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WE Talk
By Nita June DavanzoEducation
WE Talk episodes
- Jonathan Raabe -- Never Let "No" Stop YouOn this episode:- Saying yes to the opportunities life presents- Building friendships and businesses around the world- Never letting "no" stop you- Seeing an opportunity and taking the leap- Trusting the process, and staying curious- How to lead with your strengths and find your community by doing so- How a Waldorf education, based on the love of learning, has brought meaning, joy and success into an alum’s life50 min
- Ryan "Ko" Cunningham - Food Artist and EntrepreneurOn this episode:- pursuing a passion and finding success--in architecture to cooking- the balance of science and creativity in cooking- bringing design to food- marriage and business partnership: a perfect pairing- spreading goodness, health and love, one millet tot at a time23 min
- Josh Berman - Learning Languages Through PlayOn this episode:- The journey from Peace Corps to Travel Writer and Spanish Teacher- Teaching language to foster global citizenship- Play, movement and imagination: all part of the language learning process- Bringing culture into the classroom- Making language learning accessible and grounded in relationship and play.25 min
- Paula Blum - Making Language Learning MeaningfulOn this episode:- How the learning of language teaches empathy- How to bring relationship into language learning- How SMWS is carving out opportunities for students to study in Germany in college--for free!- Getting to the heart of learning a language--and breaking down fears one by one- How language learning builds lifelong cultural bridges and global citizens- The Waldorf high school exchange process: an avenue to self-knowledge32 min
- Focus on SMWS Faculty: Paula Blum, German Teacher - Making Language Learning MeaningfulOn this episode:- How the learning of language teaches empathy- How to bring relationship into language learning- How SMWS is carving out opportunities for students to study in Germany in college--for free!- Getting to the heart of learning a language--and breaking down fears one by one- How language learning builds lifelong cultural bridges and global citizens- The Waldorf high school exchange process: an avenue to self-knowledge32 min
- Jamie Clark - Daily Practice: Steps to Living the Musician’s DreamOn this episode:- How a well-rounded artist chose the path of music and cello performance- Daily practice and action steps to attaining one’s goal- Making classical music inclusive and relevant for the 21st century- Breaking barriers and building communities through music- How to see an opportunity and make it a reality39 min
- Krista Blew - Returning to Roots: Alumna of the Class of 1996 to First Grade ParentOn this episode:- Through comparing and contrasting other educations, a Waldorf alum returns to her roots- Perspectives on a changing campus--from mud and boardwalks 35 years ago, to a thriving, verdant campus today.- Seeing the Waldorf curriculum through her children’s eyes- A new-to-Waldorf-education husband’s perspective21 min
- Jill Vialet - How Healthy Play Leads to Success and HappinessOn this Episode:- What healthy play looks like- The positive results of healthy play in the classroom and in life- What play teaches us about trust, communication, society, and interdependence- The results seen in adults and society from a lack of healthy play26 min
- Ian Glas - Play as the Best TeacherOn this episode:- A departure and return to Waldorf education- How Waldorf education supports the individual to chart one’s own course in life- The unseen and wonderfully surprising gifts of a Waldorf education- Quieting society’s voices and trusting one’s self and one’s inner ambitions, talents, and passions- Reflection on life’s unexpected doors of opportunity34 min
- Ian Glas - "Doing For No Good Reason": Bringing Play Opportunities to EveryoneOn this episode:- A departure and return to Waldorf education- How Waldorf education supports the individual to chart one’s own course in life- The unseen and wonderfully surprising gifts of a Waldorf education- Quieting society’s voices and trusting one’s self and one’s inner ambitions, talents, and passions- Reflection on life’s unexpected doors of opportunity34 min
About WE Talk
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WE Talk is a podcast that explores the role of Waldorf Education in helping children, parents, and families thrive in an ever-changing world. WE Talk is brought to you by Shining Mountain Waldorf School and hosted by Nita June.
ABOUT THE HOST
Nita June is a Waldorf School graduate, attending SMWS from K-12.
After studying Theater and English at Barnard College, Nita worked as actor, director, violinist, and teacher in London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boulder and Santa Barbara. She holds an MFA in Contemporary Performance from Naropa University and is the Creative Director and Founder of DogStar Theater Company. When not directing, Nita works with both young adults and adults as a counselor and life coach. As host of WE Talk, Nita brings her skills and experience with performance together with her passion for supporting others to find their purpose in the world.
Introduction music for all episodes was created by SoundDotCom.com.