On this special 200th episode of the podcast, I welcomed Tiffany Jewell to the podcast for a conversation about her early life in upstate New York, the one-year anniversary of her newest book, "Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School", motherhood, and so much more! To learn more about Tiffany's work, you can visit her website at https://tiffanymjewell.com or follow her on Instagram (@tiffanymjewell), or LinkedIn. To learn more about Identity Talk Consulting and the professional development services that we offer, visit our website at https://identitytalk4educators.com. STAY CONNECTED WITH KWAME: 👉🏾 Instagram: / https://instagram.com/kwamtheidentityshaper 👉🏾 YouTube: / @kwamesarfo-mensah5785 👉🏾 LinkedIn: / https://linkedin.com/in/kwamesarfomensah LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: 👉🏾 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/identity-talk-4-educators-live/id1509599570 👉🏾 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/23k0HRkXxi1OJSahtqS7xO SIGN UP FOR AN E-COURSE WITH KWAME! 👉🏾 https://eduspark.world/profile/9312b128-7573-440d-8d78-fb24cc4fa066/creator SUBSCRIBE TO THE IDENTITY TALK NEWSLETTER! 👉🏾 https://identitytalk.kit.com/9e744003e9 READ MY BOOKS! 👉🏾 “Learning to Relearn” - https://www.routledge.com/Learning-to-Relearn-Supporting-Identity-in-a-Culturally-Affirming-Classroom/Sarfo-Mensah/p/book/9781625316226 👉🏾 “Shaping the Teacher Identity” - https://www.amazon.com/Shaping-Teacher-Identity-Lessons-Define/dp/1723480835 VISIT THE IDENTITY TALK APPAREL SHOP! 👉🏾 https://the-identity-talk-apparel-shop.creator-spring.com/ TO SEND A DONATION: 👉🏾 CashApp - https://cash.app/$idtalk4ed 👉🏾 Venmo - https://venmo.com/u/kwamesm 👉🏾 PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kwamesm _________________________________________________________________________________________ Timestamps: 0:00-1:02 - Welcome to IDTALK4ED LIVE 1:03-3:43 - Podcast Subscription Reminders & Learning to Relearn Promo 3:44-8:26 - Introducing Tiffany Jewell 8:27-16:26- Tiffany's Early Upbringing & Start in Education 16:27-21:00 - Navigating the 3 P's during K-12 Journey 21:01-21:38 - Thaddeus' Nature Notebook Promo 21:39-28:51 - Thoughts on censorship & embodiment of identity-affirming language 28:52-37:55 - Influence of "Everything I Learned About Racism........" on Tiffany's children 37:56-38:54 - Identity Talk Consulting Promo 38:55-44:53 - Navigating Fear 44:54-46:34 - How do you stay true to the teacher in you? 46:35-54:21 - How to connect with Tiffany 54:22-54:51- Thank Yous & Goodbyes BIO: Tiffany Jewell is a Black biracial writer, twin sister, first generation American, cisgender mama, anti-bias antiracist (ABAR) educator. She is the author of the #1 New York Times and #1 Indie Best Seller, This Book Is Anti-Racist, a book for young folks [and everyone] to support waking up, taking action, and doing the work of becoming antiracist. Tiffany is currently working on multiple book projects for readers of all ages. She has been working with children and families for nearly two decades and worked as a Montessori educator for fifteen years. She enjoys exploring social justice with young folks, especially the history of racism and resistance, economic justice, and socially and personally constructed identities. Tiffany also likes working with educators and supporting them building strong, authentic communities in which every child can be seen and valued. Tiffany lives on the homeland of the Pocumtuc, Nonotuck, and the Nipmuck with her two young storytellers, husband, a small dog with a big personality, and a turtle she’s had since she was nine years old.

