BOOST Live Podcast Lounge
BOOST Live Podcast Lounge provides an intimate setting where attendees are a part of a live podcast audience. Podcasters will interview thought leaders, and facilitate Q&A sessions, and expert panels all in front of a live audience! Be a part of the conversation, learning, and podcast community, live at BOOST.
BOOST Live Podcast Lounge Schedule
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Tuesday, April 30
1:00PM-2:00PM
HK Couch
Shandell Richards, Chief Program Officer, Horton's Kids, Washington, DC
The HK Couch is an informative, thought-provoking podcast that inspires conversation. This biweekly podcast brings informative discussions, engaging interviews, and thought-provoking analyses, all aimed at inspiring our listeners to become change agents in their communities and beyond. The HK Couch emphasizes the importance of community engagement and the role of educators and advocates in building strong, resilient communities. We offer practical advice and inspiration for those looking to make a positive impact in their local areas.
2:00PM-3:00PM
Dope Confidence- EmpowerED Voices: Fueling Passion, Driving Impact
Ehmandah Ramsey, Host, She Stories, San Dimas, CA
EmpowerED Voices: Igniting Youth Impact through Education. Hear inspiring stories and actionable insights from trailblazers and change-makers, as they empower the next generation for a brighter future.
https://open.spotify.com/show/3Kb8s3rbtoJ2dl2ztiL9TT?si=VN90G8LPR1yTFjT3WuWUmA
3:00PM-4:00PM
The Expanded Self Podcast: Combining Mindfulness and Education
Melissa Vannette, Mindfulness & Mental Health Coach; Lindsay Luterman, Creative Content Coordinator, Expanded Learning Academy, Roseville, CA
In this podcast, The Expanded Self team will be discussing how to incorporate mindfulness in the classroom as well as into your life as an educator. Having learned from their own experiences, our team has come together to introduce yoga, mindfulness, meditation, and SEL into school curriculums everywhere. The Expanded Self represents a comprehensive program that nurtures the interconnected aspects of the mind, body, and soul.
https://open.spotify.com/show/3Yl9TzrFJWJt5xufTR93Tj
7:00PM-8:00PM
The Relevant Development Podcast: Should I Lead From My Head or My Heart?
Juan Alvarado, CEO and Founder, Raize The Bar LLC, Visalia, CA
You have tons of experience from life to your line of work and both have affected your knowledge and your feelings/heart. So, which should you lead others from? Do we lead from knowledge and wisdom, or be empathetic and lead from our heart? What happens when we have to lead those difficult conversations that the results are a write-up or layoff? Tough Right? Join us as we dialogue through how we lead ourselves and others through those difficult conversations.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911255
Wednesday, May 1
10:30AM-11:30AM
Who Else Feels That Way?
Phil Brown, Senior Trainer, High 5 Adventure Learning Center, Brattleboro, VT
Join Phil Brown, Host of the Vertical Playpen podcast, as we discuss the differences between emotions and feelings, that our feelings are largely subjective, and ways that you can encourage conversations about emotions with your participants. He will also be showcasing and using a tossable microphone from podcast partners Catchbox, a great interactive way of getting people talking.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vertical-playpen/id1451457216
2:45PM - 3:45PM
Strengthening Community Partnerships to Unleash Greatness
Laurie Brooks, Client Partner, FranklinCovey Education, San Diego, CA; Lynne Ann S. Fox, MA.Ed., MS.Ed., Global Education Director and Coach, FranklinCovey Education, West Valley City, UT
Strong partnerships are at the core of a successful after school program. Join FranklinCovey as we speak with school districts and community leaders to learn how to maximize partnerships and increase the success of your after school programs.
https://www.leaderinme.org/extended-learning/
The #iAmImpact Podcast
Nathan Houston, Founder/CEO; Nathaniel Wilson, IAMIMPACT Consultant, iAmImpact, Sacramento, CA
Ordinary people making an extraordinary impact.
https://youtu.be/8Z4KYfXi95w?si=JWWjBF6byBo0_tMu
Thursday, May 2
10:00AM-11:00AM
School Nutrition & Out-of-School Time: Closing the Food Insecurity Gap
Dave Palmer, Owner, Chief Dunker, Dunk Tank Marketing, La Mesa, CA
School food programs are a primary source of nutrition for tens of millions of school-age children. They also make a difference in providing more equitable access to fresh fruits & vegetables & nutrient-dense foods. Out-of-school Time programs can be a vital, meaningful partner, but connecting the dots between these departments can get lost. We'll talk about ways that these often-overlooked hero programs can team up to address health, wellness, & food insecurity.
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/schoolmealmarketing
11:00AM-12:00PM
SPARKING Resilience and Restoring Hope
Brooke Wheeldon-Reece, President and CEO; Ashley Hunt, VP of Learning and Development, The Spark Initiative, Brandon, FL
Your hosts, Brooke and Ashley, work with youth in rehabilitation centers, jails, trafficking survivor safe houses, and other alternative settings with one objective - to teach an understanding of how the mind works so they can tap into their potential and thrive. This episode will explore how a simple understanding of how the mind works leads to young people becoming more resilient and less reactive - even amid the most trigger-worthy circumstances.
https://sparkcurriculum.org/podcast/
1:00PM-2:00PM
Team Collaboration in IEP Meetings
Vickie Brett, Esq., Executive Director; Amanda Selogie, J.D., Executive Director, Inclusive Education Project, Huntington Beach, CA
The Inclusive Education Project Podcast, hosted by Special Education and Civil Rights attorneys, Amanda Selogie and Vickie Brett, offers a fresh, smart perspective on what it takes to truly make our educational systems and communities inclusive. Amanda and Vickie share insight on topics ranging from education reform to advocating for equal rights for all students and participating in modern activism.
https://podcasts.apple.com/is/podcast/inclusive-education-project-iep-podcast/id1307157016
3:45PM-4:45PM
Emotional Intelligence and Workplace Stress Among Afterschool Supervisors in Low-income Communities
Dr. Sonia Toledo, Founder & CEO, Dignity of Children, New York, NY
Afterschool supervisors are responsible for managing their teams, building curricula, maintaining relationships with parents and community partners, solving crises, and implementing the latest trends in 21st-century learning, all of which can create a high-stress work environment. In this talk, Dr. Toledo will discuss the role of emotional intelligence in afterschool supervisors' ability to manage stress at work.
https://www.dignityofchildren.com/
Friday, May 3
9:30AM-10:30AM
A Human. Being!- “Bridging the Gap with School Day & After-School Programming
Dwayne Wiggins, Jr., Program Director, A Human. Being! & Community Education Alliance, Philadelphia, PA
Join Dwayne Wiggins, Jr., on a journey to explore amazing human beings through fun, informative, and inspiring interviews on this special episode of A Human. Being! Dwayne will lead listeners in a discussion of “Bridging the Gap with School Day & After-school Programming.” Research shows that more time students spend in after-school programs is associated with better work habits, improved academic performances, and gains in self-efficacy.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Sc2-rZyEf4wsKJoO4M8Iw
BOOST Live Podcast Lounge contacTS
Do you have a podcast that relates to education, teaching, professional development, or kid-centric topics? We are currently accepting podcasts with creative and diverse themes that can help shape the conversation at the BOOST Conference. For more information or to request an application, please contact:
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Special Events Associate |
ElizaBeth Phillips, On-Site Podcast Lounge Coordinator |
To view a compilation of BOOST Live Podcast Lounge partners, please visit our Podcasts We Love page.
Please note: Name badges are required to attend all BOOST Conference events including meals and workshops.
