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Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastThe Parent Perspective“Ms. Stampley was my inspiration…”
Barbara Bennett
Reading Interventionist, Pre K, K, 1st - 3rd
"I had the best teachers."
This week we are joined by Ms. Barbara Bennett, a dedicated reading interventionist with a background in Pre-K - 3. Growing up in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Bennett was highly inspired by her teacher, Ms. Stampley, and experienced the profound impact of having Black educators who understood the urgency of her community's needs. Reflecting on her son's contrasting educational journey, she notes the systemic challenges he’s encountered, including low expectations and lack...
2024-05-2940 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastSeason 2 Teaser: Bonus BlessingsWe’re Back! It’s time to record Season 2 of the Project 500 Podcast with Black Educators Matter! This year, Co-Founders Danielle and Brooke join forces on their quest to feature the stories of 500 Black educators, answering the culturally critical question “Why do Black Educators Matter?”
On this Season 2 preview episode, tune in as they talk about the Bonus Blessings of their childhood educational experiences, some of their organizational goals, and what led them to create their nonprofit Black Educators Matter.
2022-11-1716 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastHealing Growth Journey“We have this unique position to really help bring equity to those students.”
Asha Ayanna, Special Education Teacher & PBIS member
“Come out of the shadows and into the light.”
What happens when you flip the model in order to create a safe space for learning? On today’s episode, we are joined by teacher and mental health advocate Asha Ayanna. As we discuss the equity problem that exists in education, Asha reflects on her experiences as “the diversity”, the importance of recognizing various learning styles, and how her early exposure to education shaped her classroom...
2020-11-2547 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastThank A Black Teacher 2020This Thanksgiving 2020 bonus episode is deeply connected to our "why". Tune in as various educators take a few moments to #ThankABlackTeacher.
Black Educators Matter is a nonprofit organization designed to create an ecosystem for Black educators globally. Through engagement and podcasting, we will document our stories and harness our collective power to enact change and make excellence equitable. Together, we will build long lasting, affirming, unapologetically Black relationships, rooted in celebrating educators.
www.blackeducatorsmatter.org
Join the Movement!
Follow us on Instagram : @BlackEducators.Matter
Tune in to the Podcast: h...
2020-11-2515 min
Talk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamAshani CoutureThe gates to the Rose Garden are open, welcome back to the show! This season is dedicated to origin stories and understanding the power of our journeys. Our journeys... D. Money is coming... D. Money is coming... and speaking of journeys, I'm thrilled to be joined by the woman who literally designed my looks as I was on my journey to becoming D. Money! Welcome to the show, fashion designer, creative genius and entrepreneur, the woman who is Outfitting the Revolution, Akilah of Ashani Couture!
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ashanicouture815/
2020-11-1941 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastBlack Excellence“Wow… You’re Black.”
Dr. Malikah Nu-Man
Restorative Justice Teacher Advisor, Special Education Teacher
“I grew up with Black pride and Black excellence, and knowing who I was.”
On today’s episode, we are talking about Black excellence with L.A. native Dr. Malikah Nu-Man.
After a career change from sales led her into the classroom, Malikah reflects on her fearless advocacy roots and the varied experiences she’s had with race. From her childhood, attending a private Black pre-school, problematic (and racist) elementary school encounters, recent microaggressions from colleagues, and...
2020-11-1854 min
Talk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamSports Talk with Mo“This is just all passion. All passion. That’s it.”
- @SportsTalkWithMo_ linktr.ee/sportstalkwithmo_
Sports Talk with Mo Youtube Channel
The gates to the Rose Garden are open, welcome back to the show! This season is dedicated to origin stories and understanding the power of our journeys. I'm thrilled to be joined by my Meet for Dinner travel partner and sports blogger, Mo of Sports Talk with Mo!
On her Youtube channel and social media, Mo is usually breaking down current events in sports but today, we are learning about HER or...
2020-11-1127 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastRipple Effect“They have purpose and potential, just like any other student.”
- Dr. Luronda Jennings, Exceptional Education Lead Teacher, Coach, Family Advocate, Special Education Advocate
“How can you help parents be better advocates for their children?”
On today’s episode, Special Education Advocate Dr. Luronda Jennings is connecting the dots between the lack of teacher diversity, equity, and the growing achievement gap. After observing a lack of empathy, understanding and the tools needed for advocacy, Luronda created a Disability Simulator Experience as a resource for educators and families alike. Join us as we discuss why Black...
2020-11-1131 min
Talk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamEman's Movie Reviews“The challenge for me was being recognized and accepted as everybody else, and not just a Black face or a Black voice.”
- Eman, Eman’s Movie Reviews
https://www.emansmoviereviews.com/
Eman's Movie Reviews Youtube Channel
BLERDS, UNITE!
The gates to the Rose Garden are open, welcome back to the show! This season is dedicated to origin stories and understanding the power of our journeys. I'm thrilled to be joined by an old friend and current Film Expert, Eman of Eman's Movie Reviews! Eman usually gives his audience the goo...
2020-11-0458 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastTeaching Through StoriesBlack teachers were able to keep me in line, but also inspired.
- Mr. Marc Powers, Poetry, African American Literature, A.P. Theory Instructor
Who teaches our stories? What inspires you?
It’s a different world, but it doesn’t mean that students are less brilliant than we were.
Beginning his teaching career at Howard University, Mr. Marc Powers reflects on how he has evolved from a college teaching assistant into a high school classroom teacher. His childhood experiences with diverse classmates helped shape his perspective into one that sees the comm...
2020-11-0430 min
Talk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamThe Fairy LocMothersFor those who don't know, I've spent the last year co-founding a nonprofit, www.blackeducatorsmatter.org, with my cousin Brooke.
