Season 9 Episode #9 The Power of Reading, Writing, and Southern Storytelling with Author Susan Gooch

Season 9 Episode #12 Choosing Yourself and Rebuilding with Purpose with Hakeem Bourne McFarlane

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1495555/fan_mail/new] In this episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat Podcast™, host Jebeh Edmunds interviews Hakeem Bourne McFarlane, founder of Choose Yourself Community. Hakeem shares his journey of personal transformation after experiencing loss, injuries, and life challenges that pushed him to rebuild his life with intention. This conversation explores resilience, identity, and how choosing yourself can lead to meaningful growth and purpose. Listen now to this inspiring conversation about transformation, community, and empowerment. #PersonalGrowth #Resilience #PodcastInterview #CulturalCurriculumChat Learn more about Hakeem Bourne McFarlane here: chooseyourselfcommunity@gmail.com Socials: @bigdreamhakeem IG & TT Hey friends! 💛 Just a quick reminder that Roots & Radiance: The Orange Blossom Book Celebration is happening July 18 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and I'd absolutely love to see you there! We're celebrating stories, culture, community, local artists, and, of course, The Orange B Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1495555/support] COME SAY Hey!! Instagram: @cultrallyjebeh_ [https://www.instagram.com/culturallyjebeh_/] Facebook: @JebehCulturalConsulting [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063708180388] Pinterest: @Jebeh Cultural Consulting  [https://www.pinterest.com/jebeh01/] LinkedIn: @Jebeh Cultural Consulting [http://www.linkedin.com/in/jebeh-edmunds-3b9334101] Leave a Review on our Podcast! We value your feedback! [https://g.page/r/CQhLsXsiioFtEBM/review] Buy My Book: The Orange Blossom  https://a.co/d/dRgzqgB [https://a.co/d/dRgzqgB]  🎉 Show your support and rock the culture! Check out the official Cultural Curriculum Chat™ merch — from cozy beanies to statement mugs that celebrate community, curiosity, and inclusive storytelling. Grab your favorite pieces and rep the movement! ➤ https://jebehedmunds.com/merch-shop/ [https://jebehedmunds.com/merch-shop/] 👉 Every purchase helps support the podcast and our mission to amplify diverse voices. Follow our Blog [https://jebehedmunds.com/blog/] Enroll In Our Mini Courses [https://jebehedmunds.com/plans/available-mini-courses/] Enroll In My Digital Course: How To ... [https://jebehedmunds.com/digitalcourse/]

Season 9 Episode #11 The Hidden Weight of Leadership: What Authority Really Costs with Reverend Kevin T. Taylor

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1495555/fan_mail/new] In this powerful episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat Podcast™, Jebeh Edmunds sits down with Rev. Kevin T. Taylor—pastor, leadership advisor, and author of A Charge to Keep. Together, they explore what leadership truly looks like behind the scenes—the weight of difficult decisions, the cost of integrity, and the responsibility that comes with authority. This conversation dives into leadership, faith, organizational pressure, and the courage it takes to act with clarity when it matters most. In this episode, you’ll learn: * What leaders carry that others rarely see * How integrity can come with real personal and professional costs * Why hesitation can damage organizations * How to move from pressure and uncertainty to clarity and action If you want to stay connected with Rev. Kevin T. Taylor, you can find him at: 🌐 https://calendly.com/revkttaylor Hey friends! 💛 Just a quick reminder that Roots & Radiance: The Orange Blossom Book Celebration is happening July 18 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and I'd absolutely love to see you there! We're celebrating stories, culture, community, local artists, and, of course, The Orange B Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1495555/support] COME SAY Hey!! Instagram: @cultrallyjebeh_ [https://www.instagram.com/culturallyjebeh_/] Facebook: @JebehCulturalConsulting [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063708180388] Pinterest: @Jebeh Cultural Consulting  [https://www.pinterest.com/jebeh01/] LinkedIn: @Jebeh Cultural Consulting [http://www.linkedin.com/in/jebeh-edmunds-3b9334101] Leave a Review on our Podcast! We value your feedback! [https://g.page/r/CQhLsXsiioFtEBM/review] Buy My Book: The Orange Blossom  https://a.co/d/dRgzqgB [https://a.co/d/dRgzqgB]  🎉 Show your support and rock the culture! Check out the official Cultural Curriculum Chat™ merch — from cozy beanies to statement mugs that celebrate community, curiosity, and inclusive storytelling. Grab your favorite pieces and rep the movement! ➤ https://jebehedmunds.com/merch-shop/ [https://jebehedmunds.com/merch-shop/] 👉 Every purchase helps support the podcast and our mission to amplify diverse voices. Follow our Blog [https://jebehedmunds.com/blog/] Enroll In Our Mini Courses [https://jebehedmunds.com/plans/available-mini-courses/] Enroll In My Digital Course: How To ... [https://jebehedmunds.com/digitalcourse/]

