Sienna & Slate

The Spark of Connection:

• The conversation begins by introducing Melvin and Lukas, who met while working at Microsoft.
• The book's backstory emerges from the murder of George Floyd ...

Welcome to this shortcast episode. Today, we're diving deep into the ever-present struggle of burnout.

We all know the feeling: caught in a relentless cycle of expectations, responsibilities, and societal pressures. This constant grind can lead to a debilitating state – burnout.

Research on burnout is vast, and the personal stories are even more so. Burnout is real, and the feelings associated with it are agonizing. It impacts our ...

This episode of the Sienna and Slate podcast features Dr. Nicholas D. Hartlep, who chairs the Education Studies Department at Berea College. Dr. Hartlep discusses his journey as a person of color in academia and his experiences with battle fatigue.

Here are the key points:

• Early Experiences of Race and Education: Dr. Hartlep discusses his personal experiences of being adopted and how they inform his...

Let me introduce Dr. Rick Wallace, who is the CEO and founder of Visionatics Institute. he is a personal life enhancement advisor, life strategist, consultant, and counselor. His works include 26 profound books on societal issues like The World of Black Wealth, The Undoing of the African American Mind, and much more.

Here are a few takeaways from our conversation:

• The importance of knowing one's "wh...

In this inspiring episode of "Sienna and Slate," I had the pleasure of conversing with the remarkable Dr. Luz Casquejo Johnston, an esteemed educator with extensive experience in various educational roles. From being a teacher and charter school principal to becoming a professor at St. Mary's College of California, Dr. Luz has devoted herself to the field of education, specializing in human development and the Montessori approach.

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Greetings from Sienna & Slate again! We address a sincere query from a community member who is struggling to balance their dejected need to alter the system from within with the toll it has taken on their identity as a researcher in this special episode.

Join us as we explore the depths of cognitive dissonance, straddling borders, and negotiating identities within the oppressive framework of academia. Drawing inspiration from t...

Join me in this captivating episode as I speak to Dr. Rose Aslan, a transformational life coach and academic. Dr. Rose shares her personal journey of leaving academia and finding a slower, more intentional life. We explore her academic background and the challenges she faced, including a lack of support and moments of doubt. Through perseverance and self-discovery, she found her unique path to success.

In our conversation, Dr. Ro...

Join me, Dr. Keo, in this inspiring episode alongside the incredible Dr. Norrine Russell, founder of Vessel Coaching for Students. Driven by innovation, she has crafted a unique coaching approach for neurodiverse students, transforming challenges into triumphs.

Dr. Russell's journey, from university-level teaching to founding the largest student coaching practice, Russell Coaching, is a testament to the power of bridging gaps for n...

Hey there, welcome to Sienna and Slate! We've been blown away by the love for our podcast, and you've asked for more chats on genius, resilience, and well-being. So, here's a quick episode where I open up about feeling a bit out of place during a recent event, a feeling that many of us might get during the holidays.

I chat about the importance of embracing your authentic self and finding joy in imperfect moments. Plus, a bit on min...

As we continue our week-long series on the common mistakes that can derail an academic's hopes for a rejuvenating and realigning holiday break, let's take a moment to recap our journey so far. On Day 1, we explored the challenge of "The Holiday Hustle," where we discussed the pitfalls of overworking during the holidays. Day 2 brought us "The Time Tension," underlining the significance of effective time management for a fulfilling b...

In this week's series, we've been diving into the common mistakes that can thwart an academic's holiday intentions of rejuvenation and realignment. On Day 1, we talked about "The Holiday Hustle," exploring the challenge of overworking during the holidays. On Day 2, we tackled "The Time Tension," discussing the importance of well-structured time management for a fulfilling holiday break. Today, on Day 3, we dive headfirst into "Negl...

As we continue our journey through the common mistakes that can hinder academics' intentions of using the holidays for rejuvenation and realignment, we've arrived at the secon pitfall: "Poor Time Management" or what we're playfully calling "The Time Tension" 🕰️.

In case you missed our first email on Overworking During the Break, also known as "The Holiday Hustle," where we tackled the challenge of overworking during the holidays, ...

Hello there, this week are talking about the Five mistakes that can sabotage academics' intentions of using the holidays for rejuvenation and realignment:

The first mistake that we are going to talk about is Overworking During the Break or what we are calling breaking the holiday hustle.

I’m Keondria McClish Boyd and having been in academia for years I became an academic well-being coach to tackle topics such as these and help othe...

Hi there, as the leaves change and the air turns crisp, we find ourselves really on the brink of the holiday season. For many of us academics, this time of year can be a whirlwind of stress and competing demands, leaving little room to plan and enjoy the holiday season. 

The holidays can often be stressful due to overwhelming to-do lists and competing demands and desires. We try to finish the semester strong and get a head start on...

In this captivating episode of Sienna and Slate, join me, Dr. Keo, as I have the pleasure of sharing space with an extraordinary individual who made history at NASA. We welcome Sharon McDougal, the first black woman to serve as a spacesuit technician, crew chief, and space shuttle crew escape equipment process department manager.

Our conversation is filled with excitement as we delve into the deep and intergenerational stories of t...

In this inspiring podcast episode, I am joined by the talented music artist, Mackenzie Morrow, hailing from South Carolina. Mackenzie’s music journey began as an instrumentalist, but it was through the power of songwriting that she found her authentic voice as an artist. She shares with us her deep connection with music as a therapeutic medium. Together, we delve into Mackenzie's creative journey as she navigates the process of wri...

In our latest episode, we dive deep into the metaphor of "watering our plants" as a profound reflection of personal growth and our interconnectedness as a collective. Join us as we explore this powerful analogy that resonates deeply with our existence, both as individuals and as part of a broader community.

The journey began with a simple moment of watching "Survival of the Fittest" on Netflix, and tending to my beloved houseplants...

In our latest episode, we dive deep into the metaphor of "watering our plants" as a profound reflection of personal growth and our interconnectedness as a collective. Join us as we explore this powerful analogy that resonates deeply with our existence, both as individuals and as part of a broader community.

The journey began with a simple moment of watching "Survival of the Fittest" on Netflix, and tending to my beloved houseplants...