Mindset on Resilience

Daniel Truelove Jr.
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Mindset on Resilience

Welcome to the Mindset on Resilience Podcast hosted by Daniel Truelove Jr. Daniel is a Mental Health speaker with a mission to build a more confident, resilient, and mentally strong community. The goal of each episode is to learn how to overcome adversity through the resilience journey of educators, administrators, and thought leaders. These dynamic conversations will help you cultivate the mindset and resilience necessary to persevere through any circumstance.

  1. Amplify Your Voice, Amplify Your Impact ft. Vernon Wright | Ep. 038

    OCT 18

    Amplify Your Voice, Amplify Your Impact ft. Vernon Wright | Ep. 038

    In Episode 38 of Mindset on Resilience, we sit down with Vernon Wright—speaker, author, and educator—who shares his unexpected journey from the corporate world to the field of education. Initially unsure if he belonged in education, Vernon soon realized that his path was leading him exactly where he was meant to be. After transitioning from the classroom to facilitating professional development, Vernon found his voice and his passion for making authentic connections and impacting lives. Vernon emphasizes the importance of recognizing the power of our individual stories and how they can inspire others. He believes that every person has a voice, and someone out there is waiting to hear it. Tune in to hear Vernon's journey of self-discovery, connection, and the transformative impact of sharing your story with the world. Connect with Daniel: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Truelove Jr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Truelove Jr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DanielTrueloveJr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@datruelovejr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Vernon: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theWrightLeader.com LinkedIn: Vernon Wright Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vernon TheWrightLeader Wright⁠ Instagram: @TheWrightLeader⁠ X: @TheWrightLeader

    55 min
  2. Beyond The Game: From NFL to Mentoring Future Champions ft. Antoine McClain | Ep. 037

    OCT 4

    Beyond The Game: From NFL to Mentoring Future Champions ft. Antoine McClain | Ep. 037

    In this episode of the Mindset on Resilience, we sit down with Antoine McClain to discuss the ups and downs of his transition from a highly recruited athlete to playing in the NFL and eventually finding his purpose beyond the game. Antoine shares how his vision and discipline not only helped him excel at Clemson under Dabo Swinney and win a Super Bowl with the 2012 Baltimore Ravens, but also guided him through the uncertainty that comes with leaving the NFL. With the “Not For Long” reality of professional football, Antoine relied on his ability to see beyond the present and embrace new opportunities. Now, as Clemson’s Director of Player Engagement, he mentors athletes, helping them navigate their own journeys and transitions. Connect with Daniel: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Truelove Jr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Truelove Jr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DanielTrueloveJr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@datruelovejr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Antoine: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Antoine McClain⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Antoine McClain⁠

    42 min
  3. Why Are We Ignoring Teacher Trauma? ft. Sofia Gonzalez | Ep. 036

    SEP 26

    Why Are We Ignoring Teacher Trauma? ft. Sofia Gonzalez | Ep. 036

    In Episode 36 of Mindset on Resilience, we’re joined by Sofia Gonzalez, an educator and U.S. Department of Education School Ambassador from the Chicagoland area. Sofia began her teaching career in 2009 at a second-chance charter school in inner-city Chicago, where education meant much more than academics—it was, for some students, the difference between life and death. Her experiences in this challenging environment revealed the incredible resilience and resourcefulness of her students. Sofia introduced peace circles in her classroom, giving students a safe space to see, listen to, and understand each other, fostering a sense of community. However, after losing several students to gun violence and witnessing the school-to-prison pipeline firsthand, Sofia began experiencing compassion fatigue. This ignited her passion for advocating for the psychological safety of K-12 educators working in high-stakes environments. As a U.S. Department of Education School Ambassador, Sofia is dedicated to addressing the invisible tax on teachers of color, creating equity in education, and amplifying the voices of marginalized communities. Tune in to hear how Sofia is changing the narrative for both students and educators, highlighting the importance of trauma-informed teaching and educator well-being. Connect with Daniel: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Truelove Jr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Truelove Jr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DanielTrueloveJr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@datruelovejr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Sofia: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.SofiaSpeaks.com LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sofia Gonzalez Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@__SofiaSpeaks⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠@_SofiaSpeaks

