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Season 3 Episode 31 - Principal Jacko
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10/24/22 • 45 min
She is Dope People.
Principal Aneesha Jacko is an authentic, bold and compassionate leader with over 22 years of instructional, coaching, operational, planning, administrative and financial management experiences in a large urban school district. Receiving her undergraduate degree from Hampton University in Hampton Virginia, she then matriculated to Touro College and received a master’s degree in Special Education and Early Childhood Education. She also earned degrees from Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus specializing in Literacy and Long Island University C.W. Post in Educational Leadership. She is president and owner of The Results Are In, LLC whose goal is to connect the world through meaningful interactions and communication.
An active community leader serving in a number of organizations for over 20 years. Aneesha Jacko serves as a licensed minister at The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York. Additionally, she collaborates with leaders across the globe with Off School Grounds, Inc. (OSG) to support and impact schools and communities. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Inc, and Jack and Jill of America Inc. Audacity to Speak is the first book in a series dedicated to helping people to live the life of their dreams. Jacko is married with two sons.
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Season 3 Episode 28 - TJ Hurley
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09/15/22 • 44 min
She is Dope People.
T'Nesia (TJ) Hurley, MA Chief Business Officer- Assistant Superintendent of Business Redding-Red Bluff Area
TJ was born in Berkeley, CA, and raised in Oakland California. She attended public schools for her entire K-12 experience. TJ attended UC Berkeley for her undergraduate degree and the University of San Francisco for her Masters's Degree. TJ is currently in a doctoral program for educational leadership at Fresno State. TJ has been a teacher, principal, and Director. TJ currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Business for the Enterprise Elementary School District.
TJ has24 years of teaching and administrative experience in California public schools. Her goal is for all students and staff to have access to the resources they need so that all learners graduate college/career ready! TJ provides equity-focused leadership and oversight of the District's $50M budget, facilities, maintenance/operations, bond projects, transportation, and nutrition services.
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Season 2 Episode 14 - Dr. Carol Collum
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04/30/22 • 43 min
She is Dope People!
Dr. Collum operates an Illinois-approved training academy where she routinely conducts basic security, firearms, health & safety, and concealed carry courses. She is the owner of CYC Enterprise, Inc., which conducts real estate investments, property management, and tenant screening & placement services.
She also established Inspire Enterprises to provide entrepreneurial training to existing and aspiring business leaders who desire to transform the lives of their clients and local communities. As an Executive Committee Member of SCORE Chicago and Vice-Chair of Diversity & Education, she volunteers her time designing and presenting a curriculum that guides start-up businesses in strategic planning and measuring social impact.
As an education & business consultant, some of her functions include working with the 17th Ward Aldermanic Office as the Youth Development Coordinator and as an independent contractor for Calumet Park School District 132 offering personal, professional, and leadership development assistance and support.
True Believers Outreach Ministries is her personal ministry that was established in 2008. It is a reflection of her heartfelt desire to be an example of a believer in all things.
One of her most profound accomplishments was in 2013, which was the establishment of True Believers Community Connections. It is a non-profit organization that addresses issues, crises, and needs of individuals and families whether local or abroad.
Through this commission, Dr. Collum walks alongside returning citizens and other high-risk populations on their journey toward being restored and renewed after experiencing hopelessness.
As the Board Advisor to the 07th District Chicago Police Department’s Faith-Based Executive Council, she volunteers her time offering guidance to the CAPS Office and faith-based leaders of Englewood in spearheading community interventions that demonstrate and communicate strong police/community/faith partnerships.
Furthermore, Dr. Collum is an accomplished author. Her book entitled, The Mentor's Manual: Guidelines to Giving and Receiving Wisdom requires readers to think differently about the role of mentors and to better appreciate the value of mentoring relationships. In the book, she makes a spiritual parallel between the duties of mentors and those of midwives, specifically emphasizing the importance of birthing tangible fruit, as witnessed in the actualization of a vision or accomplishment of goals.
