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Smut In PublicA Darkness So Sweet (Featuring MrsLongReads)Megan and Emi are joined by Kendra (mrslongreads on YouTube and TikTok) to discuss A Darkness So Sweet; the newest monster romance by Emma Hamm.Listen to the story of Maia, a human florist, and Ragar, a troll with magical healing abilities. The pair are forced into a marriage by deception. While neither partner is what the other expected or wanted, Maia will discover her voice and find freedom in this new world of trolls, while Ragnar uncovers hidden strengths in his "fragile" human bride.#booktube #booktok #bookreview #spicy #romancebooks #podcast
2025-09-081h 07
Points Too ParadiseUnlocking the Sweet Spot: How to Get The Best Value for Your PointsEver wondered how to get the most out of your hard-earned travel points? In this episode, I’m breaking down the ultimate sweet spot for points redemptions—Hyatt Hotels.I’ll cover:Why Hyatt consistently delivers outsized value for your pointsReal examples of how I’ve booked luxury stays for a fraction of the costIf you’ve been asking yourself, “What’s the best way to use my points?”—this episode will give you the answer (and probably inspire your next dream trip!).Resources & Links:Join my free workshop: Free Travel FormulaTravel Poin...
2025-09-0213 minSmut In PublicSweet BerriesJoin Megan and Emi as we talk about Sweet Berries by C.M. Nascosta!Every week we choose a romance book, summarize the plot, and share our opinions. We aim to entertain and help our fellow romance readers find books that are right for them.
2025-06-3047 min
Pointing It Out: A Needlepoint PodcastMegan chats with, Maddie Sweet, artist with The Gingham StitcheryIn this week's episode, Megan of The Needlepoint Clubhouse, chats with Maddie Sweet, an artist with The Gingham Stitchery. You can browse Maddie's designs here: https://theginghamstitchery.com/collections/maddie-sweet-designs. To order any of her designs, feel free to contact The Needlepoint Clubhouse or The Wool & The Floss. stlneedlepoint@gmail.comhello@woolfloss.comFor the visual version of this episode, watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/77Gs16lMYHsJoin the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: pointingitoutpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to o...
2024-08-1847 min
Awards Daily TV2024 Emmys: Making Sweet Music With the Emmy Nominated Main Title Themes, Music and LyricsOn another podcast favorite, Megan, Joey, and Clarence break down two additional music Emmy categories — Main Title Theme and Music and Lyrics — with small snippets of each nominated entry so you too can follow along at home!
As always we close with the flash forward to the media we’re most anticipating in the upcoming week.
Thanks for listening and thank you, in advance, for subscribing and rating us on Apple Podcasts!
Music from https://filmmusic.io
“Cheery Monday” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
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2024-08-0600 minPodcast Archives - Awards Daily TV2024 Emmys: Making Sweet Music With the Emmy Nominated Main Title Themes, Music and LyricsOn another podcast favorite, Megan, Joey, and Clarence break down two additional music Emmy categories — Main Title Theme and Music and Lyrics — with small snippets of each nominated entry so you too can follow along at home!
As always we close with the flash forward to the media we’re most anticipating in the upcoming week.
Thanks for listening and thank you, in advance, for subscribing and rating us on Apple Podcasts!
Music from https://filmmusic.io
“Cheery Monday” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses...
2024-08-0600 min
I Just Called To SayKids Don't Party Like We Used To: My Super Sweet Sixteen EraSummary: In this episode, Megan reminisces about the era of MTV's My Super Sweet 16 and the extravagant celebrations, outrageous gifts, and unforgettable moments that defined this era. She discusses the popular themes and decor of Sweet 16 parties, the fashion trends, and the importance of entertainment.
Megan also reflects on her own Sweet 16 experience and the influence of the show on her and her friends. She concludes by suggesting that Sweet 16 parties should make a comeback, albeit on a budget, and proposes a new show idea for celebrating 30th-ish birthdays.
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2024-06-1111 min
The Fuzzy PodcastMy Super Sweet 16From meltdowns, grand entrances + $100k parties, MTVs My Super Sweet 16 had it all! This week, Megan + Madi discuss all the moments that made My Super Sweet 16 such an iconic show. IGThe Fuzzy PodMeganMadiYoutubeThe Fuzzy Pod Subscribe to our Patreon for a bonus episode the first Monday of every month!
2024-06-0746 min
The Sweet HouseThe Pageantry of the World Stage with Megan AlexanderMegan Alexander and I competed in pageants.That's how we met. Now, we both lead careers in the media. We talk about our journeys from the world of pageantry to the stage of life. We discuss being women in business, media, mother's and wives. Megan is an Emmy®-nominated national 15 Year TV Host, and 3x best-selling Author! She is a special correspondent for the nationally syndicated TV show “Inside Edition." Follow: https://www.instagram.com/meganjalexander1/
2023-06-141h 07
Studio ClassEpisode 92: Masterclass - Kala MaxymKala is the Founder of Five Senses Tastings, a Certified Women-Owned Business. Her philosophy of Sensory Wellness encourages guests to harness the energy, power, and play of their five senses using music, wine, and food, and sweet treats.
