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According To Porsha: The PodcastLost in San Francisco: Mental Health, Drama, and Unstoppable Black Excellence w/ XscapeHey y’all hey! Welcome back to According to Porsha—Your go-to spot for all things culture, excellence, and authenticity! A show where we keep it real, keep it classy, but most importantly, keep it Revelence-approved!We kick things off with a special message from me—because yes, I owe you an apology! Life threw me some curveballs last week—I missed a couple of flights, but here we are, and better late than never, right? On today’s episode of According to Porsha we’re diving into Mental Health Awareness Month Aunties are fighting: Mary...2025-05-0441 min
Did We Learn Anything?The Power of Belonging with Dr. David RoseIn this heartfelt episode, Nicole Tucker-Smith welcomes Dr. David Rose, founder of Universal Design for Learning and CAST. Dr. Rose reflects on his journey as a lifelong educator, the transformative power of inclusion, and pivotal moments that shaped his path—from nearly dropping out of Harvard to finding life-changing mentorship. With vulnerability and wisdom, he shares how recognizing human potential—especially in those who feel like they don’t belong—can change everything.Interested in learning more about how UDL supports every learner, consider the Engaging Every Learner Institute where Dr. Rose will be guest speaking along with Nic...2025-04-051h 10
The UPstander's Podcast with Dr. OmekongoMake it plain Stephen A. Smith & Charlamagne! (not a dis song but a wish song)This is part 2 of my response to @stephenasmith but it's beyond that. #charlamagnethagod never came at for anything but I do believe both of these can be dangerous to our community if they continue to share #maga type views as well as engage in misinformation and disinformation. Lyrics are below. I'm not interested in distracks and tearing people down. I just people to use their platforms to build us up instead of tearing us down. Would love your thougths and please share if you like! My part 1 to Stephen A Smith: https://www.youtube.co...2025-02-0304 min
The Write ProjectJM DeMatteis joins amazing Newfoundland authors in revealing: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO READ? | The Write ProjectEveryone asks writers about their WORK space -- where they write -- but what's often more revealing is where they like to read! Today on Write Project, twenty authors -- including the astonishing JM DeMatteis -- break down their answers!Featuring, from Marvel Comics:JM DeMatteis, author of Kraven's Last HuntFrom Engen Books Ltd.:Samm Joyy, author of A DecadeRhea Rollmann, author of A Queer History of NewfoundlandFrom Breakwater Books Ltd.: Shelley Kawaja, author of The Raw Light of Morning2025-01-1329 min
Did We Learn Anything?Dr. Yamicia ConnorIn this episode of Did We Learn Anything?, Dr. Yamicia Connor, an OBGYN and founder of Race to Better Health and Diosa Ara, discusses her path to medicine and focus on improving care for women of color. She highlights the need to address empathy deficits in healthcare and explains how her organizations work to translate health equity ideas into action and combat medical racism in obstetrical care.Important links:Diosa Ara Newsletter sign up Book Preorder Our Upcoming webinar registrationRelevant links:https://www.yamiciaconnor.com/https://www.racetobetterhealth.com/2024-09-1547 min
Pod Gave Rock'N Roll To YouChange/You're Just Singing It Worse Than Shannon HoonTwitter: @podgaverockInsta: @podgaverockSpecial Guest Hosts: Dave BinckBlind Melon “Change" from the 1992 album "Blind Melon" released on Capitol. Written by Blind Melon and produced by Rick Parashar and Blind Melon.Personel:Shannon Hoon – vocals, acoustic guitar, tambourineRogers Stevens – lead guitarChristopher Thorn – rhythm guitar, mandolinBrad Smith – bass guitar, flute, backing vocalsGlen Graham – drums, percussionCover:Performed by Josh Bond and Neal MarshIntro Music:"Shithouse" 2010 release from "A Collection of Songs for the Kings". Written by Josh Bond. Produced by Frank Charlton.Other Arti...2024-07-3056 min
The Accessible Learning ExperienceS.03, Ep.10: Get Ready for UDL Guidelines 3.0We are excited to bring you this episode to wrap up Season 3 of the Accessible Learning Experience with a discussion of the updated Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines. Universal Design for Learning is the framework CAST has pioneered over the last 40 years to assist educators in optimizing teaching and learning so that it works for everyone, and accessibility is a foundational component of UDL. We are lucky to have with us on this episode Jenna Gravel and Nicole Tucker Smith, who have led a community-focused, accessible and transparent process for ensuring the updated guidelines reflect the best thinking...2024-06-1832 min
