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Journeys of the nSpyteOfEpisode 2.2: The Emergency Is Now!Join us on an introspective journey as we uncover together, laugh and learn finding insights for the nSpiteOfs. Breaking barriers is a transformative process that we want to develop into a culture of dialogue. Through the lens of powerful books and stories we look to continually reconstruct and overcome obstacles.Each episode is centered around powerful experiences or through the lens of a book and some of the messages that connect with the process of creating nSpiteOf that produce because ofs.This book, Nexus, is so interconnected to our current state of technology, education, politics. G...2025-04-2152 min
Super Talk - with Superintendent GloverSuperTalk Podcast Interview - Dwaine Millard from Scholastic Books!Welcome to SuperTalk with Superintendent Glover! On January 23rd, 2025, Superintendent Glover interviewed Dwaine Millard, Senior Vice-President of Sales and Partnerships for Scholastic Inc.! Superintendent Glover, and Mr. Millard discuss Hillside Public Schools District's partnership with Scholastic, the importance of literacy in the classroom and at home, the need of innovation in education, and more!Thank you for listening to Super Talk with Superintendent Glover, stay tuned for future episodes, and be sure to follow Hillside Public Schools on all social media platforms!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hillsidepublicschools/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillsidepublicschools/2025-01-2839 minJourneys of the nSpyteOfEpisode 17: Reflections as Information Informs ConnectionsLike NDegeocello says, "Love takes off the mask that we fear we can't live without" so i strive to present myself maskless! Join me in this reflection, learning and analyzing from great readings, watching, discussing and thinking that's occurred recently. It's a great time in life to be curious to learn from the history behind us and in front of us! Thanks for joining me on this journey OfThenSpyteOf. And of course there is music, culture and some findings that I hope resonate. Talk to nSpyteOfLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9131324/Facebook: https://www.f...2025-01-2137 minJourneys of the nSpyteOfEpisode 16: Love & Hip Hop (Love Of My Life: Brown Sugar Vibin')Love & Hip Hop. It sounds like I am going to discuss the cultural classic movie by that name, but not. Love & Hip Hop, could it be a nod to Erykah and Common's collab, maybe somewhat. Possibly hints of Brown Sugar, however what was before and after like the Alpha and Omega of Brown Sugar.. Lyrics in Hip Hop often show Love, and some Hip Hop artists approach it directly with metaphors. In the spirit of the Olympics, let's celebrate the Gold winner in this domain. And of course some other shares connected to and along this journey. J...2024-08-0448 minJourneys of the nSpyteOfEpisode 15: Unmasking AI: Digging Into The Coded Gaze & Learnings from The Algorithmic Justice LeagueI had a great time listening to the knowledge spewed by Joy Buolamwini, founder of the Algorithmic Justice League and author of Unmasking AI. More nSpyteOf stories and fighters for inclusivity that benefits society and business. Join us on an introspective journey as we uncover together, laugh and learn finding insights for the nSpyteOfs. Breaking barriers is a transformative process that we want to develop into a culture of dialogue.Talk to nSpyteOfLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9131324/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/508917980356330...2024-05-1448 minJourneys of the nSpyteOfEpisode 14: Embracing the Essence of Where You AreAs Rakim said, "It ain't where you're from it's where your at". Join me in this reflection, learning and analyzing from great conversations and questions that came up recently. Have you ever had someone ask you a simple question and it caused you to ponder, connect dots and simply acknowledge. Some introspective time connecting generational rights of passage. And of course there is music, culture and some findings that I hope resonate. Join us on an introspective journey as we uncover together, laugh and learn finding insights for the nSpyteOfs. Breaking barriers is a transformative process that we...2023-12-3132 minJourneys of the nSpyteOfEpisode 13: From Rags to Pursuits: Discussing Tom Papa's book, You're Doing Great! And Other Reasons to Stay Alive with DJ FireEpisode #13 From Rags to Pursuits: Discussing Tom Papa's book with DJ FireJoin us in dialogue with a good friend from the Bronx NY and Paterson NJ as we discuss who is a fan person and who is an air conditioner, Android vs The Apple, are children addicts (humor) and I think we discussed baking????Join us on an introspective journey as we uncover together, laugh and learn finding insights for the nSpyteOfs. Breaking barriers is a transformative process that we want to develop into a culture of dialogue.By the way, if y...2023-09-011h 41Journeys of the nSpyteOfEp12: Cycling Reflections and Affirmative Action: Unraveling Perspectives and Pedaling ForwardExperimenting with some recordings outside in the fresh air. Hope you enjoy this conversation about riding and unraveling current decisions, as we proceed.Join us in a moment experiencing a movement through lyrics, poetry, art and community through an unforgettable lyrical masterpiece that came towards the tail of the Golden Age of Hip Hop. Join us on an introspective journey as we uncover together, laugh and learn finding insights for the nSpyteOfs. Breaking barriers is a transformative process that we want to develop into a culture of dialogue.As promised as a post li...2023-07-0922 minJourneys of the nSpyteOfEpisode 11: The Stakes Is High, You Know Fired Up!I was listening to a live performance of an amazing piece of art, The Stakes is High, however Tariq filled in for Plug II. Afterwards, I wanted to discuss the dissecting of these lyrics and this moment in time. Join us in a moment experiencing a movement through lyrics, poetry, art and community through an unforgettable lyrical masterpiece that came towards the tail of the Golden Age of Hip Hop. Join us on an introspective journey as we uncover together, laugh and learn finding insights for the nSpyteOfs. Breaking barriers is a transformative process that w...2023-03-2031 minJourneys of the nSpyteOfEpisode 10: Artificial Intelligence The Inevitable Is Here: Can't