously that racial segregation of children in public schools was unconstitutional (https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/brown-v-board-of-education-of-topeka). Furthermore, Brown v. Board of Education was one of the cornerstones of the civil rights movement, and helped establish the precedent that “separate-but-equal” education and other services were not, in fact, equal at all. The final ruling came in May 17, 1954 where chief justice Earl Warren, stated "in the field of public education the doctrine of ‘separate but equal’ has no place,” as segregated schools are “inherently unequal.” As a result, the Court ruled that the plaintiffs were being “deprived of the equal protection of the laws guaranteed by the 14th Amendment" ((https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/brown-v-board-of-education-of-topeka).
This case was groundbreaking and monumental and set the precedent for several other cases including the 1989 Sheff v. O'Neill lawsuit. This lawsuit consisted of 18 young children from the Hartford, Connecticut metropolitan area, acting through their parents, commenced a civil action in the Hartford Superior Court (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheff_v._O%27Neill). Furthermore, the lead plaintiff was fourth-grader Milo Sheff. The suit named the State of Connecticut, constitutionally elected officials, including Gov. William A. O'Neill, and others from various state commissions and agencies as defendants. The plaintiffs alleged significant constitutional violations under applicable sections of the State constitution which they believe constituted a denial of their fundamental rights to an education and rights to equal protection under the law. The reason for the case was that the resources the state spent on schools in areas with majority black/Latino populations were lower than those spent on schools in areas mainly inhabited by white people (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheff_v._O%27Neill).
In this episode of Sculpted Visions, with honoring Women's History Month and how crucial they are for the betterment of society, we discuss the women in our lives who’ve had the greatest impact on us. They are our personal superheroes. We touch on the influence they've had while showing our appreciation for some of the lessons we've learned and carry with us til this day.
Instagram: sculpted_visions
Website: www.sculptedvisionsllc.com
Intro/Outro Music - Jaden Castro & Hans Solo "Mirages"
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/track/7BoLPknYLlYYiNq9hn7eNt?si=dDqftkBOQ2mJRfCv2X3bog
Apple Music
https://music.apple.com/us/album/mirages/1505583639?i=1505584023
SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/r6kefDTLMXZXCqEJ9
In this episode, we touch on some ways to remove the stigma surrounding mental health while offering guidance on accessing free tools, resources and the benefits of performing practices like yoga, meditation and mindfulness to help ease your mind from the comfort of your own home. There are a wide range of issues that fall under the subject of mental health. We all experience them in one way or another as part of the human experience. Some people experience anxiety, depression, as well as many other issues that make them feel like they're different from most. However, unbeknownst to them, there are millions of people who share in the same experiences. We hope this episode offers support and understanding to you.
Intro/Outro Music - Jaden Castro & Hans Solo "Mirages"
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/track/7BoLPknYLlYYiNq9hn7eNt?si=dDqftkBOQ2mJRfCv2X3bog
Apple Music
https://music.apple.com/us/album/mirages/1505583639?i=1505584023
SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/r6kefDTLMXZXCqEJ9
In this episode, Justin and Teflon discuss the harsh realities and dangerous environments in which they were raised while providing listeners with insight into the ways they've navigated and made it through those experiences. They also shed light on the ways in which their circumstances shaped their minds and contributed to their success both personally and professionally.
Intro/Outro Music - Jaden Castro & Hans Solo "Mirages"
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/track/7BoLPknYLlYYiNq9hn7eNt?si=dDqftkBOQ2mJRfCv2X3bog
Apple Music
https://music.apple.com/us/album/mirages/1505583639?i=1505584023
SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/r6kefDTLMXZXCqEJ9
The Sculpted Visions podcast is aimed at having meaningful and engaging conversations with professionals from all walks of life with the goal of educating and encouraging you to put what we’ve learned to use, so you can live a successful, fulfilling, purposeful life. We cover a wide range of topics including education, personal and career development, current events, criminal justice, technology, mental health, and relationships among many others.
In this episode, we briefly introduce the birth of the Sculpted Visions podcast.
Intro/Outro music
Jaden Castro, Hans Solo - “Mirages”
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/track/7BoLPknYLlYYiNq9hn7eNt?si=dIsL7CYnQKK2fbuhMeBgKw
Apple Music
https://music.apple.com/us/album/mirages/1505583639?i=1505584023
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