2 APR 2019 · In this conversation with Judith Rapley, she shares how to push the reset button and learn how to accept your imperfections, care for yourself, set boundaries and find balance in your life to lead and serve in excellence.Minister Judith Rapley is a Life, Relationship, Leadership and Career Coach. She is the Founder & Owner of JMR Coaching & Consulting Services where she provides services through individual and group Personal Development sessions and programs. Last month, she published her first book, a daily transformational devotional for leaders titled Imperfectly Perfect: A 31-day Transformative Guide to Healthy Leadership that Begins with you. She is the Founder of her own non-profit, YOUMatter, a youth development social impact model focused on inter-generational mentorship, community service and global awareness. She is a transformational leader, a sought-after motivational speaker and a change agent as non-profit and emotional and wellness trainer. Judith is a therapist and social worker. She received master’s degrees in psychology and Sociology from Columbia University. Judith’s love for God and her sincere desire to make things better and make things happen, not just talk about it, is the fuel that ignites her passion.Connect with Judith:Email: judith@judithrapley.com Website: www.judithrapley.com. Facebook: Judith Rapley Life CoachInstagram: @judithrapleylifecoach Youtube: Judith Rapley Life CoachTwitter: @transform_4life LinkedIn: JMRapley Coaching & Consulting Services and Judith Rapley Purchase Imperfectly Perfect: A 31-day Transformative Guide to Healthy Leadership that Begins with You:http://bit.ly/ImperfectlyPerfectAmazon https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/imperfectly-perfect-judith-rapleyNYC Workshop and Book signing celebration: Friday April 12thhttps://jrapley-celebratingimperfectlyperfect.eventbrite.comConnect with Aundrea:Website: AundreaTHarris.comEmail: info@AundreaTHarris.comSocial Media: Twitter & Instagram @GrowthAgent Be sure to follow the EduCatered Show on Twitter & Instagram @educateredshowPodcast Email: educatered@builtformore.fm

26 MAR 2019 · Are you living full out by letting your life unfold as it organically should? Tune into this conversation with Nancy Solari. Nancy shares how her brand, Living Full Out, was birthed and how she lived through life’s challenges.Nancy Solari is a best-selling author and renowned speaker in business success and personal motivation. As a life coach, she has empowered people to overcome their physical and emotional challenges and achieve their goals. When Nancy was sixteen years old, she was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa and has experienced progressive vision loss over the years. Despite her prognosis, she was resilient in creating a vision for her future and determined to live with purpose and follow her dreams. She went on to work for Good Morning America and Entertainment Tonight, had a professional music career, and was a top-producing Realtor in Southern California. Today, Nancy hosts the national Living Full Out Show and is an inspiring example of creating a successful life through determination and positivity. Nancy believes everyone is capable of overcoming adversities and living full out. Nancy is an authentic, passionate, and successful example of how you can live the life you want with the right mindset and foundation. Regardless of the challenges you face, with perseverance and a desire for greatness, you can begin living full out.Connect with Nancy:Website: LivingFullOut.comFacebook: Nancy SolariTwitter: @NancySolariInstagram: @living_full_out_showYouTube: Nancy Solari Connect with Aundrea:Website: AundreaTHarris.comEmail: info@AundreaTHarris.comSocial Media: Twitter & Instagram @GrowthAgent Be sure to follow the EduCatered Show on Twitter & Instagram @educateredshowPodcast Email: educatered@builtformore.fm

