Episode 109 — Podcast Episode: Raising Kids Who Value Their Elders Guest : Isabel Tom Website : valueofwrinkles.com In this heartfelt and practical episode, we sit down with Isabel Tom, a public health expert, caregiver, author, and the voice behind The Value of Wrinkles. Raised in a multigenerational home and shaped by the wisdom of grandparents who lived to 98 and 102, Isabel shares how her upbringing—and her professional work in hospice and senior living—led to her life’s mission: helping fam...
Jul 19, 2025•26 min•Ep. 109
Cleverly Changing Podcast - Episode 109 "Preparing Teens for Real-World Success" Guest : Orlana Darkins Drewery Episode Overview In this empowering episode of the Cleverly Changing Podcast , we’re joined by Orlana Darkins Drewery, a media and marketing expert who has dedicated her career to helping young adults, nonprofit organizations, and churches amplify their messages and impact. Orlana is also the founder of The Shyne Network and The Shyne Awards, a premier event that celebrates the achieve...
Jan 11, 2025•42 min•Ep. 108
Cleverly Changing Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Back from Hiatus: Embracing Self-Exploration and Self-Directed Learning Hosts: Elle and Miriam Welcome back to the Cleverly Changing Podcast! After a brief hiatus, Elle and Miriam return with exciting updates, inspiring discussions, and a treasure trove of resources for parents and educators. Episode Highlights: New Beginnings : Elle and Miriam share their personal updates and what they've been up to during the break. Get ready to hear about th...
Jul 30, 2024•23 min•Ep. 107
[Opening music fades out] Host: "Welcome back to the Cleverly Changing Podcast. I'm your host, Elle Cole. Mom of two twin daughters. Today, we're diving deep into a topic that ignites creativity and innovation: guiding our youth to become successful entrepreneurs." The essence of entrepreneurship for kids Host: "Before we jump into the practical aspects, let's understand the essence of entrepreneurship for kids." For today's episode, we define entrepreneurship as creating a profitable business. ...
Dec 28, 2023•27 min•Ep. 106
[INTRO MUSIC] HOST (Elle Cole): Welcome to the Cleverly Changing Podcast, where we explore the world of homeschooling, parenting, and education. I’m your host, Elle Cole, and today we’re diving into the fascinating realm of artificial intelligence in homeschooling. HOST (Elle Cole): Artificial intelligence, or AI, isn’t just about robots and sci-fi movies. It’s a powerful tool that can enrich our children’s education in remarkable ways. We shouldn't be afraid of technology. It is a tool that we ...
Dec 13, 2023•13 min•Ep. 105
Dec 07, 2023•21 min•Ep. 104
Episode Summary: Join us for a festive episode as we explore a myriad of exciting activities to make this holiday season truly special for your family. In this episode of the Cleverly Changing Podcast, we dive into 125 fantastic things you can do with your kids during their holiday break across the USA. Episode Highlights: At-Home Activities with Kids (25 Ideas) - Create DIY snowflakes, handprint ornaments, and gingerbread houses. - Engage in holiday-themed baking and craft personalized holiday ...
Nov 28, 2023•26 min•Ep. 103
Listener Discretion Advised: This episode contains discussions on sensitive topics regarding Black women's sexuality and societal labels. Please be advised of potentially mature content. Episode Summary: In Season 5 Episode 102 of Cleverly Changing, hosts Elle Cole and Miriam Hoover engage in a powerful conversation with guest Dr. Candice Nicole. Together, they delve into the intricate dynamics of labeling younger Black girls/women as "FAST" by senior Black women and the broader implications of ...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 102
The Cleverly Changing Podcast is your guide to innovative education. In this episode, we welcome Brittany Selah Lee-Bey, an educator, reading specialist, and the creative mind behind "EtymologyRules: Back to Basics" and The EtymologyRules Show. While diving into the show, we discover how Brittany transforms literacy education for youth through interactive workbooks and an engaging YouTube children's show. [Show Notes] **Introduction:** Host: Elle Cole Guest: Brittany Selah Lee-Bey, Educator, Rea...
Nov 13, 2023•45 min•Ep. 101
Our latest Cleverly Changing Podcast episode discusses paying for college and how early families should start. Brad Baldridge is a college funding specialist who worked with thousands of families to help them plan and save for college. He is the host of the Podcast Taming the High Cost of College , and he is a dad who has navigated this college readiness and tuition journey with his own children. There are several follow up resources to help you as your start your path paying for college for you...