    47 min
  4. Cultivating Belonging for All Students in Education ft. Dr. Max Weinberg | Ep. 035

    SEP 19

    Cultivating Belonging for All Students in Education ft. Dr. Max Weinberg | Ep. 035

    In Episode 35 of Mindset on Resilience, we are joined by Dr. Max Weinberg, owner and consultant of Belonging LLC, author, and former principal. Now a leadership coach for principals across Chicago, Dr. Weinberg's journey into education was deeply rooted in his experiences as a young person. Witnessing classmates and community members being singled out based on their appearance ignited his passion to become an educator focused on equity. As an adoptive father to two children of a different race than his, Dr. Weinberg shares his personal experiences of how the world would perceive and interpret them. This personal journey, along with the heartbreaking loss of his sister, instilled in him a drive to advocate for equity, justice, and empathy in both healthcare and education. Dr. Weinberg discusses the seven core issues adoptees face in the classroom and how educators can support adopted and looked-after children. Through extensive research, he emphasizes the importance of recognizing and validating these children’s diverse identities. He believes belonging goes beyond inclusion, requiring the creation of environments where everyone feels truly seen, heard, and valued. Tune in to hear Dr. Weinberg's share about fostering true belonging and supporting children through empathy, and equity in education. Connect with Daniel: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Truelove Jr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Truelove Jr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DanielTrueloveJr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@datruelovejr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Dr. Weinberg: Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.Belonging.education LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Max Weinberg Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠Belonging Education Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@BelongingEducation⁠ X: ⁠⁠@BelongingEdu

    1h 2m
  5. Becoming The Person You Needed In Your Life ft. Logan Taylor | Ep. 034

    SEP 12

    Becoming The Person You Needed In Your Life ft. Logan Taylor | Ep. 034

    In Episode 34 of Mindset on Resilience, we are joined by Logan Taylor, also known as Mr. Y.B. Normal?—a speaker, author, education consultant, and most importantly, a dedicated father to three amazing children. Growing up without his parents and raised by his resilient grandmother, Logan learned early on that in order to be the great father he aspired to be, he first had to become a great person. Despite experiencing deep trauma, including suicidal thoughts and attempts by the age of 18, Logan found the strength to overcome through therapy, which has taught him how to navigate life and use his voice to heal. Now, Logan speaks with educators and students about the importance of mental health and how cultivating strong relationships can transform the climate and culture of our schools. His powerful mantra, Y.B. Normal? When you can be extraordinary, is a reminder to transcend life’s challenges and embrace the potential to rise above. Tune in to hear how Logan's journey through hardship, resilience, and healing shaped his mission to inspire others to never let anyone turn their sky into a ceiling. Connect with Daniel: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Truelove Jr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Truelove Jr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DanielTrueloveJr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@datruelovejr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Logan: Website: ⁠⁠www.YBNormal.org⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Logan Taylor⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠Y.B.Normal?⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@Y.B.Normal2016⁠ X: ⁠@YBNormal2016⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠Y.B.Normal?⁠

    50 min
  6. From Troubled Student To Transformational Leader ft. Edward DeShazer | Ep. 033

    SEP 6

    From Troubled Student To Transformational Leader ft. Edward DeShazer | Ep. 033

    In Episode 33 of Mindset on Resilience, Edward DeShazer, the Executive Director of Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy, shares his journey from a troubled student to a transformational leader. As a student, he struggled with the traditional school system, finding himself suspended over 30 times and expelled three times. Labelled as a "special ed" student, he faced numerous behavior challenges, until one educator, Mrs. Davis, refused to let those labels define him. She saw beyond his behavior and constantly reminded him that there was greatness within him, inspiring a new mindset that changed the course of his life. Now, 8 years into his leadership at GHTCA, Edward and his team have drastically reduced the school's suspension rates and transformed it from one of Wisconsin’s lowest-ranked schools to a four-star institution. His secret? Building authentic relationships with both students and staff, understanding that everyone is doing their best—some days just look different than others. He emphasizes the importance of finding what motivates people and meeting them where they are.  Tune in to hear Edward's story of resilience, leadership, and transformation. Discover how his experiences shaped his belief in the potential of every student and learn how building connections lead to lasting change. Connect with Daniel Truelove Jr.: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Truelove Jr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Truelove Jr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DanielTrueloveJr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@datruelovejr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Edward DeShazer: Website: www.EdwardDeShazer.org LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Edward DeShazer Facebook: Edward DeShazer Instagram: ⁠@EdwardDeShazer X: @EdwardDeShazer

