In the inaugural episode of the Teacher Leader Podcast, lifelong educators Jody Tucker, Esther Valdez, and Allison Johnson highlight the role of teacher leaders, focusing on impact over titles. They discuss the challenge of teacher retention, noting that many leave within 5 to 7 years. Through personal stories of resilience, they showcase teaching as a journey of growth and creativity, encouraging listeners to subscribe and inviting other educators to join as future guests.