Empowering Careers

In this episode of Empowering Careers , host Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight talks with Executive Director of Multi-State Programs at AVID Center Jasmine Winslow about helping students build the confidence, skills, and support networks needed to thrive. Jasmine shares insights on expanding access to college and career opportunities while fostering self-advocacy, purpose, and future readiness. Togethe...

In this episode of Empowering Careers , host Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight talks with Executive Director of the American School Counselor Association Jill Cook about how school counselors can help students expand what they believe is possible for their futures. From early career exploration to real-world experiences, Jill shares how counselors build confidence, connect students to meaningful pathwa...

In this episode of Empowering Careers , host Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight talks with AASA President and Superintendent of Minnetonka School District David Law about his 30+ year journey in public education. From his start in the classroom to his leadership of Minnetonka Public Schools, David explores the importance of “failing forward,” closing opportunity gaps, redefining workforce readiness, and...

In this episode of Empowering Careers , host Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight talks with four-time TEDx speaker, illustrator, and founder of Draw Your Future, Patti Dobrowolski, about harnessing imagination as a powerful tool for career growth. From her pivot out of Broadway, to helping organizations and students worldwide visualize bold new possibilities, Patti shares the brain science behind drawing...

In this episode of Empowering Careers , host Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight talks with Dr. Brad Johnson, bestselling author and internationally recognized education expert, about how small, intentional shifts can create powerful change in classrooms, schools, and careers. Dr. Johnson shares insights on developing others, leading authentically, and building future-ready learning environments grounded...

In this episode of Empowering Careers , host Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight talks with Leslie Gill, President and CEO of Rung for Women, about empowering women to build sustainable, fulfilling careers. From an unexpected start in public service to leading a career accelerator for women in St. Louis, Leslie shares how early life experiences, career agility, and community shaped her path. Listeners wi...

In this episode of Empowering Careers, host Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight talks with Nitzan Pelman, CEO & Founder of Climb Together, about the life-changing power of networks. From her early challenges in school to exploring leadership and entrepreneurship, Nitzan shares how relationships shaped her career—and how building social capital can transform opportunities for job seekers. Listeners wi...

Kate Duffy shares how advocacy, community-building, and inclusive education shape her work supporting neurodivergent individuals. From personal experience to professional impact, she offers practical strategies for helping all learners discover their strengths and build meaningful, sustainable career paths. Get in touch with Kate Duffy Coming soon: Kate's Developing Talents Blog Read Developing Ta...

Host Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight welcomes 2024 National Teacher of the Year Missy Testerman for a conversation about cultivating confidence in the classroom, the lasting influence of great educators, and embracing the mindset of lifelong learning. Start building confidence in the classroom with The DeBruce Foundation's K-12 Resources Learn more about Missy Testerman, 2024 National Teacher of the...

Host Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight sits down with Jonathan Javier, CEO of Wonsulting, to talk about the new landscape of job searching, hiring trends, and how Career Literacy can make a difference. Hear how they’re navigating the changing world of work and supporting others to build future-ready careers!  Take your first steps in building Career Literacy by taking the Agile Work Profiler Explore Wo...