    53 min
  7. Inside The Classroom: Tips From Teachers ft. Cierra, Zina, & Rasaan | Ep. 032

    AUG 30

    Inside The Classroom: Tips From Teachers ft. Cierra, Zina, & Rasaan | Ep. 032

    In this episode of Mindset on Resilience, we’re joined by three exceptional educators who collectively have almost 50 years of experience and continue to make an impact in the world of education. Rasaan Rohan has spent 20 years in education and is a proud Howard graduate. With multiple nominations for Teacher of the Year and recognition as Professional of the Year, Rasaan is a firm advocate for male mentorship and leadership development in middle and high schools. His dedication to nurturing young leaders has empowered countless students to discover their potential. Cierra Thomas, an Army veteran turned educator, is in her sixth year of teaching. Her powerful social media presence has inspired educators and students alike. Cierra is passionate about adapting to the needs of each student and creating an innovative and collaborative educational environment. Her drive to empower others fuels her to continue making a meaningful difference in every classroom she enters. Zina Matthews-Holmes has spent nearly 20 years in the classroom, earning Teacher of the Year twice. As a mother of two, including one child with special needs, Zina was motivated to return to school to become an educator and advocate not just for her child but all children. Her adversities have shaped her into a confident, tenacious teacher who believes in the importance of advocating for children and empowering them to overcome challenges.Together, these three educators share their journeys, their passion for student success, and their commitment to resilience—both for themselves and the students they serve. Their stories highlight the importance of mentorship, innovation, and advocacy in education and will leave you inspired to make a difference in your community. Connect with Cierra: Instagram: ⁠⁠@MissThomasKnows⁠ Youtube: @MissThomasknows TikTok: ⁠@MissThomasKnows ⁠X: ⁠@MissThomasKnows⁠ Connect with Zina: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@MadameZsKritiquing⁠ X: ⁠@MadameZsKids⁠

    56 min
  8. Schools Need More Positive Male Figures ft. E Josiah Kenty | Ep. 031

    AUG 22

    Schools Need More Positive Male Figures ft. E Josiah Kenty | Ep. 031

    In Episode 031 of Mindset on Resilience, we are joined by educator, speaker, and coach E. Josiah Kenty, a former college football player who now plays for championships every day off the field. He opens up about life after football and the journey to rediscover his "why" once the game was over. With a deep passion for helping others see and reach their potential, Josiah reflects on the instrumental role his father played in his resilience, guiding him through life when the football pads could no longer provide protection. Now, as a middle school teacher, he leads both in the classroom and the community, making a lasting impact on students who others often overlook. Josiah speaks to the importance of male educators and believes that teaching goes beyond test scores—it’s about building relationships. His drive to expose students to more than just academics and his heartfelt commitment to caring for the “frequent flyers” in his school demonstrate his dedication to making a difference. Tune in to hear how Josiah has embraced his calling as an educator and continues to inspire his students, athletes, and colleagues to reach their highest potential. Connect with Daniel Truelove Jr.: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Truelove Jr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Truelove Jr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DanielTrueloveJr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@datruelovejr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with E Josiah Kenty: LinkedIn: ⁠E Josiah Kenty Facebook: E Josiah Kenty Instagram: @E_Josiah_ | @MrLitDotCom Tiktok: @EJosiahK

    53 min
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Welcome to the Mindset on Resilience Podcast hosted by Daniel Truelove Jr. Daniel is a Mental Health speaker with a mission to build a more confident, resilient, and mentally strong community. The goal of each episode is to learn how to overcome adversity through the resilience journey of educators, administrators, and thought leaders. These dynamic conversations will help you cultivate the mindset and resilience necessary to persevere through any circumstance.

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    Daniel Truelove Jr.
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
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