Fighting the Good Fight45

Tiana Batiste-Waddell
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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!

Episodes

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

    05/21/2024

    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- Connect to Be the Change- https://connect2bethechange.org/ White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo https://www.amazon.com/White-Fragility-People-About-Racism/dp/0807047414

    21 min
  2. FTGF Episode 7: Testimonies of a Fighter- Tyree

    05/15/2024

    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, Healing, and US Social Transformation https://livingjusticepress.org/product/little-book-of-race-and-restorative-justice/

    10 min
  3. FTGF Episode 6: Testimonies of a Fighter- Henry

    02/25/2024

    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/

    18 min
  4. FTGF Episode 5: Affirmations and Rituals

    12/30/2023

    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 you solving the right problem?  https://www.mckinsey.com/mhi/our-insights/addressing-employee-burnout-are-you-solving-the-right-problem  Email Tiana at fightingthegoodfight45@gmail.com to stay connected.

    9 min
  5. FTGF Episode 4: Pockets of Success

    11/24/2023

    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://kappanonline.org/accountability-yesterday-today-tomorrow-finn/ This time it’s personal: Shaping the ‘new possible’ through employee experience https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/this-time-its-personal-shaping-the-new-possible-through-employee-experience Email Tiana at fightingthegoodfight45@gmail.com

    11 min
  6. FTGF Episode 3: My Experience with Imposter Treatment

    10/29/2023

    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 Even Start School... https://projects.apnews.com/features/2023/from-birth-to-death/mental-health-black-children-investigation.html "I'm Not Yelling", by Elizabeth Leiba https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethleiba/ Why Diversity Matters?- McKinsey Report https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/why-diversity-matters Ki Thought Bridge Report- Ki Thought Bridge, LLC http://cdn.harmonyapp.com/assets/4e304a99dabe9d14be0104c1/kithoughtbridge_report_211.pdf Email Tiana at fightingthegoodfight45@gmail.com

    13 min
  7. FTGF Episode 2: The Making of a Black Women Leader in Education

    10/12/2023

    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 fightingthegoodfight45@gmail.com

    13 min
  8. FTGF Episode 1: Black Women are Leaving the Workforce

    09/27/2023

    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://theblackwallsttimes.com/2018/... Email at fightingthegoodfight45@gmail.com

    8 min
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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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  • Creator
    Tiana Batiste-Waddell
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Fighting the Good Fight45