Get Inspired with Dr. Barb

Barbara Vokatis, PhD
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Get Inspired with Dr. Barb is a podcast featuring thought-provoking conversations with educators, researchers, authors, entrepreneurs, artists, healthcare professionals, and other changemakers whose ideas inspire innovation and meaningful change. The podcast brings together diverse voices and perspectives, creating engaging discussions that encourage listeners to think differently about education. Hosted by Prof. Dr. Barbara Vokatis, each episode goes beyond surface-level interviews to explore the experiences, insights, and ideas that have shaped each guest's journey.

  1. 16 hr ago

    What If Special Education Holds the Secret to Better Schools?

    Grab my latest book ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Unshakable-Parenting-through-Courage-Purpose/dp/B0FWB72V93⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and connect with me through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://barbaravokatis.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get access to latest podcast release ! In this extraordinary episode, we explore innovative approaches to inclusive education, focusing on supporting children with special needs and integrating best practices from special and mainstream schools. Guest Terri Wyse shares her extensive experience and insights on creating more inclusive, effective learning environments. Connect with amazing Terri: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyseinclusion LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terribwyse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ej4wWM5wC/?mibextid=wwXIfr Substack: https://terriwysewyseinclusion1.substack.com/p/the-why-behind-wyse-inclusion

    What If Special Education Holds the Secret to Better Schools?

  2. 29 Jul

    The Future of Education: Thriving in Complex Times

    In this insightful conversation, Dr. Fayadh Alenezi discusses the importance of resilience, adaptability, and innovative thinking in education and leadership. He emphasizes shifting from reactive to proactive mindsets to navigate complex, uncertain environments effectively in education and beyond. This episode will highlight such important concepts as presilience and risk intelligence, perspectives that could shift how we think about educating children and teens. Takeaways: -Resilience is crucial when compliance alone is not enough. -Proactive mindset shifts the focus from recovery to prevention. -Uncertainty can contain opportunities if approached correctly. -Modern education systems need to be more adaptive and less rigid. -Developing risk intelligence and decision-making skills is essential. -Creating a culture of psychological safety enhances performance. -Early education should focus on teaching adaptability and critical thinking. -AI should be integrated into learning, not banned, to prepare students for the future. -Teachers and leaders can innovate within flawed systems by applying adaptive thinking. -Building collaborative, integrated approaches across disciplines fosters innovation. Please connect with Dr. Fayadh Alenezi and see his impressive contributions: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fayadh-alenezi-phd-425121205/ Presilience® website: https://presilience.info Dr. Fayadh Alenezi's article on adopting Presilience for the future of strategic decision-making: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/fayadh-and-aaron-published-paper-ugcPost-7482464597237567489-WVFj/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAHf67QBta-_q6I6wzzhpxRp1cGX-BSzpyU

    The Future of Education: Thriving in Complex Times

  3. 22 Jul

    Born Creative... So What Happens Next?

    Grab my latest book ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Unshakable-Parenting-through-Courage-Purpose/dp/B0FWB72V93⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and connect with me through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://barbaravokatis.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! In this episode, Dr. Gina Anderson, Founder and CEO of Luma Brighter Learning, shares her inspiring journey from education to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of legacy, innovation in learning, and exploring opportunities in the trucking industry. Discover how curiosity, authenticity, and community can transform lives and careers. Learn about the amazing trucking industry culture to encourage high school students to explore careers in this vital industry. Connect wit Amazing Dr. Gina Anderson and see her latest book: https://www.learningwithgina.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Powered-People-Building-Transportation-Leadership/dp/B0H6PD2LLH

    Born Creative... So What Happens Next?

  4. 15 Jul

    How to Build a Career in Arts and Film?

    In this episode, V-LO The Maestro (Vernon Wiggins) shares his inspiring journey through music, film, and community service, emphasizing the importance of mindset, perseverance, and giving back. Discover practical advice for young artists and entrepreneurs, and learn how to turn passions into impactful careers. And if you know a this year high school graduate, please share this episode! Connect with amazing Vernon and check out his incredible pages: MG Films & Television Website: https://beacons.ai/mgfilmstv The Maestro Foundation Website: https://beacons.ai/themaestrofoundationnp V-LO The Maestro Website: https://beacons.ai/vlothemaestro Vernon Wiggins Instagram Page: www.instagram.com/themaestro_ The Maestro Foundation Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/themaestrofoundation MG Films & Television Instagram Page: www.instagram.com/mgfilmstv Vernon Wiggins Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/18e9CCS2tt/ MG Films & Television Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/17ezCc9Vuy/ The Maestro Foundation Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1PDbuH5LxK/ Watch our 20-Time Award-Winning Film Problematic Intentions on Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/100028007/problematic-intentions Watch our 20-Time Award-Winning Film Problematic Intentions on Prime Video: https://watch.amazon.com/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.31479387-fb9e-4c8b-8829-0c4d7cc91e19&ref_=atv_dp_share_mv&r=web

    How to Build a Career in Arts and Film?

