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Some words spoken by educators stick with us forever 💔📚
In this emotional clip, Kia and I look back on a pivotal classroom memory. Kia reflects on how a Black female teacher in a predominantly white school broke her spirit and altered her path in ways she didn’t fully realize until therapy. I also shared my own memory of being publicly shut down by the… →
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I’m Never Wrong, I’m Just Early🔮✨
In this podcast clip, Kia talks about learning to trust her gut instinct. When your intuition tells you something about a situation or person ahead of time, it’s easy to second-guess yourself—thinking it’s just past trauma or personal bias talking. But more often than not, your gut was right all along. 🧠💡 How often do… →
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One bad experience shouldn’t change who you are at your core. ✨💛
In this podcast clip, I share a reminder I always hold onto: no matter how someone treats you, they are just one individual. Their actions reflect them, not everyone else—and they definitely shouldn’t change the person you choose to be. Staying true to yourself is everything. 🧘🏽♀️💡 How do you keep past negative experiences from… →
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Both of You Are the Main Character 👑✨
In any strong relationship, there shouldn’t be just one “star.” As Susan shares in my latest episode, marriage isn’t about pivoting everything to maintain just one partner’s emotional regulation, career, or needs—it has to be a team. 🤝❤️ From relocating for career milestones to trading off solo-parenting duties, true partnership means both people are equally… →
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The Reality of Solo Parenting 🤎
“Sometimes when you’re the primary parent, you just kind of lose yourself…” In my latest podcast episode, Susan opens up about the chaotic reality of balancing professional obligations, managing summer camps, and solo parenting while her husband traveled for a new job. It is so easy to fall into the routine of checking off the… →
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Navigating Middle Age with Strength
“Middle age hit me hard… but protein, weightlifting, and moving just make it so much more bearable.” — Susan When the physical and hormonal shifts of midlife arrive, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the changes. But as Susan shares in this episode, taking control of your fitness journey can be an absolute game-changer. It’s… →
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Teach Me How to Be Cool…
Growing up just 18 months apart from my older sister, all I ever wanted was for her to think I was cool. 😅 I worked so hard in school, secretly hoping she’d look at me and say, “Wow, my sister can really do this!” Then came the day in elementary school when she asked me… →
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🤖 To Ban or Not to Ban AI? That is the Question
Many professors want to ban AI tools in the classroom—but Susan has a completely different take. 💡 As AI tools get smarter (hello, tools that can mimic human typing to bypass detectors!), the old-school policing methods just aren’t working anymore. Instead of fighting a losing battle, Susan suggests a better approach: bring it out into… →
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You Can’t Pour From An Empty Cup…
In this episode, Susan drops some serious truth bombs about the societal programming many women face. From a young age, we are often taught to be the ultimate caretakers—always putting others first, checking in on everyone else, and carrying the emotional weight of those around us. And as educators? That pressure doubles. We are constantly… →
