Have you ever noticed how paying attention to the simplest things can completely shift your mood? It might be the sound of children playing and laughing in a park, the breeze blowing gently against your skin, or even enjoying good food. Oftentimes, when we slow down enough to pay attention, those little moments become powerful reminders of the beauty of life.

In today's episode, I’m flying solo and talking about gratitude, awe, and joy - everyday practices that can ground us, lift our spirits, and reconnect us to what matters most. I share some of my own reflections and practices that have helped me weave gratitude, awe, and joy in my everyday life. These practices aren’t big, complicated things - they’re small shifts that remind us to be present, to breathe, and to savor the moment.

Tune in and listen to the thirtieth episode of I Can Do This, Show Me How! to explore how to create space for gratitude, awe, and joy in your own life.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why constant exposure to negative news drains us, and how to reset by practicing being present (3:48)
• What it means to walk mindfully and the benefits that come with it [9:04]
• How practicing gratitude for things that we take for granted deepens our awareness (17:27)
• About a valuable lesson I learned from acupuncture (20:37)
• Why multitasking is a myth and how paying attention to one thing at a time brings more joy (25:37)
• How practicing gratitude, awe, and joy strengthens connection to inner wisdom (27:17)
• About a simple practice that helps you weave gratitude, awe, and joy into your daily routine (38:27)

Resources

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

Let's connect!

• My Email: ldroseconsulting@gmail.com
• Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org
• Mentor: www.mentoring.org
• Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org

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Have you ever felt like some of your most defining qualities, qualities that are integral to who you are as a person, are viewed as barriers to success in the eyes of others? This is the reality for most Black men navigating the education system. Challenges like stereotyping, bias, and being part of a system that, at its core, wasn’t built with them in mind, are a reality and more often than not negatively impact the experiences of those students affected.

In today's episode, I continue my conversation with Danny L. Crumble, who shares more about his experiences as a Black male navigating education, starting from his early school days through to his graduate studies. Danny speaks candidly about confronting stereotypes, redefining his relationship with the attainment of knowledge, and how these and other lessons inform his work today with students in higher education. .

Tune in and listen to the twenty-ninth episode of I Can Do This, Show Me How! to hear Danny’s inspiring perspective on equity, resilience, and reimagining education.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How stereotypes shaped Danny’s early education experience and how he navigated this (2:48)
• How Danny uses his own experiences to connect with his Black male students (11:46)
• How Danny challenges traditional academic theories and has incorporated outside sources that reflect diverse experiences into his work (17:26)
• How Danny compares his experience working in community college versus four-year universities (23:11)
• Danny’s morning routine and self-care practices that keep him grounded (29:57)
• How Danny guides students (and himself) through social media detoxes and finding balance in a digital world (32:07)
• Danny’s message to educators on shifting perceptions and asking better questions when it comes to supporting Black male students (37:55)

Resources

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

Let's connect!

• My Email: ldroseconsulting@gmail.com
• Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org
• Mentor: www.mentoring.org
• Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org

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Have you ever faced a turning point that changed the entire course of your life? Sometimes the most upending life moments force us to ask who we are, what we value, and how we’ll choose to move forward. For most of us, the path towards our purpose isn’t a straight line, it’s a winding road filled with unexpected challenges, often followed by extraordinary breakthroughs.

In today's episode, I sit down with Danny L Crumble, a devoted father, community advocate, and first generation college graduate whose journey reflects grit, grace, and an unwavering commitment to education. From his early years growing up in Inglewood, to earning a master’s degree in counseling with a specialization in student development in higher education, Danny shares how he overcame adversity, leaned on intuition, and found strength through education.

Tune in and listen to the twenty-eighth episode of I Can Do This, Show Me How! to hear a deeply authentic conversation about perseverance, healing, and the courage to create opportunities for others.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The graduate school concepts that shaped Danny’s holistic approach to supporting students (4:40)
• What school was like for Danny growing up, and how early experiences shaped his identity (6:53)
• How attending community college and university influenced Danny’s passion for advocacy (14:17)
• A personal tragedy that became the turning point toward healing and higher education for Danny (21:30)
• The leap of faith Danny took applying to grad school (27:03)
• How Danny knows when something aligns with his purpose (31:30)
• Danny’s advice for preserving joy and peace in a world that demands so much (40:05)

Resources

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

Let's connect!

• My Email: ldroseconsulting@gmail.com
• Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org
• Mentor: www.mentoring.org
• Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.