Inspired by her childhood abroad, Kala believes that diversifying our own sensory ecosystems leads us to find beauty and inspiration not just in ourselves but in the world around us. She is a professional opera singer who has performed worldwide (including for three presidents), and now intentionally uses her voice to advocate for voting rights. She is a former...
2022-12-0654 min
You’re Gonna Die Out ThereA Sweet Pair of Shades and a Box of Shiny RocksThis week Jen and Megan share a heartfelt thanks to Jo Moore for sharing her book, CATNIP - A cat in the family. Then Jen gives us an update on Proudfoot, our Orangutan foster from Orangutan Foundation International. Jen goes on to tell us some cool facts about hummingbirds shared with us by @kelly.inthewoods (thanks Dr. Kelly!). September 3rd was World Hummingbird Day! Then Megan talks all things Otters- another depraved marine mammal that Megan loves to hate. j/k
2022-10-221h 22
Magic MadeSweet & Short(ie) - How We React to Life's BumpsEpisode #2 - There is always space for feeling a little lift in our days, so Sweet & Short(ies) will be just that. Small bursts of inspiration that come along from daily life of humaning. We all do it on the regular...take small situations or even hard heavy ones and feel stuck. But I believe we have the power to shift virtually anything in life, if we allow ourselves. Grace, space, and a little redirection can go a long way in the parts of life that are sticky. Tune in to listen on shifting our thoughts to bring more...
2022-08-1907 min
The Awakening EducatorHow Can We Support Families when Children are in the Child Welfare System?Matthew Anderson shared his experience working with children and families in the Foster Care system and how we can reimagine Child Welfare with Neurobiology in mind.
2022-08-0459 min
The Awakening EducatorLeading A School In China (During The Pandemic!)In this episode, The Awakening Educator speaks with Brantley Turner-Bradley about her experiences founding and leading a school in China, and what it was like to lead through the pandemic.This show is brought to you by Your3Eyes and Hope Reimagined.https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.htmlhttps://hopereimagined.org/
2022-07-1458 min
The Awakening EducatorWelcome To Season 4 Of The Awakening EducatorWelcome to season 4 of The Awakening Educator. Catch up with Susan and Megan and hear about the amazing work they are doing and what you can look forward to this season.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes and Hope Reimagined:https://hopereimagined.org/https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2022-07-1142 minThe Awakening EducatorWhen Wishes ChangeWe talk with Tricia Roos about the powerful impact sports coaches can have on students. Tricia also tells her story of how she changed her own life as she discovered that her wishes had changed.
2022-06-1032 minThe Awakening EducatorHow to Lead Equity-Driven Change in Education? A Conversation w/ Dr. Nix.We meet with Dr. Sam Nix, a seasoned educator who shares his approach to leading change with equity, compassion, and intentionality. To learn more about his work, please go to: https://snix3consulting.com/This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes and Hope Reimagined:https://hopereimagined.org/https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2022-04-291h 08
The Awakening EducatorWhat is the Role of Storytelling in Education?Join the Awakening Educator as Megan talks with two of the grantees from her School Stories project: Nature and Nurture with Smriti Sharma, who shares how she is bringing mindfulness to students in Kenya. Disrupting systemic racism with Anashay Wright, who shares why we need to build a new table, rather than creating a space for BIPOC at our current "table." To learn more about Anashay's work, visit: https://www.anashaywright.com/To learn more about Smriti's work, visit: https://consciouskenya.com/members/mindful-mwalimu/This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes and Hope Reimagined:...
2022-04-151h 00
6 Feet Above with Megan Armstrong39: Elizabeth's Story: The Sweet LifeElizabeth Schmitt is the founder and creative genius behind ATL Boards - a candy board charcuterie company that has exploded nationally over the last 2 years. But life hasn't always been as sweet as it is now. In this episode Elizabeth shares he journey with IVF, the emotional and physical pain of having a hysterectomy and how she started her company from a place of insecurity. Elizabeth also talks about what it's like to build a company from scratch, balancing business and family as well the role social media has played in helping her business grow. Check out ATL Boards...
2022-03-081h 25The Awakening EducatorWhat is the Role of Safety in Social Trauma, Healing & Justice?Join us for our talk with Cherie Bridges Patrick, owner of Paradox Cross-Cultural Consulting and Training, Paradox relies on neuroscience to help educators to heal racial and social trauma, repair internal disconnects, and build relationships. Cherie will talk with us about social/racial trauma and the critical role of safety in justice and antiracist work.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes and Hope Reimagined:https://hopereimagined.org/https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2022-01-2748 min
Book of Common PrayerTime is Ample and Its Passage SweetThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://themomming.wordpress.com/2022/01/12/time-is-ample-and-its-passage-sweet/
This is my first attempt at converting my blog post into a recorded form. I hope that background noise isn't too bad.