Season 9 Episode #10 Reimagining Schools with Joy, Equity, and Courage: A Conversation with Dr. Deonna Smith

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1495555/fan_mail/new] In this powerful return episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat Podcast™, host Jebeh Edmunds welcomes back educational justice advocate Dr. Deonna Smith for a deeper conversation about the future of equitable education. Dr. Smith, founder of Deonna Smith Consulting, works with schools across the country to help educators create learning environments centered on equity, inclusion, and joy. (deonnasmithconsulting.com [https://deonnasmithconsulting.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com]) Together, Jebeh and Dr. Smith explore: * Why joy is a critical part of equitable classrooms * How educators can move beyond performative allyship * Strategies for addressing teacher burnout * Practical ways to build inclusive school cultures * What the future of education could look like This episode is a must-listen for educators, school leaders, and anyone passionate about transforming education. Hey friends! 💛 Just a quick reminder that Roots & Radiance: The Orange Blossom Book Celebration is happening July 18 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and I'd absolutely love to see you there! We're celebrating stories, culture, community, local artists, and, of course, The Orange B Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1495555/support] COME SAY Hey!! Instagram: @cultrallyjebeh_ [https://www.instagram.com/culturallyjebeh_/] Facebook: @JebehCulturalConsulting [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063708180388] Pinterest: @Jebeh Cultural Consulting  [https://www.pinterest.com/jebeh01/] LinkedIn: @Jebeh Cultural Consulting [http://www.linkedin.com/in/jebeh-edmunds-3b9334101] Leave a Review on our Podcast! We value your feedback! [https://g.page/r/CQhLsXsiioFtEBM/review] Buy My Book: The Orange Blossom  https://a.co/d/dRgzqgB [https://a.co/d/dRgzqgB]  🎉 Show your support and rock the culture! Check out the official Cultural Curriculum Chat™ merch — from cozy beanies to statement mugs that celebrate community, curiosity, and inclusive storytelling. Grab your favorite pieces and rep the movement! ➤ https://jebehedmunds.com/merch-shop/ [https://jebehedmunds.com/merch-shop/] 👉 Every purchase helps support the podcast and our mission to amplify diverse voices. Follow our Blog [https://jebehedmunds.com/blog/] Enroll In Our Mini Courses [https://jebehedmunds.com/plans/available-mini-courses/] Enroll In My Digital Course: How To ... [https://jebehedmunds.com/digitalcourse/]

Season 9 Episode #9 The Power of Reading, Writing, and Southern Storytelling with Author Susan Gooch

