49 episodes
Heartwood Heartwood
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5.0 • 11 Ratings
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Thomas Rashad Easley, the Assistant Dean of Diversity and Inclusion at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies (FES), hosts the Heartwood podcast recorded on the FES campus in New Haven, Connecticut. Thomas meets with guests spanning the environmental spectrum, in pursuit of one goal: understanding how the heart impacts the woods, and the woods impact the heart.
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BONUS: Pt 2 Bianca. Gearing up for success
Easley and Olupo had to bring Ms. Myrick back because as a leader, she does not just work in environmental education, but she also is an entrepreneur that is making her own lane by leading multiple organizations. In this episode she shares her evolution throughout her career and her insight exploring a different field of … Read More Read More
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Meeting the Hosts. A Conversation with Bennett Olupo and Dr. Easley
On this episode, Easley interviews Bennett. It’s always important to make sure that our listeners know who the engineer and editor is that keeps Heartwood moving forward. Olupo shares his background as an educator, as well as his cultural background that informs how he works in forestry and how he engages as a student in … Read More Read More
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Navigating Conflict with Pat Gonzales-Rogers
On this episode, Dr. Easley and Bennett Olupo share the stage with Professor Gonzalez as he smoothly shares his views on environmental justice and education. He brings a lens of truth, art and R&B that keeps him grounded and motivated to support his students. Gonzalez shows us how being a humble and working to be … Read More Read More
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Discussing the Future of Environmental Justice Dr. Gerald Torres
On this episode, Dr. Easley and Bennett Olupo speak with Professor Gerald Torres as they explore his interest in Environmental Justice as well as his career in Law. This episode is rich because they all share their understandings of the injustices communities of color face, while Prof. Torres gives wisdom and scholarship that breaks down … Read More Read More
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The Importance of HBCUs for Environmental Progress with Dr. Iris Montague and Ms. Stephanie Love
On this episode, Dr. Easley interviews two scientists and leaders in the forest industry. Amazingly, they are also his classmates from Alabama A&M University. They discuss their journeys to the profession and the importance of getting an education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
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Finding a place at Yale: Thokozile Changufu, Grace (Chikaodi) Dominic, Jeffrey (Ato) Blay
On this episode, Dr. Easley and Bennett Olupo are joined by Thoko, Grace, and Ato. The vivacious and keen trio are pursuing their masters at Yale School of the Environment. We discuss what it is like to be from The Continent and pursue an environmentally focused education and career. The episode has a special emphasis … Read More Read More
Customer Reviews
Wisdom for Higher Education - A Dean’s Leadership Matched with a Skilled DEI Leader
I just listened to the final episode of season 3, “The Dean Speaks: A Conversation with Indy Burke.” There is so much wisdom in the episode for Higher Education. The mindset, commitment, and strategies from the dean paired with a DEI professional and leader steeped in higher education experience. The trust and support that each reveal in this episode is a major key to success in creating a culture change around DEI goals. Each clearly show how an organization can move to accomplishing DEI goals by creating an environment where people can truly engage in conversations, feel safe to make mistakes and learn from them from a dean or DEI professional, and at the same time be challenged and inspired.
Connecting justice and environment
Dr. Easley brings on fascinating guests for important conversations that are as educational as they are pleasurable to listen to.
So raw and relatable!
Loved the real vulnerability mixed with wisdom!
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