The Write Project🔒 The Best Questions for the Strangest Authors | The Write Project +Subscriber-only episodeSometimes we can't contain the crazy answers our authors give to just one topic! Check out this uncensored premium- content only as the following authors answer these questions!Unfortunate Character NameNicole Smith & Cassie Lukeman Paul Tucker, author of TET JM Dematteis, author of Kraven's Last HuntSal from Comicpop!Karen Yakey, author of Home Beyond Hell Favorite CoverPaul Tucker, author of TET Sal from Comicpop!JM Dematteis, author of Kraven's Last HuntKatie Berry, author of...2024-04-0132 min
Record DeepRecord Deep #289 (14-01-2024)01. Matt Shrewd - Drop Of The Hat
02. Skylin3, Nicole Del Prete - Naughty Girl
03. Space Adventure - Ghetto Gaggers
04. Sisto - Money Can't Buy
05. Paul C - Aurey
06. Ron Costa - Partay
07. Hiddn, Deron, Deborah Lee - Freek U
08. The Olivers - All The Time
09. Djey Piko - Check This Out
10. Bruno Martini, Novak - Bad
11. Gene Farris - Let's Go Back
12. Rome In Silver - Inferno
13. Javi Reina, Dgrace - This Feeling
14. Rokwell, Kong - Take Me Closer
15. Tasty Lopez, Saigon - Mic Check
16. Ghetto Groove - Set Me Free
17. Beatsbyhand, Kali Mija - King Of My Castle
18. Hatiras...2024-01-141h 59
IN THE ROOMRachel Tucker - Jump And A Net Will AppearRachel's new album …You’re Already Home is out now to stream on iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music etc. If she wasn't already busy enough, Rachel is also currently sharing the role of 'Norma Desmond' in Sunset Boulevard with Nicole Scherzinger, directed by Jamie Lloyd.
Rachel Tucker is an Olivier nominated actress who starred in Come From Away at the Gerald Schoenfeld theatre on Broadway playing Annette/Beverly Bass, the role she originated in London’s West End, and for which she received a nomination for best supporting role in a musical at the 2019 Oliviers and best supporting actres...2023-11-0947 min
Grown Folks Music Show PodcastGrown Folks Music Show Podcast 137 Hosted By Sam Smith 2023Masterpiece Lukas SettoRemember Me Daley Feat. Jessie J Music For Your Soul MaysaItz Just Music Hennizi Da DonThe Secret AdeshaNothing Else Matters Brent JonesWe Need This Juanita WynnThriller Brian CulbertsonCan't Live K'JonLoving Me Down Janay NicoleWork Charlie SingletonLady In My Life TroopAint That Peculiar Sargent Tucker444 Emi SecrestI Can't Make It AlvarezCall My Name Jordin SparksWhat Part of My Love Will DowningToo Much To Lose (Caught Up) R...2023-10-302h 59
Did We Learn Anything?Diversify Our NarrativeIn this episode we’re speaking with three representatives from the awesome group Diversify Our Narrative (DON), Anusha Nadkarni, Ike Opayemi, and Rose Clubok.DON is an organization of over 6,000 students who are fighting for racial justice throughout our educational systems.Diversify Our Narrative links:https://diversifyournarrative.carrd.co/Thanks for listening, and please join our community! Follow us on Instagram @didwelearnanything_podcast.2023-09-2358 min
Did We Learn Anything?Gen AIWhat is GenAI? (Generative Artificial Intelligence) How does this technology impact the way we work? Our lives, our children's lives? In this episode, we discuss GenAI with a special guest, Gretchen LeGrand, CEO at Code in Schools.Books:Weapons of Math Destruction by Cathy O’Neilhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weapons_of_Math_Destruction#:~:text=They%20are%20also%20scalable%2C%20thereby,against%20certain%20groups%20of%20people.Algorithms of Oppressionhttps://nyupress.org/9781479837243/algorithms-of-oppression/Race After Technologyhttps://www.ruhabenjamin.com/race-after-technology...2023-06-1955 min
Pod Save the PeoplePolitical Weaponry (with Nicole Tucker-Smith)DeRay, De’Ara, Kaya, and Myles cover the underreported news of the week — including Dollar Store's predatory tactics in urban communities, a NYC park built on top of a dark history, Stacey Abrams’ depart from campaign politics, and the end of a partnership with Beyoncé and Adidas. DeRay interviews author and educator Nicole Tucker-Smith about teacher shortages, book banning, and the evolution of learning. News:DeRay New Report: The Dollar Store InvasionDollar Tree CEO--Who Made Over $10 Million Last Year--Blames Inflation for Price Hike to $1.25 Kaya Power move: Sta...2023-03-281h 44
