SHE IS DOPE PEOPLE! Dr. Crystal E. Porter, Ph.D. is a hair scientist and owner of Mane Insights, Inc, a company that conducts research to further understand the specific needs of the hair and scalp. As a recognized contributor in the world of hair science, she also provides knowledge about hair to individuals, professionals, and industry leaders. She is passionate about debunking myths and empowering others to properly care for their hair. Her patented process uses science to help professionals ...
Jul 25, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Dr. Steve Fouts is a 20-year veteran educator from the city of Chicago with teaching experience at all levels of education. He's currently CEO of Teach Different, a Chicago-based company providing conversation training and software to K-12 teachers and schools. For more information about Teach Different, visit https://teachdifferent.com/. To support Dope People, visit https://scottsteward.com/merch Support the show To show love to the Dope People Podcast, be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube at...
Jul 22, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Dr. Barbara Mullen is currently serving as the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services at Cambridge Public School. Dr. Mullen’s main role is to ensure that equitable practices are at the core of each system throughout CPSD in order to address and redress long-standing inequities and opportunities in student outcomes. Previously, she was the Chief Equity Officer at Providence Public Schools and the Director of the Learning Leader Network for the Center for Leadership and Educational Equity....
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 7
PRINCIPAL Shine On Lakeasha Williams is Dope People. Principal Shine On is an Amazon Best Selling Author and Brooklyn native who is enthusiastic about working in a community that she loves. Click here to purchase your copy of her best selling book from Amazon. She is a social justice educational leader with over twenty years of experience as a paraprofessional, classroom teacher, staff developer, assistant principal, special education administrator, and Principal Coach. Her greatest strengths in...
May 18, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 6
They are Dope People! Dr. Sheka Houston and Principal Tammy Taylor are best-selling contributing authors of Women Who Lead in Education Featuring School Principals, Volume 3, 2nd edition. They are also co-founders of Create and Educate, LLC an education and literary firm that offers resources to schools to include, including professional development and a catalog of culturally relevant book titles for school-age children from independent authors. The school leaders have 40 years of experience in...
May 18, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Dr. Fakemma has had experience teaching K-12 for more than 40 years. Dr. Fakemma is currently the superintendent of Ontario Christian School. His experience as a classroom teacher and principal has prepared him for his current job. Dr. Fakemma has a lot of love and passion for Christian education. God has called Dr. Fakemma to be an educator, administrator, husband, dad, and grandfather. Dr. Fakemma is a servant-leader and strives to be a Christ-like example to those he comes into contact with e...
May 05, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 4
She is Dope People! Dr. Collum operates an Illinois-approved training academy where she routinely conducts basic security, firearms, health & safety, and concealed carry courses. She is the owner of CYC Enterprise, Inc., which conducts real estate investments, property management, and tenant screening & placement services. She also established Inspire Enterprises to provide entrepreneurial training to existing and aspiring business leaders who desire to transform the lives of their clien...
Apr 30, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 3
He is Dope! Jacksonville-North Pulaski Schools superintendent Dr. Jeremy Strickland Owoh, Ed.D. shares the cornerstone of his leadership philosophy—authentic educational equity through the practice of deep listening and honest conversations. Dr. Jay believes that education is one of the most powerful things in life. It is one of life’s most precious gifts that can never be taken away from a person. Education affords people the opportunity to inquisitively seek and find the meaning behind everyth...
Apr 12, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Stefanie Hicks A dynamic DEIJ & Human Resources professional with extensive business acumen and 15 years’ experience focused on building mutually beneficial partnerships, leading highly effective teams, and delivering innovative strategies to promote accountability and awareness around diversity, equity, and inclusion, drive employee engagement and skillfully recruit and retain top talent. Stefanie also provides organizational development consultation and training focusing on social justice,...
Mar 27, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 1
She is Dope People. Meet The Grant Guru! Bejanae Kareem is a social good edupreneur, with over 20 years of experience in education, grants, equity building, and STEAM Education. Her mission is to advance equity globally by building educator capacity in grant writing & STEAM to increase student access to innovative education. BK is also the founder and Executive Director of BK International Education Consultancy. Bejanae Kareem is a dynamic, results-oriented educator and social impact edupren...
