In this episode, I have a conversation with Tali Lavarry about her upcoming book "Confessions From Your Token Black Colleague: True Stories & Candid Conversations About Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace." She shares her stories filled with common microaggressions and racist experiences she faced in the workplace, in hopes that folx will feel compelled to create change. Her charge is not only to leaders, but also fellow colleagues, by demonstrating what has to be done to create real solutions that protect and fortify people of color and other marginalized groups.

Your Token Black Colleague: https://yourtokenblackcolleague.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/your_token_black_colleague/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/yourtokenblackcolleague/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourtoken_black?s=20

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/confessions-from-your-token-black-colleague

In this episode, I share about a recent career change and the journey that got me where I am today. This conversation is grounded in Elaine Welteroth's book "More Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are No Matter What They Say." Book: https://www.elainewelteroth.com/book

IG: https://instagram.com/morethanenough?igshid=16u3lqhyvbyyh

In this episode, I have a convo with Zakee Darr, chairman, Black Lives Matter Lake County (IL) and Clyde McClemore, founder of Black Lives Matter Lake County. They share what the chapter is working on, how they support community and what's next for BLM after George Floyd's death.

BLM Lake County FB page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/806032189503037/?ref=share

BLM event on July 30,2020 "Critical Conversation: The Black Mind in a Time of Chaos": https://facebook.com/events/s/critical-conversation-the-blac/726320341490507/?ti=cl

In this episode, I chat with Shannon Scott, traveling hair stylist, educator and influencer who shares how she took her gift of doing hair and built a business and a brand. With a philosophy like, "Each one, teach one = blessings," Shannon is making her mark in the world: educating future artists, carving out space for her craft and living her dream.

IG profile: https://instagram.com/shannon_olscott?igshid=1889737l5u2cw

FB: https://www.facebook.com/shannon.scott.374

Friend's clothing line: https://savagetosaved.com/

My 11-year-old son took a missions trip to Haiti and shares his experience and how he learned so much from the trip. We also talk about how we freaked out because it was right at the emergence of Covid-19!

Association of the Peasants of Fondwa: https://mail.apfhaiti.org/home.html

The Sisters of Antoine of Fondwa: https://fatherjosephnetwork.org/sisters-of-st_-anthony-of-fondwa

University of Fondwa: https://ufondwa.org/

In this episode, I share how I'm overcoming trauma and being intentional focusing on the things that bring me joy.

In this episode, I sit down with Tynisha Gardner, a principal of a private school as she shares how she and her team quickly adapted to a new way of providing education. She also shares how this pandemic has increased their capacity to support students on a broader scale and set them up for success in the future.

Find Tynisha here:

IG - https://instagram.com/tabletalkwithtynisha?igshid=x6s07oitjbh0

FB: https://www.facebook.com/tynishatable/

Blog: https://tabletalkwithtynisha.blogspot.com/?m=1

I’m back! In this episode I check in on where I’ve been and what I’ve been up to. I needed a moment but I’m back and ready to work. Let’s go!

Stemming from his experience as a White male growing up in impoverished neighborhoods on the border of Spanish Harlem and Harlem in NY, Alex learned very early the concept of structural racism. Now having more than 15 years of winning on issues of racism and poverty, Alex has published a book. In Seeds of Justice: Organizing Your Church to Change the World, he covers the steps (listed below) everyday ordinary people can take to create the change we want to see in our communities and beyond. Treat: I contributed to and am featured in the book!

Order "Seeds of Justice" now at https://www.amazon.com/Seeds-Justice-Organizing-Church-Transform/dp/1626983658/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1580594849&sr=8-1

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Contact Alex Tindal Wiesendanger: www.alextindalwiesendanger.com and Twitter: @alexorganizing (https://twitter.com/AlexOrganizing?s=20)

For International Women's Day, I have a "girl power" conversation with Dr. Manouchka Pierre. Haitian-born, New York raised and Florida educated, she shares about her evolution of being a leader in the education space. She recently moved to Bahrain as an educator, now serving as a high school principal, and her current work is still shaping young women across the world. When I asked what's her favorite quote that guides her on her journey and she responded, "Real Queens adjust other Queen's crowns," I knew she was the perfect guest for this episode.

Dissertation on The Push Out: A Disproportionality Study on Discipline in the State of Florida: https://stars.library.ucf.edu/etd/6725/