Did We Learn Anything?

Did We Learn Anything?

Did We Learn Anything? with Nicole Tucker-Smith is a podcast committed to opening a dialogue intended to make room for diverse perspectives, stories of failure, perseverance, and humanity.

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April 5, 2025 70 mins

In 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 ...

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In 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.

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Dios...

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September 23, 2023 58 mins

In 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/

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June 19, 2023 55 mins

What 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’Neil

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weapons_of_Math_Destruction#:~:text=They%20are%20also%20scalable%2C%20thereby,against%20certain%20groups%20of%20people.

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December 23, 2022 57 mins

In 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. 

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October 12, 2022 14 mins

Minisode - 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. 

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What 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.

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www.elizabethhafey.com
IG @elizabethhafey
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August 3, 2022 52 mins

How do we accept the unacceptable? An Interview with a very special guest, Dr. Alton Tucker.

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May 20, 2022 8 mins

It’s pretty obvious that our country is experiencing some political divisions, to put it mildly. We’re divided in the news we watch, the science we believe in, and even what we consider to be civil and human rights.

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May 19, 2022 10 mins

I’m afraid to try something new, because what if I make a mistake?

One of my missions in life is to make adult learning experiences like trainings, workshops, and professional development not suck! I figure, how are we going to make the world a better place if we keep repeating the same problems, and keep doing the same things over and over again?

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May 18, 2022 4 mins

I’ve felt the pull to create this series I’ve decided to call “Did We Learn Anything?” As a consultant and presenter, my favorite part of facilitating a session is the Q&A. Folks get to share what they are thinking about, and wrestling with. It’s less about what I think they should know and more about what they really want to know.

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“Did We Learn Anything? with Nicole Tucker-Smith”  is a podcast committed to opening a dialogue intended to make room for diverse perspectives, stories of failure, perseverance, and humanity. 


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