One of the cool ways Brooke and I get to collaborate is through our monthly Founders Podcast (available exclusively for our Patreon subscribers). In the spirit of Halloween, and as a throwback to Brooke’s first cameo on Talk That Danni Gee (remember that?!), I’m excited to share our October BEM Founder’s Episode!!
I present to you… The Fairy LocMothers
2020 has been scary enough, so this year for Halloween, we’ve decided to...
2020-10-2826 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastTheir Energy“I had to learn how to teach them, how they learn… and accept them, for who they are.”
- Ms. Ziggy Washington. Author, Educational Specialist, Special Education Teacher
If dance is in our DNA, and there is purpose and power in movement, what happens to students when play is removed from schools?
On today’s episode, Ms. Ziggy Washington is sharing her observations after 20 years in the classroom. As she reflects on her experiences as a teacher assistant, classroom teacher, and author, we learn about the sacrifices she made as a working mother to pursu...
2020-10-2829 min
Talk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamOrigins of The Disclaimer“Nobody is expected to match the expectation that is put on Black women.”
- @MomentsWithMiranda
Moments with Miranda Podcast
“Where is it safe for me to just... be?” In the Rose Garden.
I’m kicking off Season 3 with my Soul Sister & hostess of the Moments with Miranda podcast. Known for having Controversial Conversations, Miranda gives us an exclusive interview on the origin story of her episode “The Disclaimer”. White tears (and a workplace performance) and apathetic barriers led Miranda to reach the capacity of allowing things to slide for the sake of keeping the...
2020-10-2158 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastEducate Me Foundation, Inc.“We need our voices to be heard. Knowing that… you’re not in this fight by yourself.”
- Mr. Blake Nathan, CEO/Founder, Educate Me Foundation, Inc.
https://www.educatemefoundation.org/
How do you know if you are making an impact?
On today’s episode, we are joined by CEO/Founder of Educate Me Foundation, Inc, Mr. Blake Nathan. After growing up around Black Excellence in Atlanta and attending Tennessee State University as an engineering major, Blake realized that his desire was to address inequities and injustices that were happe...
2020-10-2135 min
Talk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamThe LightWho are you?
This season of Talk That Talk with Danielle Moneyham will be dedicated to exploring origin stories - understanding and unpacking the influences that shape who we are, who we’ve been, and who we are becoming.
On this mini-sode, I’m reflecting and getting plugged in to my Source. Join me as I reflect on how I Activate My Power to always find The Light on every moment of this journey.
2020-10-2110 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastPushing Through"It is my duty as a human being to teach what I know."
Adjunct Professor and Author Nicole D. Vick
https://www.nicoledvick.com/
Pushing Through: Finding the Light in Every Lesson
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-d-vick/
#Shoutout to the origin stories! And for telling YOUR life story!
This week, I am joined by adjunct professor and recently published author, Nicole D. Vick. We discuss the lived experiences that help amplify the lessons and messages she shares with students, including her teenage pregnancy...
2020-10-1436 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastReality CheckJesicka Monroe, Instructional Assistant / Elementary Special Education Teacher
“It’s white people who are picking what they want us to learn.”
On this week’s episode, Ms. Jesicka Monroe is ringing the bell and hitting us with a reality check. Education is a game, and we are not taught how to play it appropriately.
After working as an Instructional Assistant under an inspiring influence, Jesicka accepted her calling to become an authentic leader in the classroom. Since becoming a Special Education Teacher, Ms. Monroe is on a quest to advocate for Black students, empower...
2020-10-0730 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastMr. DoTheMath“We realize that we are the answer. We not gonna be saved, we gotta save ourselves. And that’s what we’re doing.”
Alonzo Nelson, Athlete / Educator / YouTuber / Yoga Instructor
Youtube: Alonzo Nelson, Jr.
Twitter: @MrAlgebraNelson
https://www.thecollectivestl.org/
www.mrdothemath.com
On today’s episode, we are joined by Math Teacher Mr. Alonzo Nelson. He speaks on the impact and influence he has as a Black male educator (#shoutout to being a counter stereotype!), vulnerability and lightbulb moments when discussing police brutality amongst hi...
2020-09-3039 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastTune In“If I can’t go to an instrument and play your song, how is it music?”
Mr. Phil O'Neal, Performer, Choir Director
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrtyJoIj9NlQHXH2BfoAR2A
“In 2020, how are you not going to put yourself out there?”
Let’s give it up one time for the performers! On today’s episode, we are joined by Choir Director/ Educator Mr. Phil O’Neal. With a background in gospel, R&B and pop, Mr. O’Neal reflects on his 16 years as an educator, how his appreciation fo...
2020-09-2337 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastA CallingAngela Hayde, Retired English Language Arts Teacher & Guidance Counselor; Current Adult Education Teacher
“It’s getting better.”
#Shoutout to the retired educators!! Thank you for your service!
Join us on today’s episode as we speak with Ms. Angela Hayde, who has dedicated over 40 years (and counting!) as an educator. Ms. Hayde speaks about her experiences as an educator in Barbados and the United States, her optimism regarding parent advocacy and student access for opportunities, and reflects on her impactful moments with students.
2020-09-1620 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastThrough and ThroughTiffany Bostic, MSW
“We got each other. We saw each other.”
#Shoutout to the mental health professionals!
On today’s episode, we are joined by HBCU graduate and career changer Tiffany Bostic. Tiffany speaks on her evolution into the mental health professional / Social Worker that she is today, and how her cultural competency and identity has been shaped throughout her career. Let’s talk about healing work, growth and The Black Experience.
