S1E3 I Social and Emotional Learning All Around I Christina Karalekas-Ressa
Release Date: 09/12/2022
S2E13 I Love to Lead-A Story of Transformational Leadership I Karali Pitzele
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On this episode, I talk with Karali Pitzele about the journey of leadership that took her from building a new school community to recovering from burnout in Bali. A true educational maverick, Karali's story is unique and inspiring. Karali Pitzele (she/her) is an insightful coach and inspired workshop leader, whose clients thrive in leadership and achieve daring change. Drawing from her own experience as a change-agent working within large systems, Karali provides valuable insights into systemic challenges, personal and organizational psychology, and leadership strategies. ...
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S2E12 I Social & Emotional Connections Through Art I Mazarine Memon
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On this episode, I talk with Mazarine Memon about her journey through art and how it ultimately took her into a whole new way of seeing. Mazarine has taken her experiences as a professional artist and created workshops for leaders, teachers, and students that provides an open platform to connect to our unique perspectives and collective experiences. Mazarine Memon is a Canadian neo-impressionist artist of Indian Iranian ancestry. She earned an applied arts degree from the prestigious Sophia College in Mumbai and trained at Central St. Martin’s College of Art in London. ...
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S2E11 I CEO of YOU I Dr. Princess Cullum
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On this episode, I talk with Dr. Princess Cullum on her holistic approach in working with C-Suite Executives. We unpack the value of creating routines, systems, and personal practices that allow female executives to keep thier cups full in the areas of career, relationships, health, and values. Dr. Princess M. Cullum is a leadership and executive coach with vast, multi-industry experiences in large complex organizations. Her areas of expertise include executive development, women’s leadership, diversity and inclusion, and culture. Her contributions have led to measurable increases in...
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S2E10 I The Journey of Early Childhood Education I Dr. Janis Strasser
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On this episode, I talk with Dr. Janis Strasser about her path to early childhood advocacy and the mentors she met along the way. She takes us back to her 1st year trying to find a teaching job and through some of the key moments that shaped her impact in the early childhood field. Dr. Strasser has been in the field of early childhood education for 50 years as a preschool, kindergarten and music teacher, Head Start Education Coordinator, and for 20 years was professor of early childhood education at William Paterson University. She has been a consulting editor for Young Children...
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S2E9 I Basketball Dreams to Bestselling Author I Jake Kelfer
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On this episode, bestselling author Jake Kelfer takes us back to the year he graduated college with big career dreams in basketball. After a few set backs he landed a dream job as a Corporate Partnerships Assistant with the LA Lakers at the close of Kobe Bryant's NBA career. Being inspired by Kobe's positive impact on everyone around him, Jake decided to write his 1st book, Elevate Your Network -which launched him to bestselling author at the age of 23. Give a listen to this inspiring story and the success building empire that writing your own book can have. ...
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S2E8 l Social & Emotional Wellness-A Family's Story I Dr. Myava Clark & Chris Clark Jr.
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On this episode, I talk with Dr. Myava Clark and her son Chris Clark Jr. about thier journey navigating school and social dynamics from a unique perpective. Chris tells of his challenges with social media, bullying, and depression through middle and high school. In a moment of reflection, sparked by a conversation with his dad, the idea for CASEN was born of which he became a Founding CEO. Dr. Clark and her son, Chris, are Co-Founders of CASEN (Collaborative Advancement for Social-Emotional Needs) LLC. CASEN is designed to help children communicate appropriately on different...
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S2E7 I Living a Life Of Joy & Gratitude I Deirdre Palm Adams
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On this episode, I talk with Deirdre Palm Adams about her mantra of living a life full of joy and gratitude. She shares her core values and talks with us about her Poodle named Rocky- the star character in her children’s book series, The Adventures of Rocky. Deirdre Palm Adams believes in living a life filled with joy and gratitude. She is a high energy mentor that thrives on transforming mindsets while helping others achieve a well-balanced, limitless life filled with abundance. Not afraid of hard work, she enjoys a successful career in Fashion and leverages her entrepreneurial...
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S1E6 I The Gift of Veronica's Way I Crispin Booker
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On this episode I talk with Crispin Booker about how is struggle with the passing of his grandmother-Veronica L. Paul- led to the creation of his non-profit Veronica's Way. He shares the triumph and unexpected challenges of how he built over 20 computer labs in Haiti, Jamaica and Grenada that now serve over 10,000 students!
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S1E5 I The Power of Creative Processing I Danielle Damrell
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In this episode I talk with Danielle Damrell about the healing power of creative processing, how personal branding is a key component of business, and her inspirational podcast Created Worthy.
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S1E4 I The Journey of Human Relationships I Jemar Ward
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In this episode I interview Jemar Ward on his contributions in the business world and his expertise in human relationships. As Chief People Officer of a non-profit he discusses the new trends in the work place and the launch of his new coaching business.
info_outlineOn this episode I talk with Christina Karalekas-Ressa about her work in the early childhood field, how her personal discoveries in social-emotional learning became the foundation of her children's book "Power of Choice", and her recent adventure into motherhood.
Christina Karalekas-Ressa has worked in the field of education for 15+ years. She currently serves as a Special Education Preschool Teacher for the South Huntington Union Free School District and as a Field Specialist for Fordham University. In years prior, she’s served as an Early-Childhood Instructional Specialist for schools throughout Manhattan and the Bronx creating instructional tools that were and are still implemented district wide. Prior to her time as a coach, she taught Pre-K, Kindergarten, and worked as a home-care aide for children with disabilities.
She received her Masters degree in Early-Childhood Education at Fordham University and her Bachelor’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Iona College. As a self-published author of the book “Power of Choice,” and as a new mom, she whole-heartedly believes in the power and importance of social-emotional learning, both at home and in the classroom.
For more information on Christina follow her on Facebook @ThePowerOfChoice
Christina's book, "The Power of Choice" can be found on Amazon
For more information about Cafe Verve's host-Lynee' Lopez-go to www.verveconsultant.com