Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Bre is joined by Lobna Ajaini, MPED Candidate, HBECL, RECE, to dive into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Using kindness as a lens, Lobna discusses the importance of embedding DEI work into all we do in the early years. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Liz is joined by Mela Swayze, PhD, to take a deeper dive into equity. Mela discusses their RISE Framework for Early Learning, which was developed to advance equity in the early years, and breaks down the four pillars of the framework. Mela also discusses their work in supporting educators and care professionals in the early years, describing the possibilities and passions they have noticed while engaging with our communities. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally is joined by 3 members of the Strive Team, Bre, Jenn, and Liz, to discuss how to cherish and celebrate differing identities. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Bre is joined by Shel Secrett, RECE, to talk about visibility and community. Shel shares stories of both her personal and professional life, as well as some Canadian 2SLBGTQIA+ history, to demonstrate the importance of living, loving, and caring in community. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Bre is joined by Danielle Pusateri, full-time ECE Professor at Humber College and Doctoral Candidate at Northeastern University, to discuss gender justice in early childhood education. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!