2020-09-0921 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastThe Pruitt FamilyThe Pruitt Family
Nayesha Pruitt, School Counselor
Terrence Pruitt, Founding Principal Consultant of Project Restore Initiative
“This system of Black education… the hope lies in the fact that… maybe we will unwed ourselves from the way things were, and fight for a type of education that first affirms my identity.” - Terrence Pruitt
“I know who my child is… why aren’t yall supporting her, the way she needs to be supported?” - Nayesha Pruitt, reflecting on her mother’s advocacy
It’s a Black Illini Reunion! #Shoutout to Project 500!
O...
2020-09-021h 25
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastThe Adderley GroupThe Adderley Group
Ky Adderley, @kyconnex
Teacher, Founding Principal, Education Consultant, Athlete
www.kyadderley.com
“The awesome responsibility of getting this right…”
Tune in as Ky Adderley walks us through his educational experiences, and shares his perspectives on role models, change makers, and problem solvers in the community.
Part 1: The Journey
“It’s in the blood, it’s in the DNA”
Reflections on day one as a TFA Corps Member (45 minutes…)
His experience founding a KIPP campus (“I...
2020-08-261h 07
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastThe Norwood Family“Being younger, having representation… I didn’t know where I would fit. Being an image to someone, that is relatable… that’s kind of a big thing for me” - Tiffany
“Being an educator… your job is to make an impact” - Michael
Mr. and Mrs. Michael (Physical Education Teacher / Athletic Director) & Tiffany Norwood (First Grade Teacher Assistant)
Advocacy, Relatability and Representation
It truly does take a village. On today’s episode, we are joined by The Norwood Family. Mr. and Mrs. Norwood reflect on their educational journeys in the suburbs of Ch...
2020-08-1950 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastChill & ChatChill & Chat
Kristen Strickland
U.S. History Teacher, Middle School
“Do what’s right… not what’s popular.”
New Teacher Mentor, Cheerleading Coach and History Teacher Kristen Strickland walks us through her educational journey, and how a volunteer opportunity confirmed her calling into the classroom. As an educator, Ms. Strickland advocates for families, coaches new teachers, and creates space for students to have a voice about social issues and current events.
We are discussing the joys of attending an HBCU (There’s got to be other Black people in the world lik...
2020-08-1238 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastBreak Concrete"I always want to be an advocate for families, an advocate for people."
Cheryl-Lyn Bentley
Attorney, Educator, Podcast Hostess
Break Concrete
www.breakconcrete.com
breakconcrete@gmail.com
Today, we are joined by Cheryl-Lyn Bentley, an attorney in the field of civil rights/education. After moving to New York from Barbados, Cheryl-Lyn reflects on the differences in discipline, tracking programs (and access to gifted classes), and how her grandfather's love for knowledge led her to begin a career in education.
We are discussing:
2020-08-0540 min
Talk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamBirth Stories in Color"Tell the whole story."
Laurel & Danielle, Birth Stories in Color Podcast
www.birthstoriesincolor.com
@birthstoriesincolor
Former educators and reproductive justice doulas (and friends!) Laurel & Danielle walk us through their origin story, and why they created the Birth Stories in Color podcast.
We are learning about birthing misconceptions, the diversity of birth stories, the traditions behind doulas in the Black community, and embracing YOUR process. Assemble your team and tune in as we discuss developing strong ecosystems of support around expectant mothers of color and growing families.
2020-07-2932 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastBiggerNicole Johnson @NicoleJChi
Educator, Former 20th Ward Candidate
“I walk around my community, and I take pictures… I ask myself… what can grow here?”
On today’s episode, Nicole Johnson is teaching a lesson in vigilant leadership and bold possibilities. As a leader, how do you impact your community? What could communities accomplish if we dreamed bigger?
Reflecting on the lessons learned as she works to make her dreams a reality, Nicole is discussing barriers and solutions faced as she led a 3rd grade classroom, ran a political campaign and keeps a pulse ch...
2020-07-2939 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastThis is an Honor“You cannot teach a child without teaching them self love first.”
KeAnne C, Williams
1st Year Teacher, 4th Grade (math & social studies), Teach for America
Gathering Information Related to Ladies (G.I.R.L), President
4th grade teacher KeAnne Williams has been preparing to lead a classroom of students since childhood. 2019-2020 was her first year as an educator. Nobody could have imagined how 2020, Covid-19, and school closures would impact us all.
On today’s episode, Ms. Williams walks us through her educational experiences, and how her Chicago college prep e...
2020-07-2237 min
Talk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamWe Spoke Too SoonHow can you lead your flock to hear the call of God on their lives, when you done only lived according to the call of man your whole life? - Heezy
Boss moves are not driven by ego. If it’s driven by ego, it’s not a boss move. - D$
July came in here clowning! I'm joined by my favorite Cancer CoHost Heezy... we recorded this episode on a Friday afternoon… and by editing time on Monday morning, there were major updates on most of our topics. We Spoke Too Soon! ...
2020-07-211h 24
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastStand Taller“Stand taller… look up! Stand taller…”
Special Education Teacher, Case Manager, Nail Technician Maricha Matthews
Let’s break down the stigmas around special education.
#Shoutout to the mentors of the world! On today’s episode, Marisha Matthews speaks about the power of self care and having a quality support system, while reflecting on the challenges that exist within the special education classroom. As a misunderstood student, Marisha understands the role that relationships play in producing quality academic outcomes. She speaks about ways that she intentionally connects with her students, especially her Black boys, in order to...
2020-07-1535 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastEmotional"I came up with the style to teach emotional learning... if we don't get that down, we can't even get to the academic part."
- Antoinette An Author Brasfield, 4th Grade Teacher, Author
www.antoinettebrasfield.com
antoinettebookscan@gmail.com
Teaching is emotional. Let's learn about R.E.D. - Releasing Emotional Drama.
