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In this episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat Podcast™, host Jebeh Edmunds interviews Hakeem Bourne McFarlane, founder of Choose Yourself Community.

Hakeem shares his journey of personal transformation after experiencing loss, injuries, and life challenges that pushed him to rebuild his life with intention.

This conversation explores resilience, identity, and how choosing yourself can lead to meaningful growth and purpose.

Listen now to this inspiring conversation about transformation, community, and empowerment.

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Learn more about Hakeem Bourne McFarlane here: chooseyourselfcommunity@gmail.com

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In this powerful episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat Podcast™, Jebeh Edmunds sits down with Rev. Kevin T. Taylor—pastor, leadership advisor, and author of A Charge to Keep.

Together, they explore what leadership truly looks like behind the scenes—the weight of difficult decisions, the cost of integrity, and the responsibility that comes with authority.

This conversation dives into leadership, faith, organizational pressure, and the courage it takes to act with clarity when it matters most.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What leaders carry that others rarely see
• How integrity can come with real personal and professional costs
• Why hesitation can damage organizations
• How to move from pressure and uncertainty to clarity and action

If you want to stay connected with Rev. Kevin T. Taylor, you can find him at:
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In this powerful return episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat Podcast™, host Jebeh Edmunds welcomes back educational justice advocate Dr. Deonna Smith for a deeper conversation about the future of equitable education.

Dr. Smith, founder of Deonna Smith Consulting, works with schools across the country to help educators create learning environments centered on equity, inclusion, and joy. (deonnasmithconsulting.com)

Together, Jebeh and Dr. Smith explore:

• Why joy is a critical part of equitable classrooms
• How educators can move beyond performative allyship
• Strategies for addressing teacher burnout
• Practical ways to build inclusive school cultures
• What the future of education could look like

This episode is a must-listen for educators, school leaders, and anyone passionate about transforming education.

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In this episode, Jebeh Edmunds sits down with Susan Gooch, an Arkansas author and proud Southern storyteller, to talk about the transformative power of reading, writing, and the stories we carry from our lived experiences.

Susan shares her journey from a child with dyslexia who resisted reading to a voracious reader who devours nearly 200 books a year. She opens up about her mother's patient dedication, the eighth-grade moment a Dickens novel cracked her world wide open, and how those early struggles shaped her into an empathetic, passionate educator.

Together, Jebeh and Susan explore creative classroom strategies for reluctant readers — from "book carrying" and lunch bunches to Book Bingo and million-word reading challenges — and discuss how building positive associations with reading can change a student's entire trajectory.

Susan also dives into her Carrington Series, sharing how small-town Arkansas life, a cast of unforgettable Southern women, and a story that came to her while supervising standardized tests inspired her fiction debut. She reflects on finding her authentic author voice, the danger of mimicking other writers, and why it's never too late to start a new chapter — in books or in life.

Key Takeaways:

• The brain must be trained to read — and great educators know how to make that happen
• Write what you know: your lived experience is your greatest creative asset
• It's never too late to pivot, start over, and chase new dreams
• Find Susan Gooch: susangooch.com | Instagram & Facebook: @Y'allHaveGottoReadThis

The Carrington Affairs and The Non-Negotiable are available on Amazon and local booksellers.

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In this powerful episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat Podcast™, Jebeh Edmunds sits down with Ginny Priem—keynote speaker, Master Certified Professional Life Coach, best-selling author, and host of the Unsubscribe Podcast.

Together, they explore what it truly means to “unsubscribe” from the beliefs, expectations, and identities that no longer serve us.

This conversation dives into identity, healing, cultural expectations, and the courage it takes to let go and rebuild.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What it means to “unsubscribe” from limiting beliefs
• How identity and lived experiences shape our choices
• Why letting go is necessary for growth
• Practical steps to begin your healing journey

If you want to stay connected with Ginny, you can find her at:
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📱 Instagram: @ginnypriem

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In this powerful episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat Podcast™, Jebeh Edmunds sits down with Lisa Riegel—educator, researcher, author, and expert in brain science and human systems.

Together, they explore how understanding the brain can transform leadership, education, and the way we support people in reaching their full potential.

This conversation dives into neuroscience, systems thinking, culture, and the connection between human behavior and organizational success.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How brain science shapes behavior, motivation, and growth
• Why systems—not just individuals—determine success
• What happens when people feel disconnected or unsupported
• Practical ways to align environments with how people actually function

If you want to stay connected with Lisa, you can find her at:
🌐 lisariegel.com

Hey friends! 💛 Just a quick reminder that Roots & Radiance: The Orange Blossom Book Celebration is happening July 18 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and I'd absolutely love to see you there!

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In this episode of the Cultural Curriculum Chat, host Jebeh Edmunds sits down with Thomas R. Wilson — educator, writer, consultant, and purpose-driven event specialist — for a deeply human conversation about empathy, healing, and the transformative power of storytelling.

Thomas shares how growing up in the neurodivergent and mental health communities during the 90s and early 2000s shaped his mission to create compassionate, person-first spaces where everyone — regardless of background, belief, or lived experience — belongs. From the role of healthy escapism and Dungeons & Dragons in community healing, to what a genuine apology actually sounds like, Thomas offers practical wisdom grounded in lived experience.

Together, Jebeh and Thomas explore what it means to derive purpose from pain, why mindful learning must center the whole child, and how empathic storytelling can dismantle shame and build bridges across difference.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Why empathy was missing from mainstream culture in the 90s and why it matters more than ever now.
• What a "person-first mindset" looks like in practice for educators, caregivers, and community leaders.
• The difference between performative sympathy and collaborative empathy.
• How storytelling and play create safe spaces for processing pain and building connection.
• What Thomas would say to anyone who feels like their story doesn't matter.

Hey friends! 💛 Just a quick reminder that Roots & Radiance: The Orange Blossom Book Celebration is happening July 18 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and I'd absolutely love to see you there!

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In this powerful episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat Podcast™, host Jebeh Edmunds sits down with Daniel Hodges, President and Co-Founder of the Peaces of Me Foundation, to discuss disability advocacy, resilience, and building truly inclusive organizations.

Born blind and living with multiple disabilities, Daniel was once told he would never become a fully functioning adult. In fact, systemic failures in education caused him to miss grades 7–11 entirely.

Yet today, Daniel holds a Juris Doctorate and a Master’s in Healthcare Administration, and leads a nonprofit dedicated to breaking stigma surrounding disabilities.

In this conversation, Daniel shares:

• His journey overcoming adversity
• The importance of accessibility and authentic inclusion
• Why organizations should focus on calling people in rather than calling them out
• Simple ways workplaces and communities can become more inclusive
• How turning pain into purpose can change lives

This episode is a reminder that inclusion is not charity — it is justice.

Learn more about Daniel’s work:
https://www.peacesofme.org

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