Mindset on Resilience

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.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.danieltruelove.com/] LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Truelove Jr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-truelove-jr-b4573a25?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DanielTrueloveJr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/danieltruelovejr/] X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@datruelovejr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/datruelovejr] Connect with Vernon: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theWrightLeader.com [https://linktr.ee/TheWrightLeader] LinkedIn: Vernon Wright [https://linkedin.com/in/thewrightleader] Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vernon TheWrightLeader Wright⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/zeroapologyzone] Instagram: @TheWrightLeader⁠ [https://instagram.com/thewrightleader] X: @TheWrightLeader [https://x.com/thewrightleader]

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.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.danieltruelove.com/] LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Truelove Jr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-truelove-jr-b4573a25?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DanielTrueloveJr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/danieltruelovejr/] X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@datruelovejr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/datruelovejr] Connect with Antoine: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Antoine McClain⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoine-mcclain/] Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Antoine McClain [https://www.facebook.com/antoine.mcclain.5]⁠

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.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.danieltruelove.com/] LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Truelove Jr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-truelove-jr-b4573a25?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DanielTrueloveJr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/danieltruelovejr/] X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@datruelovejr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/datruelovejr] Connect with Sofia: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.SofiaSpeaks.com [https://sofiaspeaks.com/] LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sofia Gonzalez [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofia-gonzalez-m-ed-ma-94aab625/] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@__SofiaSpeaks [https://www.instagram.com/__sofiaspeaks/]⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠@_SofiaSpeaks [https://x.com/_sofiaspeaks]

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.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.danieltruelove.com/] LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Truelove Jr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-truelove-jr-b4573a25?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DanielTrueloveJr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/danieltruelovejr/] X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@datruelovejr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/datruelovejr] Connect with Dr. Weinberg: Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.Belonging.education [https://www.belonging.education/] LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Max Weinberg [https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-weinberg-ph-d-a8694736/] Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠Belonging Education [https://www.facebook.com/belonging.education] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@BelongingEducation [https://www.instagram.com/belongingeducation]⁠ X: ⁠⁠@BelongingEdu [https://twitter.com/BelongingEdu]

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.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.danieltruelove.com/] LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Truelove Jr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-truelove-jr-b4573a25?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DanielTrueloveJr.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/danieltruelovejr/] X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@datruelovejr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/datruelovejr] Connect with Logan: Website: ⁠⁠www.YBNormal.org⁠ [https://ybnormal.org/] LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Logan Taylor⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybnormal/] Facebook: ⁠⁠Y.B.Normal?⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/YBNormal2016/] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@Y.B.Normal2016 [https://www.instagram.com/y.b.normal2016/]⁠ X: ⁠@YBNormal2016⁠ [https://twitter.com/ybnormal2016?lang=en] Youtube: ⁠⁠Y.B.Normal?⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@YBNormal423/videos]