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Educatered host, Aundrea T. Harris, shares a candid conversation with Tazmin Ivey, executive producer and founder of Built For More. Listen as she reflects on lessons learned from previous guests and also shares an exciting announcement.Connect with Aundrea:Website: AundreaTHarris.comEmail: info@AundreaTHarris.comSocial Media: Twitter & Instagram @GrowthAgent

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

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

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

Each March, the Brain Injury Association of America observes Brain Injury Awareness Month with an awareness campaign. The theme for 2018 to 2020 is #ChangeYourMind. Tune in to hear some information about brain injury and causes.The Big Interruption was created to be a live support group for women who have experienced a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) – Join here: thebiginterruption.mn.co2019 Walk for Brain Injury on March 30th (Addison, Texas) – Join my team or make a donation here: https://biausa.donorpages.com/WalkDallas2019/TheButterflyInitiativeTBI/Subscribe to our newsletter at AundreaTHarris.com to receive personal development tools, updates on new projects, invitations to live events, and more!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.fmReferenceshttps://www.biausa.org/public-affairs/public-awareness/news/march-is-brain-injury-awareness-monthhttps://www.biausa.org/brain-injury/about-brain-injury/basics

How many times in life have you experienced something that you gave you the opportunity to evolve into a better version of you? Our host, Aundrea T. Harris, shares the biggest interruption in her life with listeners. Tune in to hear how she responded to the interruption and she embraced life with a different perspective.The Big Interruption was created to be a live support group for women who have experienced a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) – Join here: thebiginterruption.mn.co2019 Walk for Brain Injury on March 30th (Addison, Texas) – Join my team or make a donation here: https://biausa.donorpages.com/WalkDallas2019/TheButterflyInitiativeTBI/Subscribe to our newsletter at AundreaTHarris.com to receive personal development tools, updates on new projects, invitations to live events, and more!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

Our host, Aundrea T. Harris, has a wow moment as she shares how our brains can renew itself daily. Our brains are truly amazing! We have the ability to reshape our brains in response to life challenges. Tune in to learn about the connection among stress, mindfulness, and neuroplasticity.Comment below or email the show (educatered@builtformore.fm): What will you commit to doing to reshape your life?Subscribe to our newsletter at AundreaTHarris.com to receive personal development tools, updates on new projects, invitations to live events, and more!Referenceshttp://bit.ly/neuroplasticityreferencehttp://bit.ly/psychologytodayreferencehttp://bit.ly/huffporeferenceConnect with Aundrea:Website: http://AundreaTHarris.comEmail: info@AundreaTHarris.comSocial Media: Twitter & Instagram @GrowthAgent Be sure to follow the EduCatered Show on Twitter & Instagram @educateredshowPodcast Email: educatered@builtformore.fm

With consistent use of mindfulness, we are able to increase the overall well-being of our lives. Listen in to learn about a few benefits of mindfulnessComment below or email the show (educatered@builtformore.fm): Have you been practicing mindfulness? If so, how has it benefited you?Subscribe to our newsletter at AundreaTHarris.com to receive personal development tools, updates on new projects, invitations to live events, and more!Connect with Aundrea:Website: AundreaTHarris.comEmail: info@AundreaTHarris.comSocial Media: Twitter & Instagram @GrowthAgent Be sure to follow EduCatered on Twitter & Instagram @educateredshowPodcast Email: educatered@builtformore.fm

Our host, Aundrea T. Harris, shares a brief history about mindfulness and how mindfulness helps us to become more intentional about our thoughts. Comment below or email the show (educatered@builtformore.fm): What can you do to be more intentional about your thoughts? Subscribe to our newsletter at AundreaTHarris.com to receive personal development tools, updates on new projects, invitations to live events, and more! Connect with Aundrea:Website: AundreaTHarris.comEmail: info@AundreaTHarris.comSocial Media: Twitter & Instagram @GrowthAgentBe sure to follow EduCatered on Twitter & Instagram @educateredshowPodcast Email: educatered@builtformore.fm

Our host, Aundrea T. Harris, shares how mindfulness was introduced to her and how it became an effective tool in her healing journey. As a Dynamic Mindfulness Teacher and emerging mindfulness expert, Aundrea provides us with an explanation about mindfulness.Comment below or email the show (educatered@builtformore.fm): What does mindfulness mean to you?Subscribe to our newsletter at AundreaTHarris.com by January 31st to receive a FREE audio copy of our host’s book, Seasons of Life: Changed in the Process V1.Connect with Aundrea:Website: AundreaTHarris.comEmail: info@AundreaTHarris.comSocial Media: Twitter & Instagram @GrowthAgent Be sure to follow EduCatered on Twitter & Instagram @educateredshowPodcast Email: educatered@builtformore.fm

