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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.
In this episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators , Dr. Asia sits down with Candice Renee Person , a 20-year veteran educator, organizer, writer, and soon-to-be digital nomad. Candice shares a deeply layere...
From 'publish or perish' to 'learn to liberate,' Dr. Lance Bennett shares how he reimagined higher education to serve real people. We unpack the community care roots of his model (yes, the Black church is a blueprint), the role of therapy and mentorship in significant career shifts, and why being w…
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…
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, …
<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…