Watching the Watchers with Robert Gouveia Esq.Proud Boys Trial DERAILED by NEW J6 VideosThe recent release of the newest January 6th videos causes a seismic shift in the Capitol Riot Prosecutions. Proud Boys Defendant Dominic Pezzola files a motion to dismiss after seeing the recent footage. Ethan Nordean's lawyer Mr. Smith demands an opportunity to impeach FBI Agent Nicole Miller for hiding communications. Jacob Chansley's lawyer speaks on Tucker and we look to see what videos were submitted at Chansley's sentencing.Adam Kinzinger and Adam Schiff respond to Tucker Carlson and his release of the new J6 videos. Tucker appears with Glen Beck to explains no one in the media...2023-03-101h 40
Did We Learn Anything?Belonging with Stuart WarshawerIn this episode, we discuss concepts of belonging. What does it mean to belong? Who is accountable for creating belonging? Why does belonging matter?We explore this topic with Stuart Warshawer, an educator, athlete, and leader who is currently the CEO of Artist's Year. Thanks for listening, and please join our community! Follow us on Instagram @didwelearnanything_podcast.2022-12-2457 min
Black Entrepreneur ExperienceBEE 374 Creating Brave Spaces For Learning, Lessoncast Founder, Nicole Tucker SmithNicole Tucker-Smith, founder and CEO of Lessoncast, a company that helps schools implement professional learning initiatives focused on inclusive leadership and teaching practices. Info: https://lessoncast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-12-1047 min
Phenomenal Teaching with PEBCCultivating Spaces That Promote Agency, Equity & Connection with Nicole Tucker-SmithNicole Tucker-Smith joins Michelle Morris Jones on PEBC’s Phenomenal Teaching Podcast to share ways teachers and school leaders can cultivate spaces that promote agency, equity and connection for all learners. Nicole encourages us to confront how and why school spaces encourage assimilation, compliance, and conformity and to envision how we might transform our classroom and school environments to promote agency, equity and connection.
Auditing our materials and use of time provide helpful insights into which values our spaces are reflecting. Sometimes one's space may not be reflecting the values that we believe in, and then it is t...2022-10-1443 min
Did We Learn Anything?Minisode: Girls' TripMinisode - Podcasting from the road! I'm joined by three of my dearest girlfriends on our annual road trip. During our return home, we continue the conversation of self-care and community care, and explore what having an annual girls’ trip means to us. My very special guests are Hali Yoshimura, Stacey Simmons Joyner, and Jasmine Hall Ratliff. Thanks for listening, and please join our community! Follow us on Instagram @didwelearnanything_podcast.2022-10-1214 minDid We Learn Anything?What do we do when self-care isn’t enough? with Elizabeth HafeyWhat do we do when self-care isn’t enough? In this episode, we explore the inner workings of self-care through a conversation with a long-time friend and dance partner Elizabeth Hafey. Elizabeth is a multi-talented and multi-passionate professional. She is a dancer, certified Yoga instructor, lawyer, and wellness coach residing in Baltimore City.Elizabeth Hafeywww.elizabethhafey.comIG @elizabethhafey______________________________________Burnout: the secret to unlocking the stress cyclehttps://www.emilynagoski.com/home/______________________________________Event ArticlesWhy BMI is a flawed he...2022-09-1954 min
Edtech InsidersUniversally Designing for Learning with Equity with Nicole Tucker-Smith of LessoncastSend us a textT. Nicole Tucker-Smith, founder and CEO of Lessoncast, helps schools implement professional learning initiatives focused on inclusive leadership and teaching practices, culturally responsive pedagogy, and equity best practice. Tucker-Smith was an assistant principal charged with planning professional development (PD) for a turnaround middle school in the Baltimore County Public Schools when she realized that traditional PD methods were not going to lead to transformational results. This PD redesign led to the Lessoncast process - providing customized teacher learning experiences that capture the impact on classroom practice. Founded in 2011, Lessoncast offers its p...2022-08-2957 minDid We Learn Anything?Interview with Dr. Alton TuckerHow do we accept the unacceptable? An Interview with a very special guest, Dr. Alton Tucker.Thanks for listening, and please join our community! Follow us on Instagram @didwelearnanything_podcast.2022-08-0452 min