Please let me know what you think. I am contemplating converting all of my posts into audio files to make them more accessible overall.
2022-01-1203 min
For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning165: 5 Hacks to Maximize Your Productivity (Megan Gillikin Solo)"You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems." - James Clear, Atomic HabitsIt's time to get serious about your business goals for this year and how you plan to achieve them. I'm going to keep this one short, sweet and packed with goodness as I share my top five hacks for maximizing efficiency in your wedding business. This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively...
2022-01-1217 min
Self Care Simplified135. How to Manage Your Sugar Cravings and Take Control of Your Sweet ToothWhat should you do when your sweet tooth is a monster and those sugar cravings are getting out of control? Should you resist the treats all together? Or eat lighter, sugar-free versions of them? What’s the best strategy?! Your goal should not be to try and totally avoid sugar all together. But it’s important that you put some strategies in place to help you stay self controlled with the sweets and treats, so that you can feel your best. Today, we’re going to talk about some really helpful tips that will help you manage your s...
2021-12-2121 minThe Awakening EducatorHow do we Transform our Schools Through Equity?We talk with Sonia Lewis, founder of Ascribe Consulting about why conversations about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are so prevalent right now, and how we can make lasting changes in our schools. To learn more about Sonia's work, go to: https://ascribe-educational-consultanting.ueniweb.com/This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes and Hope Reimagined:https://hopereimagined.org/https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2021-12-1639 minThe Awakening EducatorHow Can We Bring Social-Emotional Learning to Our Schools?We talk with Megan Marcus, founder of FuelEd, and Kelley Munger, who is a researcher who specializes in bringing Social-Emotional Learning to our educational environments. We need this information now more than ever before! This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes and Hope Reimagined:https://hopereimagined.org/https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2021-12-021h 03
The Awakening EducatorHow Can You Support Struggling Readers? The Inspirational Story of Lois Letchford and Her Son.Lois Letchford has developed an innovative approach to teaching students with learning difficulties how to read. She gained this passion through supporting her own son, who was deemed to be 'unteachable' by his teachers. With persistence, love, and creativity, Lois found a way not only to teach her son but also to make learning accessible for others who do not follow the traditional learning path.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes and Hope Reimagined:https://hopereimagined.org/https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2021-11-211h 01
The Awakening EducatorShort Talk Susan & MeganSusan & Megan explore the challenges of this school year.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes and Hope Reimagined:https://hopereimagined.org/https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2021-10-2112 min
Wife Me UpSeason 3 Episode 5: UNSTUCK: Stories of Hope - Grief (Part 2) - with Leslie & MeganMegan's sweet friend Leslie was on Episode 4 and there was so much incredible feedback from that episode that we're back to continue the story - but flip the script. Leslie interviews Megan about her stuck, particularly her being stuck in grief. It gets really good around minute :45 so jump ahead to that if you need to!
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2021-10-211h 20
Time for Teachership51. Be Unapologetic About Leaving Work At Work with Dr. Megan SweetIn Podcast Episode 51 of the Time for Teachership Podcast, I am talking with Dr. Megan Sweet, a single mom who has been in education for more than 25 years as a teacher, school administrator, and school district leader. She co-hosts The Mindful Schools Podcast and The Awakening Educator Podcast, and recently authored "An Educator's Guide For Using Your 3 Eyes". She shares her thoughts on who's mindset needs to shift, and the barrier holding people back to create an education system of all-inclusiveness. We also talk a lot about self-care and how that transforms your relationships with others, including yo...
2021-10-2133 min
The Awakening EducatorHow Do You Teach with Social-Emotional Learning Strategies?Lorea is the author of Teaching with the Heart in Mind: A Complete Educator’s Guide to Social Emotional Learning. We will discuss ways that educators can bring SEL into their classrooms and schools right now!This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes and Hope Reimagined:https://hopereimagined.org/https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2021-10-1652 minThe Awakening EducatorHow Do You Raise Your Children with Conscious Parenting?Lauren Keck talks with us about how conscious parenting can support parents to guide their children through their K-12 experiences. To learn more about her work, go to: Soulpathparenting.comThis show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes and Hope Reimagined:https://hopereimagined.org/https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2021-10-1653 min
The Awakening EducatorTaking a Journey with Storytelling with Kathleen PelleyWe talk with author, podcast host, and teacher Kathleen Pelley about the power of storytelling, the magic that happens when stories are read aloud, and how listening to stories establishes lifetime links to literature.
2021-10-111h 00
2021-10-1158 minThe Awakening EducatorZoie Hoffman & Dana GoodierWe talk with Zoie Hoffman about her tutoring business & Dana Goodier about her experiences on her podcast with educators.
