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System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 36: Transforming School Systems through Purpose, Values and MindsetIn this episode, the System Shifters team takes a deep dive into purpose, mindset, and values and the impact it has in the education system. This episode explores when purpose is clear, values are shared, and mindset is aligned, schools build resilience, strengthen culture, and create the foundation for students to thrive and learn. Sustainable change takes aligned adult behavior. In This Episode: Why purpose, mindset, and values are the foundation of the BRIDGE framework How adult alignment impacts culture, resilience, and student success Reflection questions to assess your system’s clarity and cohesion ...

2026-03-0913 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 35: Aligning Systems for Sustainable School ImprovementMost school initiatives don’t fail because of bad ideas; they fail because systems aren’t aligned. In this episode, we unpack the BRIDGE Framework (Building Responsive Integrated Dynamic Governance for Excellence) and how it helps schools move beyond siloed initiatives toward cohesive, sustainable improvement. Instead of layering on more programs, BRIDGE strengthens Tier 1, clarifies adult actions, and aligns systems so change actually sticks. If you’re leading school or district improvement, this episode offers a practical lens to evaluate what’s working and what’s misaligned. In This Episode: How BRIDGE differs fr...

2026-03-0218 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 34: Why More Interventions Aren’t the Answer in SchoolsWhen schools feel overwhelmed by student needs, the instinct is often to add more interventions. But what if the real issue isn’t interventions, it’s Tier 1 systems? In this episode, Drs. Gail, Mary Beth, and Leesa explore why strong core systems reduce the need for reactive support and how proactive, integrated Tier 1 practices create better outcomes for students and staff. They unpack the shift from crisis-driven “heroics” to purposeful system design, explain why silos undermine success, and share practical ways leaders can reflect on what’s already working. Listen to Learn: Why Tier 1 matters mo...

2026-02-2319 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 33: The Power of Language in School Systems: Clarity, Consistency, and ChangeWords shape systems, yet in education, shifting terminology often creates confusion instead of progress. In this episode, Drs. Gail, Mary Beth, and Leesa explore how inconsistent language around initiatives like intervention, inclusion, and MTSS can unintentionally derail implementation and stall change. They unpack why clarity matters more than novelty, how leaders can build shared meaning across stakeholders, and what it takes to create consistent communication that actually moves practice forward. If you’ve ever felt like your system is “busy” but not aligned, this conversation will change how you think about language, leadership, and sustainable improvement. In T...

2026-02-1615 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 32: The 7 Cs of Communication: Why Initiatives Fail (and How to Fix It)Most school initiatives don’t fail because the idea was wrong; they fail because communication broke down. In this episode, Drs. Gail, Mary Beth, and Leesa explore how unclear messaging, lack of consistency, and missed audiences can derail even the strongest initiatives. They break down the Seven Cs of Communication, share how to communicate before all the answers exist, and explain why repetition, visuals, and clarity are essential for building trust and momentum across schools and districts. Key Takeaway: Communication isn’t the final step in system change—it’s the system that carries initiatives from int...

2026-02-0917 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 31: How to Safeguard School Initiatives Through Leadership Turnover and Budget CutsLeadership changes and budget cuts are inevitable, but losing your most important initiatives doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we explore how purpose-driven culture, distributed leadership, and shared ownership help protect initiatives through leadership transitions and funding shifts. You’ll learn how to build systems that don’t depend on one person or one budget line and how cross-department alignment keeps the work moving forward. Initiatives last when they’re embedded in culture, shared across roles, and guided by purpose, not tied to individuals or temporary funding. Interested in support? Learn more abo...

2026-02-0220 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 30: From Implementation to Culture: Building School Systems That LastIn this episode, the System Shifters hosts explore how schools and districts can move beyond simply implementing initiatives to integrating them into organizational culture. When systems are truly integrated, they become a “just how we do things here” mentality that is shared across roles, embedded in daily practice, and resilient through leadership changes, budget cuts, and crises. The conversation highlights why integration depends on purpose, consistency, and collective ownership, not more programs. Listeners will hear practical strategies for embedding initiatives into culture, including redundancy, alignment to purpose, shared practice, visible artifacts, and distributed leadership. The key...

