Empowered by EAST

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Join Aly and Blair as they explore the world of EAST by chatting with students, educators, community partners and alums!

Episodes

  1. FEB 11

    Empowered by EAST | The Pageantry of EAST

    In this episode, Aly visits with EAST alum Lexi Jarrett, who is using EAST as a core part of her platform in the Miss Kansas competition. Plus, enjoy a special appearance from EAST CEO Matt Dozier!

    44 min

  2. 12/23/2025

    Empowered by EAST | Return on Investment

    In this episode, Aly and Blair visit Nettleton High School to speak with EAST alums from the school, learning how their experiences in EAST elevated them to their careers.

    33 min

  3. 11/19/2025

    Empowered by EAST | Student Training at EAST HQ

    Aly and Blair for the first time have a live studio audience! The duo visited with students attending the "So You Want to Start a Podcast?" Student Training at EAST to learn about them and hear how learning at EAST provides new experiences.

    27 min

  4. 10/01/2025

    Empowered by EAST | EAST 30 Kickoff Celebration

    Our new hosts Aly and Blair kick off the season from Greenbrier High School at the EAST30 Kickoff Celebration! Join them as they talk to prominent figures in EAST as well as students and EAST parents.

    31 min

  5. 04/21/2025

    EAST Conference 2025 with Miss Arkansas Camille Cathey

    In this special episode, Ainsley sits down with Miss Arkansas Camille Cathey at EAST Conference 2025 to discuss Camille's time as an EAST student at Wynne High School, and the message she shared with students as the EAST Alum Speaker.

    20 min

  6. 01/27/2025

    Student Training | Empowered by EAST

    In this episode, Ainsley visits with two pairs of students following their experience attending Student Training at EAST!

    26 min

  7. 12/27/2024

    Empowered by EAST | Community Partners and Clients

    In this special episode, Ainsley and Gabby split up to interview prominent clients and community partners in their communities to discover the impact EAST students have made on their cities and local organizations.

    39 min

  8. 11/16/2024

    Student Champions | Empowered by EAST

    In this episode of Empowered by EAST, Ainsley and Gabby visit with EAST Student Champions and discuss what the position means and what they've learned about being a leader.

    21 min
  9. What is EAST? | Empowered by EAST

    10/10/2024

    What is EAST? | Empowered by EAST

    Join Ainsley and Gabby for the series premiere of Empowered by EAST, the official podcast of EAST Initiative. In this episode, our duo chats with EAST President and CEO Matt Dozier to learn about his background in education and to answer the world's greatest mystery — what is EAST?

    28 min
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About

Join Aly and Blair as they explore the world of EAST by chatting with students, educators, community partners and alums!

Information

  • Creator
    EAST Initiative
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Empowered by EAST
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