2021-10-1158 minThe Awakening EducatorHow Do You Transform Systems and Lead with Equity?We will talk with Lindsay Lyons about steps educators can take to address social justice and equity in their classrooms and schools.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes and Hope Reimagined:https://hopereimagined.org/https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2021-10-1135 min
Parenting Teens with Dr. CamHow to help our teens go back into the classroom with Dr. Megan SweetToday I’m talking with author and leader in school reform, Dr. Megan Sweet (@Your3Eyes).
Dr. Sweet has almost 30 years of experience as a classroom teacher and school administer and for the past 15 years has been a leader in system-wide school reform. Her book is “An Education Guide for Using Your 3 Eyes.” Dr. Sweet is also the cohost of the education-based podcast The Awakening Educator, which covers topics such as equity, trauma-informed approaches to instruction, school lunch programs, and more.
Dr. Sweet and I are talking about:
How to address our worry about academi...
2021-09-0725 min
MumblecoreSweet Home AlabamaIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Sweet Home Alabama (2002) and all the reasons Megan thinks Melanie makes a huge mistake. Spoiler alert: Charlotte disagrees!
2021-08-2753 minThe Awakening EducatorHow Do You Bring Creative Writing to the Juvenile Justice System?We talk with Marlin Barton about his work teaching creative writing with youth in the juvenile justice system. He will also share some poetry written by his students.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes and Hope Reimagined:https://hopereimagined.org/https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2021-08-0653 min
Education On Fire - Sharing creative and inspiring learning in our schools214: Your 3 Eyes with Dr. Megan SweetDr. Megan Sweet is an author, speaker, and systems-thinker who has been in education for more than twenty-five years. Through her extensive experience leading personal and system-wide change, Megan has come to believe that when we approach our challenges from the inside-out, by building a supportive and heart-centered connection with ourselves first, we have the confidence and resilience to tackle the important work of transforming our lives and communities.The 3 Eyes support us to see our lives, our thoughts, and our experiences more clearly.When we use them in school, they help us to understand...
2021-08-0238 min
Energetically YouHow mindfulness is key to ability to affect positive change in our communities with Megan SweetIn this week’s episode of Energetically You, I had the pleasure of interviewing Megan Sweet, an expert in leading community-driven education transformation in high-need schools and districts. With more than 25 years of experience in education, and 15 years directly leading changes in schools, districts, and statewide in California, she knows that education is the most important lever we have for creating a more equitable society. She also knows that the best way to realize true change is by supporting and empowering individuals to lead the changes they envision for their school communities. The topics we touche...
2021-07-1331 minThe Awakening EducatorHow Do You Bring Anti-Racism to the Workplace? A Discussion with A Long Talk.We meet with the founders of A Long Talk--a transformative program whose goal is to create an anti-racist at every dinner table. To learn more about A Long Talk, please go to: https://www.alongtalk.com/This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes and Hope Reimagined:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.htmlhttps://hopereimagined.org/
2021-07-081h 05The Awakening EducatorHow Do You Promote Authentic Anti-Racist Leadership?Dr. Rachelle Rogers-Ard and Chris Knaus discuss their book, Black Educational Leadership: From Silencing to Authenticity. They’ll share insights from their book, but also what makes their collaboration so powerful and one that others can learn from.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2021-06-241h 10
No Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasChange Management with Guest Megan SweetChange can be hard even when a change or life transition takes us to a more positive place. Joining us on the podcast this week is Megan Sweet who is an expert in Education Change Management. Listen in as Megan talks about managing change (both professionally and personally), finding your “Believing Eyes”, why you need to put yourself first even as a single parent, and more!Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.comMental Health Resources:Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and...
2021-06-2235 min
Provider Check-In 2023Self Care , Mindfulness For Educators w/ Special Guest Megan Sweet AKA " The Awakening Educator"This episode talks about Self Care & Mindfulness for educators with my special guest Megan Sweet "The Awakening Educator". We also discuss classroom inclusion, anti-racist behavior for children as Megan is also an "Education Transformation Leader and Advocate Healthy Snack: Yogurt Parfait
2021-06-1838 minThe Awakening EducatorHow Do You Teach Arts Online? A talk with the Teaching Artist Rebecca Potts.We will talk with teaching artist Rebecca Potts about why arts education is important to youth and what it was like to teach art during the Pandemic.Rebecca Potts Aguirre is a teaching artist from Montana currently living in Los Angeles. Her work is inspired by the intersection between ecological concern and the female experience, especially that of motherhood and trauma, often using unconventional materials that connect to childhood and “women’s work.” She is represented by Stay Home Gallery for 2021. She is also a member of Spilt Milk Gallery and is listed in the curated directories All She Ma...