2026-01-2618 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 29: From Implementation to Integration: Building Sustainable School SystemsMany school initiatives don’t fail because they’re bad—but because they’re never fully integrated. In this episode, Drs. Leesa, Mary Beth, and Gail explore the difference between implementation and integration, and why programs often disappear after leadership changes, budget cuts, or staff turnover. They share how integrated systems—built around shared purpose, distributed ownership, and daily practice—become part of a district's culture and can withstand disruption. Using MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) as a framework for integration, they demonstrate how to weave together academics, behavior, and social-emotional supports so they function as one coherent sys...

2026-01-1922 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 28: Implementation Illusion- Reality Check: Are Your Programs Actually Working or Just Existing?Many schools have strong programs on paper—PBIS, MTSS, safety protocols, curriculum initiatives—but far fewer have systems that actually function in practice. In this episode, the hosts unpack the concept of implementation illusion: when programs appear to be in place, but critical practices, clarity, and support are missing. This gap creates staff burnout, confusion across roles, and puts students in serious risk for failure. Listeners will explore why one-time training, siloed initiatives, and unclear ownership undermine even the best programs and what leaders can do instead. The conversation highlights the importance of universal training, role clarity, ongo...

2026-01-1222 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 27: The Mid-Year Leadership Reset: How School Leaders Pause, Refocus, and Finish StrongThe start of a new year often brings fresh goals, but for educators, it also marks the halfway point of the school year. In this episode of System Shift, Drs. Gail, Mary Beth, and Leesa explore why mid-year is the perfect time for a strategic pause. They discuss how reflective leadership, purpose-driven decision-making, and honest data conversations help leaders reset priorities, build psychological safety, and maintain momentum. This episode offers practical steps for adaptive leaders to use for a mid-year pause to realign systems, make meaningful adjustments, and finish the school year strong without adding...

2026-01-0514 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive Listen Again Ep 11: Building Protective Factors for Staff - The Foundation of Psychological SafetySystem Shifters, as we close out the year, we wanted to bring back one of our most important conversations because it's about something we don't discuss enough: taking care of the adults in our buildings. What if the same conditions that help students feel safe to take risks also determine whether your veteran teachers spoke up in a meeting? In this episode of System Shift, we explore how the three core protective factors, caring relationships, high expectations, and opportunities for participation apply just as much to adults as they do to students. We dig into...

2025-12-2919 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive Listen Again Ep 8: MTSS Isn’t a Thing—It’s a FrameworkSystem Shifters, this week, as we start to head into the new year, we are re-featuring one of our most eye-opening episodes because we keep hearing the same frustration from leaders: "We're doing MTSS, but nothing's changing." In this episode of System Shift, Dr. Gail and Dr. Mary Beth explore why Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) succeeds in some schools and fades in others. Spoiler: MTSS isn’t a checklist, a triangle, or an intervention. It’s a framework—one that must be clearly defined, aligned, and intentionally integrated to truly support all students and adults.

2025-12-2219 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 26: Supporting Team Collaboration Through DataMore data isn’t helping schools, it’s overwhelming them. When teams don’t have the right access, clarity, or structures, data creates confusion instead of improvement. This episode breaks down the three leadership conditions that turn data into collaboration: easy access, usability, and public discussion. In This Episode: Why too much data overwhelms teams What “easy access” and “usable data” actually mean How to build safety and structure for real data conversations Why different teams need different data for different questions Key Takeaway: Effective data use isn’t about more dashboards. It’s about the system...

2025-12-1519 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 25: SEL in Action: Moving Beyond the CurriculumMost schools invest in social-emotional learning programs but then treat SEL as a box to check. A 30-minute lesson once a week can’t build the skills students need to navigate real life. In this episode, the System Shifters team breaks down how to move from packaged SEL to SEL in action where social and emotional learning becomes part of the culture, not just the curriculum. In This Episode: Why SEL can’t live in isolation from academics or relations The six pillars of SEL in action How adult SEL strengthens collaboration and culture Ways...

2025-12-0821 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 24: From Problem to Practice: A District’s Journey to Improve Student OutcomesSystem Shifters: how do you move from identifying a problem to creating a solution that actually sticks? In this episode, Drs. Gail, Mary Beth, and Leesa break down how one district transformed growing concerns about behavior, belonging, and connection into a simple, systemwide practice that didn’t cost a dime—greeting every student at the door. Through this story, they unpack how leadership, data, communication, and collective efficacy work together to turn good intentions into sustainable culture change. This isn’t about rolling out a new program; it’s about how adults show up, align around purpose, and embe...