After 20 years in the classroom, Dr. Danielle Antoinette Brasfield joins the podcast to reflect on the state of education, disparities across learning environments, and the realities students face in 2020.
Her experiences as a student and...
2020-07-0840 min
Talk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamA Ram and a Crab Walk Into The Rose Garden - Part 2: So Much More"I'm just tellin July in advance... don't come in here actin crazy."
- Heezy
A Ram and A Crab Walked Into the Rose Garden. Part 2: God Is So Much More.
My favorite Millennial Preacher Cancer Queen Heezy is back! As we enter July of 2020, we are reflecting on what has changed since last year. We couldn't have predicted the dark moments we've experienced collectively this year, and circumstances have forced people to search for light. Today, we are talking about Experiences with God.
- Jesus was a Black man, who was lyn...
2020-07-0147 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastSchool Family"My Principal is Black!"
Dr. Ayanna Gore, Executive Director/Principal, Science Teacher
Fitness Instructor, Hit The Floor
Studies highlight how having Black educators is a benefit for ALL students. On today's episode, we are joined by my high school classmate, former colleague Dr. Ayanna Gore, Executive Director/Principal, Science Teacher, Rapper, Dancer, Fitness Leader (she's so much more than a triple threat!). From the south side of Chicago, to upstate NY, and now settled on the west coast in Seattle, Dr. Gore reflects on the magical moments she's experienced in...
2020-07-0138 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastBurrell Academy"We have to do better."
Erica Burrell, Author, Educational Consultant and Entrepreneur
www.burrellacademy.com
IG: @EricaMBurrell
Youtube/EricaBurrell
Books available on www.PublishedPower.com
Childhood experiences, global exposure and nontraditional classrooms provided the framework for the creation of Burrell Academy. On today's episode, Reading Specialist and Special Education Teacher Erica Burrell speaks about her frustrations with the public education system, and how her passion for changing the dynamics and energy of a school led her to becoming an educational entrepreneur.
2020-06-2434 min
Talk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamInsecure FriendshipsSeason 4 of Insecure gave us all the feels! Today, my friend the Anti-Bride (and mental health professional) Erinn is back, and we are processing and pontificating on insecure friendships.
Was Molly wrong?
Was Issa consistent?
Of course... the reason that we can talk about this topic with so much emotion is because we've both gone through adult friendship breakups. Today, we are talking:
Day 1 friendships (and the evolution)
Women Friendship Circles (The drama and the trauma)
Grown woman boundaries (taking the keys to your vagina back)
Who gets custody during a friendship breakup?
2020-06-231h 10
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastThe Counselor's Office"Start somewhere!"
Ms. Brya Potter, School Counselor
How can schools become more inclusive and reflective spaces?
Let's take a trip to the Counselor's Office! Today, we are joined by Ms. Brya Potter, former substitute teacher, current School Counselor, and future administrator. During our conversation, we unpack the blessing and heaviness of sitting in the Counselor's seat. Ms. Potter speaks about bias within the classroom, understanding the numbers (90% of teachers are what???) and the impact of ACES.
Brya also reflects on the role of environment in your professional journey...
2020-06-1733 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastCan & Will Help FoundationWe can agree to disagree, but at the end of the day, working together is going to get us where we need to be.
- Dr. Natalie Williams-McMahon, Can and Will Help Foundation
www.canwillhelpfoundation.org
Have you ever had a bad boss or biased colleagues? This week, we are joined by Dr. Natalie Williams-McMahon (4th and 5th grade, Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science Teacher, ESL / GED Adult Educator, Professional Leadership Coach). Natalie shares educational journey, from a student in her Chicago neighborhood (pre-gentrification) to the exchanges with administration that led her...
2020-06-1029 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastEducator ActivistBlack Educators Matter, because Black Children matter.
- Ms. Priscilla Dixon (Caretaker, Educator, Mother, Lawyer) 12th Grade History Teacher
It's in her history. Ms. Priscilla Dixon walks us through her educational experiences, and how the evolution of her career prepared her for the classroom. Understanding the history of education in the United States of America is complex, and Priscilla breaks it down. We discuss the parallels between law and education, models of education in the U.S. (and how it is connected to your zip code), and how high stakes testing and d...
2020-06-0341 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastI'm Tryna Show You"Even if I can't reach every kid... my hope is to reach one."
Ms. Darnesha Miller
Adjunct Professor, Restorative Justice, Criminology, Law and Society; Substitute Teacher (K-12)
"For me, with college... I really don't even know if it's the great equalizer like they told us it was."
Is there a future doctor in the house! On today's episode, I am joined by my high school friend (and extremely talented writer), Darnesha Miller.
As an educator with experience in classrooms K - post secondary...
2020-05-2750 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastAll About The Heart"These children count, and they matter. Every single one of them."
- Takisha Lindsey, Mom, Substitute Teacher, Paraprofessional
#Shoutout to the Paraprofessionals! Special Shoutout to the ParentProfessionals (I made that up!)!
What does it mean to hire "quality teachers"?
On today's episode, Ms. Takisha Lindsey discusses her personal pathway into education. Shaped by her childhood experiences in Chicago Heights, and her need as a mother, she was able to learn how to navigate Special Education, and begin a career in the classroom.
"Normal", the power of...
2020-05-2044 minTalk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamUnapologetically, On PurposeWhen you project your insecurities on other women... that ain't cute sis. - Tanya J. Miller, Talking with Tanya
Oh, we talkin in the Rose Garden today! In this episode, I am joined by author (Things My Mama Said, Mind Matters), speaker, coach, and strategist Tanya J. Miller of Tanya J. Miller, LLC and Talking with Tanya (she even has a mixed tape! Come on, rapper!). We are discussing the stigma of mental health (among women and men), needing more than prayer (you might need therapy), and how to move through feeling stuck (you may even stumble u...