When Life Happens with Aundrea T. HarrisOur host, Aundrea T. Harris, starts season 2 with a message about life. During our journey, sometimes life places high demands on us when we least expect it. How mindful are we through the situation? Listen in to learn some ways to move through life’s challenges effectively.Comment below or email the show (educatered@builtformore.fm): What is the one thing that you will do today to change the course of your life for the better?Subscribe to our newsletter at AundreaTHarris.com by January 31st to receive a FREE audio copy of our host’s book, Seasons of Life: Changed in the Process V1.Connect with Aundrea:Website: AundreaTHarris.comEmail: info@AundreaTHarris.comSocial Media: Twitter & Instagram @GrowthAgent Be sure to follow EduCatered on Twitter & Instagram @educateredshowPodcast Email: educatered@builtformore.fm

Today's episode is an excerpt from a live video featured on Educatered's Instagram (@educateredshow). Host Aundrea T. Harris shares some thoughts on wrapping up the season, thanking both listeners and guests, and a call for suggestions as we prep for season 2. Follow @educatered show on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to stay connected.

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/

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

Self-care with Chrisdya HoustonIn this conversation, Chrisdya Houston provides some practical tips about planning self-care. She shares the importance of rational thinking and emotional intelligence in relation to self-care.A native of Dallas, Texas, Chrisdya Houston successfully completed her compulsory education at Skyline Career Development Center and was accepted into her first choice - Southern Methodist University, where she went on to graduate in 1996 with a triple major in Journalism, Psychology, and Sociology. In 2012, she obtained a Master of Education in Curriculum& Instruction with an emphasis on Literacy from the University of Texas at Arlington and is currently completing the Learning Therapy Program at SMU to become a Certified Dyslexia Practitioner. As an educator, Chrisdya has earned Texas Teacher Certifications in General Elementary, Reading, and English as a Second Language. She also acquired the in-districtcredentials to serve the Talented & Gifted. Professionally, she has served the Dallas Independent School District for 20 years in the capacities of: elementary classroom teacher, secondary reading improvement teacher, and ESL Instructional Support Specialist. In her current role as a Dyslexia Interventionist, she continues to focus on literacy by helping students overcome obstacles that keep them from achieving academically. Through her previous role as an Adjunct Professor of Writing for the Dallas County Community College District, Chrisdya’s work in education not only helps children, but adults as well.Education is a staple in Chrisdya’s life, and so is entrepreneurship. Known as the “Travel Guru,” she is a professional travel agent who owns her own home-based travel business. She serves as a travel team trainer and also helps other people become travel agents. Chrisdya has been an active and faithful member of the Concord Church since 1976. As a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., philanthropy and service are also hallmarks for Chrisdya. Most recently, Chrisdya was named Vice President of the Dallas Chapter of L.I.P.S. (Living in Pure Silence) which advocates against domestic violence and works to educate and empower people to avoid and exit domestically troublesome relationships.Connect with Chrisdya:Instagram: @chrisdyasluxelifeFacebook: Chrisdya Houston

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

In this conversation with Nikki Nickerson, we discuss having a gratitude mindset as a form of self-care. She shares how her gratitude roll call began and how gratitude mindset carried her through a number of challenges. Nikki Nickerson, often referred to as The Light Coach, is dedicated to finding and being a beacon of light in life. A former director of legal and regulatory compliance for LexisNexis, Nikki is a graduate of the American University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. She earned her law degree from the University of Florida. While at LexisNexis Nikki was promoted an impressive 7 times in her 9-year tenure. She served as the Leadership Development chairperson and later as the Chairwoman of the Women Connected Affinity Group as well as a mentor for various internal and external programs. In 2009 Nikki was honored by the Atlanta Woman magazine as one of 20 Women on the Way and by the Atlanta Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving as a Community Champion. Nikki left LexisNexis in the fall of 2011 to focus on her passion, photography. Having made the journey from success to significance after having strived for, experienced and been left empty by the American dream, Nikki now focuses on spreading messages of love and light. She is often sought out as a mentor and speaker regarding her personal experiences as a gratitude champion, breast cancer warrior, and decision to focus on a life of significance. Nikki resides in Buford, Georgia.Life Mission: To encourage as many people as is possible to lead lives of substance and significance with a focus on gratitude.Connect with Nikki:Instagram: @radical_gratitudeFacebook: Nikki Nickerson

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/

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

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