Fighting the Good Fight45

FTGF Episode 8: Testimonies of a Fighter- Takisha Jacobs, Co Founder of Connect to Be the Change

Tiana catches up with Takisha Jacobs, mental health advocate and co-founder of Connect to be the Change, a non profit focused on providing alternative ways to respond to trauma other than physical violence.  Like so many other black women, Takisha has faced tremendous obstacles due to racism, sexism, classism, and more. Through her resiliency and determination, she has been able to navigate society’s ills and live a fulfilled life helping the most vulnerable population; the youth. Resources- Connect to Be the Change- https://connect2bethechange.org/ White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo https://www.amazon.com/White-Fragility-People-About-Racism/dp/0807047414 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fighting-the-good-fight45/donations [https://redcircle.com/fighting-the-good-fight45/donations]

FTGF Episode 7: Testimonies of a Fighter- Tyree

Listen to the dialogue between the host Tiana and Tyree Bonds, a local citizen in our community that lost his brother Eric Logan in the Spring of 2019. Listen to what's important to him as a fighter of the good fight, why he keeps going, and what drives him to fight. Visit www.leajaconsulting.com to learn more about the host, Tiana. Stepping Forward by Richard Hardwood, https://theharwoodinstitute.org/books/stepping-forward-book Little Book of Race and Restorative Justice: Black Lives, Healing, and US Social Transformation https://livingjusticepress.org/product/little-book-of-race-and-restorative-justice/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fighting-the-good-fight45/donations [https://redcircle.com/fighting-the-good-fight45/donations]

FTGF Episode 6: Testimonies of a Fighter- Henry

Listen to the dialogue between the host Tiana and Henry Davis, Jr., a local leader in our community. Listen to what's important to him as a fighter of the good fight, why he keeps going, and what drives him to fight. Visit www.leajaconsulting.com to learn more about the host, Tiana. Visit Twitter to learn more about Henry Davis, Jr. https://twitter.com/iamhenrydavisjr?lang=en Visit Instagram to learn more about Henry Davis, Jr. https://www.instagram.com/henrydavisjr/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fighting-the-good-fight45/donations [https://redcircle.com/fighting-the-good-fight45/donations]

FTGF Episode 5: Affirmations and Rituals

In today’s episode, titled, “Affirmations and Rituals,” I am going to share with you how I stay sane...PERIOD, in the education system. Visit www.leajaconsulting.com to learn more about the host, Tiana. The articles referenced in today's episode were: How to Manage Trauma, August 2022 https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Trauma-infographic.pdf [https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Trauma-infographic.pdf] Understanding Child Trauma https://www.samhsa.gov/child-trauma/understanding-child-trauma [https://www.samhsa.gov/child-trauma/understanding-child-trauma]  Addressing Employee Burnout: Are you solving the right problem?  https://www.mckinsey.com/mhi/our-insights/addressing-employee-burnout-are-you-solving-the-right-problem [https://www.mckinsey.com/mhi/our-insights/addressing-employee-burnout-are-you-solving-the-right-problem]  Email Tiana at fightingthegoodfight45@gmail.com to stay connected. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fighting-the-good-fight45/donations [https://redcircle.com/fighting-the-good-fight45/donations]

FTGF Episode 4: Pockets of Success

In today’s episode, titled, “Pockets of Success” Tiana is going to share with you her experiences with evidence-based practices that proved positive results in school communities. Visit www.leajaconsulting.com to learn more about the host, Tiana. The articles referenced in today's episode were: Rich students get better SAT scores—here’s why https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/03/rich-students-get-better-sat-scores-heres-why.html [https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/03/rich-students-get-better-sat-scores-heres-why.html] School accountability: Yesterday, today, and tomorrow https://kappanonline.org/accountability-yesterday-today-tomorrow-finn/ [https://kappanonline.org/accountability-yesterday-today-tomorrow-finn/] This time it’s personal: Shaping the ‘new possible’ through employee experience https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/this-time-its-personal-shaping-the-new-possible-through-employee-experience [https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/this-time-its-personal-shaping-the-new-possible-through-employee-experience] Email Tiana at fightingthegoodfight45@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fighting-the-good-fight45/donations [https://redcircle.com/fighting-the-good-fight45/donations]