Apr 17, 2023•56 min•Ep. 100
EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Speaker1: [00:00:09] Elle and Miriam are two Black homeschooling moms embarking on a self-defining journey. Listen in on conversations that will encourage you to be your authentic self while uplifting your spirit and motivating your inherent potential. They're defining what culture is for their families and want you to do the same. Bring your children along too, so they can meet the cleverly cultured kids. They're all for teaching the babies while they're young, adapting to th...
Apr 09, 2023•31 min•Ep. 99
WE’VE GOT MERCH! SUPPORT THE PODCAST There are hoodies , t-shirts , sweatshirts , pillows , and more. Place your order at CleverlyChanging.Threadless.com . LET’S CONNECT! Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form , and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. We’re bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! To have your kids featured on Cleverly Cultured Kids, complete this Interview form for kids , and we will send you an interview link when your reques...
Mar 14, 2023•28 min•Ep. 98
Maria Dismondy is the founder of the publishing company Cardinal Rule Press. She inspires and educates others in the book industry. She shared insight on the Cleverly Changing Podcast, letting us know about her life as a publisher in Michigan after being in the classroom for many years. TODAY’S HISTORY LESSON What is Kenyan currency called? Listen to the episode for the answer. AFRICAN PROVERB “Talking to one another is loving one another.” - Kenyan Proverb. Remember to subscribe to our podcast ...
Feb 20, 2023•41 min•Ep. 97
Today's podcast will discuss How Do You Teach Your Children Black History? Today's History Lesson Where was the first public place where "Lift and Every Voice and Sing," the Black national anthem, was performed? Listen to the episode for the answer. African Proverb "If everyone is going to dance, who then is going to watch?" Cameroonian Proverb Remember to subscribe to our podcast so you will get the latest updates. Word of the Episode Osanso means orange in Yuroba. Yuroba is a language from Nig...
Feb 13, 2023•42 min•Ep. 96
WE’VE GOT MERCH! SUPPORT THE PODCAST There are hoodies , t-shirts , sweatshirts , pillows , and more. Place your order at CleverlyChanging.Threadless.com . LET’S CONNECT! Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form , and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. We’re bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! To have your kids featured on Cleverly Cultured Kids, complete this Interview form for kids , and we will send you an interview link when your reques...
Jan 24, 2023•26 min•Ep. 95
Remember to subscribe to our podcast so you will get the latest updates. Word of the Episode E yi so means see you soon in Fon and is from the country of Benin Republic. Let's Connect! Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form , and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. We're bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! We want to feature your kids on Cleverly Cultured Kids, so please complete this Interview form for kids , and we will send you an inter...
Jan 16, 2023•22 min•Ep. 94
During this episode we will share and discuss Stacey Woodson's homeschooling journey and how being a dietician and an author influences her parenting and family relationships. History to Explore One of the most influential instruments in African culture are drums. Drums are considered the heartbeat of Africa. The book Oral Literature in Africa discusses how drums were used to communicate different messages in African culture ( learn more ). Use this resource to learn more about Nigerian food . A...
Oct 19, 2022•55 min•Ep. 93
During this episode I share information about sickle cell disease in honor of National Sickle Cell Awareness month. History to Explore Nigeria has a population of 112 million people. About 25% of adults there carry the sickle cell trait ( source ). According to the World Health Organization, more than 300,000 babies with severe hemoglobin disorders are born globally each year, but 75 per cent is said to be found in Sub-Saharan Africa ( source ). African Proverb He who is sick will not refuse med...
Sep 29, 2022•28 min•Ep. 92
During this episode we share how the VELA fund is supporting educational entrepreneurs. They specifically specialize educational experiences that are out of the box. In 2010 at one of my daughter's pediatric appointments her doctor advised me to homeschool. The thought changed my children's first academic experiences and increased my love for education. African Proverb "In Kijita (Wajita) there is a proverb which says "Omwana ni wa bhone," meaning regardless of a child's biological parent(s) its...
Sep 13, 2022•45 min•Ep. 91
During this episode we will share and discuss how music is great for learning and boosts a child's self-esteem. Every culture in the world embraces music. History to Explore One of the most influential instruments in African culture are drums. Drums are considered the heartbeat of Africa. The book Oral Literature in Africa discusses how drums were used to communicate different messages in African culture ( learn more ). African Proverb Fear a silent man. He has lips like a drum. - Yoruba Proverb...
