Inclusion School Podcast

Join Simone and Julie as they wrap up this Season with a look back at the episodes and guests and all the valuable lessons learned. Inclusion School Podcast will be returning in the fall with more great episodes. Until then, enjoy some of the past episodes and let us know what you would like to hear about next season. Thank you for your support. Listen to the entire podcast at https://inclusionsch...

Julie and Simone are re-releasing this important interview from Season 2 of the Inclusion School Podcast with Empathy Expert Liesel Mertes about teaching children about empathy. Pick up strategies to converse with your children about how they can deal with disruption in the world. Liesel shares how adults show up in service of protecting our children. What can we do to connect with them over grief...

Simone & Julie are highlighting another impactful episode from an earlier season of The Inclusion School podcast this week with Veronica S. Appleton, a scholar, practitioner and author. She is a Senior Lecturer of Intercultural Communications. Veronica shares 6 strategies that parents and educators can use to foster inclusion with children. In addition, she talks about equalizing the playing field...

This week Simone & Julie are revisiting an episode from the first season of the Inclusion School Podcast. Mike Hess, Founder and Executive Director of The Blind Institute of Technology is the guest  discussing how to broach the conversation of physical abilities with children. Learn cool ways you can use to foster these inclusive conversations. Be sure to listen to a very impactful episode. Listen...

Join Simone and Julie for a Real Talk episode this week as they discuss how parents and caregivers can work with educators on the inclusion journey. They share experiences and how you can help shape the conversation, being proactive instead of reactive.  Listen to the entire podcast at https://inclusionschool.com/   To reach us, email talktous@inclusionschool.com    Grab resources mentioned in the...

Having just returned from the National Afterschool Association Conference, Julie shares her experience and observations in this real talk with Simone and Julie. They discuss training and topics covered at the conference.  Be sure to check out our past episodes and resources offered on our website that delve into various topics to help you navigate conversations with your children.   Listen to the...

Tune in for another Real Talk episode with Simone and Julie. In this episode they discuss some of the current movies out that have inclusive messages for children. They talk about watching with your children and having conversations afterwards. Listen to the entire podcast at https://inclusionschool.com/ . To reach us, email talktous@inclusionschool.com    Grab resources mentioned in the show at h...

Join Julie and Simone for a Real Talk episode as they discuss the challenges in DEI conscious parenting. They share stories of their own situations in school and the community.  Listen to the entire podcast at https://inclusionschool.com/ . To reach us, email talktous@inclusionschool.com    Grab resources mentioned in the show at https://inclusionschool.com/resources/   

Ebony Richards, CEO and Founder of LocsDetox joins Simone and Julie this week to share her story of entrepreneurship with her son. Ebony discusses how she learned from her son as they created a new product and business together.   Listen to the entire podcast at https://inclusionschool.com/ . Connect with Ebony at https://locsdetox.com/ and on social media @locsdetox To reach us, email talktous@in...

In this episode of The Inclusion School Podcast, Julie & Simone talk with Dr. Perry LaRoque, Founder & President of Mansfield Hall and author .  They discuss empowering diverse learners and non-traditional students to be their own advocates. Learn how Dr. LaRoque celebrates diversity in learning.  Listen to the entire podcast at https://inclusionschool.com/ . To reach us, email talktous@inclusions...

In this episode, Matthew Moheban, co-founder of 220 Leadership talks with Simone and Julie about his  program that helps youth learn the skills to live awesome lives. He shares how he and his brother started the business and how they work to meet every individual where they are and help them grow their gifts.  Listen to the entire podcast at https://inclusionschool.com/ . To reach us, email talkto...

Julie & Simone welcome author, parent, and speaker, Nate Turner to the podcast. Nate shares his powerful and inspiring story of raising his son with intention. Learn the tools and techniques he used to 'backward design' his son's journey.  You can connect with Nate at https://www.nathanielaturner.com/   Listen to the entire podcast at https://inclusionschool.com/ . To reach us, email talktous@incl...

In this episode Simone and Julie welcome ADHD Advocate and Mom, Tonya Irby Langley to the show.  Tonya shares her personal journey with her son from diagnosis through advocacy. Learn the tools she uses to help other parents find their voice.  Listen to the entire podcast at https://inclusionschool.com/ . To reach us, email talktous@inclusionschool.com    Grab resources mentioned in the show at htt...

