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Tiana Batiste-Waddell •redcircle.com

The Fighting the Good Fight Podcast highlights the good, the bad, and the ugly truths about the education system from the perspective of the Black Woman Educational Leader, Tiana. Let's Go!

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FTGF Episode 8: Testimonies of a Fighter- Takisha Jacobs, Co Founder of Connect to Be the Change

Tiana catches up with Takisha Jacobs, mental health advocate and co-founder of Connect to be the Change, a non profit focused on providing alternative ways to respond to trauma other than physical violence. Like so many other black women, Takisha has faced tremendous obstacles due to racism, sexism, classism, and more. Through her resiliency and determination, she has been able to navigate society’s ills and live a fulfilled life helping the most vulnerable population; the youth. Resources- Conn...

May 21, 2024•21 min

FTGF Episode 7: Testimonies of a Fighter- Tyree

Listen to the dialogue between the host Tiana and Tyree Bonds, a local citizen in our community that lost his brother Eric Logan in the Spring of 2019. Listen to what's important to him as a fighter of the good fight, why he keeps going, and what drives him to fight. Visit www.leajaconsulting.com to learn more about the host, Tiana. Stepping Forward by Richard Hardwood, https://theharwoodinstitute.org/books/stepping-forward-book Little Book of Race and Restorative Justice: Black Lives, Heali...

May 15, 2024•10 min

FTGF Episode 6: Testimonies of a Fighter- Henry

Listen to the dialogue between the host Tiana and Henry Davis, Jr., a local leader in our community. Listen to what's important to him as a fighter of the good fight, why he keeps going, and what drives him to fight. Visit www.leajaconsulting.com to learn more about the host, Tiana. Visit Twitter to learn more about Henry Davis, Jr. https://twitter.com/iamhenrydavisjr?lang=en Visit Instagram to learn more about Henry Davis, Jr. https://www.instagram.com/henrydavisjr/ Support this podcast at ...

Feb 25, 2024•18 min

FTGF Episode 5: Affirmations and Rituals

In today’s episode, titled, “Affirmations and Rituals,” I am going to share with you how I stay sane...PERIOD, in the education system. Visit www.leajaconsulting.com to learn more about the host, Tiana. The articles referenced in today's episode were: How to Manage Trauma, August 2022 https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Trauma-infographic.pdf Understanding Child Trauma https://www.samhsa.gov/child-trauma/understanding-child-trauma Addressing Employee Burnout: Are yo...

Dec 30, 2023•9 min

FTGF Episode 4: Pockets of Success

In today’s episode, titled, “Pockets of Success” Tiana is going to share with you her experiences with evidence-based practices that proved positive results in school communities. Visit www.leajaconsulting.com to learn more about the host, Tiana. The articles referenced in today's episode were: Rich students get better SAT scores—here’s why https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/03/rich-students-get-better-sat-scores-heres-why.html School accountability: Yesterday, today, and tomorrow https://kappanon...

Nov 24, 2023•11 min

FTGF Episode 3: My Experience with Imposter Treatment

In today’s episode, titled, “My Experience with Imposter Treatment,” I am going to share when I begin being treated as an imposter at the workplace, after expressing my whole true self. Visit www.leajaconsulting.com to learn more about the host, Tiana. The articles referenced in today's episode were: List of Black Men Killed in 2019 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_unarmed_African_Americans_killed_by_law_enforcement_officers_in_the_United_States#2019 Black Kids Face Racism Before They E...

Oct 29, 2023•13 min

FTGF Episode 2: The Making of a Black Women Leader in Education

In this episode titled, “The Making of a Black Woman Leader in Education,” the host, Tiana, is going to explore how and why she became a leader in education and whether or not she feels she is achieving the mission she set out to achieve. Visit www.leajaconsulting.com to learn more about the host, Tiana. The articles referenced in today’s episode were: McKinsey Report- Women in the Workplace 2022 https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mcki... Email at [email protected] Support this podc...

Oct 12, 2023•13 min

FTGF Episode 1: Black Women are Leaving the Workforce

In the opening episode, Tiana the host, will discuss the recent Essence Magazine article, "Women, specifically Black, are Leaving the Workforce," and how it applies to her experience in the workforce. Visit www.leajaconsulting.com to learn more about the host, Tiana. The articles referenced in today’s episode were: Nearly 40% of Black Women Have Quit Jobs Because They Don't Feel Emotionally Safe https://www.essence.com/news/money-ca... The Purposeful Silencing of Black Women- https:/...

Sep 27, 2023•8 min

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