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The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators

The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators

The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators exists to document and honor the lived experiences of Black educators who have chosen to leave the profession. Grounded in archival justice, the podcast uplifts their stories as a powerful form of truth-telling, healing, and resistance. By centering Black voices and their reasons for leaving—and staying—it sparks critical conversations about wellness, racial battle fatigue, and what it truly takes to transform educational spaces into ones where Black educators can thrive.

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The Cost of Reform and the Power of Community with Representative Jennifer Bacon

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May 27, 2025

The Cost of Reform and the Power of Community with Representative Jennifer Bacon

What happens when a Black educator survives a natural disaster, a political awakening, and a broken school system—all in the same year? In this deeply moving episode of The Exit Interview, Colorado State Representative Jennifer Bacon recounts how her early teaching career in New Orleans during Hur…
May 13, 2025

Youth at the Core with Joy Delizo-Osborne Live at SXSWEDU 2025

What happens when you're doing everything leading a school, serving your community, answering the phones, teaching mathand still feel like you're drowning? In this Exit Interview live show, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Joy Delizo-Osborne, who shares the real reason she left her role as a founding …
April 29, 2025

Liberation As A Non-Negotiable with Jamilah Pitts

What happens when an educator's deep love for liberation collides with the realities of traditional schooling? In this episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators , Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Jamilah Pitts...
April 13, 2025

Boundaries, Burnout and Black Educator Wellness with Josephine Ampaw-Greene

In this powerful episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Josephine Ampaw-Greene a licensed family therapist and former educatorto explore what it truly means to sustain wellness while navigating the demands of education and racial battle fatigue. …
April 1, 2025

Finding Identity and Building Community with Jenna Greenwood

In this special episode recorded live at Quince Coffee House, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Jenna Greenwood to explore her inspiring journey of self-discovery, family legacy, and finding community beyond traditional educational spaces. Jenna shares stories about growing up influenced by her grandmo…
March 18, 2025

Breaking Barriers in Special Education with Jason B. Allen

In this powerful episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, host Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Jason B. Alleneducator, activist, and policy advocateto discuss the systemic barriers Black students and educators face in traditional school systems. Jason shares his personal journ…

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Feb. 5, 2025

Breaking Free: Najmah Ahmad on Achievement Addiction, Nonprofit Burno…

Breaking Free: Najmah Ahmad on Achievement Addiction, Nonprofit Burnout, and the Journey to Wellness In the latest episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, host Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Najmah Ahmad, an educator, consultan…

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Aug. 20, 2024

The Value of Black Therapists in Addressing Racial Battle Fatigue

In the face of persistent racial injustice and systemic oppression within school systems, the mental health of Black educators can be significantly impacted. Racial battle fatigue, characterized by chronic stress, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion, …

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Aug. 19, 2024

The Power of Rest and Healing in Education: Lessons for Educators and…

  <h2>Introduction</h2> <p> In today's fast-paced educational landscape, educators and educational leaders are facing unprecedented levels of stress, burnout, and mental health challenges. Amidst the constant pressure t…

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