2021-06-1156 min
Classroom MattersEpisode #60: An Educator’s Guide to Using Your 3 Eyes: A Conversation with Dr. Megan SweetMegan Sweet is an author and systems-thinker who has been in education for more than twenty-five years. She's been a teacher, school administrator, and school district leader. Megan also has a Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership and her academic and professional interests rest mainly with how to create effective change in educational contexts. She's passionate about meditation, mindfulness, and the power of love to heal our world. Megan believes that when we approach educating our youth from the inside-out, by building a supportive and heart-centered connection with ourselves first, we have the confidence and resilience to...
2021-06-0338 min
The Awakening EducatorHow to Integrate Online Learning for the Long Term: Bloomington Online School, Part 2Following the pandemic, some school districts are choosing to retain online learning as an ongoing option for their students. We will hear about one school district’s experiences and why they have decided that online learning is here to stay.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2021-05-2959 min
Touchy Subjects PodcastImplicit Bias: The Importance of Staying Curious ft Megan SweetSend us a textNo one wants to admit they have a bias against someone else, yet we all have them. We start to see problems when we allows those biases to dictate how we interact with others. This week we are joined by Megan Sweet to discuss implicit bias and what steps we can all take to overcoming our own biases. Find Megan on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, as well as more for more information about her on her website https://www.your3eyes.com/ Stay up to date with our episodes...
2021-05-2848 min
The Language of Mindfulness - A Podcast on Conscious Communication by Brett Hill18 - Mindfulness and Educator Resilience with Megan SweetMeet Megan Sweet, a woman on a mission to help educators be more present in the classroom and resilient in their lives through mindfulness and self-care. Educators are overworked and stressed, especially in these trying times. Megan has stepped up to help deliver tools, training, and advocacy, to support teachers Megan has a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership and is passionate about equity, mindfulness, and the power of love to heal our world. She has 25 years in education as a teacher, school administrator, and school district leader. She's the author of Your 3 Eyes (Intellect, Insight, and Intuition) and...
2021-05-2628 min
The Myla Sweet PodcastPrince Harry & Megan in the press again🥺 + what not to do🤷♀️Leaving the royal family to moving to the US as newlyweds and new parents, Prince Harry and Megan are sharing their experience and their transitions. But, I can't help but wonder, is it a good idea? Let's get into it.
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2021-05-2525 min
Cause Talk! RadioMegan Sweet: Intellect, Insight, and IntuitionMy guest on today's episode is Ms. Megan Sweet. Megan is an expert in leading community-driven education transformation in high-need school districts. She has more than 25 years of experience in education, and 15 years directly leading changes in schools, districts and statewide in California. Megan is a published author, co-host of The Awakening Educator Podcast, and a facilitator for supporting and empowering individuals to lead the changes they envision for their school communities.In this episode, Megan shares her journey and passion as an educator that is leading education transformation. Though her book is written to help educators s...
2021-05-1929 minThe Awakening EducatorHow to Integrate Online Learning for the Long Term: Bloomington Online School, Part 1Following the pandemic, some school districts are choosing to retain online learning as an ongoing option for their students. We will hear about one school district’s experiences and why they have decided that online learning is here to stay.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2021-05-171h 00
Public Speaking with Peter GeorgeWhat a Teacher Can Teach You About Public Speaking with Megan SweetWhen we think of public speakers, we might not include teachers, but we should. Teachers present more often than those in just about any other profession. They present to their major audience — their students — five days a week for three quarters of the year. On top of this, they often present in meetings — whether it's school related or otherwise. Tune in as Megan Sweet, a teacher and public speaker, shares what she learned from experience and what you can learn, too. In this episode: The value of speaking naturally They're not food gu...
2021-05-1015 min
The Awakening EducatorWhat Does the Next Season Hold?Susan and Megan are back in person at the studio! In this episode of the Awakening Educator, Susan and Megan discuss their experiences with the lockdown and what is next for them and for the podcast.Hosted by Susan Andrien and Megan SweetThis show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2021-05-0637 min
The Awakening EducatorWhat Does the Next Season Hold?Susan and Megan are back in person at the studio! In this episode of the Awakening Educator, Susan and Megan discuss their experiences with the lockdown and what is next for them and for the podcast.
Hosted by Susan Andrien and Megan Sweet
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2021-05-0637 minThe Awakening EducatorSusan & Megan Reflecting & Looking ForwardSusan and Megan are back in person at the studio! In this episode of the Awakening Educator, Susan and Megan discuss their experiences with the lockdown and what is next for them and for the podcast.Hosted by Susan Andrien and Megan SweetEdited by Kai Estrella Kowal
2021-04-3037 min
The Awakening EducatorSusan & Megan Reflecting & Looking ForwardSusan and Megan are back in person at the studio! In this episode of the Awakening Educator, Susan and Megan discuss their experiences with the lockdown and what is next for them and for the podcast.