  5. 8 Jul

    Revolutionizing High School Education with Startup Culture

    In this episode, I interview Shahar Matorin about innovative approaches to education, entrepreneurship, and community building for high school students worldwide. We explore how technology, startup culture, and community initiatives can transform learning and prepare youth for the future. Connect with Shahar, see the initiative in action, and start to communicate through Shahar's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaharmatorin Startup Grind Community Website: https://www.startupgrind.com Startup Grind Conference (Silicon Valley): https://www.startupgrind.tech Startup Grind Education (Pilot Stage): https://www.startupgrind.education How the conference look like in 2020 two weeks before COVID in the US: https://youtu.be/vK_1MWa15Bg About Us Video: https://youtu.be/96EcXtVh7KQ

    Revolutionizing High School Education with Startup Culture

  6. 1 Jul

    Students Lead Learning

    Grab my latest book ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Unshakable-Parenting-through-Courage-Purpose/dp/B0FWB72V93⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and connect with me through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://barbaravokatis.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! In this inspiring interview, I speak with Patricia Miranda, a passionate STEM/STEAM teacher in the South Bronx, about innovative teaching methods, student engagement, and the importance of student-centered learning in education. Discover practical ideas for fostering curiosity, integrating standards, and empowering neurodivergent students. Patricia is working on her website to share her resources. In the meantime, you can connect with her through her IG account: https://www.instagram.com/steam_works9

    Students Lead Learning

  7. 24 Jun

    What Autistic Parents Want the System to Understand

    In this episode, Dr. Minakshi Koch shares her inspiring journey advocating for autistic children and the systemic changes needed in education. We discuss the importance of understanding child needs, systemic challenges, and the value of parental and teacher advocacy. Her journey of helping her own autistic son shows strength, resilience and power of parents of neurodivergent children. Her advocacy is incredible and has tangible results. You will be inspired! Please connect with Amazing Dr. Koch and see her extraordinary activity: Dr. Minakshi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-amb-minakshi-koch-0b0a4618/ IGC for Autism: https://ishkama.co.uk/igc-for-autism/ Star Autism Mums book: https://amzn.eu/d/03YT9ExB Facebook page for IGC Autism: https://amzn.eu/d/03YT9ExB

    What Autistic Parents Want the System to Understand

  8. 17 Jun

    Revolutionizing Education: 8 Months to a Master's Degree

    In this engaging interview, Prof. Dr. Marc Oliver Opresnik shares his insights on innovative online education, purpose-driven management, and how technology is transforming mathematics education and learning more broadly. Discover practical strategies for accessible education, the future of AI in teaching, and inspiring advice for young graduates. Specifically, the 8-month online MBA pathway offered through Opresnik Business School is a flexible, practice-oriented fast-track program designed for ambitious professionals who want to strengthen their leadership, strategic management, and business skills while continuing their careers. The program combines a Level 7 Diploma with an MBA dissertation pathway through partner universities and is delivered fully online, making it accessible for working professionals worldwide. In special cases, experienced professionals may also enter through alternative admission routes, even without a traditional bachelor’s degree. The core idea is to make high-quality management education more flexible, practical, and accessible. Connect with amazing Prof. Opresnik and see his extraordinary resources; 8-Months-MBA Program Brochure: https://www.opresnik-management-consulting.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Opresnik-Business-School-Brochure-2026.pdf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcoliveropresnik/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OpresnikManagementConsulting Instagram: http://instagram.com/marcoliveropresnik/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marc.oliver.opresnik Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcOliverOpresnik Website: www.opresnik-management-consulting.de (http://www.opresnik-management-consulting.de/) PIVOTAL book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FL222RRP All Prof. Opresnik's links in his Linktree: https://linktr.ee/marcoliveropresnik

    Revolutionizing Education: 8 Months to a Master's Degree
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Get Inspired with Dr. Barb is a podcast featuring thought-provoking conversations with educators, researchers, authors, entrepreneurs, artists, healthcare professionals, and other changemakers whose ideas inspire innovation and meaningful change. The podcast brings together diverse voices and perspectives, creating engaging discussions that encourage listeners to think differently about education. Hosted by Prof. Dr. Barbara Vokatis, each episode goes beyond surface-level interviews to explore the experiences, insights, and ideas that have shaped each guest's journey.

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  • Creator
    Barbara Vokatis, PhD
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    74
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