2025-12-0121 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive Listen Again Ep 4: Purpose Driven Teaming-Disrupting Meeting SilosSystem Shifters! This week we are re-featuring one of our most popular episodes from the summer because it addresses the issues we hear from leaders year-round. How many teams exist at your school and are they aligned to a shared purpose? In this episode, Dr. Gail, Dr. Mary Beth, and Dr. Leesa explore how to rethink school teams for collective efficacy, collaboration, and student-centered outcomes. In This Episode: Why simply filling teams with volunteers isn’t enough and what to do instead. The power of aligning your school’s committees to your core...

2025-11-2422 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 23: Build Trust and Safety into Team Meetings To Drive Teacher Collaboration and Student OutcomesSystem Shifters: picture this: it’s Monday morning, your leadership team is gathered to discuss student outcomes, and you ask, “What should we do differently?” Silence. The ideas are there, but no one’s sharing them. No amount of collaboration time can fix what’s really missing—healthy team dynamics. In this episode, we build on last week’s discussion about psychological safety and dive into the how: how trust, communication, and conflict resolution shape your team’s ability to think, innovate, and act together. In This Episode: What team dynamics are and why they mat...

2025-11-1724 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 22: The Missing Foundation: Why School Collaboration Fails Without Trust, Safety, and RelationshipsWhat if the secret to your school’s success isn’t about having the smartest people or the best plan but about how safe people feel to speak up, take risks, and learn together? In this episode of System Shift, we explore psychological safety, the foundation that makes collective efficacy possible. Drawing on research from Google and Harvard Business School’s Amy Edmondson, we break down how trust, safety, and relationships create the emotional infrastructure for authentic collaboration and how school leaders can build it intentionally. In This Episode: What Google and Harvard discovered about...

2025-11-1022 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 21: Building Collective Efficacy: How Educational Leaders Create Collaborative School CulturesWhat happens when professional learning communities feel more like compliance than collaboration? In this episode of System Shift, we explore the research behind collective efficacy—the belief that when educators work together, they will make a difference—and how it transforms teaching, learning, and school culture. Join Drs. Mary Beth, Gail, and Leesa as they unpack how to turn teamwork into true collaboration, build trust among staff, and create the conditions for learning that elevate every student’s success. In This Episode: What John Hattie’s research reveals about collective efficacy The difference between collabor...

2025-11-0318 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 20: Sustaining the Momentum: How Educational Leaders Embed Conditions for Learning into Daily Culture and Long-term StrategyWhat happens when the excitement of a new initiative fades, budgets tighten, or leadership changes hands? Too often, well-intentioned work around Conditions for Learning fades into the background remembered by a few, sustained by even fewer. In this episode of System Shift, we explore how to make Conditions for Learning so deeply embedded in your school or district culture that they survive every shift, change, and challenge. You’ll hear practical strategies for integrating these foundational principles into everything from your strategic plan to hiring practices, so they become not just “something we do,” but “who we are.”

2025-10-2720 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 19: Making it Stick: Sustaining Conditions for Learning Through AccountabilityIt’s easy to get excited about new initiatives but sustaining them is where real system change happens. In this episode, the System Shift team explores what happens after Conditions for Learning have been rolled out. Specifically, how to keep the momentum going six months later when the excitement has worn off. This conversation digs into the role of adult accountability in creating safe, connected, and thriving learning environments. From modeling consistent daily behaviors to fostering a culture of trust and curiosity (not “gotcha” oversight), this episode highlights how educators at every level can ensure fidelity of implem...

2025-10-2021 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 18: Beyond Good Intentions: How School Leaders Transform Conditions for Learning Into System-Wide PracticeIn this episode of System Shift, we explore how Conditions for Learning can serve as the foundation that strengthens the work schools are already doing, not as “one more thing.” Drs. Mary Beth, Gail, and Leesa break down practical steps for making Conditions for Learning intentional, connected, and sustainable whether at the district, school, or classroom level. You’ll hear how focusing on seven key characteristics (safety and belonging, supportive relationships, high expectations, engagement and relevance, social-emotional development, equitable access, and positive school climate) can align existing initiatives, reduce silos, and improve outcomes. Along the way, we unpack...