Simone and Julie are excited to launch Season 5 of the Inclusion School Podcast with their guest Jandy Flores.  Together they discuss how to approach those difficult conversations with your young children and create cultural awareness using books as inspiration.  Listen to the entire podcast at https://inclusionschool.com/. To reach us, email talktous@inclusionschool.com  Grab resources mentioned...

Hip Hip Hooray, and with that, we've reached the end of Season 4 of the Inclusion School Podcast. To celebrate, we're re-releasing one of the most downloaded episodes. Join Simone & Julie as they interview the Founder of The Diversity Movement, Jackie Ferguson. She encourages us, as parents, to listen to the questions our children ask and create opportunities for them to learn from and embrace div...

Julie and Simone welcome Sara Schodt and Crystal Brown from Teachstone to this week's episode. Teachstone, based in Virginia, is an expert organization that support educators on delivering quality experiences. Listen to their conversation about supporting teachers in creating inclusive classroom environments that celebrate student cultures and diversity.  ↪️You can reach Sara & Crystal at: Teachst...

This week, you're in for a treat. Join Simone & Julie for a Real Talk episode as they discuss everyday inclusion challenges. Hear them discuss parenting and other situations that challenge them to show up authentically. ➡️Listen to the entire podcast at https://inclusionschool.com/. ➡️To reach us, email talktous@inclusionschool.com  ➡️Grab resources mentioned in the show at  https://inclusionschoo...

In this episode Julie & Simone are joined by educational justice coach, Lyndsay Lyons.  Lyndsay shares her work with racial and gender justice.  Her curriculum work brings high school student voices to the center.  She also shares ways that parents can start the conversation in their children's schools. ↪️You can reach Lindsay at: LindsayBethLyons.com ↪️Listen to the full episode at https://inclus...

Terry Murphy, the co-author of  Soulful Sydney   Explores Diversity  and founder of the Grandma Brigade, joins Julie & Simone this week on the Inclusion School Podcast. As a white woman, Terry shares her journey of "waking up." She has found that being open-minded and listening to others has helped her learn along this journey. Listen to this week's delightful episode. ↪️Reach Terry at soulfulsydn...

Ayana Lage joins Simone and Julie to talk about amplifying your voice and the voices of others for social change. She has shared personal stories on social media around pregnancy loss, racial injustice, mental health, and parenting. She opens up about how she began sharing her most vulnerable lived experiences. You can reach Ayana at AyanaLage.com or on Instagram @ayanagabriellelage  Listen to our...

Julie & Simone are excited to welcome back Madeline Tyner, a librarian at the Cooperative Children's Book Center of the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Madeline was a guest in Season 1 of the Inclusion School Podcast, and has returned to share the latest trends, titles, blogs, and lists of children's books by and about diverse identity categories.   Access booklists and...

This week, Serena Murison and Kylie Jeffrey of PlaySpark join Simone and Julie for an enlightening conversation about their strength based approach to neurodiversity. They share stories of their work, their inspiring apparel line and resources to help you start a conversation with your children around diverse abilities and inclusion. To connect with Serena & Kylie visit Play-spark.com Listen to th...

Reesa Amadeo Wolf joins Simone & Julie from "across the pond" this week to talk about her experiences with diversity in schools in the U.K. and how she helps diverse kids connect through experiential learning and games.  Reesa has developed a game, "Classm8s", to help kids navigate different layers of diversity in a fun way.  You won't want to miss this amazing conversation. Visit www.inclusionsch...

Sivanne Lieber, founder of The Joyous Parent, joins Simone & Julie in this week's Inclusion School Podcast to share her insights and recipe for redefining play.  As a former classroom teacher, Sivanne discusses how to use play to foster inclusion and empowering parents to tap into the power of play. Don't miss this engaging episode about bringing play back. Reach Sivanne at TheJoyousParent.com Vis...

Simone and Julie are joined this week by Naomi Raquel Enright for an informative and eye-opening discussion about identity and culture. Naomi tells her story about transitioning from a Spanish language teacher to an equity practitioner and how becoming a mother influenced her work. She delves into the complexity of identity and challenging racism and the language around it. Listen to the entire po...