Episode 40: Leading with Integrity and realizing a life of alignment and freedom with Jaime L. Roya

Ms. Roya is originally from Houston, Texas, USA where she worked for Houston Independent School District for nine years in roles such as high school English teacher, Graduation Coach, and New Teacher Professional Development Coordinator before transitioning to Middle School Counseling. She has over 15 years of experience in the educational sector, with the most recent years spent cultivating an international presence as a High School Counselor. Ms. Roya earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in British Literature from University of North Texas, USA and her Master of Education in Counselor Education with a Licensed Professional Counselor endorsement from Houston Baptist University, USA. Ms. Roya lived in Doha, Qatar (Middle East) 2017-2023 serving as a comprehensive School Counselor at the secondary and high school levels. Her counseling niche is working exclusively with grades 10-12 to help them navigate their college and career pathways and has graduated about 110 students from the American/AP and IB curriculum. She enjoys helping students, whom she endearingly calls “Love bugs”, find their voice and purpose while guiding them to the next step in their educational and personal journeys. Outside of counseling, she enjoys conversations with depth, listening to podcasts, indoor cycling, and pursuing her licensure to become a Licensed Professional Counselor- Associate in Texas. You can follow Jaime's journey on LinkedIn, and if you have any questions for her, you can email her at [e-mail]. -- In September, Jaime will be leading an Academy course through International School Counselor Association in the Fall. This course will help School Counselor's set boundaries and protect the role on campus to ensure highest levels of efficacy. -- Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives, and lastly, the show is now available on the following podcast platforms: Apple, Stitcher, Google, and Spotify. Please subscribe, like, share, and rate the show! Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today!