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Rooted2Thrive:Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity

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Interested in expanding your ability to reach, teach and lead those you’re entrusted serve? Rooted2Thrive: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity brings you powerful conversations with experts who are committed to maintaining human dignity in our personal lives, our work and in learning environments. We speak to hearts and minds of leaders and educators with practical insights to counter the programming that makes us, often unconsciously, devalue other humans who we perceive as different from ourselves. CHANGED MINDS will CHANGE DIRECTION!

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Rochelle Peterson-Ansari-Perceptions Unlimited LLC

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Beyond Numbers: Transforming How We Think About Mathematics - Rooted2Thrive Ep. 70 24.06.2026 1:11:07

Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity Episode Title: Beyond Numbers: Transforming How We Think About Mathematics Season 7, Episode 70 Host: Rochelle Peterson-Ansari Overview: In this episode, host Rochelle Peterson-Ansari sits down with Akil Parker, a math educator, author, and founder of All This Math, to discuss transforming the way we think about and engage with mathema...

From Intention to Action: Creating Inclusive Pathways in Education and Healthcare - Rooted2Thrive Ep. 69 17.06.2026 1:06:29

Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity Episode Title: From Intention to Action: Creating Inclusive Pathways in Education and Healthcare Season 7, Episode 69 Host: Rochelle Peterson-Ansari Overview: In this episode, host Rochelle Peterson-Ansari sits down with Dr. Christy Dinkins to discuss creating inclusive pathways in education and healthcare. Dr. Dinkins shares her journ...

Building Empowered Spaces Through Culturally Relevant Engagement - Rooted2Thrive Ep. 68 10.06.2026 52:27

Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity Episode Title: Building Empowered Spaces Through Culturally Relevant Engagement Season 7, Episode 68 Host: Rochelle Peterson-Ansari Overview: In this episode, host Rochelle Peterson-Ansari is joined by Dr. Kyle Morris-Sol to explore the powerful intersection of education, entertainment, and healing. Drawing from his own experiences wi...

Liberation in Leadership: Building Anti-Oppressive and Culturally Responsive Spaces - Rooted2Thrive Ep. 67 03.06.2026 56:28

Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity Episode Title: Liberation in Leadership: Building Anti-Oppressive and Culturally Responsive Spaces Season 7, Episode 67 Host: Rochelle Peterson-Ansari Overview: In this episode, host Rochelle Peterson-Ansari and Dr. Danielle Martin explore the intersection of liberation and leadership, emphasizing the need to unlearn societal condition...

Leading Without Losing Yourself: Developing Culturally Competent, Anti-Oppressive Leadership - Rooted2Thrive Ep. 66 27.05.2026 57:01

Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity Episode Title: Leading Without Losing Yourself: Developing Culturally Competent, Anti-Oppressive Leadership Season 7, Episode 66 Host: Rochelle Peterson-Ansari Overview: In this episode, host Rochelle Peterson-Ansari sits down with James Wilson Jr. to explore how courageous leadership must begin from within. James vulnerably shares his...

Leadership and Dignity Under Pressure - Rooted2Thrive Ep. 65 20.05.2026 1:00:04

Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity Episode Title: Leadership and Dignity Under Pressure Season 7, Episode 65 Host: Rochelle Peterson-Ansari Overview: In this episode, host Rochelle Peterson-Ansari speaks with Leslie Marant Esq., founder and principal strategist of the ESP Effect. Leslie shares her unique career journey from serving as an attorney and personal trainer t...

Self-Awareness and Curiosity as Foundations for Better Leadership - Rooted2Thrive Ep. 64 13.05.2026 48:23

Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity Episode Title: Self-Awareness and Curiosity as Foundations for Better Leadership Season 7, Episode 64 Host: Rochelle Peterson-Ansari Overview: In this insightful episode of the Rooted2Thrive Podcast, host Rochelle Peterson-Ansari welcomes Jess Goldey, a dynamic mindset coach, former educator, and musician. Jess opens up about their lat...

Sexuality in Relationships - Rooted2Thrive Ep. 63 06.05.2026 51:08

Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity Episode Title: Sexuality in Relationships Season 7, Episode 63 Host: Rochelle Peterson-Ansari Overview: In this powerful episode, host Rochelle Peterson-Ansari sits down with Dr. Lexx Brown-James to discuss the profound ways our sexuality is intertwined with our overall humanity and relationship health. Moving far beyond physical intim...

