MANN-O-LOGUES with Dr. Sundra Mann

MANN-O-LOGUES with Dr. Sundra Mann S1E10: DIVINE DETOURS: LEADING WITH CHARACTER, SERVICE, AND AUTHENTICITY This episode explores the intersection of life and leadership through Jackson's unique lens as a Black male educator who has navigated spaces where he was often "the only one." With vulnerability and wisdom, he shares pivotal moments that shaped his leadership philosophy—from being hospitali...

MANN-O-LOGUES S1E9 SERVICE, SACRIFICE, AND SECOND CHAPTERS with The Parkers: This powerful episode of MANN-O-LOGUES is an intimate conversation with Retired Master Sergeant Lachrisha L. Parker and Retired Sergeant First Class Reginald "Reggie" Parker about service, sacrifice, and second chapters. This unique dual-military couple brings a combined 52 years of honorable service to the nation, offeri...

MANN-O-LOGUES with Dr. Sundra Mann S1E8 LEGACY IN ACTION: EDUCATION, EQUITY, & ENDURANCE: In this episode, Dr. Troy E. Boddy embraces the legacy of service he was born into—education, mentorship, advocacy, community, and social justice. He shares insights on leading transformational change amid resistance, drawing from his remarkable journey from reading teacher to principal to Director of Equ...

MANN-O-LOUGUES with Dr. Sundra Mann S1E7 LEADING WITH HEART AND JUSTICE: Throughout the conversation, Charima Young explores what drives her passion for advancing equity and justice, how she navigates different perspectives while staying focused on what matters most, and the intentional steps leaders can take to create change that empowers others to carry the work forward. She discusses the essent...

MANN-O-LOGUES with Dr. Sundra Mann S1E6 FROM MIRACLE TERRITORY TO RAISE THE BAR. In this powerful episode of MANN-O-LOGUES, Dr. Sundra Mann sits down with Dr. Andraé Townsel, a three-time superintendent who has transformed educational leadership across Michigan, Maryland, and Connecticut. Dr. Townsel shares his remarkable journey from being a student witnessing gun violence at a critical age to be...

MANN-O-LOUGUES with Dr. Sundra Mann S1E5 FINDING STRENGTH IN THE STRUGGLE with James LeBlanc: In this deeply moving episode of MANN-O-LOUGUES, James LeBlanc, Director of Community Impact, author, and motivational speaker, whose journey from struggle to strength embodies the transformative power of resilience and grace-filled leadership. James's professional journey mirrors his personal transformat...

MANN-O-LOUGUES with Dr. Sundra Mann S1E4 FROM CHARGE NURSE TO THE DAD DIFFERENCE with Dr. Deborah Higdon: Dr. Deborah Higdon takes listeners on an inspiring journey through her remarkable leadership evolution—from being the youngest head nurse at Presbyterian University Hospital to becoming a pioneering advocate for father engagement in education. Throughout the discussion, Dr. Higdon reveals the...

MANN-O-LOUGUES with Dr. Sundra Mann S1E3 CULTIVATING FREEDOM THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP: This episode celebrates a leader who has mastered the art of simultaneously building businesses while building people, building curriculum while building ventures, building family while building community impact. Professor Cathy House embodies the truth that the most powerful form of leadership is teaching other...

A trailblazing champion reimaging American history, The Honorable Ventris C. Gibson served as the 40th Director of the United States Mint, becoming the first African American to hold the position. From Vietnam-era United States Navy Veteran to Senior Executive Status Appointments, Mrs. Gibson has shattered glass ceilings, opened doors, and been a steady force for diversity and inclusion. “I seem t...

MANN-O-LOGUES with Dr. Sundra Mann - S1E1: Rev. Timothy B. Warner has dedicated his life to building communities with moral purpose, from his unexpected journey as a bacterial geneticist to becoming a nationally recognized community engagement leader. In this episode, Rev. Warner shares how being raised by the community shaped his approach to leadership across diverse roles. We explore his pioneer...