19 MAR 2019 · Educators have many roles and responsibilities beyond instructing or training a group of people. Oftentimes, educators find themselves as a caregiver for a family member or friend. In this conversation, Elizabeth Miller provides practical strategies and tools that family caregivers can do to integrate self-care into their lives, so they avoid caregiver burnout.Elizabeth Miller is a wife, mother, full-time employee, family caregiver, author and Certified Caregiving Consultant. She obtained a B.A. in Journalism from Penn State University and currently leads the program management office for a fortune 1000 company. She had the pleasure of being a substitute teacher for 4 years at an elementary school. Elizabeth’s personal experiences caring for aging parents with chronic and terminal illnesses as well as caring for a sibling with developmental disabilities inspired her to create Happy Healthy Caregiver in 2015. Through her speaking, consulting, writing and online community, Elizabeth helps family caregivers integrate caregiving and self-care into their daily lives. Elizabeth has been a presenter at the 2016, 2017, and 2018 National Caregiving Conferences. Her story has also been featured with Woman’s Day and the Marietta Daily Journal. She is the host of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast on the Whole Care Network, author of Just for You: a Daily Self-Care Journal, and facilitates a support group for family caregivers called the NW Atlanta Daughterhood Circle.Connect with Elizabeth:Website: happyhealthycaregiver.comInstagram: @happyhealthycaregiverTwitter: @HHCaregiverFB: Happy Healthy CaregiverJust for You: a Daily Self-Care Journal – https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/product/journal/National Caregiving Conference in Chicago – November 8 & 9. Available virtually too! https://www.caregiving.com/ncc19/Daughterhood Circle - Daughterhood.orgConnect with Aundrea:Website: AundreaTHarris.comEmail: info@AundreaTHarris.comSocial Media: Twitter & Instagram @GrowthAgent Be sure to follow the EduCatered Show on Twitter & Instagram @educateredshowPodcast Email: educatered@builtformore.fm

13 NOV 2018 · In this conversation with multi-passionate creator I’sha Gaines, she provides areas with 3 self-care checkpoints. They are: emotions, behaviors, and patterns. I’sha encourages educators to invest time in learning about their self. I'sha Gaines is from Dallas, Texas. She is a writer by trade and thoroughly enjoys the journey of compilation. She is a hustler – she has a relentless drive to win that some may classify as a “super-power” and she strives to exhibit excellence in all that she does. I’sha graduated from the University of Texas Arlington with a bachelor’s Degree in Journalism. Plagued for two years by not being able to find a journalism job in the metroplex, she became an elementary school teacher. I’sha thought her journalism career was over! But then, had the bright idea to create her own job! In 2015, she became a high school commercial and audio video production teacher. I’sha has also obtained a New Media Journalism Master's Degree from THE Full Sail University! Being named as one of Dallas Weekly's 20 Millennials to watch in 2016, Conducting media for Essence Festival and opening an event space/studio, has been highlights of her career thus far! I’sha is the owner of I’sha Gaines Photography & Graphics, HoneyBeNatural Magazine, Our Urban Hippie – small boutique-styled space, and HUMAN.Collection – apparel and accessories line. She is also the Creative Director for CreateherStock – stock gallery for people of color.Connect with I’sha:Instagram: @ishagainesphoto, @oururbanhippie, @honeybenaturalmagWebsites: www.ishagaines.com, www.honeybenatural.com, www.oururbanhippie.com Affirm on the GO! It's Mini Affirmation Summit events! http://www.honeybenatural.com/affirmonthego/

31 OCT 2018 · In this conversation with servant leader Dr. Nikki Ceaser-Small, she provides educators with 3 keys to being a mindful educator. They are: know your audience, demonstrate a level of empathy, and “no” your bandwidth. Dr. Nikki is transparent with an experience where she did not “no” her bandwidth.Dr. Nikki Ceaser- Small currently serves as a Business Faculty member at Cedar Valley Community College in Lancaster, Texas. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Nikki serves on a number of committees throughout the college. With over 10 years of leadership experience in higher education administration including four-year colleges and universities, proprietary colleges, community colleges and private universities, Nikki has established herself as a thought leader and pioneer in the areas of advancing enrollment management and building corporate relations. Nikki believes that her purpose in life is to contribute towards developing students to reach their full potential professionally. Nikki earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Northwestern State University, a Master of Business Administration from Northwood University in Cedar Hill, Texas and a Doctorate of Education with a specialization in Leadership and Management at Capella University. Connect with Nikki:Email: Nnc2003@aol.comSocial Media (Facebook, LinkedIn): Nikki Ceaser- Small

