Possibilities Over Problems

Possibilities Over Problems

Possibilities Over Problems is the latest podcast from Amplify Voices and is leading the way in highlighting the unique perspectives and accomplishments of young personalities that aren’t typically amplified in the media. Sean Goode, the executive director of the transformative non-profit organization, ‘CHOOSE180,’ facilitates intriguing discussions with these incredible young leaders from different walks of life who have used life’s many curveballs to create opportunities for themselves while sharing that wealth of opportunities with others. These heartfelt conversations center on the inspiration, ideas, and personal stories that have been a catalyst to their exceptional feats. Possibilities Over Problems aims to normalize the many challenges that young people encounter and amplify stories of those who have overcome these challenges to be change-makers in their community all while inspiring their fellow peers to dream out loud. The series exposes listeners to what success looks like in unorthodox ways. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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March 25, 2022 48 mins
Welcome to the Possibilities Over Problems podcast with Sean. Today I will be sharing space with Darian Holt. He is a 6th-grade teacher and influencer from Jackson, MS. Darian recently went viral and branded Apple Fried Apple which originated from my students mispronouncing my fraternity "Alpha Phi Alpha". His newly designed platform is set up to reach the masses. His viral content has allowed him to be featured on multiple platfor...
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Welcome to the Possibilities Over Problems Podcast with Sean. Today, I will be sharing space with Bo Shappell. He is a high school health & physical education teacher at the Daniel Boone Area School District. He is the co-founder of WE (wellness education) Integrated, co-author of ALL IN: The Mindset of Fitness, and an educational consultant & public speaker. He is the academic leader for creative arts and human performance within ...
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Welcome to the Possibilities Over Problems Podcast with Sean. Today I will be sharing space with Mandy Manning. She recently transitioned from a 21-year career as a classroom teacher to supporting educators as the Digital Content Specialist for the Washington Education Association. During her 21 years in the classroom, most of those years Mandy taught English to newly arrived refugee and immigrant students in the Newcomer Center at...
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Welcome to Possibilities Over Problems with Sean. Today I will be sharing space with Anya Dillard. She is an 18-year-old activist, philanthropist, social entrepreneur, content creator, and aspiring filmmaker. She is also the founder of The Next Gen Come Up – a nonprofit organization that encourages young people to explore activism, pursue community service, and raise awareness through creative expression. Anya is best known for hel...
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Welcome to Possibilities Over Problems with Sean. Today I will be sharing spaces with. Brennan Steele. He is an educator, school leader, and author currently residing in Memphis, TN. He graduated from Duke University, where he studied History, African/African-American Studies, and Education. A Teach for America Alumnus, he began his career as a middle school math teacher. In his current role, he serves as the Director of Advancemen...
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Welcome to Possibilities Over Problems with Sean. Today I will be sharing space with Dr. Carol Scott. As a 2018 TEDx speaker and author, Dr. L. Carol Scott is a coach, trainer, and keynoter who teaches that relationships are at the heart of all our success. Clients with growth goals turn to Carol for unexpected strategies to expand success through better relationships. Carol has a BA in Child Development, BA in Anthropology, MA in ...
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Welcome to Possibilities over Problems with Sean. Today I will be sharing space with John Arthur. John teaches 6th grade at Meadowlark Elementary, a Title I school in Salt Lake City. He is the 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year and a Top 4 Finalist for National Teacher of the Year. His students have gained national recognition as advocates for children and immigrants through the videos they create and share on their YouTube channel, 9th...
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Welcome to Possibilities Over Problems, and today Sean will be speaking with Luis Moro. He has thirty-five years of hands-on sales, marketing, and production experience. He’s consulted, coached, and trained individuals and teams in a diverse range of businesses capacities and personal circumstances. He has produced and managed projects in real estate, film/TV, manufacturing, concert events, political, and Internet ventures. Luis l...
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Welcome to Possibilities over Problems. In today's episode, Sean will be speaking with Penny Daniels. She is a 12 1/2 year old 7th grader at Hamilton International Middle School in Seattle. She is an avid baker, loves playing on her soccer team, plays piano and clarinet, and likes to read.Although she's open to most anything the future brings, Penny is currently interested in blending her love of baking and making a difference wi...
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Welcome to Possibilities over Problems. In today's episode Sean will be speaking with Payton Wilson. She is a 17-year-old multimedia journalist with experience beyond her years. Growing up in Katy, Texas (a small suburb of Houston), Payton always had a love for music, sports, and the written word. Her father was one of the best high school football coaches in the state and her mother was a nationally published best selling author. ...
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Welcome to Possibilities over Problems. In today's episode, Sean will be speaking with J de laVega. An avid reader, she found that none of the protagonists from the books she read looked anything like her. Not to mention, already having to hop from one sleepy town to the next with her government-bound family, she felt just shy of belonging. Now as a writer and illustrator, J found her voice in children’s literature and is an advoca...
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Welcome to Possibilities over Problems. In today’s episode Sean will be speaking with Leigh Higginbotham Butler, the founder and CEO of Akina. Akina is a social media, social-impact platform that offers Black women the opportunity to connect with one another, share experiences, and consume content specifically curated to provide them with the education and support they need to be the best advocate for themselves and their children....
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Welcome to Possibilities over Problems. In today’s episode, we will engage the theory that rebellion is sure to come when rules are not rooted in relationships. Our guest Nathan Maynard is an educator, youth advocate, and national and international restorative practices trainer. He is a co-author of the Washington Post bestseller Hacking School Discipline. Nathan also is the Co-Founder and CEO of Behavior Flip, the first restorativ...
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Welcome to Possibilities over Problems. In today's episode we will explore the fact that despite your past, you can still achieve a successful future. Our guest, Destini Davis, share's how she transformed her problems into successful possibilities. Destini is a positive discipline coach and social media influencer. She makes relatable content to help her community find more intention and peace in their parenting journey. She doesn’...
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December 7, 2021 1 min
Possibilities Over Problems is the latest podcast from Amplify Voices and is leading the way in highlighting the unique perspectives and accomplishments of young personalities that aren’t typically amplified in the media. Sean Goode, the executive director of the transformative non-profit organization, ‘CHOOSE 180,’ facilitates intriguing discussions with these incredible young leaders from different walks of life who have used lif...
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