2020-05-1351 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastIn the Midst of Geniuses"College... it's not the only option... we have to give students all of the options."
Danielle Sims Brooks
Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, Jefferson Community & Technical College
"We have to take our career paths in our own hands... ."
Dr. Darius Brooks
Executive Director, Kentuckiana Works
It's a Family Affair! This week, we are joined by Dr. Darius and Mrs. Danielle Brooks, and we are schooled on the challenges they encounter working in higher education. We discuss the culture shock of...
2020-05-1356 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastChaney's Song"This is my story... this is my song."
- Gerald Chaney, High School ELA, Drama, History Teacher
Educator / Musician Mr. Chaney (regyen@ameritech.net) shares his story, and how a visit to Chicago changed his life. Through relationships with amazing managers, supportive organizations and golden opportunities, Mr. Chaney is a fixture at Chicago sporting events, singing for the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Bears, and Chicago White Sox.
During our conversation, I ask...
What was going through your head, as people were kneeling, and you were singing the National Anthem, at...
2020-05-0649 minTalk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamSeriouslyDoes this country care about Black bodies?
On today's episode, I'm joined by Quay Garret Emmons (IG: HeyItsQuay), Co-Host of Seriously America. We are discussing life imitating art (ever heard of Heartbeat Bills?), Crisis Pregnancy Centers (did you know about fake clinics in this country?), and a case study on eugenics ("feebleminded"???)... all things happening in America.
Quay and I talk medical mistrust, the culture of quiet regarding sex, and how our conversations with friends led us to becoming reproductive justice advocates (and podcast hosts!).
Tune in! Visit https://seriouslyamericashow.com/ to subscribe...
2020-05-0436 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastRepresentation"What are my passions? What would I do for free?"
- Cordney McClain, Poet, Financial Educator
From corporate America to the classroom, Cordney McClain (Founder, www.macwoodsink.com, IG: @mac_since1985) walks us through his dynamic career. Through his experiences in banking, the oil field, car sales, the military, he was able to realize his passion, and used it to find his happy place in education.
Starting as a volunteer, Cordney combined his interests in performance art, financial literacy and community outreach to build a career in higher education as the Director of...
2020-04-2953 minTalk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamTake A MomentAre you scheduled to be married this year?
Did the CoronaVirus crash your wedding?
Has social distancing ruined your wedding season?
What is a bride to do??
La Toya Keys (IG: @ElleKayEvents), event planner and founder of Elle Kay Events, is back! On today's episode, La Toya is sharing advice for anxious brides and answering a few questions regarding wedding planning in 2020.
What's the difference between postponing and canceling the wedding?
What about my contract?
What's a micro-wedding?
Who is managing all of this communication?!
My planner saved me...
2020-04-2438 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastSweet 16"She helped me to see outside of my world... she said there's a whole other world out there... and you gotta see it."
- Ms. Prater, Special Education Lead Teacher, NSPDK member
It's a Sweet 16 reflection! On today's episode, Nicole Prater joins us to reminisce on her 16 year journey as an educator. We discuss how Special Education has evolved over the years, why so many Black boys are recommended for services, and what we can do to address closing the academic gaps. Nicole speaks on the racism she experienced while teaching overseas, what influenced her t...
2020-04-2233 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastJayinex"What can I do for the rest of my life that's going to bring me happiness, make me money, and keep me sane?"
- Jayinex, Be Creative While Building Community, www.jayinex.com
"The best way to combat the system... is to build your own system."
Heavily influenced by the University of H.I.P. H.O.P. through his English teacher, Mr. Corey Jenkins reflects on his journey as an educator. We discuss being bussed across Chicago for elementary school, combating racism in high school, facing major disappointments in college, and how...
2020-04-1839 min
Talk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamBuilding A Legacy"You're not tired... you're uninspired."
- @mac_since1985
https://macwoodsink.com/
#Shoutout to the full-time entrepreneurs!
Last week, we talked about the power of having access to the right financial information. This week, we're talking monetizing your passion for entrepreneurial inspiration!
Have you ever dreamed about building your legacy? Cordney McClain (IG: @mac_since1985), founder of McClain Enterprises (www.macwoodsink.com) visits the podcast to discuss the realities of working a 9 - 5, while building your 5 - 9.
We examine the relationship between Black business owners and Black consumers...
2020-04-1434 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastHall Pass"Who knows where I would have gone, if I ever had a Black educator."
- Audrey Boyle, Associate Professor for Forbes Business School, Comedienne, Founder of Hall-Pass Education (www.getahallpass.com, IG & FB: @hallpasseducation), recipient of a dance scholarship for college.
"Content is King, but Consistency is Queen... Teachers are content creators."
As a student of life, what does it mean to play offense in your career? From classroom to boardroom, Audrey (IG: @NotAudreyBoyle) connects the dots, showing the importance of giving yourself permission to be in the hallway. We talk about the nu...
2020-04-1138 min
Talk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamBuying Time"You cannot rise higher than the information you possess."
Ever heard of a money coach? I have! This week, Rodney K. Lamb, founder of Truth Induced Financial INC, visits the podcast to talk money and explain the need for financial literacy. We explore understanding our spending decisions, Rodney's opinions on the 3 main financial plagues we face, and how access to the right information can lead to achieving the American dream. After today's conversation, I'm wondering... do I have a real strategy... or... am I just buying time?
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2020-04-0748 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastThe Black Curriculum"Black History is British History... Why haven't I learned this before? Why do I have to pay 9k, so that's $9,000 a year, to get this information? Surely, if it's history, it should be free."