Dr. Collum possesses an EdD in Educational Leadership, a MA in Educational Leadership and Organizational Change, an MSW in Program Planning and Administration, and a BA in Criminal Justice.
Her passion is to encourage others to expand their knowledge base and skillsets to become viable assets to the contribution of leadership development.
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Season 1 Episode 9: Dean Derrick Collins
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02/15/22 • 44 min
Derrick Collins serves as the Dean for the College of Business at Chicago State University. Previous to CSU, Mr. Collins was Assistant Clinical Professor of Finance at Northwestern University’s J.L. Kellogg School of Management where taught Venture Capital and Private Equity Investing, as well as Entrepreneurial Finance. Prior to his academic career, Dean Collins worked as a venture capitalist and a bank commercial loan officer.
Derrick Collins serves as the Dean for the College of Business at Chicago State University. Under Mr. Collins’ stewardship, the College of Business has expanded its curriculum offerings to enhance students’ industry-specific and technical proficiencies, including entrepreneurship, international business exposure via global internships, and an MBA program that focuses on working professionals. Previous to CSU, Mr. Collins was Assistant Clinical Professor of Finance at Northwestern University’s J.L. Kellogg School of Management where he developed and taught the course, Venture Capital and Private Equity Investing, as well as served as a lecturer for the course, Entrepreneurial Finance. Mr. Collins taught in Kellogg’s full-time and part-time MBA programs as well as its Executive Managers’ Program. Mr. Collins began his academic career while serving as a General Partner of Polestar Capital Partners, an early- to growth-stage venture capital partnership focused on investing in minority-controlled technology companies. It was this experience in the venture capital community that served as the platform for Mr. Collins to successfully teach private equity in a higher education environment. Prior to Polestar, Mr. Collins served as President of Shorebank Capital Corporation, the venture capital subsidiary of Shorebank Corporation, an Illinois bank holding company. Mr. Collins began his finance career as a Commercial Loan Officer in Shorebank’s banking subsidiary, South Shore Bank. Mr. Collins has lectured extensively on the topic of private equity, venture capital, and minority entrepreneurship and has received accolades for his ability to convey complex financial and business concepts to financially-sophisticated and novice audiences, alike. Some of the venues include the Credit Suisse International Business School, the National Minority Supplier Development Council’s Advanced Management Education Program, the National Football League’s Player Development Program, the National Basketball Players Association’s High Growth Entrepreneurship Program, the Chicago Urban League’s NextOne Program, the Wall Street Journal’s Black Entrepreneurship in America Conference, and guest appearances on Chicago’s WGN-TV Minority Business Report, WVON Radio’s Urban Business Roundtable, as well as numerous other private and public conferences and meetings. Mr. Collins currently serves on the boards of Cinnaire, a full-service community development finance institution that advances affordable housing and community development, and ECM Performance Materials, a provider of custom chemical and polymer processing services for industrial and manufacturing applications. Derrick Collins earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Prairie View A&M University and his M.B.A. in Finance and Marketing from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business.
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Season 5: Episode 49 Jamila Sams
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01/16/24 • 42 min
🎙️ Welcome to the Dope People Podcast, where host Scott Steward sits down with trailblazers and innovators who are making a significant impact. This week, we're thrilled to feature Jamila Sams, the dynamic founder and CEO of We Do It for the CultureTM.
🎤 Jamila is a visionary in the world of education, intertwining her passion for hip-hop with her expertise in educational leadership. With over two decades of experience in youth development, nonprofit management, and strategic partnership development, she's redefining social-emotional learning for grades 6-12.
🔥 In this episode, we dive deep into Jamila's journey, exploring how hip-hop can be a powerful tool in the classroom. We discuss the unique challenges and opportunities in implementing a culturally responsive curriculum, and how We Do It for the CultureTM is transforming the educational landscape.
📚 Key Highlights:
Jamila's personal journey as a hip-hop head and educator.
Insights into the development of a culturally responsive, hip-hop-based curriculum.
The impact of We Do It for the CultureTM on students and teachers alike.
Future plans and visions for expanding this educational revolution.