2025-10-1314 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 17: From Nation at Risk to Nation at Hope: How Districts and Schools Create Conditions Where Every Student ThrivesIn this episode of System Shift, we dive into why creating the right conditions is essential for academic, social, and emotional success. Drawing from the groundbreaking report A Nation at Hope, we explore how districts and schools can move beyond a narrow focus on academics to embrace the whole child. You’ll hear how conditions for learning aren’t just built in classrooms. They must be modeled and reinforced at every level of a system, from district leadership to school boards to classroom teachers. We also break down the six key recommendations from A Nation at Hope that...

2025-10-0618 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 16: Data Governance in Education: Building Secure, Accurate, and Usable SystemsWhen reports don’t align or numbers don’t match, confusion takes over and trust in data suffers. That’s why data governance is essential. In this episode of System Shift, Drs. Gail, Leesa, & Mary Beth welcome back Jeremy Deckard and Jimmie Houts of Viridian Education to break down what K-12 data governance really means, why it matters, and how schools can begin to strengthen their own practices. Far from being just a technical or IT concern, data governance touches every person and part of a district to ensure that student information is secure, accurate, and be actual...

2025-09-2919 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 15: Educational Data Systems: From Silos to Student SuccessWhat if the data we collect in schools could actually prevent crises instead of just documenting them? In this episode of System Shift, we welcome Jeremy Deckard and Jimmie Houts, co-founders of Viridian Education, to dig into how districts can break down silos and truly integrate their data systems. From academics to attendance to behavior, too often each department sees only part of a student’s story. Jeremy and Jimmie share how shifting from “my data” to “our data” and using data as a flashlight instead of a hammer helps leaders move from compliance-driven reports to proactive problem so...

2025-09-2224 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 14: Designing Strategic Data Cycles for Lasting ChangeEducational leaders face constant pressure: boards want results tomorrow, while true systemic transformation takes years. How do you balance urgency with sustainability? In this episode of System Shift, we unpack how to design data cycles that serve both timelines, providing quick wins to build momentum and transparency while keeping the long view in focus. In This Episode: The difference between short- and long-cycle data and why schools need both. How to use Universal Screeners as part of long-term tracking while embedding short feedback loops for continuous improvement. Why small, incremental changes create momentum, staff engagement, and...

2025-09-1511 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 13: Sharing the Right Data, with the Right People, at the Right TimeHow we present data matters just as much as the data itself. In this episode, we unpack a real story from the field; sharing SEL screening results with staff and the very different reactions it sparked. Some teachers got defensive, while others tuned out entirely. The lesson? Data can only drive improvement when it’s connected to purpose, shared at the right level, and discussed in a safe, trust-filled environment. We explore how MTSS provides a framework for using data across academics, behavior, and SEL, and why leaders must carefully consider why they’re sharing data, who need...

2025-09-0817 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 12: Starting Smart with Data - Asking the Right Questions for the Right InsightsSchool leaders often say they’re “data rich but process poor” overflowing with numbers but still unsure what’s really happening in their schools. In the first episode of our new data series, we explore why the key to making data meaningful isn’t collecting more, but clarifying the questions you want to answer. We share how connecting data to your school’s purpose, combining quantitative and qualitative sources, and creating consistent collection processes can transform data from a compliance task into a powerful driver of improvement. You’ll also hear a real-world example of reframing a chronic absent...

2025-09-0110 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 11: Building Protective Factors for Staff - The Foundation of Psychological SafetyWhat if the same conditions that help students feel safe to take risks also determine whether your veteran teachers spoke up in a meeting? In this episode of System Shift, we explore how the three core protective factors, caring relationships, high expectations, and opportunities for participation apply just as much to adults as they do to students. We dig into why even well-intentioned leaders can unintentionally create unsafe environments for staff when expectations are unclear, trust is weak, or relationships are missing. Through real-world stories and practical strategies, we unpack how shifting from a risk-focused mindset to...

