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Dr. Adrienne Davenport on the power of trusting your instincts and making a career pivot. Are you feeling stuck in your role? This one's for you! š #careerchange #EducatorJourney #faithoverfear #blackeducatorsmatter #podcast #podcastclips #wellness #healing Follow me on Instagram: @hellodrasia LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/asia-lyons/ Email: asia@lyonseducationalconsulting Learn more about combatting racialā¦
In this episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Dr. Adrienne Davenport, a veteran educator, administrator, and author, to talk about career transitions, leadership, and the realities of being a Black educator. Dr. Davenport shares how she unexpectedly entered the fieldā¦
š¢ āI didnāt know what was next, but I knew this wasnāt it.ā What does it take to be a great leader in education? How do you know when itās time to pivot in your career? And what can schools and districts do to truly support and retain Black educators?ā¦
In this powerful episode of The Exit Interview, I sit down with Najmah Ahmad as she shares her insightful perspective on what it truly means to be well. For Najmah, well-being is about self-liberationāthe freedom to embrace the messiness of life, to be imperfect, and to show up as yourā¦
Najmah Ahmad pulls back the curtain on a harsh reality in the nonprofit sector: when staff wellness is ignored, but happy hours, gift cards, and branded swag take its place. As Najmah shares, many nonprofits claim to be about liberation and social justice, but in reality: ā Employees are overworkedā¦
Whatās up, beautiful people? Itās me, Dr. Asia. How are you checking in on the Black educators in your life? Drop a comment below. Real quickācheck on your Black teacher friends. Seriously. After this weekendās Black Educator Wellness Cohort session, Iām feeling the weight of what Black educators are carrying.ā¦
"In this clip, Najmah Ahmad explains how āachievement addictionā pushed her to the edge. Watch the full episode of The Exit Interview for more powerful insights on wellness and liberation." #PodcastHighlights #AchievementAddiction #MentalHealthMatters #BlackVoices #TheExitInterviewPodcast #NonprofitBurnout #HappyHourCulture #RacialBattleFatigue #BlackEducators #WorkplaceWellness #HealingJourney #SelfLiberation #BurnoutCulture #SpeakingTruthToPower #NonprofitWork #CareerTransitions #SystemicChange This should sparkā¦
Black women, letās talk about it. "Work twice as hard. Be twice as good." Black women in leadership are told we have to be Superwomenābut at what cost? On The Exit Interview Podcast, Najmah Ahmad shares how perfectionism, achievement addiction, and the pressure to be "the best" led to exhaustion,ā¦
šØ LIVE PODCAST RECORDINGS ALERT! šØ Dr. Asia, host of The Exit Interview, will be recording episodes LIVE in two exciting locations! 1ļøā£ Denver, CO - Join me at Quince Coffee House on February 22nd at 1:00 PM for a free live recording thatās all about education, community, and Blackā¦
In this powerful and reflective episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Najmah Ahmad to discuss her nearly 20-year journey through education, from working in nonprofits and higher education to leadership roles in school districts and national policy. Najmah candidly sharesā¦
Najmah Ahmad pulls back the curtain on a harsh reality in the nonprofit sector: when staff wellness is ignored, but happy hours, gift cards, and branded swag take its place. As Najmah shares, many nonprofits claim to be about liberation and social justice, but in reality: ā Employees are overworkedā¦
What does it truly mean to be well? In this episode, Dr. Damia Thomas breaks down the power of self-awareness, listening to your body, and recognizing when it's time to pause. She shares insights on managing anxiety, practicing mindfulness, and reclaiming wellness as a radical act of self-care. Tap inā¦
In this episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Najmah Ahmad to explore her 20-year journey in education. From creating transformative programs to navigating systemic inequities, Najmah shares candid reflections on her career, the toll of racial battle fatigue, and herā¦
In this episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Najmah Ahmad to explore her 20-year journey in education. From creating transformative programs to navigating systemic inequities, Najmah shares candid reflections on her career, the toll of racial battle fatigue, and herā¦
What if trusting Black teachers to actually teach was a retention strategy? #teachers #blackscholars #podcast #wellness #retentionbeforerecruitment
In this episode of 'The Exit Interview,' host Dr. Asia Lyons welcomes Dr. Damia Thomas (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdamiacthomas/) , who brings over two decades of experience in urban education. They discuss retention challenges in education, emphasizing the importance of work environment, culture, and kindness over monetary incentives. Dr. Thomas shares her journeyā¦
In this episode of 'The Exit Interview,' host Dr. Asia Lyons welcomes Dr. Damia Thomas, who brings over two decades of experience in urban education. They discuss retention challenges in education, emphasizing the importance of work environment, culture, and kindness over monetary incentives. Dr. Thomas shares her journey from startingā¦
Retaining Black educators requires creating environments where they feel safe, respected, and fully supported. Addressing their concerns with meaningful action and providing strong leadership backing are essential steps. Discover the challenges they face and explore solutions to help them thriveābecause supporting Black educators benefits everyone. #BlackEducators #TeacherWellness #Retention
Building safe, supportive communities where Black educators feel heard, seen, and valued is essential. From addressing concerns with action to ensuring administrators and leaders back educators against challenges, true support makes a difference. Discover whatās needed to retain Black educators and foster wellness in their schools. Letās explore solutions togetherābecauseā¦
Creating supportive, safe spaces where Black educators feel valued, heard, and respected is crucial. Addressing concerns with genuine action and ensuring strong backing from administrators and leaders can make all the difference. Learn about the challenges Black educators face and the solutions needed to help them thriveābecause when educators areā¦
Retaining Black educators starts with creating spaces where they feel safe, valued, and supported. From addressing concerns to ensuring strong backing from administrators and leaders, real change begins with action. Explore the challenges Black educators face and the steps needed to build environments where they can thriveābecause their success isā¦
What do you think schools, districts, and unions can do to keep Black educators? Building safe, supportive communities where Black educators feel heard, seen, and valued is essential. From addressing concerns with action to ensuring administrators and leaders back educators against challenges, true support makes a difference. Discover whatās neededā¦
What does it take to retain Black educators and create inclusive schools? This video honors a Black math teacher who inspired generations and explores key strategies for educator retention. Highlighting the importance of wellness, diversity in leadership, and inclusive professional development, it offers actionable solutions for schools, unions, and districts.ā¦