Hosted by Susan Andrien and Megan Sweet
Edited by Kai Estrella Kowal
2021-04-3037 minThe Awakening EducatorHow Can we Promote Equity in our Instruction?We speak with the founders of Create and Educate--two experienced school and district leaders who are bringing equity to their school system by supporting BIPOC authors to navigate the process of getting their books established in schools.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2021-04-091h 01
The Awakening EducatorHow are Learning Hubs & Outdoor Education Supporting At-Risk Youth?We speak with Higher Ground, the leaders of a learning hub in East Oakland. We discuss how learning hubs and outdoor education create meaningful opportunities for students to thrive during the pandemic.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2021-03-261h 02The Awakening EducatorWhat are the Best Practices for Leading Alternative Schools? A Discussion with Alysse Castro.Alternative Schools provide instruction to students that need different learning opportunities than those provided in “traditional” schools. In this episode, we talk with Alysse Castro, Executive Director of Alternative Schools for San Francisco Unified School District, whose mission is to ensure educational outcomes for even the most marginalized students.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2021-02-1648 minThe Awakening EducatorHow do we Leverage Budgets to Advance Equity?Budgets have a powerful influence on the programming that schools can provide, yet they remain a mystery to most people. In this episode, we talk with a seasoned school leader on how she used budgets to transform schools and build community buy-in for the changes she envisioned for her students.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2021-01-271h 06The Awakening EducatorWhat are the Policy Implications of Distance Learning?We speak with then Assemblymember, now California Attorney General, Rob Bonta about educating our youth during the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk about the policies that schools must follow, some of the bright spots he sees, and the equity and educational implications we can expect after prolonged distance learning.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2021-01-2444 minThe Awakening EducatorStory Time With Mr LimataWe talk with the creators of Story Time with Mr. Limata, a live storytime created by a teacher when COVID-19 quarantine began. While the show began as a way for Mr. Limata to connect with his own students, it has taken off and now has viewers worldwide.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2021-01-121h 02
The Awakening EducatorWhat is a School Boards' Role in Determining Plans for Distance Learning?We speak with Troy Flint, communications director for the California School Board Association, who will discuss how school boards are getting involved, and the kinds of decisions districts are needing to make in the face of Covid-19.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2020-12-2236 minThe Awakening EducatorHow Are Teachers Navigating Distance Learning?We speak with four educators from across the United States who tell us what their experience with distance learning has been like, and how they are making it through this challenging time.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2020-12-081h 11The Awakening EducatorEquity Series, Part 4: How Do We Systematize Equity?We speak with Lisa Jimenez, an experienced school and district leader and parent organizer about how to effectively implement equity initiatives in schools, districts, and organizations. Lisa will share many of the problems of practice she has seen as people have attempted to address equity in schools, as well as some strategies for systematically changing organizations to be grounded in equity.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2020-10-1857 min
B2B Growth1348: 5 Steps to Improve Sales to CS Handoffs w/ Megan BowenIn this episode we talk to Megan Bowen, Chief Customer Officer at Refine Labs. If you like this episode, you'll probably also love... ...this past episode: Demand Generation vs Lead Generation: What’s More Effective? with Chris Walker ....and these books: Never Lose a Customer Again by Joey Coleman The Transparency Sale by Todd Caponi Are you getting every B2B Growth episode in your favorite podcast player? If not, you can easily subscribe & search past episodes here. You can also find us on ...
2020-10-0632 minThe Awakening EducatorEquity Series, Part 3: What is the Black School Leader's Experience?We speak with Dr. Rachelle Rogers-Ard about her upcoming book, Black Educational Leadership: From Silencing to Authenticity, which explores Black educational leadership and thedevelopment of anti-racist, purpose-driven leadershipidentities. Rachelle will also share perspectives from her career as a teacher and leader in our public schools.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2020-09-231h 01The Awakening EducatorEquity Episode 2: How Do We Support LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Schools?We speak with Leroy Gaines, a successful long-time principal, and current Executive Director for New Leaders for New Schools, about his perspective on how to promote more equity in our education system, and what role leaders can play.This episode is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2020-09-191h 01The Awakening EducatorEquity Ep 1: What Happens When a Student Becomes a Teacher?We speak with Crystal Gix, one of Megan’s former students, to understand how she experienced bias and equity as a student growing up in the 2000’s. Crystal also spent time as a classroom teacher. Crystal is an actor, model, and outspoken advocate for equity.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2020-09-1959 min
The Awakening EducatorLeadership in the Time of Covid-19Leadership in the Time of Covid-19 by Megan Sweet
2020-09-0545 min