This week, we are joined by Lavinya Stennett (IG: @TheBlackCurriculum, www.theblackcurriculum.com), Founding Director for The Black Curriculum. We will explore how an aspirational seminar at university resulted in the decolonization of curriculum, the trauma of recalling history (I learned about The Windrush Generation), and examining a global system of erasure.
2020-04-0438 minBlack Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastPrideful Kids"...We love who we are, and we want to be proud of who we are, all the time." - Prideful Kid K & Prideful Kid D
Dr. Candace Dawson, Cofounder of Prideful Kids (IG: @PridefulKids2, www.pridefulkids.com) joins us this week. We discuss the importance of representation in history, helping parents have the language to teach authentic history to their children, the trauma of remembering, and ways to bring culture & history to the classroom.
2020-03-2842 min
Talk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamPressure"My ultimate goal for them is that they will learn from my mistakes, and not do what I did."
It is said that pressure can do two things: bust pipes or make diamonds. On today's episode, my guest (and husband!) Rose' opens up about his leadership origin story, and the power of friendship, mentorship, and relationships along his journey. We talk SIU, having fifty million jobs, and being 13 years a (undergraduate) student. Through all the ups and downs, the darkness and uncertainty, Rose emerged stronger than before... and he's hoping to pull from that strength to make...
2020-03-2541 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastI Keep That Bond"I bond with my students when they're in kindergarten, and I keep that bond with my students, no matter how old they are."
Kindergarten teacher Delia Williams Bey joins the podcast to reflect on her 12 years in the classroom. Over the years, she's noticed a shift in the demographic of teachers in her district, and we explore the questions...
"Where did all the Black teachers go?"
"Where are these white teachers coming from?" and
"What songs do you sing for kindergarten "graduation" (#IssaCelebration), since we've muted R. Kelly?"
We talk standardized testing, how kindergarten is the...
2020-03-2136 min
Talk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamCollective ConsciousnessHave you ever manifested something that you didn’t want…?
How do you create an environment where what you don’t want… cannot exist?
How can collective consciousness create our environment?
“If you want to change something, you’d do best to not work with the body first, but to work with the mind and the spirit first.”
Dr. Toya Wilson (IG: Beautifully_Woke) is back, and we are talking the rules of the universe (aether theories, anyone?), the carpenter's definition of true, and how Transcendental Meditation could be the strategy for success. And, also, wash your hands. Obvi.
2020-03-1746 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastDollars and Sense"Do you need a college degree to become a full-time influencer?"
Jamilah Mottley Brown (IG: @JMInteriorStylings) visits the podcast to reflect on her career journey through education, which began as a teacher recruiter and ended as a Director of College Partnerships. Jamilah and I talk about the college match process, what it means to have a "college going culture", strategies to reduce college debt, and how her first day of kindergarten changed her life.
2020-03-1434 min
Talk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamSerenity & SurrenderSpiritual Advisor / Therapist Dr. Toya Wilson (IG: @Beautifully_Woke) visits the Rose Garden for coffee and conversation! We talk about the idea of security, explore feminine energy, and discuss how to seek serenity during stressful moments. What's the word of the day? Surrender. I have so many questions, and my brain is working overtime... but thank God, there's a doctor in the house! Tune in as we talk serenity & surrender.
2020-03-071h 02
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastIt's In Our History"Ms. Jackson actually taught three generations of my family... she wrote my letter of recommendation and she said, 'I wrote it not because you asked, but because I knew you could do it. So, when you get there... do it...' I knew that when I grew up, I wanted to be the male version of Ms. Jackson."
Tune in as Dr. Jared Deane, Associate Dean of Health Science and Career Programs at Malcolm X College, visits the podcast! He speaks about the teachers who changed his life, the importance of understanding college and career opportunities, and...
2020-03-0729 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastUse Your Voice"In terms of institutional barriers... You can't escape it... but you sure as hell can make noise about it."
On this week's episode, Principal (...Math teacher, Instructional Coach, Dean of Students, Director of Curriculum & Instruction...) Taquia Hylton reflects on her personal and professional educational experiences. Through the lenses of advocacy and evolution, we explore her 18 year career: discussing the state of education in Black America, equity, equality, & excellence, using our voice for the collective good, and how why she continues to do it for the culture... "You can't be, what you can't see."
2020-02-2958 min
Talk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamSchool DazeCollege friends Nayesha and Tialyr visit the Rose Garden to walk down memory lane. We reflect on our common educational experience, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. We talk race, love, friendship, and respecting the process.
2020-02-2735 minTalk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamThe Power in the ValleyMy friend @QueenRhonda.22 reflects on her journey towards wholeness, and the power in the valley. We discuss the importance of having honest people around you, how having #RBF impacts relationships in the workplace, and what can happen when you shine a light on the dark places.
2020-02-2235 minBlack Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastIn Pursuit of PurposePorsche Walker's pursuit of a meaningful career in criminal justice led her into the classroom and beyond. From various perspectives based on her experiences (as a crisis case manager, teen health facilitator, special education classroom assistant, and attendance coordinator), Porsche is able to speak on the power of a collaborative action plan, the importance of trusting parent relationships, and why Black Educators Matter.
2020-02-2233 min
Talk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamOur New Favorite F WordMiranda Chinell, IG: @BabesWhoKnowBible & @MomentsWithMiranda, visits The Rose Garden to discuss the process of healing. We talk about what happens in the dark, how each moment matters, and we discover our new favorite F word... Faith.
2020-02-1526 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastRespect DopenessKelli Hobson, Founder of Liberating Leaders, LLC talks about the ego of homework, ways to build a coalition, and the challenge of respecting dopeness. We also are visited by two students who want to thank their Black teachers.
