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Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Jaciann Wright about the struggles of having a baby during the height of the pandemic, the impact of COVID-19 on her pregnancy plans, and overcoming postpartum depression. Who is Jaciann Wright? Jaciann Wright is a 25-year-old married/single mom with a compelling story. She is Jamaican, born and raised halfway in America, and holds a BS in M...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Carrie Meyers about the struggles of educators and the ways that they can practice self-care. Who is Carrie Meyers? Carrie (she/her) spent over thirteen years dazzling unimpressed middle and high school students with her mastery of the French language. After burning out, she started Empowering educators to engage In whimsical present-moment...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Jackie Williams about the deaths of her children and grandchild, their impact on her mental health, and the ways that she's overcoming her grief. Who is Jackie Williams? Jackie Williams is the owner of 360 Grief Support Services, which is a virtual grief support service. She earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Maryland...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Lauren Varlack about the boom of the EdTech industry as a result of the pandemic, the impact of the digital world on teachers and students, and the difference between remote learning and virtual school. Who is Lauren Varlack? She calls herself the Edupreneur’s Educator. This means she is an educator/teacher helping Black women edupreneurs be...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Robin Simpson about the importance of early intervention programs for children who may have developmental disabilities. Who is Robin Simpson? Robin Renee Simpson received her Associate in Human Services degree from the New York College of Technology and her Bachelor's degree from Metropolitan College. She's pursuing her Master's in...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Samantha Miller about the struggles of raising a daughter with multiple diagnoses and the lessons she learned along the way that made her a better mother. Who is Samantha Miller? Samantha is a wellness coach and energy healer in Tucson, AZ. A former educator, she runs her online business to care for and homeschool her child with multiple spe...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Nathifa Lewis about the importance of technology in schools, its impact on our daily lives, and the ways that we can embrace it and use it as a tool. Who is Nathifa Lewis? Nathifa Lewis is a Technology and Education Professional with over 20 years of experience in both fields. She is also a mom of 3 and was recently elected Secreta...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Nathifa Lewis about the importance of "a village" in raising children, her involvement in the school system, and technology in finding a community. Who is Nathifa Lewis? Nathifa Lewis is a Technology and Education Professional with over 20 years of experience in both fields. She is also a mom of 3 and was recently elected Secretary of the Co...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Malachi Davis about the impact of his upbringing with a single mother on his values as a father to his 3-year old daughter. Who is Malachi Davis? Malachi Davis is the co-founder of the Mal the Motivator Brand. He's a motivational speaker at some of the most prestigious venues and institutions nationwide. In addition to motivational speaking,...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Robin Simpson about her learning disabilities, the impact they had on her life, and the ways that she turned them into her strengths. Who is Robin Simpson? Robin Renee Simpson received her Associate in Human Services degree from the New York College of Technology and her Bachelor's degree from Metropolitan College. She's pursuing her Master'...

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