Mar 13, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Dina McReynolds Everage Mother - Educator- Connector – Life Enthusiast Dina McReynolds Everage has spent the last 30 years successfully transforming school experiences for students in two of the most challenging communities in Chicago. She is now a RE-wired educator that is RE-committed to living her life to the fullest. During the pandemic, this “surTHRIVor” launched several businesses that are created to inspire and motivate others to also enjoy the abundant life God has promised us! Dina is c...
Feb 28, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Derrick Collins serves as the Dean for the College of Business at Chicago State University. Previous to CSU, Mr. Collins was Assistant Clinical Professor of Finance at Northwestern University’s J.L. Kellogg School of Management where taught Venture Capital and Private Equity Investing, as well as Entrepreneurial Finance. Prior to his academic career, Dean Collins worked as a venture capitalist and a bank commercial loan officer. Derrick Collins serves as the Dean for the College of Business at C...
Feb 15, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Vondale Eugene Singleton Sr. was born on the Southside of Chicago. Having to deal with the death of his mother, and the imprisonment of his father, Vondale was raised by a family friend who encouraged me to stay in school. At the age of 17, Vondale met a mentor that empowered him to go to college. Vondale is a 1st Generation College Graduate, earning a Bachelor of Arts, and a Master of Arts. Vondale used his gifts of technology, and people skills to show empathy to young men that were in similar...
Jan 31, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 8
She is #DopePeople Lisa M. Steward-Baugh, QMHP, Recovery Coach, MAOL, CLC Lisa is a Qualified Mental Health Professional, Certified Life Coach, Recovery Coach, and holds a Masters's in Organizational Leadership. Lisa has worked in Social Services, advocating, supporting, embracing, and empowering women for more than 20 years. In her personal life she has chosen to dedicate herself and connect with women, by way of community, maternal experiences, homelessness, child health, mental illness, subst...
Jan 16, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 7
She is #DopePeople. In this episode of Dope People, we sit with Dr. Kenyatta Starks, founder and CEO of Starks Consulting (https://www.starksconsults.com/). With 25 years in education, Dr. Starks is a transformational and systems leader. She believes that relationships are one of the many critical levers for leadership to be successful. Listen to Dr. Starks navigates her way through an informative conversation, an entertaining game of 'This or That', and as she gives her perspectives on the impo...
Jan 09, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 6
He is #DopePeople Jaer Armstead-Jones has been a middle school teacher for the past 15 years with a heart to help teens thrive in education and in character. He also has published a novel titled "My Invisible Father" about three teens who are missing their fathers in different ways but don't realize how much they are the same. www.jaerarmsteadjones.com Instagram Facebook Twitter Linkedin Goodreads To support Dope People, purchase merchandise at ScottSteward.com/merch Support the show To show lov...
Jan 03, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 5
She is #DopePeople Elizabeth Meyers (Liz) currently serves as the Senior Program Director for the South/Southwest branch of After School Matters in Chicago. Most recently, Liz served as the Principal of Randolph Elementary located in the West Englewood community of Chicago. Liz also served in a variety of other leadership roles in her career such as Assistant principal, Instructional Support Leader, and Teacher within CPS. Elizabeth has also served as Campus Director for the University of Chicag...
Dec 15, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 4
He is #DopePeople In this episode of Dope People, Alex Jewell explains, social currency, the 4th industrial revolution, the metaverse, device addiction, algorithms, web Socially-driven lead software, Blockchain, and decentralization. Alex is a Blockchain consultant and activist, artisan foodporn director, and social media marketing expert at @bestfoodalex. Alex is a progressive righter for political organizations, global economic forums, and watchdog groups dealing with the Fourth Industrial Rev...
Dec 01, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Bill Gerstein has had a long career in education and in business. Most recently Bill led a major effort for the Chicago Public Schools to create a comprehensive community engagement strategy in the Humboldt Park community. Prior to that, he was the co-founder and principal of two small high schools. One was the School of Entrepreneurship, a small high school located within the South Shore High School campus in Chicago. In 2007 he left South Shore to start the Austin Polytech Academy in the Austi...
Nov 16, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 2
She is #DopePeople and she is the first person ever interviewed on Dope People Podcast. As a South Side Chicago native, born and raised in the Englewood community, Beulah Mcloyd provides nearly two decades of educational experience, offering leadership skills and instruction to the youth. As a principal for nearly 10 years, Beulah continues to reach new heights in transforming schools and reinventing herself to take on new and exciting challenges. Prior to her education experience, Beulah got an...
Nov 04, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 1