2025-08-2519 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 10: Defining Whole Child Education—More Than a Buzzword“Whole child” is a term often heard but rarely defined. In this episode of System Shift, we break down what whole child education truly means and how schools can move beyond surface-level understanding to create environments where every student thrives. Using ASCD’s five pillars—healthy, safe, challenged, engaged, and supported—we explore how schools can shift from a deficit lens (“fix the student”) to a strengths-based, integrated approach that supports the whole learner. In This Episode: Why “whole child” isn’t a program, but a mindset and framework The five ASCD pillars and how they apply syste...

2025-08-1821 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 9: Redefining MTSS—It’s Not About the TiersWhat if the reason MTSS feels overwhelming or ineffective… is because it’s misunderstood? In this episode of System Shift, we unpack the most common misconceptions about MTSS and offer a path forward that reclaims its purpose as an integrated, student-centered framework, not just a pre-referral process or intervention checklist. With perspectives from a school psychologist, special education administrator, and school administrator, this conversation will help your team rethink what MTSS really is—and how to define it for your own school or district. In This Episode: Why MTSS is often misused and mi...

2025-08-1119 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 8: MTSS Isn’t a Thing—It’s a FrameworkIs your MTSS implementation falling flat—or failing to last? In this episode of System Shift, Dr. Gail and Dr. Mary Beth explore why Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) succeeds in some schools and fades in others. Spoiler: MTSS isn’t a checklist, a triangle, or an intervention. It’s a framework—one that must be clearly defined, aligned, and intentionally integrated to truly support all students and adults. In This Episode: Why MTSS is not a “thing” but a flexible, living framework The danger of treating MTSS like a checklist or intervention tool How clear de...

2025-08-0420 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 7: Beyond Silos: Building Collaborative School Teams That Transform OutcomesWhy do some school teams thrive, and others stall out in silence? If you’ve ever left a meeting wondering why the same voices dominate or why others never engage—this episode is for you. In this powerful episode of System Shift, the hidden forces that sabotage collaboration are explored, including hierarchy, unspoken rules, and fear of speaking up. In This Episode: How cultural norms, power dynamics, and fear hinder collaboration Why vulnerability and psychological safety are essential leadership tools The impact of “unwritten rules” vs. intentionally designed norms How distributed leadership and trus...

2025-07-2819 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 6: From Meeting Mayhem to Meaningful Progress: Building Purpose-Driven TeamsDo your school meetings feel like progress, or just more pressure? In this episode of System Shift, we explore how to break the cycle of meeting fatigue, decision overload, and siloed teams by shifting toward purpose-driven, role-aligned collaboration. If your school is stuck in a loop of "meeting to meet," this conversation will help you reset your systems for clarity, trust, and momentum. In this episode Drs. Mary Beth, Leesa, and Gail discuss: Why so many school meetings feel exhausting and how to fix it How decision fatigue impacts leadership and collaboration The difference b...

2025-07-2126 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 5: From Secret Societies to Shared Success: Transforming School Meeting CultureSystem Shifters! When was the last time a school meeting left you energized instead of drained? In this episode, we tackle a truth many leaders know too well: unproductive meetings are wasting time and working against your school's goals. With over 70 hours spent in meetings annually, educators can't afford to keep circling the same problems without structure, trust, and follow-through. In this episode, Dr. Leesa, Dr. Mary Beth, and Dr. Gail explore what it really takes to shift from meeting to momentum. In This Episode: The hidden cost of meetings that lack...

2025-07-1419 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 4: Purpose Driven Teaming-Disrupting Meeting SilosSystem Shifters! How many teams exist at your school and are they aligned to a shared purpose? In this episode, Dr. Gail, Dr. Mary Beth, and Dr. Leesa explore how to rethink school teams for collective efficacy, collaboration, and student-centered outcomes. In This Episode: Why simply filling teams with volunteers isn’t enough and what to do instead. The power of aligning your school’s committees to your core purpose. How team overlap, unclear goals, and a lack of psychological safety hinder impact. Why collaboration is a teachable skill, not just a personality trait. Real...

2025-07-0722 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 3: Resetting for Integrated and Aligned SystemsIs your school or district juggling too many initiatives? From SEL to PBIS, UDL to MTSS, today’s episode of System Shift tackles the exhaustion caused by siloed efforts—and how to shift toward integrated, purpose-aligned systems that truly support both staff and students. In This Episode: Why more initiatives ≠ more impact and may actually reduce effectiveness. The hidden costs of siloed systems: duplicate spending, confusion, and staff burnout. How to reframe initiatives through integration, clarity, and purpose. Real-world examples of schools aligning SEL, academics, and behavior supports into a cohesive system. Practical tools to map, align...