Gathering Myself: The Journey from Developmental Trauma to Wholeness - Rooted2Thrive Ep. 62 04.05.2026 50:21

Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity Episode Title: Gathering Myself: The Journey from Developmental Trauma to Wholeness Season 7, Episode 62 Host: Rochelle Peterson-Ansari Overview: In this deeply moving episode of the Rooted2Thrive Podcast, host Rochelle Peterson-Ansari reunites with her long-time friend and sorority sister, Carolyn Harrison, to explore the profound imp...

Being Aligned with Your True Self - Rooted2Thrive Ep. 61 04.05.2026 54:00

Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity Episode Title: Being Aligned with Your True Self Season 7, Episode 61 Host: Rochelle Peterson-Ansari Overview: In this episode, host Rochelle Peterson-Ansari sits down with Chaniera Stewart to explore what it means to step beyond societal expectations and into who you really are. Chaniera shares her powerful journey of overcoming child...

Centering Lived Experience in Leadership and Care: Beyond Diversity to Systems of Accountability - Rooted2Thrive Ep. 60 25.03.2026 48:00

Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity Centering Lived Experience in Leadership and Care: Beyond Diversity to Systems of Accountability Season 6, Episode 60 Host: Rochelle Peterson-Ansari Overview: In this powerful season finale, Rochelle Peterson-Ansari sits down with Deja Alvarez, Deputy Director of TPAC/WHCI, to explore the transformative power of centering lived experie...

Centering Black Nonprofit Leaders: Building Capacity Through Community - Rooted2Thrive Ep. 59 18.03.2026 37:18

Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity Centering Black Nonprofit Leaders: Building Capacity Through Community Season 6, Episode 59 Host: Rochelle Peterson-Ansari Overview: In this episode, Rochelle Peterson-Ansari engages in a profound dialogue with Kelly Woodland, Executive Director of the Center for Leadership Equity, about the unique challenges and immense social capital...

How a Small-Town Grassroots Group Can Build a Fairer, Kinder Community for All - Rooted2Thrive Ep. 58 11.03.2026 59:28

Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity How a Small-Town Grassroots Group Can Build a Fairer, Kinder Community for All Season 6, Episode 58 Host: Rochelle Peterson-Ansari Overview: In this deeply moving episode, Rochelle Peterson-Ansari sits down with Julia and Randolph (Rick) Richardson, the father-daughter co-founders of Justice Southbury. Born from the collective grief an...

Choice Conundrum: The Consequences of Choosing to Vaccinate or Not - Rooted2Thrive Ep. 57 04.03.2026 54:36

Note: CDC guidelines on vaccines are evolving and recommended changes can happen at any time. You are encouraged to consult with your healthcare providers as a trusted source for vaccine information. -- Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity Choice Conundrum: The Consequences of Choosing to Vaccinate or NotSeason 6, Episode 57 Host: Rochelle Peterson-AnsariOverview: In this...

Discrimination-Free Housing and Fair Real Estate Practices - Rooted2Thrive Ep. 56 25.02.2026 1:04:13

Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity Discrimination-Free Housing and Fair Real Estate Practices Season 6, Episode 56 Host: Rochelle Peterson-AnsariOverview: In this powerful episode, Rochelle Peterson-Ansari speaks with Angela McIver, CEO of the Fair Housing Rights Center in Southeastern Pennsylvania, about why housing equity is foundational to human dignity and generatio...

Diversity as a Method to Address Tech-Enabled Oppression and Harm - Rooted2Thrive Ep. 55 18.02.2026 52:35

Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity Diversity as a Method to Address Tech-Enabled Oppression and Harm Season 6, Episode 55 Host: Rochelle Peterson-Ansari Overview: In this eye-opening episode, host Rochelle Peterson-Ansari speaks with Dr. Karl Morris, a computer science professor and congressional candidate, about the dangerous intersections of technology, equity, and pu...