Stop Won't Stop the MergingEpisode #10 The Inevitable, we can't stop and we won't stop #the merging. Like an iRobot world explored by De La Soul!Join us in dialogue with a good friend in the computer science, security and education world, Adrian aka Plug 1. Let's talk about what all the artificial intelligence tied to ChatGPT, other LLM's and beyond, what does it all mean to us. How do we understand it, embrace, balance, help guide and find opportunities as we enter a new innovation phase of technology and humanity. Join us on an introspective journey as we uncover together, l...2023-03-031h 34Journeys of the nSpyteOfEpisode 9: Enter The HBCU Why (The GodFather Effect)Episode #9 Like Entering the WuTang yet Entering the Mindset Development of the HBCU through MSU (Morgan State University)Join us in dialogue with two of my Brothers from our Godfather talking about our HBCU "Why" and "How" a Godfather as a Mentor changed and/or protected us during periods that would either bend us or break us. We spend time laughing, remembering the pinnacle era and beyond, the culture of MSU and HBCU's and some of the special conditions (like Gumbo) that made us, us. Join us on an introspective journey as we uncover together...2023-02-051h 23Journeys of the nSpyteOfEpisode 8: My Fan Boy"ing" Robert Glasper Led Me to Amir The Poetic One (We Must Win)Episode #8 lol I accidentally said #9 smh. Join us on an introspective journey as we uncover together, laugh and learn finding insights for the nSpyteOfs. Breaking barriers is a transformative process that we want to develop into a culture of dialogue.Today I am reviewing an amazing poet that I "met" (meaning became exposed to) through my fan boy live show visits with the artist Robert Glasper, pianist and jazz musician extraordinaire. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9131324/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/508917980356330Reason Podcast: https://reason.fm/podcast/journeys-of-the-nspyteof...2022-11-0734 minJourneys of the nSpyteOfEpisode 7: Traveling Is The Journey with Jelani MillardJoin us on an introspective journey as we uncover together, laugh and learn finding insights for the nSpyteOfs. Breaking barriers is a transformative process that we want to develop into a culture of dialogue.Today I am with Jelani Millard, yes my son, who is a young adult working in finance in Gotham NYC, however he spends some time traveling to places I have yet to see! Where could that be and will that be?LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9131324/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/508917980356330Reason Podcast: https://reason.fm/podcast/j...2022-10-1642 minJourneys of the nSpyteOfEpisode 6: Find My iPhone! (What Would You Do?)Join us on an introspective journey as we uncover together, laugh and learn finding insights for the nSpyteOfs. Breaking barriers is a transformative process that we want to develop into a culture of dialogue.Today I am sharing an experience, my journey of finding my phone and how our phone is so critical to life, lol seriously. I wonder if you have had similar experiences and wonder, what would you do? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9131324/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/508917980356330Reason Podcast: https://reason.fm/podcast/journeys-of-the-nspyteofTalk t...2022-08-1336 minJourneys of the nSpyteOfEpisode 5: "Hell of A Book" (What Happened To That Boy?)Join us on an introspective journey as we uncover together, laugh and learn finding insights for the nSpyteOfs. Breaking barriers is a transformative process that we want to develop into a culture of dialogue.Today I am reviewing a journey told through a story where two worlds intersect. The two worlds have common themes and one of the main themes is related to "What Happened To that Boy"? Let's talk about what happened to "that Boy" and let's figure out how to support "that Boy". LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9131324/Facebook: https://www.f...2022-06-2138 minJourneys of the nSpyteOfEpisode 4: Breaking Generational Curses: Dissecting A Poet (Kendrick Lamar)Join us on an introspective journey as we uncover together, laugh and learn finding insights for the nSpyteOfs. Breaking barriers is a transformative process that we want to develop into a culture of dialogue. Today I am dissecting lyrics from a poet, a hip hop poet. Kendrick Lamar’s new album continues to showcase his art as he shares his journey through therapy to break generational cycles. This is not an album review, this is a dissection of poetry focusing on mental health and therapy as a pathway to improving ourselves. This is an exploration into multigenerational cha...2022-05-1642 minJourneys of the nSpyteOfEpisode 3: Should We Talk About It? Will Smith, Hmm? (The Monologue Journey)Journeys Of The nSpyteOf, as we continue our journey into conversations that cross generations and cultures while focusing on introspective growth. Wait!? My first podcast did start off talking about Will, that is Will Smith and his book titled Will, so now what? Should We Talk (a little) about This?In episode III join me in my monologue version of talking one on one with you, however don't join this one thinking I am solely talking about Will, but how could I not a little. Let's continue to think about how we grow in our ne...2022-04-0729 min
SPRLiteracy Initiatives - Bring Your Customers into the ConversationIn this episode, co-hosted by Dwaine Millard, we are talking about the upcoming Literacy Initiatives event for Scholastic customers and some of the successes your colleagues have had in positioning Literacy Initiatives solutions this sales year. 2022-03-0925 minJourneys of the nSpyteOfEpisode 2: Dopamine Nation by Anna Lemke: Dope Man!Join us on an introspective journey as we uncover together, laugh and learn finding insights for the nSpyteOfs. Breaking barriers is a transformative process that we want to develop into a culture of dialogue. TodayI'm joined with April Croy and Cranston Chester as guests on our journey discussing ideas around an amazing book called Dopamine Nation by Anna Lemke. Lot's of great topics from technology, social media, the power of our creative/productive space and what are the outcomes positive and negative. LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9131324/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/508917980356330Talk to nS...2022-02-131h 39