Black SEL Podcast

This week's episode revisits past conversations held on the Black SEL podcast. Join in the discussions ranging from Black SEL's presence in finding freedom, education settings, and in the black church! Hear directly from Geoffrey Golden, J. Sterrett, and Joshua Vincent, who are all past guests.

0:42- Kristen reminds listeners of how and where to attend the Black SEL summit, September 28 - 29

2:15- Kristen explains the term re...

Join us for this pre-recorded webinar covering Black SEL, culture, and their importance in child education. This week's guest is Shauna Brown, owner and founder of Teach for the Culture, LLC, a global brand that helps educators create more equitable learning experiences for minority students.

Shauna joins this webinar, moderated by Frances Lee, Black SEL Program Coordinator, to describe how the profound impact in the learning en...

Join us this week as Kristen talks about Black SEL and black fashion. This week's guest is Jessica Couch. Jessica is A Partner, Strategist, leading retail technology consultant, Fit and Sizing Tech Expert, Entrepreneur advisor, writer, and speaker! She is the founder of Luxor + Finch Consulting, a boutique consulting agency focused on matching people to products through technology integration.

As well as the co-founder of Fayett...

Join us this week as Kristen talks about Black SEL and the black creative. This week's guest is Derrick Beasley, an educated black creative. Derrick is a Nashville, Tennessee born, Durham, North Carolina raised visual artist passionate about his artistic capabilities and inner-work so he can take action in making this world a better place. His desire to better his community led him take on the responsibility of answering three ...

Join us this week as Kristen talks about Black SEL and mental health. This week's guest is none other than Sharonda Arnold- Ocean, a mental health expert. It has always been a dream of hers to inspire and encourage the people in her life and community. Sharonda's passion for public speaking and empowering people whether via social media or in person has evolved. So much so that it has expanded over two brands and her and he...

Join us this week as Kristen talks about Black SEL and the black media. Cierra Brown Hinton is a creative strategist who centers imagination, play, and community in her work. She loves building with teams and individuals as they drive toward outcomes that matter in a way that is inclusive and authentic. Cierra is the Executive Director-Publisher at Scalawag, a Southern, Black-led and centering, digital-first media organization repo...

Join us this week as Kristen talks about Black SEL and the black church. This week's guest is none other than Geoffrey Golden, an ordained minister, and gospel artist! America voted for their favorite singer, and 20-year-old Geoffrey Golden was crowned the season seven winner of BET Sunday Best. The opportunities from being a star on Sunday’s Best opened many doors to create music with Kirk Franklin and Grammy-nominated songwri...

Join us this week as Kristen talks about Black SEL and the black educator. J Sterrett, a Black Educator who is currently the managing director and Program Support at Teach for America. J began their journey as an educator nearly 15 years ago as a Teacher for America corps member in Washington, DC. After 5 years there, they joined Teach for America Staff as a Coach. Eventually, J returned to the classroom to deepen their understandi...

Join us this week as Kristen talks about Black SEL and the black crown with Tonya Lane. The Natural Hair Guru, Tonya Lane. Her formal education includes a Bachelors and Masters of Science in Chemistry from North Carolina Central University. Her passion for creating products for curly hair has provided opportunities for her to work with billion-dollar companies, creating beautifully formulated hair and skin products. On her successf...

Join us this week as Kristen talks about Black SEL and navigating menopause with Omisade. Omisade is the creator of The Black Girl’s Guide to Surviving Menopause, a multimedia project seeking to curate and share the stories and realities of Black women, women identified, and gender-expansive people. She has decades of experience in non-profit leadership, philanthropy, and social justice. Omisade is a founding tribe member of Spirit...

Join us this week as Kristen talks about Black SEL and liberation with Joshua Vincent. Joshua Vincent is the Executive Director of the largest intermediary fiscal sponsor social justice organization in the South, Southern Vision Alliance. He has helped build some of your favorite social justice organizations such as Black Men Build, Color of Change PACK, Movement Voter Project, and the Obama campaign in 2008! This episode is full o...

Welcome to the Black to SEL Podcast, formally known as Dangers Of The Mind Podcast!

This season is for reSELient individuals who are looking to grow in their black social-emotional learning journey. This season you will receive so much information to reach, teach and learn! The resources that you will walk away with will equip you to lead the way for the future.

We have so much to cover this season! Some of our topics include:

• Bla...

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In this episode, join Kristen as wraps up this season strong! Take a brief walk with her as she talks about some major take aways from this season. This episode will leave you with enough power to begin your journey to emotional wellness. Join Kristen provides listeners with different tools to gain build that emotional wellness.

Here’s what you can expect:

00:53: Funny Things Black Fami...

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In this episode, join Kristen as she talks about formative assessments in urban settings. Kristen talks about the many obstacles she encountered during her time working for the school system. Kristen provides listeners with different types of assessments to complete in urban settings.

Here’s what you can expect:

00:47: Kristen's Story Time

03:25: Kristen Provides Insight on Data ...

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In this episode, join Kristen as she talks about addressing behavior challenges in the classroom. Kristen tells her encounters with behavior issues in the classroom. Kristen provides listeners with key tips on how to address behavior issues, 

Here’s what you can expect:

00:45: Kristen Introduces Topic

01:00: Kristen Provides Insight on Her Experience with Behavior Issues in the Class...

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In this episode, join Kristen as she gives listeners tips on how to build confidence and self-esteem. Kristen encourages listeners to take the time to work on themselves to be better in their everyday lives. 

Here’s what you can expect:

00:45:  Kristen Introduces Topic

05:57: Kristen Provides Insight on Her Confidence

05:18: Working in a Corporate Role 

05:25: Who are the Black Lead...

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 In this episode, join Kristen as she talks about her experience with students who exhibit low self esteem. Kristen identified one of her biggest strengths early on her college career, which was knowing her self worth and being self-motivated. Listen along as she provides listeners with inspiration to become the best version of themselves in college and watch how hard work and determination p...

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In this episode, join Kristen as she discusses what Juneteenth is . She provides listeners with history of Juneteenth. Kristen details the holiday and why it is important to African Americans.  

Here’s what you can expect:

00:50: Kristen Opens Up With Introducing the Topic

01:26: Kristen Gives a Short Story On if You Google Independence Day

02:45: Introduction of Juneteenth

03:35: Current Soci...

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In this episode, join Kristen as she discusses how educators can celebrate African American holidays . She provides a list of holidays that should be celebrated in schools. Kristen details each holiday and it's origin. She also provides tips for how educators can celebrate these holidays not just during black history month.  

Here’s what you can expect:

00:45: Kristen Opens Up With a St...