Sep 05, 2022•52 min•Ep. 90
Where did the summer months go? If you feel that summer felt way too short this year, we concur 100%. This episode is where Miriam and I update you on our lives with our children this school year, and we have an exceptional offer for you. This is an episode you will want to listen to in its entirety to take advantage of everything we have available. History to Explore According to the United Nations , Africa produces about 2-3% of the carbon - dioxide emissions and has 15% of the world's populat...
Aug 30, 2022•54 min•Ep. 89
Our latest Cleverly Changing Podcast episode discusses the importance of a homeschooling support system and general systems to help your days run more smoothly. We listened to a former teacher who now homeschools and supports other homeschoolers tell us why it takes a Melanin Village to be a Black family homeschooling in America. History to Explore The Sahara desert in Africa is the world’s largest desert. It is nearly as big as the USA! ( learn more ). African Proverb A fully grown-up tree cann...
Aug 08, 2022•58 min•Ep. 88
Do you have a child that loves animals? If so, this episode with guest Abriana Johnson about going from veterinarian to cowgirl will be a great episode for you to listen to with them. History to Explore The Emancipation Proclamation was passed in 1862. Did you know that in the latter part of the 1800s, many formerly enslaved people settled west after it was passed? The Forgotten Black Cowboys Of The Wild West, written by William DeLong, records that as many as 25% (about 3,500) of formerly ensla...
Jul 11, 2022•57 min•Ep. 87
Today's podcast is close to my heart because when my daughter was in kindergarten, she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It is also one of the reasons that I continued to homeschool my children for so long. People homeschool for a variety of different reasons, but health concerns was my top reason. History to explore Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disease. The body attacks a person's pancreas and causes the patient to need insulin to regular the glucose in their blood. For multiple reasons, ...
Jun 21, 2022•49 min•Ep. 86
Episode 85 is a full show of hearing from our Cleverly Cultured kids . They chime in about their different perspectives on how their school year ended and whether or not they miss homeschooling full time. They shared their perspectives on what it's like to attend a traditional school and how transitioning back to school was after several years of homeschooling. Are you trying to find a way to homeschool your children? Then listen up and visit our show notes page to connect with today's podcast c...
Jun 13, 2022•52 min•Ep. 85
2022 has been a difficult year for many families, people are still learning how to adjust to life during a pandemic; in addition, there are people who are struggling with their mental health. Unfortunately, the news has been devastating, there have been over 100 mass shootings, but the shootings at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX have devastated communities worldwide, so today we are discussing ending the school year and coping with school shootings on the Cleverly Changing Podcast. Are you...
Jun 07, 2022•50 min•Ep. 84
Are you trying to find a way to homeschool your children? Then listen up and visit our show notes page to connect with today's podcast cast. We will give you a taste of what homeschooling entails. As a thank you, please help us keep supporting African American Homeschool families with our podcast by purchasing items from our shop. There are hoodies , t-shirts , sweatshirts , pillows , and more. Place your order at CleverlyChanging.com/shop . Something to Explore: Did you know that one of the lar...
May 30, 2022•50 min•Ep. 83
Help us keep supporting African American Homeschool families with our podcast by purchasing items from our shop. There are hoodies , t-shirts , sweatshirts , pillows , and more. Place your order at CleverlyChanging.com/shop . Something to Explore: Which continent has the largest families? African families have 4.5 children on average, while in Asia they have an average of 2.1 children, in Latin America 2.0, in North America 1.9 and in Europe 1.6. Making African Families larger than other places ...
May 23, 2022•53 min•Ep. 82
Christine Aldrich is a children's author who recently published her first children’s book, Braiding Crowns of Friendship. It's a story about an African American girl who learns to love her hair, and in doing so she helps to teach others about the beauty in diversity. When Christine wrote the book, she pulled from her own life experiences growing up in a predominantly white school where she didn't see a lot of other children who looked like her. If you’re a parent, then you know that all of the l...
May 10, 2022•42 min•Ep. 81
An article on StLouisFed.org entitled, History’s Lasting Imprint on the Racial Wealth Gap intrigued me. It discussed, "Today’s Black-white wealth gap —Black families have about 12 cents of wealth for every dollar held by white families—largely reflects, then, the culmination of all those shared historical experiences of exclusion and destruction. And this gap hasn’t changed much in the last generation, despite educational and other progress." Thus, when we think about the wealth gap, it's not ju...
May 02, 2022•58 min•Ep. 80