The Awakening EducatorHow Are High School Seniors Coping During the Pandemic? Part 2We speak with high school seniors as they grapple with ending their high school careers while in shelter-in-place. These students are raw, real, and inspiring.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2020-09-051h 09The Awakening EducatorHow Are Youth Using Art to Cop During This Time of Crisis?We speak with youth between the ages of six and eighteen about how they are using their art to help them to make meaning and find joy during shelter-in-place. This show features Justin Walton, AKA J-Walt, who has gone on to have a successful music career.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2020-09-051h 15The Awakening EducatorHow Are High School Seniors Coping During the Pandemic? Part 1We speak with high school seniors as they grapple with ending their high school careers while in shelter-in-place. These students are raw, real, and inspiring.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2020-09-0545 minThe Awakening EducatorWhy Knowing the History of the United States is Crucial for Addressing Bias and Racism?We speak with Dante King, author of "The 400 Year Holocaust", about why knowing the United States' history of racism and bias is crucial to our ability to create a more equitable future.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2020-09-051h 00The Awakening EducatorWhy Should We Study History? A Conversation with Professor Larry Cuban.We talk with Dr. Larry Cuban about why it is important to teach students history, especially during times like now.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2020-09-051h 00
The Awakening EducatorWelcome to Season Two of the Awakening Educator!Megan and Susan recap the highlights from Season 1 and preview what is ahead in Season 2.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2020-09-0541 min
The Awakening EducatorHow Are School Leaders Navigating the First Weeks of COVID?We speak with Ashley Martin, an elementary school principal in New York. She shares with us the immediate challenges and needs she is experiencing as her school moves into shelter-in-place. This is a rare opportunity to watch a leader process the pandemic in action!This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2020-09-0545 minThe Awakening EducatorHow Do Freedom Schools Improve Student Outcomes?We meet with Macheo Payne, who tells us about Freedom Schools, a summer reading recovery program that gets remarkable results for students of color.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2020-09-051h 00I Just Called To SayMy Super Sweet MatchmakerWhat happens when an iconic MTV Super Sweet sixteen-er grows up to be a matchmaker?!
Dial in to hear what Cher Hubsher just called to say!
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2020-04-2932 min
Signed & ReadySupporting Your Players AND Pushing Them -- w/ former Ball State Head Coach turned Texas Assistant, Megan Bartlett If there's one thing we know about kids these days...It's that they need to know you care about them!You've heard this before about this generation, right? They don't care how much you know until they know how much you care? Creating a team culture that feels like family isn't just about love and hugs though. It's about- Setting a high standard,- Holding them accountable, and then- Having their back if they need supportThat's just part of what we discuss on today's e...
2020-04-2831 min
The Awakening EducatorWhat Does School Leadership Look Like in an Urban District?We speak with Enomwoyi Booker, a long-time elementary school principal who works every day to create a safe and nurturing space for her students in the midst of an often unsafe and tumultuous part of town.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2020-02-2252 minThe Awakening EducatorHow Do Executive Leaders in School Districts Approach Education?Leading a school district is complex, challenging, and rewarding work. We meet with a seasoned district administrator to learn what educating our youth looks like from a leadership perspective.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2020-02-0852 minThe Awakening EducatorHow do Mindfulness, SEL, and Leadership Work Together?Join us as we speak with our guest Meena Srinivasan, Executive Director of Transformational Educational Leadership (TEL) about how Mindfulness, Social-Emotional Learning and leadership form a powerful combination for our schools.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2020-02-0157 minThe Awakening EducatorMindfulness and Improv?! How Does that Work?Megan Sweet is a NJ/NYC based comedian, improviser, and new member of the storytelling community. Megan currently works as a freelance improv instructor with elementary students, and is the founder of her new business, IMPROVed Mind, LLC. Megan is an active member of the Applied Improvisation Network, working with professionals globally to bring the tenets of improvisation off the stage and into various professional settings, and EdWellNet,working with professionals across the U.S. to help foster wellbeing for teachers and help to eradicate the epidemic of teacher burnout. Additionally, Megan is SUPER excited to be connected to...
2020-01-2156 minThe Awakening EducatorHow Can Mindfulness Support Educator's Wellbeing and Effectiveness?We speak with Kelly Knoche, founder of The Teaching Well, a nonprofit that brings mindfulness, social-emotional training, and education change management to school districts.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2020-01-0359 minThe Awakening EducatorHow Can You Implement Trauma Informed Practices in Early Childhood Spaces?Join the Awakening Educator as we interview Angela Harris LCSW and Jama Mauldin, a team working together to promote trauma-informed practices in a public school setting.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2019-12-0959 minThe Awakening EducatorWhat is Teacher Compassion Fatigue and How Can We Address It?Nearly half of US children have experienced serious trauma. With such an overwhelming number of children facing trauma, it can be easy for educators to lose hope or burn out. They can face "vicarious trauma," more commonly known as compassion fatigue—the cumulative, detrimental effect of working with survivors of traumatic life events. In this episode, we speak with Jacquelyn Ollison about Compassion Fatigue and what we must do to support our educators.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2019-11-3053 min
Megan's MegacanMegan's Megacan, November 28, 2019 - Off The WagonMegan and Konrad celebrate Megan's blazing return to the megas by welcoming back two of our old favourites - the Bombay G&T and a Johnnie & Ginger. In between soothing gulps of sweet alcohol we talk of jewel heists, the right to be forgotten on the internet, and we have a rant each about German NGO laws and conscription.