In this week's episode, I had a great conversation with Dr. Talisa Sullivan, who opened up about her early upbringing in California, navigating educational leadership as a Black woman, the founding of Transformational Leadership Consulting Services (TLCS), the need for servant leadership in this current sociopolitical climate, and so much more! To learn more about Dr. Sullivan's work, you can visit the TLCS website at https://transformingleaderstlc.com or you can follow her on LinkedIn. To learn more about Identity Talk Consulting and the professional development services that we offer, visit our website at https://identitytalk4educators.com. STAY CONNECTED WITH KWAME: 👉🏾 Instagram: / https://instagram.com/kwamtheidentityshaper 👉🏾 YouTube: / @kwamesarfo-mensah5785 👉🏾 LinkedIn: / https://linkedin.com/in/kwamesarfomensah LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: 👉🏾 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/identity-talk-4-educators-live/id1509599570 👉🏾 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/23k0HRkXxi1OJSahtqS7xO SIGN UP FOR AN E-COURSE WITH KWAME! 👉🏾 https://eduspark.world/profile/9312b128-7573-440d-8d78-fb24cc4fa066/creator SUBSCRIBE TO THE IDENTITY TALK NEWSLETTER! 👉🏾 https://identitytalk.kit.com/9e744003e9 READ MY BOOKS! 👉🏾 “Learning to Relearn” - https://www.routledge.com/Learning-to-Relearn-Supporting-Identity-in-a-Culturally-Affirming-Classroom/Sarfo-Mensah/p/book/9781625316226 👉🏾 “Shaping the Teacher Identity” - https://www.amazon.com/Shaping-Teacher-Identity-Lessons-Define/dp/1723480835 VISIT THE IDENTITY TALK APPAREL SHOP! 👉🏾 https://the-identity-talk-apparel-shop.creator-spring.com/ TO SEND A DONATION: 👉🏾 CashApp - https://cash.app/$idtalk4ed 👉🏾 Venmo - https://venmo.com/u/kwamesm 👉🏾 PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kwamesm _________________________________________________________________________________________ Timestamps: 0:00-0:56 - Welcome to IDTALK4ED LIVE 0:57-3:20 - Podcast Subscription Reminders & Learning to Relearn Promo 3:21-4:56 - Introducing Dr. Talisa Sullivan 4:57-6:03- Dr. Sullivan's Early Upbringing & Start in Education 6:04-9:21 - Dr. Sullivan's K-12 Schooling Journey 9:22-14:05 - Dr. Sullivan's Natural Hair Journey 14:06-16:27 - Dr. Sullivan's Early Years in the Classroom (Part 1) 16:28-17:06 - Thaddeus' Nature Notebook Promo 17-07-19:21 - Dr. Sullivan's Early Years in the Classroom (Part 2) 19:22-27:08 - Unpacking Servant Leadership Within the Current Sociopolitical Climate 27:09-30:02 - Advice to School Leaders on Transformational Leadership 30:03-33:47 -Transformational Leadership Consulting Services (TLCS) 33:48-34:47 - Identity Talk Consulting Promo 34:48-37:03 - Q10 International Education Conference 37:04-41:38 - When Dr. Sullivan realized that she was a leader 41:39-47:28 - Is Dr. Sullivan at peace with herself? 47:29-48:53 - How do you stay true to the teacher in you? 48:54-51:00 - How to connect with Dr. Sullivan 51:01-51:31 - Thank Yous & Goodbyes BIO: Dr. Talisa Sullivan is a professional and highly motivated Doctor of Philosophy in Education with a focus on Urban Leadership. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and a Teaching Credential from Cal State Dominguez Hills, a Master of Arts in Educational Administration from Cal State San Bernardino, and a PhD. in Education with an emphasis on Urban Leadership from Claremont Graduate University. Dr. Sullivan has served in education for over 20 years as an effective educator and instructional leader throughout San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties. Dr. Sullivan is a collaborative, data-driven educator with a track record for establishing and maintaining an amazing rapport with staff, students, families, and communities in the Greater Los Angeles area in PK-20 environments. In addition to serving as an administrator in K-12 public education, Dr. Sullivan serves as a Professor in the School of Education for the Teacher Education Program, the University Extention Program as an Ethnic Studies Professor, and as an Adjunct Professor in the Doctoral in Education Leadership Program at local Universities. Dr. Sullivan has also served as a featured speaker at conferences and a keynote speaker for several conferences and universities. Dr. Sullivan has a vast knowledge and training in education and is passionate about working with educators who prepare students for 21st Century college, careers, and overall success. Dr. Sullivan has made a positive impact on education by disrupting systemic barriers that impede success. She aims to continue building sustaining bridges that empower others to ensure that our historically and traditionally marginalized students, staff, teachers, and leaders have what they need to be successful in all of their endeavors.