2020-02-1553 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastRelationships & Reminders"I learned so much about myself through my students and their families. It's all about relationship."
Today's guest is educator, school co-founder & organizational effectiveness coach Julianne Boulware. Julianne reflects on her personal journey through poverty, privilege, and power, highlighting the incredible role that family plays in shaping who we become.
2020-02-0833 minTalk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamI Ain't A Zillah... But...Happy Fiancee Friday!! AND Flashback Friday! It's a twofer!
"It's your marriage... it's their wedding."
On today's flashback episode, wedding planner LaToya of Elle Kay Events (IG: @ElleKayEvents ) visits the Rose Garden to answer questions on navigating wedding planning drama! AND, gather the grooms, because LaToya has advice and tips for them as well (grooms get lonely too!). We talk about breaking traditions, wedding party politics, and how to manage the people, opinions, and process.
#BridezillasAreMade
2020-02-071h 01Talk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamMy Black History MonthLife Coach / Spiritual Teacher Dr. Toya Wilson (IG: @Beautifully_Woke) visits the podcast to invite my episode cohost Kelli and I to a personal Black History Month challenge. We discuss Ancestral Reverence, generational healing, and understanding the levels to love and life.
2020-02-0233 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastMusical MomentsEducators / Musicians Ms. Griffin (Alabama State University, Trumpet/Flute) and Ms. Savage (University of Arkansas Pine Bluff, Clarinet) join us to share how they integrate their love of music, culture and their HBCU experiences into the classroom.
2020-02-0125 minTalk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamThe AntiBride"I don't want to do any of that bridal sh-t."
Future Bride and Self Proclaimed AntiBride E. Boogie visits The Rose Garden, and shares the vision for her dream day. We talk marriage vs wedding, the adjustment period, and why she wants to stay lifted on her love cloud.
2020-01-3147 minTalk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamHa Ha Hell... Nothing Funny About The Hymen MythTRIGGER WARNING!!!
I might laugh and joke, but I do NOT play, especially when it comes to sexual health education. I join my friend Natalie on her podcast, Let's Chatalie, and we talk about TI, his comments on virginity, and the hymen myth.
2019-11-1947 minTalk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamPick Your Team WiselyIf Rick James thought cocaine was a hell of a drug, fianceehood is a hell of a ride. The time between girlfriend and wife… can be HARROWING. ESPECIALLY when you have to deal with surprise horrors, crazy clowns, and plot twists that you NEVER saw coming…
#BridezillasAreMade
I'm back with an episode for the Frustrated Fiancees and the Bullied Brides. Today, I'm starting at the beginning... QueenBLoc'd and I are talking about the importance of picking the right team.
Picking the right team is critical for pulling off a seamless wedding. Sooooooo... what happe...
2019-10-0126 minTalk That Talk with Danielle Moneyham...In TimeHave you ever been impatient while waiting on your moment? Do you get tired of waiting for people to take your advice? You are not alone. QueenBLocd and I are in the Rose Garden, with advice on what to do while you wait.
2019-09-2517 minTalk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamDo ItDreams... do you remember your dreams? Do you listen to your dreams? How about your crazy ideas... do you listen to them? What if I told you that your crazy ideas just might be your gift in disguise? I'm talking about following your dreams today, and how my crazy idea led to me pursuing my dreams, even when I was afraid.
2019-09-1914 minTalk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamSunday ServiceIt was a dream come true, and something straight out of my nightmares. Do you know your triggers? Imagine my surprise when I was confronted by my triggers at the worst possible moment - attending Kanye West's Sunday Service in Chicago. Tune in as Brandi (@QueenBLocd) and I discuss our experience at Sunday Service, how we've learned to manage our triggers, and how Kanye's music made everything right in my world ... It was cray.
2019-09-1128 minTalk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamLove, Peace and No.Who messed up my peace picnic? Have your emotions ever been under attack? Join me as I list ways that you can identify if your peace is under attack, and strategies to regain your power.
2019-09-0532 minTalk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamYou All You Got!"What I realized, was that I was the light. I was the light that I had been waiting for."
Welcome back for Season 2! So much has changed! On today's episode, I reflect on how I've changed and grown from Talk That Danni Gee to Talk That Talk with Danielle Moneyham. My secret: Self Care.
I break down self care, why it's important, and why it is your responsibility to take care of you. You are the light that you've been waiting for.
2019-08-2831 minTalk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamA Ram and A Crab Walked Into The Rose GardenIt's the most emotional tiiiiiime of the year... June 21 - July 23... Cancer Season.
The Crabby Crab, The Sour Patch Kid, The Cilantro of the Zodiac... Cancer Season is here. I've been known to voice my frustrations about the behaviors of people born under this sign, and on today's episode, I have the opportunity to talk my talk in person!
Heezy joins me in The Rose Garden to rep for The Cancers! And, because she is confident that my disdain is due to heartbreak... she came to ask me her ultimate question... "Who hurt you, sis??"...
2019-06-251h 12Talk That Talk with Danielle Moneyham"I Always Knew I Was Going to be Great""If you can hustle, you can eat."
It's a high school reunion! Economic empowerment, legacy building and full circle moments are all topics of conversation on today's episode. Tune in as The Hip Hop Hotel Broker, Professor Omari Head, visits the podcast to discuss the lessons he's learned on his leadership journey in the hospitality industry.
Guest: Omari Head, Twitter: @HeadHotelier ; Instagram: @HipHopHotelBroker
2019-06-1839 min
Talk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamThe P Word... PerfectionLIL Leadership Talk - Leveraging Your Light to Live Your Best Life.