2025-06-3024 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 2: Finding Your North Star: The Critical Difference Between Vision and PurposeIf you asked 10 people at your school about your mission or vision, how many different answers would you get? In this episode of System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive, your hosts dive into why so many mission and vision statements fall flat—and what it really takes to lead with purpose. In This Episode: The difference between vision, mission, and purpose, and why it matters. Why buzzword-filled mission statements often fail to guide real work. How a shared “why” can align adult actions, reduce burnout, and improve outcomes. The power of collective purpose and distributed leader...

2025-06-2329 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive 1: Thriving or Surviving: A Year-End ReflectionWelcome to the very first episode of System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive! In this kickoff conversation, hosts Dr. Gail Angus, Dr. Leesa Huang, and Dr. Mary Beth Kropp, three seasoned educators, dig into a familiar challenge: why educators often start the school year energized, only to feel burned out and overwhelmed by year’s end. In This Episode: The disconnect between early-year enthusiasm and end-of-year exhaustion. Alarming trends in student and educator well-being, including rising mental health concerns and chronic absenteeism. The dangers of “initiative fatigue” and “shiny object syn...

2025-06-1630 min

System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive TrailerAre you an education leader striving to create environments where every student can thrive? Introducing "System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive" – the essential podcast for education leaders committed to transformative, system-wide change. Join hosts Dr. Gail Angus, Dr. Leesa Huang, and Dr. Mary Beth Kropp for actionable strategies that integrate academics, behavior, social-emotional learning, and attendance. Get practical tools from experts who've been there. Transform your leadership approach with research-backed frameworks that create environments where every student succeeds. Subscribe now and join us weekly starting June 16th! Visit us...

2025-06-0300 min $Pages n\' Pages$

Pages n' Pages Chapter 134: Tier Ranking Morgan's Second Half of 2023 ReadsIn this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we tier ranking the books Morgan read in the second half of 2023! From new favorites to stories that go in one ear and out the other, find out where the books she read rank! What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Goodbye Earl by Leesa Cross-Smith and narrated by Mela Lee and Kamali Minter The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown Butcher & Blackbird (The Ruinous Love Trilogy #1) by Brynne Weaver Ad...

2024-01-2342 min

RazzleFrat Chapter 36: Put the Meatloaf in the OvenWelcome back to Razzlefrat! This week, Allie is in mom-meal-making mode and Ashtin continues the thankless work of converting people into SJM stans. Then, we categorize books into Taylor Swift eras and things get even more unhinged than usual! Join us next time for our final 2023 book club discussion of The Awakening by Kate Chopin. Be sure to follow us in between episodes on our booksta accounts @grapes_of_ash and @theresinkonmyhands and also our joint account @razzlefratpod! Until next time, we bid you farewell. xoxo, Razzlefrat Books mentioned this episode: Ballad...

2023-12-1354 min

Get Booked Please Don't Eat That LizardAmanda and Jenn discuss mythology retellings, shifter romance, books about Greece and Hawaii, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked.Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.For listener feedback and questions, as well as a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website.FeedbackThis Close to Okay by Leesa Cross-Smith (rec’d by Brooke)Mad and Bad: Real Heroines of t...

2021-04-2949 min

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch 20VC: 3 Key Differences Between US and Asian Tech Markets & With Such Large Incumbents Chasing Early Acquisitions, Is There A Market For Later Stage VC with Crystal Huang, Investor @ GGV CapitalCrystal Huang is a Principal @ GGV Capital, one of the world's leading venture firms partnering with entrepreneurs in the world's largest markets, the US and China. At GGV Crystal led the firm's investment in Wigo (acquired by Cinemagram) and attends board meetings at Tile and Flightcar. Crystal is also a board member @ NextGen partners, the organization representing the future General Partners within the bay area. Prior to joining GGV, Crystal worked as an analyst in Blackstone's Technology M&A Advisory Group and due to her immense promise and success already, Crystal has been named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 Venture Capital.

2018-01-1030 min