16 OCT 2018 · SMS with Stefanie Brown In our SMS (stress management, mindfulness, and self-care) conversation, Stefanie Brown shares how became intentional about what goes on around her as well as inside of her. Stefanie D. Brown, M.Ed. lives, loves and blossoms as a proud mother, author, blogger, educator, school psychologist intern, and a catalyst of inspirational, energetic sparks who has helped countless individuals transform their mindsets via her teaching, coaching and trainings. Through her own mindful transformation, Stefanie confronted her fears and aimlessly threw caution to the wind. She turned her fear into faith and her parties of pity into promised-filled purpose. Stefanie is committed to inspire and cultivate others to blossom right where they are no matter their race, size or age. Connect with Stefanie: Instagram: @stefanieislivinnlovin Email: stefanieislivnnlovin@gmail.com

2 OCT 2018 · In this conversation with Michelle White, we discuss self-care. She shares how self-care should be a healthy and safe relationship with self. Michelle White, LMSW is a self-care blogger and creator of gmichelle: Self-Care Resources. Michelle created gmichelle to offer space for folks to practice self-care regularly, strengthen their self-love and learn about healthy interpersonal relationships. With extensive experience as a licensed social worker, clinical therapist and statewide trainer, Michelle has worked closely with people who have survived interpersonal trauma, domestic violence, and child abuse. With gmichelle, she hopes to offer shame-free support, healing-centered resources and trauma-informed tools for each person on their journey to becoming the best version of themselves in their relationships. Michelle works full-time as a professional trainer and project manager with the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence in Atlanta, Georgia.Connect with Michelle:Website: www.gmichelle.comInstagram: @thegmichelleBook: Self Explore, Self Restore https://gmichelle.com/self-explore-self-restore/

25 SEP 2018 · When we normally hear about a “SMS message”, we think of the short message service that is commonly referred to as text message. In this conversation with Tatiana Smith, we discuss an SMS message referred to as stress management, mindfulness, and self-care. Tatiana empowers individuals to know that "it's ok to not be ok" and that they can reclaim their true and free self. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of TSmith Counseling. Her passion is helping people reach freedom and wholeness in their life journey. She is an author, speaker and the host of Talking Off the Couch, a podcast that tackles raising awareness about mental health within communities of color, mental health in pop culture and overcoming mental health stigmas. Tatiana is here to walk alongside you as you take your journey towards a Whole and Free you! Tatiana Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor. She received a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Amberton University. She has experience helping individuals find freedom from depression, anxiety, anger, addictions, and marital issues. Her goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.Connect with Tatiana:Website: www.TSmithcounseling.comInstagram: @TSmithcounseling & @talkingoffthecouchTwitter: @PodcastTOTC

18 SEP 2018 · This conversation is with LaKeshia about self-care. She provides with five components that should be considered with self-care.LaKeshia Grant is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Texas Tech and a Master of Arts in Counseling at Dallas Baptist University. LaKeshia was introduced to the world of mental health crisis stabilization when she worked at Green Oaks Psychiatric Hospital in the Adult Psychiatric Emergency room. Since 2014, LaKeshia has been co-facilitating with Arise, a women’s support group for survivors of sexual abuse/incest. In August 2016, she began working at Children's Medical Center Dallas on the inpatient psychiatry unit. She is now the inpatient care coordinator. LaKeshia recently opened her own counseling practice, Mindfully Restored Counseling, on August 6, 2018, where she provides counseling to women ages 17 and older.Connect with LaKeshia:Website: mindfullyrestored.com Instagram: @mindfully_restoredTwitter: @lakgrantArise International, Inc. - ariseintl.orgHelping survivors of sexual violence heal

13 SEP 2018 · This conversation is about self-care with Brandie. She provides educators with some tools to add to their self-care plan. Brandie Johnson is the Designer and Owner of Identity Jewelry Company, a hand stamped accessories brand dedicated to creating conversation pieces, promoting education, and being a light in this world. Brandie has professional experience in education, retail management, and nonprofit management. In her most recent position, she served as the Director of Engagement at Cornerstone Crossroads Academy, a nonprofit second chance high school in South Dallas. Brandie believes that, from start to finish, life is filled with opportunities to learn and grow. Brandie is a newlywed as well as a recent graduate of Dallas Baptist University. She now holds a Master of Arts degree in Counseling and is currently preparing for the National Counselor Exam.Connect with Brandie:Website: www.shopidentityjewelry.comhttps://medium.com/@brandiejohnson (for Blackout Day post)Email: hello@shopidentityjewelry.comSocial Media (Facebook, Instagram): @identityjewelryco