It's June! Graduation Season! And I'm not just talking about caps and gowns, I'm talking about Kanye West! It's Ye Season. And while many of us might be rappin "Good Life" or "Stronger" as we get ready for Summertime, I can't help but hear Good Morning playing over and over in my head...
"Good morning, look at the valedictorian, scared of the future while I hope in the Delorean, scared to face the world, complacent career student... some people graduate, but be still...
2019-06-021h 14Talk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamHow To Survive a Toxic WorkplaceLIL Leadership Talk #DirectorDanielle wears her HR Pro hat to share her 4Ps to Surviving a Toxic Workplace.
2019-05-0120 minTalk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamMy Bleeding, Beating Heart...How do you get over a break up?
Whether friend or foe in the end... it ended. Dating is hard, breaking up is harder, but getting over somebody can seem impossible. Inspired by a meme and based on an episode of Sex And The City, we ask the question - can you move into your future if your past is present? Call Me Almond, TiSoChi, and RhondaPoo visit the Rose Garden to discuss breakups, the dating scene, and ways to help you get your power back.
2019-03-0738 minTalk That Talk with Danielle Moneyham"There's Always Judgment... Choose You First."It's a Family Affair! My very first brave Baby Boomer guest is willing to let me explore her mind, and ask ALLLLL the questions! Any advice or guidance for younger women? Auntie Gee visits The Rose Garden to talk sex, death, kids, career, and choosing happiness. #ThanksAuntie
Guests: Auntie Gee, LGG
2019-03-0432 minTalk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamJust Stay Yo Ass Single!Are people their mistakes? Is temptation an illness? Is there a good/bad ratio? Are you ashamed of your porn search history? Is there a such thing as a fuckshit hoodie? We discuss these questions, and more, in the Rose Garden.
Guests: Call Me Almond, Tre', Ernest, CJ The Artist
2019-02-2137 minTalk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamI Slid In Her DMs Like... Let's Make A MovieFilm Maker, Doula and "Creative Black Sheep of My Family" Amanda Niqole (@AmandaNiqole) talks about her fearless leadership journey, and how taking a film class in high school gave her the tools to design an unbelievable career.
2019-02-1949 minTalk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamThe Crucial Conflict: West Side is the Best Side?"I coulda been a South Sider, but I couldn't get away from the West Side."
Kel Francisco visits the Rose Garden and allows me to explore the mind of a man. We talk Chicago, debate sides, and see if we really are as different as we think we are.
2019-02-1630 minTalk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamDo I Really Gotta See Your Face Every Day??Trill Simone visits the Rose Garden to examine the concept of personal space and individuality in partnerships. Do women have to sacrifice their individuality when they become a partner/mom? Do you have to see your partner every day? How do you communicate your self care needs to the people you love... without sounding like an asshole?
2019-02-0525 minTalk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamWhen Was Your Last HIV Test?Ms. Bell Air visits the Rose Garden to recall how we met in college - when I administered her first anonymous HIV test. We discuss fear, stigma, the mysterious box, and why knowing your body (and your status) is the ultimate form of self love.
2019-01-2728 minTalk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamShe Had A Sweet Job..."If I can execute their vision, I know that I can execute my own." Jamilah visits the rose garden to reflect on her career journey, sisterhood in the workplace, and the true cost of following her dreams.
2019-01-0548 minTalk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamA Tribute To My ExesAs I reflect on my dating journey, I have to give credit where credit is due. I wouldn't be the woman I am today without the experiences I've shared with my exes. Here's to them!
2018-12-2803 minTalk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamWe Need A Translator!Danni Gee opens up on the origins of Talk That Danni Gee, and how love languages can bring couples closer together.
2018-12-2727 minTalk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamL.I.L. Leadership Talk - Great Leader, Bad Bride.Lessons I've Learned while planning a wedding... I'm a great leader, but a bad bride. 😒🤯 #BridezillasAreMade
2018-11-2530 minTalk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamDanni Gee, why do you wanna talk?Great question. Well. There are a few reasons...
2018-11-2302 minTalk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamShe Had on Those High Heels!My friend and Soror Kels stops by the Rose Garden to have a discussion about black women protecting each other and not wasting our magic on malice and nonsense.
2018-11-0925 minTalk That Talk with Danielle Moneyham#BridezillasAreMadeAlthough I view myself as a superhero, I quickly realized that I needed help in planning my wedding! My dear friend La Toya Keys, founder of Elle Kay Events (www.ellekayevents.com; IG: @ellekayevents), swooped in and saved me from bridal anxiety and helped me to stop saying yes to everybody's mess!
2018-11-0359 minTalk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamLate Night Talk: Send Me The LinkAja Cakes, TiSoChi and Trill Simone swing by the Rose Garden to discuss unsolicited dick pics, designing porno sets, and tips for sending nudes. Oh, and a weird porno at the end.
2018-11-0218 minTalk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamLike a Limp DickGuests Trill Simone, 31 With No Kids, and DJLGG discuss toxic friendships, frenemies, and feedback.
2018-10-1938 minTalk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamI Ain't Scared of No GhostWe explore ghosting and resurrecting dead topics in this 2 part episode.
Part 1: Danni Gee interviews a real life ghost buster (let's call her Almond). Almond shares her personal stories of being ghosted, ghosting someone, and the aftermath.
Part 2: We have the Ks over to discuss ghosting, compatibility, and paying for pussy.
2018-10-161h 28Talk That Talk with Danielle MoneyhamI Got Questions."We done heard all that loud ass talkin, we used to it." - Kanye West. I have heard all that loud ass talkin, and now I want to talk about it. The facts vs fiction. The real vs fake. The myths vs the realities. The hopes vs the fears. Let's talk about what we've heard vs what we know, and what we are figuring out. Let's talk.
2018-10-1018 min