Education With An Edge

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Education With An Edge

Education With An Edge is hosted by Jacqelle Lane. Each episode is meant to create, cultivate, and inspire honest discussion about issues affecting our youth. Education With an Edge is about lifting up students, teachers, and community members! We will discuss topics like inclusion, career planning, social justice issues affecting education, child and family services, determination, and how to help support and assist in the success of the next generation!

  1. 05/05/2023

    Yuridia Igbokwe

    Welcome to Education with an Edge! Today, we have the honor of interviewing the inspiring Yuridia Igbokwe. Yuridia is a Mexican-born immigrant rights activist and entrepreneur who champions women in leadership, works with immigrants worldwide, and tirelessly advocates for social justice. With over 20 years of experience, she's trained legal professionals and developed case strategies to protect immigrant rights. Yuridia has founded the "Legal Conversations Show" and "Top Law Connect," providing valuable resources to immigrants in Latin America and West Africa. She's served as Marketing Director at prominent Omaha immigration firms and established Lincua, a language and marketing consultancy. Yuridia is also an influential speaker and has participated in conferences like the Global Women Forum & Global Leadership African Summit. Most recently, she co-founded the EntreAmigas podcast, the only all-Spanish podcast in Nebraska for Latina Spanish speakers, and launched a bilingual show, Yuridia on Air, where she discusses social justice issues in Spanish and English. Let's give a warm welcome to our incredible guest, Yuridia Igbokwe! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    51 min
  2. 24/02/2023

    Shannon Bingham

    When Shannon Bingham moved to Omaha after graduating from Lenox, Iowa, she began to envision and pursue a life with purpose. In 2004, at the young age of 26, she opened nationally recognized Seven Salon with her business partner Nikki, which has been in business 20 years with a staff of 30.  The salon was quickly awarded Salon Today magazine’s Top 200 Fastest Growing Salons in the United States.  In addition to being a business owner and hairstylist, Shannon has been a traveling haircutting educator for major manufacturers such as Tigi Bed Head and IGK, gracing stages and classrooms across the United States.  She has also dedicated several years of service to the beauty industry by serving on the DHHS Board of Cosmetology, Electrology, Nail Technology, Esthetics and Body Art, helping to form and fight legislation on multiple occasions and also uphold the integrity of these licensed professions. Shannon has been published in national magazines including Modern Salon, has organized fundraisers for local and national charities including Hair for Haiti, which raised funds for the victims of the Haiti earthquake in 2010.  She was nominated for several awards including the local publication The Reader’s ‘Next Big Thing’ and the Beyond the Shear award, which recognizes philanthropy on a local level. Her social media presence featuring her work has also been recognized internationally by large platforms, including Buzzcut Feed, American Salon, Hairbrained and Nothing but Pixies.  Shannon has been interviewed on several national forums and podcasts and developed personalized freelance classes to help guide and inspire beauty professionals. In addition to her career, Shannon enjoys spending time with her family; two teenage boys, her 6-year-old daughter, and her entrepreneurial locksmith husband.   In 2007 she became a mother of her oldest child though the process of adoption, which created a passion for 'Open Adoption' and the entire adoption process. This year after being awarded the title of Mrs. Nebraska International, Shannon knew naturally for this event she could raise more awareness and education about the process of adoption.   In her free time, she loves traveling, owning and operation her photography business, volunteering at her home church, golfing and eating out in new places! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    20 min
  3. 01/10/2022

    Sarah Slattery

    Chef Sarah Slattery was born and raised in Nebraska's Legislative District Sarah knows the community and its needs because she has been here her whole life. Sarah is the middle child of three kids. Her father, Mike, is the elected public defender for Cass County and is on the Board of Directors of the Cass County Economic Development Council. Her mother, Barb, is a former elementary school teacher and college instructor. She is currently on the Board of Directors for Midlands Community Foundation and the President of the Cass County Tourism Board. Sarah continues to have a close relationship with her parents, having opened Slattery Vintage Estates Vineyard & Tasting Room with them in 2008. Sarah is the chef and manager there. Philanthropy and community service are in Sarah's blood. She has given so much of her time and talent to many nonprofit organizations, such as the March of Dimes, the Visiting Nurse Association, and St. John the Baptist School in Plattsmouth. Sarah even spent a year building Habitat for Humanity houses in Omaha as a member of the AmeriCorps National Service program. Sarah is a single mother to Helen Rose, a 6th grader at St. John's. Sarah is also an alumnus of StJB and is currently the head of the school's hot lunch program. She has reintroduced scratch cookery and significantly increased the fresh produce available to the school children through a fresh fruit and vegetable bar. School Nutrition is her passion and an essential pillar of her platform. Speaking of school, Sarah loves it! She earned her BA from Creighton University in 2004. In 2011, she graduated from the Institute for Culinary Arts at Metropolitan Community College with an AAS in Culinary Arts. She was also the Salutatorian of her class. Shortly after graduating, she accepted a position as an Adjunct Instructor at the ICA and taught Community Education classes at the Plattsmouth Learning Center for Southeast Community College. Sarah LOVES Education. Sarah aspires to be the representative for ALL of District 2, and will work to fight for the rights of all its citizens. Sarah currently lives in Plattsmouth with her daughter Ellie, their dogs Alfred & Moxie, cats Pickles & Bean, and a whole lot of house plants. #LunchLadyforLegislature A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    44 min

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Education With An Edge is hosted by Jacqelle Lane. Each episode is meant to create, cultivate, and inspire honest discussion about issues affecting our youth. Education With an Edge is about lifting up students, teachers, and community members! We will discuss topics like inclusion, career planning, social justice issues affecting education, child and family services, determination, and how to help support and assist in the success of the next generation!

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