In this episode, I had the honor of welcoming Dr. Jocelyn Logan-Friend to the podcast to talk about her early upbringing in Washington, D.C, lessons learned from her basketball career, the origin of Logan & Friends, and the birth of the ECI (Equity, Creativity & Innovation) framework. To learn more about Jocelyn's work, you can visit the Logan & Friends websites at loganandfriends.community or follow her on Instagram (@loganandfriends.community) and LinkedIn. To learn more about Identity Talk Consulting and the professional development services that we offer, visit our website at https://identitytalk4educators.com. STAY CONNECTED WITH KWAME: 👉🏾 Instagram: / https://instagram.com/kwamtheidentityshaper 👉🏾 YouTube: / @kwamesarfo-mensah5785 👉🏾 LinkedIn: / https://linkedin.com/in/kwamesarfomensah LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: 👉🏾 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/identity-talk-4-educators-live/id1509599570 👉🏾 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/23k0HRkXxi1OJSahtqS7xO SIGN UP FOR A E-COURSE WITH KWAME! 👉🏾 https://eduspark.world/profile/9312b128-7573-440d-8d78-fb24cc4fa066/creator SUBSCRIBE TO THE IDENTITY TALK NEWSLETTER! 👉🏾 https://identitytalk.kit.com/9e744003e9 READ MY BOOKS! 👉🏾 “Learning to Relearn” - https://www.routledge.com/Learning-to-Relearn-Supporting-Identity-in-a-Culturally-Affirming-Classroom/Sarfo-Mensah/p/book/9781625316226 👉🏾 “Shaping the Teacher Identity” - https://www.amazon.com/Shaping-Teacher-Identity-Lessons-Define/dp/1723480835 VISIT THE IDENTITY TALK APPAREL SHOP! 👉🏾 https://the-identity-talk-apparel-shop.creator-spring.com/ TO SEND A DONATION: 👉🏾 CashApp - https://cash.app/$idtalk4ed 👉🏾 Venmo - https://venmo.com/u/kwamesm 👉🏾 PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kwamesm BIO: Dr. Jocelyn Logan-Friend is the Founder and CEO of Logan & Friends, an organization dedicated to shaping the future of education through equity, creativity, and innovation. With over 20 years of experience in education, she has held various roles, including teacher, principal, and district administrator. Dr. Logan-Friend earned her Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of Southern California. She also holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership and Administration from California State University, Northridge, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English from the University of California, Los Angeles. Her diverse experiences and educational background have significantly influenced her approach to education, emphasizing the importance of equity and innovation. Dr. Logan-Friend spent seven years living and working in South Africa, experiences that have significantly influenced her approach to education. She is also a poet, sharing her musings on human connection and experiences under the moniker "Writings on the Ceiling." Through Logan & Friends, Dr. Logan-Friend offers services such as education program design and implementation, school improvement and transformation, and motivational speaking engagements. Her work is characterized by a relentless commitment to driving positive outcomes for students and educators alike. ___________________________________________________________________________ Timestamps: 0:00-1:01 - Welcome to IDTALK4ED LIVE 1:02-3:23 - Podcast Subscription Reminders & Learning to Relearn Promo 3:24-5:57 - Introducing Dr. Jocelyn Logan-Friend 5:58-8:13 - Inspiration for becoming an educator 8:14-11:17 - Jocelyn's K-12 Schooling Journey 11:18-14:49 - Lessons learned from the basketball court 14:50-16:24 - Exploring productive struggle in K-12 schools 16:25-19:19 - Are more schools leaning towards innovation? (Pt. 1) 19:20-19:58 - Thaddeus' Nature Notebook Promo 19:59-24:02 - Are more schools leaning towards innovation? (Pt. 2) 24:03-26:28 - Lessons learned from working & living abroad 26:29-30:38 - Origin of Logan & Friends 30:39-40:26 - Breaking Down the ECI (Equity, Creativity & Innovation) Framework 40:27-41:25 - IDTALK4ED LIVE Call for Ads & Sponsorships 41:26-51:36 - Exploring the intersection of neuroscience & innovation 51:37-52:50 - How do you stay true to the teacher in you? 52:51-55:03 - How to connect with Jocelyn 55:04-55:36 - Thank Yous & Goodbyes