Real Talk: A Diversity in Higher Ed Podcast

Dec 19 2023 86 ep. 54 mins 9

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Professor KC Councilor, Danielle Campbell, Saieda Lataillade-Lewis, and Zoe Pringle break down communication barriers and get to the heart of equity and inclusion conversations on college campuses.

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Season Finale: The End of an Era with KC Councilor

Dec 19 2023 26 mins

KC, Saïeda, and Danielle get behind the mic together one last time to recap season 7 and reflect on the group's time together as cohosts of Real Talk. For those who aren't caught up, this marks KC's final episode, concluding six seasons as the show's lead host. Join us in wishing KC farewell @realtalkhighered on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

On Crime and Punishment: Why We Don’t Remain Silent

Dec 19 2023 66 mins

KC, Saïeda, and Danielle talk with sociologists Dr. Cassi Meyerhoffer (Imprisoned: Interlocking Oppression in Law Enforcement, Housing, and Public Education) and Dr. Venice Michalsen (Mothering and Desistance in Re-Entry) about interlocking systems of oppression, the responsibility of researchers to communities, and the possibilities of abolition.

Bringing the Table and the Chairs: Creating Community Spaces within Higher Ed

Dec 11 2023 51 mins

Tune in for a special announcement by KC, followed by a fascinating talk with Drs. Marian Evans and Anuli Njoku about their new book, Navigating Academia During Covid-19: Perspectives and Strategies from BIPOC Women. Don't miss this important and timely conversation about mentorship, fostering health and well-being on a community level, and the birth story of this beautiful book.

The Play’s The Thing: Theatre, Empathy, and Social Change

Dec 04 2023 54 mins

KC and Real Talk team member, Cindy Cardozo, engage in a conversation with three theatre professionals—Mike Skinner, associate professor of theatre at Southern Connecticut State University; Rebecca Goodheart, producing artistic director at Elm Shakespeare; and Rachel Alderman, associate artistic director for Long Wharf Theater—regarding the significance of the arts in promoting

Healing through Community: A Conversation with Amelea Lowery

Nov 27 2023 66 mins

KC, Danielle, and Saïeda talk with Amelea Lowery, a graduate student in Yale’s Master of Public Health program, about trauma and healing, how to tap into and create community when you’re new to town, and liberation through the land.

The Friends Episode: The One Where We Talk Connection in College and Beyond

Nov 13 2023 53 mins

KC, Saïeda, Danielle, and Zoe talk with student leader and Marisa Howard, a student resident advisor, about friendships in college — how to create community, navigate tricky situations, and make healthy connections.

Fostering Nurturing Community Spaces: A Conversation with Alisha Crutchfield-McLean and Lauren Anderson

Nov 06 2023 50 mins

Join KC, Danielle, and Saïeda as they sit down with the passionate creators behind two cherished community spaces in New Haven: Alisha Crutchfield-McLean of BLOOM and Lauren Anderson of Possible Futures. In this episode, they explore the significance of community spaces that have enriched their lives, discussing the role of plants, books, and communal gatherings in nurturing perso

The Changing Landscape of Affirmative Action

Oct 30 2023 54 mins

KC, Saïeda, and Danielle talk with a panel of expert guests about affirmative action—its political history, its legal present, and the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision on our university campuses and beyond. Guests are:Tess Marchant-Shapiro, professor of political scienceAndy Marchant-Shapiro, attorney at lawJulie Edstrom, vice-president of enrollment managementDiane Ariz

Cultivating True Resilience with Dr. June Parks

Oct 23 2023 53 mins

KC, Saieda, and Zoe talk with Dr. June Parks, a clinical psychologist whose years of working with children and trauma have informed her current work empowering student support workers in higher ed. They talk about resilience–its possibilities and its limits—and the importance of mindset in preventing burnout.Dr. June Parks is a licensed clinical psychologist, consultant, keynot

Diversifying the Leadership Pipeline with LEDA’s David Garza

Oct 16 2023 48 mins

Join KC, Zoe, and Diane Ariza as they sit down with David Garza, the Executive Director of LEDA (Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America). In this episode, they delve into the power of mentorship, the significance of diverse leadership, and the authenticity that drives it. With over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, David's journey, born on the U.S.-Mexico border