🌍 Connect with Jamila Sams:
Website: wedoit4theculture.com
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04/12/22 • 38 min
He is Dope!
Jacksonville-North Pulaski Schools superintendent Dr. Jeremy Strickland Owoh, Ed.D. shares the cornerstone of his leadership philosophy—authentic educational equity through the practice of deep listening and honest conversations.
Dr. Jay believes that education is one of the most powerful things in life. It is one of life’s most precious gifts that can never be taken away from a person. Education affords people the opportunity to inquisitively seek and find the meaning behind everything and aids in the advancement and improvement of a person's life. Education provides us a way to understand our community and each other, and it offers us an opportunity to use that knowledge wisely. As educators, it is imperative that we provide these opportunities for all of our scholars, irrespective of culture, race, creed, or gender.
Dr. Jay is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and committed to hiring effective educators, in order to place the right person in the right position. Dr. Jay is committed to the process of continuous school improvement, with an emphasis on having a growth mindset of endless possibilities for JNPSD; sharing its unique story to attract families to the District; to using effective educational programs that will have a positive impact on all learners; and to educational equity for all of our scholars, families, and staff.
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Season 5 Episode 48 - Dr. Balin A. Durr, MD
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01/03/24 • 37 min
She is #DopePeople
🎙️ Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Dope People Podcast! Today, we are thrilled to feature the remarkable Dr. Balin A. Durr, a board-certified psychiatrist with two decades of experience in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. Dive deep into a conversation that bridges the gap between traditional medicine, alternative healing, and spiritual wellness.
🧠 Dr. Durr, with her unique holistic-collaborative approach, has dedicated her career to serving the vulnerable and underserved. From directing the Acute Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Inpatient Unit at Ridge Hospital to pioneering tele-psychiatry, Dr. Durr's journey is nothing short of inspirational. Her current role at Will County Community Health Center and her commitment to educating future medical professionals further highlights her passion for mental health advocacy.
📚 With a rich educational background from Emory University and the University of Illinois at Chicago, Dr. Durr brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our podcast. She doesn't just stop at psychiatry; as an executive producer, host, poet, and author, she offers a holistic perspective on mental well-being.
🌟 In this episode, Dr. Durr shares insights from her podcast "Today’s Mental Health," and her book "Heaven Abounds in You: The Journey to Joy." Prepare to be empowered with practical tools and solutions that merge mind-body medicine, science, and spiritual well-being, helping you unlock your Infinite Potential.
💡 Dr. Durr's vision is clear - to heal minds, touch hearts, and change lives. She firmly believes that healing your mind opens the door to endless possibilities. Tune in to this transformative episode and embark on a journey to discover Life in the sweet spot!
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Season 2 Episode 18 - Dr. Barbara Mullen
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06/01/22 • 63 min
Dr. Barbara Mullen is currently serving as the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services at Cambridge Public School.
Dr. Mullen’s main role is to ensure that equitable practices are at the core of each system throughout CPSD in order to address and redress long-standing inequities and opportunities in student outcomes. Previously, she was the Chief Equity Officer at Providence Public Schools and the Director of the Learning Leader Network for the Center for Leadership and Educational Equity. Dr. Mullen supported Rhode Island School Districts with continuous improvement toward equitable outcomes. She is the author of Secure Your Oxygen Mask First: Strategies to Prevent Burnout in Special Education Practitioners and numerous publications both digital and print. She currently lives in North Providence, RI with her family.
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Season 1 Episode 11: Bejanae Kareem
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03/13/22 • 47 min
She is Dope People.
Meet The Grant Guru! Bejanae Kareem is a social good edupreneur, with over 20 years of experience in education, grants, equity building, and STEAM Education. Her mission is to advance equity globally by building educator capacity in grant writing & STEAM to increase student access to innovative education.
BK is also the founder and Executive Director of BK International Education Consultancy.
Bejanae Kareem is a dynamic, results-oriented educator and social impact edupreneur, with over twenty years of experience in education, research, program management, grant writing, and community outreach. Ms. Kareem leverages her leadership skills as the founding Executive Director of BK International Education Consultancy.