2019-11-2859 minThe Awakening EducatorWhat is the Impact of Trauma on the Learning Brain and Body?Join the Awakening Educator as we interview, Bruce Perry, M.D., Ph.D., who was recently featured on CBS's 60 Minutes with Oprah Winfrey, and who is a neuroscientist and child psychiatrist, principal member of the theNeurosequential Model Network and the Senior Fellow at the Child Trauma Academy in Houston, Texas. He is also the author of the best-selling book, The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog: And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist's Notebook and his recent collaboration with Oprah Winfrey: What Happened to You?This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https...
2019-11-1648 minThe Awakening EducatorHow Do School Meal Programs Support Student Learning and Wellbeing?Join the Awakening Educator as we interview Jennifer LeBarre, Executive Director of Student Nutrition Services in San Francisco Unified School District. Jennifer will talk with us about the often unnoticed but vital role that nutrition services play in our schools.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2019-11-0555 minThe Awakening EducatorMaking Urban Farming More Sustainable for the MassesJoin the Awakening Educator as we interview Eric Barenfeld, founder of Groovy Heirlooms and a designated global educator in the upcoming 2020 Children’s Festival in DC. Eric’s mission is creating youth think-tanks and teaching practical and sustainable urban farming practices.
2019-10-2155 minThe Awakening EducatorWhat is the Origin of Gardens in Schools and School Lunch Programs? A Discussion with Delaine Eastin.Join the Awakening Educator as we interview Delaine Eastin, former State Superintendent of Public Instruction in California. Amongst Delaine’s many accomplishments, she was the forerunner of introducing gardens and fresh foods to schools. In this show, we’ll talk with Delaine about the Gardens in Every School Initiative and why she remains a fierce advocate of school gardens almost 25 years since that initiative was passed.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2019-10-0736 minThe Awakening EducatorWhat Are Promising Practices for Supporting Newcomers to the United States?Join the Awakening Educator as we interview Lauren Markam, New York times best-selling author of The Far Away Brothers: Two Young Migrants and the Making of an American Life. Lauren is also the Community Schools Manager at Oakland International Highschool, an Oakland Public School serving newcomer students from around the world. Lauren Markham is a writer and reporter based in Berkeley, California, and the author of The Far Away Brothers, a chronicle of unaccompanied minor migrants from El Salvador to the United States. Drawing on her expertise, Markham speaks about global refugee issues, Central American child migration in...
2019-09-2155 minThe Awakening EducatorHow Does DACA Support Students and What is at Risk in this Climate?Join the Awakening Educator as we interview Gustavo Garcia Rojas, a Counseling Psychology student at HNU, an Intern with OUSD, and a DACA recipient.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2019-09-0755 minThe Awakening EducatorHow Can School Districts Support Migrant Students and Sanctuary Programs?Join the Awakening Educator as we interview Nicole Knight, a school district leader who oversees the district’s sanctuary program and the multi-language learning needs of students in Oakland, California.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2019-09-0355 minThe Awakening EducatorWhat are our Current Immigration Law and Policies and What is at Stake in this Administration?Join the Awakening Educator as we interview Myrna Alvarez, an immigration attorney who will share with us the implications of our current US Immigration Policy on migrants and their children. Myrna Alvarez is an immigration attorney who also doubled as an elementary teacher in East Oakland when she was just starting out. Myrna has built a successful practice as an immigration attorney who fights for people navigating the US Immigration system.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html
2019-08-1748 min
The Awakening EducatorIn this biweekly show, we dive deeply into the issues most relevant to educators.Susan and I are lifelong educators who bring our skills, curiosity and unique perspectives to the topics most relevant to educating our youth in today’s complex world.
2019-08-1754 min
Signed & ReadyFreedom to fail = freedom to play | Megan Smith [INT]We are excited to introduce our first coach interview! Our goal is to bring on experienced coaches who have training in and have been using sport psychology with their players, and we found a gem in this one! She’s been implementing the mental game with her players since she began coaching and is now in […]
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2018-08-2030 min
The Twinning Podcast: A Show About Parenting and TwinsEpisode 17: Home Sweet Home!Episode 17: Home Sweet Home!
After three weeks in the NICU, our girls were discharged fromt the hospital. While we were both nervous and scared, we were sooooo happy they would be home before Christmas.
On this episode, we talk about our first week home from the lack of sleep to the gas these 27 day old babies can produce!
We're sorry for the delay but hope this episode makes up for it!
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2016-12-2842 min