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I n this impactful episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators , Oakland educator Whitney Redd discusses how her experience in after-school programs, youth shelters, and mental health settings has shaped her ...
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators , Dr. Asia sits down with Dr. Franita Nita Ware, educator, author, and the brilliant mind behind Warm Demander Teachers . Together, ...
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…
What happens when the bad kid becomes the kind of educator the system never saw coming? In this episode of The Exit Interview, Dr. Asia sits down with Aurelius Raines II, whose unorthodox path into education began not with a degree, but with curiosity, care, and disruption. From aftercare teacher t…
What does it cost to teach with integrity in a system that demands your silence? In this powerful episode of The Exit Interview, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Akil Parker, a former finance major turned math educator, tutor, and founder of All This Math, to explore his 20-year journey through classr…
This episode is a masterclass in reclaiming purpose, honoring your calling, and choosing wholeness over hustle. If you've ever been called too much for simply doing what's right, this one is for you. In this episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down w…
This episode challenges us to reflect: What traits define us? Who are we outside of productivity? In this deeply affirming conversation, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Amanda Miller Littlejohn, executive coach, journalist, and author of The Rest Revolution, to unpack burnout, identity, and …
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…
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 …
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...
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. …
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…
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…
In this powerful episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, host Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Keisha Rembert, an award-winning former middle school educator turned higher ed faculty member, to discuss the real reasons Black educators are leaving the profession—and what schools, …
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 th...
In this compelling episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Najmah Ahmad, an educator, consultant, and advocate who has spent nearly 20 years supporting people through moments of transition—whether in higher education, nonprofits, school districts,…
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. T…
In this episode of The Exit Interview Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia Lyons and guest host Stacey Taylor Brandon welcome Dr. Shawn Ginwright, a thought leader in education and youth development. Dr. Ginwright discusses his revolutionary concept of healing-centered engagement and the importanc…
When the school nurse has to check your blood pressure three times, you know you're in trouble. In this episode of the 'Exit Interview' podcast, I archive the story of Dr. LaShaune Stitt. Dr. Stitt recounts her journey from childhood dreams of teaching to pioneering spaces for young men of Color, a…
In this episode of The Exit Interview, host Dr. Asia Lyons engages in a deep conversation with Octavia Raheem about the transformative power of rest. Octavia Raheem, an accomplished author, rest restorative coach, and former public school teacher, shares her journey from traditional education to be…
In this episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia Lyons interviews Kwame Sarfo-Mensah and discusses his transformative journey from aspiring professional athlete to dedicated educator. Kwame discusses his initial pivot to becoming a math teacher and the various challeng…
In this episode of 'The Exit Interview, a podcast for Black educators,' Dr. Asia Lyons hosts Shatiera Porte'e, a school counselor, author, coach and education consultant. Shatiera shares her experiences working tirelessly in education during the COVID pandemic, reflecting on the challenging conditi…
In this deeply engaging episode, Dr. Asia Lyons and Sarah Graham discuss the highs and lows of teaching, the systemic issues within public and charter schools, and the importance of culturally responsive and liberatory education. Sarah shares her personal journey, insights into creating inclusive c…