Educators! Game on!

We sit down with Yoli Diaz, a dedicated Volunteer and Community Outreach Coordinator in the hospice and healthcare space operating out of California's Greater Palm Springs area. Yoli shares her incredible career pivot from graduating in the 2020 pandemic and pursuing a paralegal certification to finding her true calling in long-term senior and hospice care. We pull back the curtain on the massive...

In this episode of Educators! Game On!, we sit down with Kenya Williams, an associate marriage and family therapist (AMFT), to explore her inspiring transition from a school library aide to a mental health professional. Kenya shares raw, behind-the-scenes insights into the realities of gaining clinical hours , navigating complex trauma in youth , and the critical, growing need for representation a...

Are we asking too much of our caregivers? In this episode, host Deme sits down with T, a veteran nurse of 20 years and current nursing educator, to pull back the curtain on the healthcare industry. From the technical evolution of bedside charting to the "haunting double standard" between physical and mental health support, T shares why modern nursing requires more than just clinical skill—it requi...

In this episode, Kristen Woods, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), joins the show to discuss her transition from special education to clinical practice. She provides a transparent look at the rigorous path to licensure, the diverse roles an LMFT can hold, and the vital importance of human connection in an era of increasing AI-driven advice. What You Will LearnThe Clinical Path: The s...

In this episode of Educators! Game On!, we sit down with veteran actress and director Lynne Burnett to discuss her dynamic journey from Indianapolis to Hollywood. What you will learn in this episode: • The Leap of Faith: How Lynne took a 23-hour non-stop road trip from Indiana to California to pursue her acting dreams. • Navigating Hollywood Roles: Insights into being cast in character roles—from...

In this episode of Educators! Game On!, we sit down with Seth and Candace Jackson, a dynamic brother-and-sister duo representing the next generation of leadership in schools. As young educators navigating the transition from theory-heavy college courses to the fast-paced reality of urban Michigan classrooms, they offer a fresh perspective on what it actually takes to survive and thrive in your fir...

Welcome to the debut episode of Educators Game On! This podcast is a dedicated platform for educators from every field—including healthcare, skincare, music production, and traditional academia—to share their unique stories and professional journeys. In this premiere, your hosts share their personal paths into education, from classroom aids to higher education professors, while discussing the syst...