Bejanae Kareem has positioned BK International Education Consultancy as a knowledgeable, experienced, and accredited provider of continuing education units specializing in professional learning and grant acquisition for school districts, non-profits, higher education institutions, and local governments. Ms. Kareem has successfully managed multi-million dollar and multi-year grants funded by foundations and federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Education, the National Institute of Justice, and Toshiba Foundation.
In addition to grants, Ms. Kareem has taught in PK-12 and collegiate environments, both virtually and face-to-face. Ms. Kareem served as a robotics coach and science programming coordinator in which she coordinated multiple student programs to make contact with the International Space Station, experimental research with NASA’s Reduced Gravity Education Flight Program, and successfully provided consultation to schools seeking STEM/STEAM Certification. She is passionate about bridging theory to practice in continuing education and training to support adult learners hone new skills.
Visit her website at https://www.bkconsultancy.org/
Follow her on IG at @bk_consultancy
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07/25/22 • 47 min
SHE IS DOPE PEOPLE!
Dr. Crystal E. Porter, Ph.D. is a hair scientist and owner of Mane Insights, Inc, a company that conducts research to further understand the specific needs of the hair and scalp. As a recognized contributor in the world of hair science, she also provides knowledge about hair to individuals, professionals, and industry leaders. She is passionate about debunking myths and empowering others to properly care for their hair. Her patented process uses science to help professionals understand their clients’ hair so they can provide customized solutions.
Dr. Porter spent the majority of her corporate career at L’Oréal, USA where she managed the Physics Laboratory and Consumer Insights teams studying the biophysical characteristics of hair and pigmented skin within different global ethnic groups and understanding behaviors that are related to consumers’ experiences. She has also contributed to L’Oréal’s global classification of curl in hair and has authored scientific journals, presentations, and book chapters on various topics such as hair straightening and ethnic hair.
During her undergraduate education, Dr. Porter received her Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from Chicago State University. She participated in internship programs at Argonne National Laboratory where she studied chronobiology and researched NMR shift reagents at Rochester Institute of Technology. Her doctorate degree was received in the field of Physical Polymer Chemistry from the Missouri University of Science and Technology. During her graduate studies, she thermally characterized polymer thin films using modulated differential scanning calorimetry and studied the mechanical behavior of polymer composites. She also patented a skin cream and was inducted into the scientific research honor society, Sigma Xi.
Dr. Porter is a wife and mother of two daughters. She is a member of the American Chemical Society, the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Within Delta, she has served on the Educational Development Committee for the Glen Ellyn Area Alumnae Chapter and served as Chair of Sciences and Everyday Experiences, an informal science education project funded by the National Science Foundation, from 2007 to 2011. Also, Dr. Porter is a member of the Fermilab Community Advisory Board.
Dr. Porter’s personal passion resides in the educating and mentoring of underrepresented youth about the opportunities in the field of science. She works with Chicago State University’s Center for STEM Education and Research to help develop research programs in hair science that expose underrepresented STEM students to research opportunities that will result in scientific breakthroughs.
In addition, she actively initiates efforts within Chicagoland area schools and the general public to close the academic achievement gap that exists among Black students. As such, she is one of the founding members of P.A.T.H.S. (Parents and Administrators Together Helping Students), a parent group within Indian Prairie School District 204 whose mission is to work with school administrators to empower parents in helping their children to excel academically. Her commitm
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How many episodes does Dope People have?
Dope People currently has 49 episodes available.
What topics does Dope People cover?
The podcast is about Los Angeles, New York, Wealth, Entrepreneurship, Personal Development, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Business Development, Education, Chicago and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Dope People?
The episode title 'Season 4 Episode 34 Dan Bauer' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Dope People?
The average episode length on Dope People is 45 minutes.
How often are episodes of Dope People released?
Episodes of Dope People are typically released every 13 days, 9 hours.
When was the first episode of Dope People?
The first episode of Dope People was released on Nov 4, 2021.
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