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1495555/fan_mail/new] In this episode, Jebeh Edmunds sits down with Susan Gooch, an Arkansas author and proud Southern storyteller, to talk about the transformative power of reading, writing, and the stories we carry from our lived experiences. Susan shares her journey from a child with dyslexia who resisted reading to a voracious reader who devours nearly 200 books a year. She opens up about her mother's patient dedication, the eighth-grade moment a Dickens novel cracked her world wide open, and how those early struggles shaped her into an empathetic, passionate educator. Together, Jebeh and Susan explore creative classroom strategies for reluctant readers — from "book carrying" and lunch bunches to Book Bingo and million-word reading challenges — and discuss how building positive associations with reading can change a student's entire trajectory. Susan also dives into her Carrington Series, sharing how small-town Arkansas life, a cast of unforgettable Southern women, and a story that came to her while supervising standardized tests inspired her fiction debut. She reflects on finding her authentic author voice, the danger of mimicking other writers, and why it's never too late to start a new chapter — in books or in life. Key Takeaways: * The brain must be trained to read — and great educators know how to make that happen * Write what you know: your lived experience is your greatest creative asset * It's never too late to pivot, start over, and chase new dreams * Find Susan Gooch: susangooch.com | Instagram & Facebook: @Y'allHaveGottoReadThis The Carrington Affairs and The Non-Negotiable are available on Amazon and local booksellers. Hey friends! 💛 Just a quick reminder that Roots & Radiance: The Orange Blossom Book Celebration is happening July 18 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and I'd absolutely love to see you there! We're celebrating stories, culture, community, local artists, and, of course, The Orange B Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1495555/support] COME SAY Hey!! Instagram: @cultrallyjebeh_ [https://www.instagram.com/culturallyjebeh_/] Facebook: @JebehCulturalConsulting [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063708180388] Pinterest: @Jebeh Cultural Consulting  [https://www.pinterest.com/jebeh01/] LinkedIn: @Jebeh Cultural Consulting [http://www.linkedin.com/in/jebeh-edmunds-3b9334101] Leave a Review on our Podcast! We value your feedback! [https://g.page/r/CQhLsXsiioFtEBM/review] Buy My Book: The Orange Blossom  https://a.co/d/dRgzqgB [https://a.co/d/dRgzqgB]  🎉 Show your support and rock the culture! Check out the official Cultural Curriculum Chat™ merch — from cozy beanies to statement mugs that celebrate community, curiosity, and inclusive storytelling. Grab your favorite pieces and rep the movement! ➤ https://jebehedmunds.com/merch-shop/ [https://jebehedmunds.com/merch-shop/] 👉 Every purchase helps support the podcast and our mission to amplify diverse voices. Follow our Blog [https://jebehedmunds.com/blog/] Enroll In Our Mini Courses [https://jebehedmunds.com/plans/available-mini-courses/] Enroll In My Digital Course: How To ... [https://jebehedmunds.com/digitalcourse/]

Season 9 Episode #8 Unlearning to Become: A Conversation on Identity, Healing, and Letting Go with Ginny Priem

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1495555/fan_mail/new] In this powerful episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat Podcast™, Jebeh Edmunds sits down with Ginny Priem—keynote speaker, Master Certified Professional Life Coach, best-selling author, and host of the Unsubscribe Podcast. Together, they explore what it truly means to “unsubscribe” from the beliefs, expectations, and identities that no longer serve us. This conversation dives into identity, healing, cultural expectations, and the courage it takes to let go and rebuild.  In this episode, you’ll learn: * What it means to “unsubscribe” from limiting beliefs * How identity and lived experiences shape our choices * Why letting go is necessary for growth * Practical steps to begin your healing journey If you want to stay connected with Ginny, you can find her at: 🌐 ginnypriem.com 🎧 Listen to her podcast: Unsubscribe Podcast 📱 Instagram: @ginnypriem Hey friends! 💛 Just a quick reminder that Roots & Radiance: The Orange Blossom Book Celebration is happening July 18 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and I'd absolutely love to see you there! We're celebrating stories, culture, community, local artists, and, of course, The Orange B Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1495555/support] COME SAY Hey!! Instagram: @cultrallyjebeh_ [https://www.instagram.com/culturallyjebeh_/] Facebook: @JebehCulturalConsulting [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063708180388] Pinterest: @Jebeh Cultural Consulting  [https://www.pinterest.com/jebeh01/] LinkedIn: @Jebeh Cultural Consulting [http://www.linkedin.com/in/jebeh-edmunds-3b9334101] Leave a Review on our Podcast! We value your feedback! [https://g.page/r/CQhLsXsiioFtEBM/review] Buy My Book: The Orange Blossom  https://a.co/d/dRgzqgB [https://a.co/d/dRgzqgB]  🎉 Show your support and rock the culture! Check out the official Cultural Curriculum Chat™ merch — from cozy beanies to statement mugs that celebrate community, curiosity, and inclusive storytelling. Grab your favorite pieces and rep the movement! ➤ https://jebehedmunds.com/merch-shop/ [https://jebehedmunds.com/merch-shop/] 👉 Every purchase helps support the podcast and our mission to amplify diverse voices. Follow our Blog [https://jebehedmunds.com/blog/] Enroll In Our Mini Courses [https://jebehedmunds.com/plans/available-mini-courses/] Enroll In My Digital Course: How To ... [https://jebehedmunds.com/digitalcourse/]