I Am Not: Owning What We’re Not Good At (Ep. 38)

I Am Not: Owning What We’re Not Good At (Ep. 38)

We are not good at everything. We’re owning our weaknesses, laughing at our preferences, and embracing the things we’d rather not do (or simply can’t). Because here’s the truth - we need each other. When you know your strengths and surround yourself with people who fill in the gaps, life just works better.

Stronger Together with Dr. Matthew X. Joseph (Ep. 37)

A mystery Amazon delivery, a first job story, and a nationwide educator network—this episode has it all with Dr. Matthew X. Joseph. We explore the power of collaboration through real stories, honest moments, and a few laughs along the way. The XFactor EDU network is inspiring community of educators committed to supporting one another and making a lasting difference. https://xfactoredu.org/

McKinney-Vento Explained: Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness (Ep. 36)

Heather Britton of the DuPage ROE joins us to break down the McKinney-Vento Act and what it requires of school districts. This conversation offers clear, practical steps to ensure compliance with federal and state law — while keeping students and families at the center of the work.

Unsupervised Leadership with Courtney Orzel and Kate Koch (Ep. 35)

The ultimate crossover event of the season!✨Unsupervised Leadership meets Messy Business in a fun and fabulous episode you didn’t know you needed. Dr. Courtney Orzel and Dr. Kate Koch bring the real talk, big laughs, and the kind of leadership lessons that only come from beautifully messy moments. You won’t want to miss this one!

Medicaid Advocacy and Disability Rights with Attorney Nicole Jorwic (Ep. 24)

Nicole Jorwic, an attorney and national policy expert advocates at the national level for people with disabilities and caregivers. Nicole breaks down key Medicaid issues, highlights bipartisan efforts creating real progress, and shares her unique experience working in Hollywood, including collaborating with writers from This Is Us to ensure authentic disability and caregiving representation. This episode offers hopeful insight into how policy and advocacy can drive meaningful change.