unfiltered EDU

What if being fearless isn't about having no fear, but learning how to move forward despite it?

In this episode of Unfiltered EDU, host Jolene Levin sits down with Dr. Miatheresa Pate, Founder & CEO of ETAPS, for an honest conversation about leadership, resilience, mentorship, and finding the courage to pursue what's possible.

From growing up in Brooklyn to becoming an education leader and entrepreneur, Mia shares how education, family, and mentorship shaped her journey. She also challenges traditional expectations of women in leadership and explains why embracing fear, rather than avoiding it, can make us stronger, more intentional leaders.

In this episode:

• Finding your fearlessness and moving forward despite uncertainty
• Challenging expectations of women in leadership
• The power of education, mentorship, and opportunity
• Balancing leadership, motherhood, and personal ambition
• Building confidence through discomfort and resilience
• Creating spaces where women can grow, lead, and lift others

As Mia reminds us, “Fearlessness doesn't mean that you can't be afraid.”

A conversation about owning who you are, recognizing what's possible, and choosing to lead — even when fear is part of the journey.

No scripts. No filters. Just honest conversations about the experiences, relationships, and choices that shape who we become.

Unfiltered EDU is presented by Bold Women EDU — Where Conversations Lead.

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What if the qualities you question most about yourself are actually your greatest leadership strengths?

In this episode of Unfiltered EDU, host Jolene Levin sits down with Christine Feenstra, Executive Director of CALIE, for an honest conversation about leadership, vulnerability, confidence, and the power of community.

Christine shares her unexpected journey into education leadership, the lessons she's learned along the way, and why strong leadership doesn't mean having all the answers.

In this episode:

• Redefining what leadership really looks like

• Embracing vulnerability instead of hiding it

• Finding confidence outside your comfort zone

• Building communities that support and empower others

• Recognizing the strengths that make you uniquely you

• Giving yourself permission to lead authentically

No scripts. No filters. Just honest conversations about the experiences, relationships, and choices that shape who we become.

Unfiltered EDU is presented by Bold Women EDU — Where Conversations Lead.

Join the conversation at bwEDU.org.

What happens when you stop trying to fit the mold and start trusting what makes you you?

In the first episode of Unfiltered EDU, Jolene Levin sits down with Jennifer Womble, Chair of FETC, for an honest conversation about women in leadership, career pivots, confidence, networking and staying true to your values.

Jennifer shares her unexpected journey from law school to the classroom to national education leadership — including the moments she was told to tone down her enthusiasm and passion.

They talk about:

• Building relationships that open doors
• Navigating career pivots
• Leading with curiosity and positive intent
• Finding confidence through community
• Having the courage to try something new
• Why women shouldn’t have to “tone it down”

Your career doesn’t have to follow a straight line. And you don’t have to become less of yourself to lead.

Listen to the first episode of Unfiltered EDU, a podcast by Bold Women EDU.

Five questions. Five minutes. No filter.

Amy Dujon joins us for an Unfiltered Five conversation about leadership, connection, and what it means to show up authentically in education.

It’s quick. It’s candid. And it’s a reminder that some of the best conversations happen when we skip the script.

Unfiltered EDU is a Bold Women EDU podcast — where real conversations move education forward.

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