The Role of Effective Family Engagement in Student Academic Success - Rooted2Thrive Ep. 54 04.02.2026 48:43

Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity The Role of Effective Family Engagement in Student Academic Success Season 6, Episode 54 Host: Rochelle Peterson-Ansari Overview: In this episode, Rochelle Peterson-Ansari welcomes Quibila A. Divine to discuss why authentic family engagement is a cornerstone of student achievement. Divine shares her journey from North Philadelphia to b...

Teaching and Working with Multilingual Learners and Their Families - Rooted2Thrive Ep. 53 28.01.2026 53:35

Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity Teaching and Working with Multilingual Learners and Their Families Season 6, Episode 53 Host: Rochelle Peterson-Ansari Overview: In this episode, Rochelle Peterson-Ansari sits down with Dr. Anna Arlotta-Guerrero to discuss the nuances of supporting multilingual learners in early childhood and elementary settings. Drawing from her 15 ye...

Creating Belonging in Math Class for Black and Brown Students - Rooted2Thrive Ep. 52 21.01.2026 54:49

Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity Creating Belonging in Math Class for Black and Brown Students Season 6, Episode 52 Host: Rochelle Peterson-Ansari Overview: In this inspiring episode, Rochelle Peterson-Ansari speaks with math specialist and author Shameeka Browne about reclaiming the joy and humanity within mathematics education. Browne challenges the traditional &quo...

Stronger Together: The Power of Cross-Sector Collaboration for Community Impact - Rooted2Thrive Ep. 51 14.01.2026 41:28

Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity Stronger Together: The Power of Cross-Sector Collaboration for Community Impact Season 6, Episode 51 Host: Rochelle Peterson-Ansari Overview: In this episode, Rochelle Peterson-Ansari sits down with Valerie Kind-Rubin to explore how deep, relationship-based collaboration can transform the landscape of philanthropy. As the Managing Trus...

Joy as a Radical Pathway and Practice of Liberation - Rooted2Thrive Podcast Ep. 50 31.12.2025 53:05

Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity | Joy as a Radical Pathway and Practice of Liberation Season 5, Episode 50 Host: Rochelle Peterson-Ansari Guest: Dr. Krista Robinson-Lyles Overview: In this inspiring and heart-centered conversation on the Rooted2Thrive Podcast, host Rochelle Peterson-Ansari welcomes Dr. Krista Robinson-Lyles — founder and president of the Joy Hope Col...

Is DEI DOA?: A Pathway Forward - Rooted2Thrive Podcast Ep. 49 24.12.2025 58:26

Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity | Is DEI DOA?: A Pathway Forward Season 5, Episode 49 Host: Rochelle Peterson-Ansari Guest: Rodney Patterson Overview: In this compelling episode of the Rooted2Thrive Podcast, Rochelle Peterson-Ansari sits down with Rodney S. Patterson — CEO of The Learner Group, pastor, coach, consultant, and author of Trump and the Race Card and Is D...

From Allyship to Action: How Leaders Build Equity and Justice - Rooted2Thrive Podcast Ep. 48 17.12.2025 55:00

Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity | From Allyship to Action: How Leaders Build Equity and Justice Season 5, Episode 48 Host: Rochelle Peterson-Ansari Guest: Adam Barney Overview: In this energizing and authentic conversation on the Rooted2Thrive Podcast, host Rochelle Peterson-Ansari sits down with Adam Barney—energy coach, author, and podcast host—to explore what it m...

Identifying Implicit Bias in Education - Rooted2Thrive Podcast Ep. 47 10.12.2025 43:17

Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity | Identifying Implicit Bias in EducationSeason 5, Episode 47Host: Rochelle Peterson-AnsariGuest: Zakiyyah Boone, MBAOverview:In this inspiring and thought-provoking episode of the Rooted2Thrive Podcast, Rochelle Peterson-Ansari welcomes Zakkiyah Boone, CEO of WonderSpring Early Education, to discuss how implicit bias shapes educational...

Parents Need to Know Their Rights - Rooted2Thrive Podcast Ep. 46 03.12.2025 1:02:26

Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity | Parents Need to Know Their RightsSeason 5, Episode 46Host: Rochelle Peterson-AnsariGuest: Dr. Timberly BakerOverview:In this insightful episode of the Rooted2Thrive Podcast, host Rochelle Peterson-Ansari talks with Dr. Timberly Baker — Associate Professor at Arkansas State University, educational consultant with Equity Educators, and...