The Joy-Filled Educator Podcast - "Where Purpose Meets Play and Legacy Is Built With Love”

Host Lacetia Walker welcomes listeners to this inspiring episode of The Joy-Filled Educator Podcast, entitled “Young, Purposeful and Powerful: A Conversation with Jaylen Burton.” Lacetia features a remarkable high school junior Jaylen Burton, founder of the nonprofit Let’s Gather. Lacetia takes us on a journey with Jaylen as he shares his nonprofit’s origin story, journey and purpose. Jaylen share...

In this episode of “The Joy-Filled Educator Podcast”, host Lacetia Walker welcomes Star Essence, Founder and CEO of Morning STAR International, an Atlanta-based nonprofit. Lacetia and Star enjoy a powerful conversation discussing moving from Promise to Purpose by pouring into youth. Star shares how she shifted from studying accounting at Tennessee State University toward mentoring; built Morning S...

Kickstart 2026 with Vision Boards: Your Guide to Goal Setting! Welcome back to our new 2026 season of The Joy-Filled Educator Podcast! Join host Lacetia Walker on The Joyful Educator Podcast as she kicks off 2026 with a reflective and intentional episode focused on vision boards. Lacetia shares her personal goals and guides listeners through the process of creating their own vision boards, emphasi...

Welcome to The Joy-Filled Educator Podcast with your host Lacetia Walker. In this powerful episode, Lacetia introduces her guest, the incredibly talented Ms. Dora Kelley—a lifelong creative and advocate. Ms. Dora shares her remarkable journey from being a flower shop owner and seamstress, to designinga headstone for the legendary artist Robert S. Duncanson, who was buried in an unmarked grave for...

Join Lacetia Walker, an inspiring mom, educator, and host of the Joy-Filled Educator Podcast, as she shares real talk, stories, lessons, and lots of joy. In this video, Lacetia encourages listeners to keep going in their “Showing Up For Me” 21-Day Challenge, emphasizing the importance of consistency, hope, and connecting with their 'why'. She reminds everyone that growth happens one step a...

Join host Lacetia Walker on Episode 8 of The Joy-Filled Educator Podcast as she sits down with the remarkable Dana Dickson Tate. At 66, Dana shares her inspiring story of reclaiming her creative voice after years of suppression. From Detroit to Chicago, she's an author, poet, and artist who faced significant challenges but never gave up. This episode dives deep into the journey of rediscoverin...

Join host Lacetia Walker on the Joy-Filled Educator Podcast's special Episode 7, “Back Down Memory Lane.” This episode honors three remarkable retired educators – Dr. Terry Truvillion, Pamela Kent and Vanessa Dawson – who have shaped countless lives through decades of dedication and love in education. The group shares heartfelt memories, inspiring stories, and funny moments that highlight the...

Join Lacetia Walker and her amazing guests Paige, Trina, and Angee, in the first-ever craft show episode of the Joyful Educator Podcast! In this fun and inspiring episode, they explore the art of creating charcuterie boards filled with a variety of cheeses, meats, fruits, sweets, and more. Along the way, they share personal stories, laughs, and tips on how to make your board truly unique. Whether...

This is Episode 5 of The Joy-Filled Educator Podcast! This is a special joy-filled episode celebrating 40 years of friendship with 5 extraordinary women and together we are all stepping into a new season turning 60 years old. Listen in to be reminded of the gift of sisterhood, love, legacy and resilience!

You're more than your title! This is Episode 4 of The Joy-Filled Educator Podcast! This joy-filled episode encourages women to explore their hobbies, passions, and inner creativity to reconnect with themselves - and to release the pressure that "every moment must be productive".

This is Episode 3 of The Joy-Filled Educator Podcast! This episode is all about something that is close to our host, Lacetia's heart: Sisterhood. We’re talking about finding your people — the ones who help you grow, hold space for your healing, and multiply your joy.

This is Episode 2 of The Joy-Filled Educator Podcast! Life isn't always polished, and neither are we. In this episode, Lacetia and her guest explore the bravery and beauty of showing up authentically in the midst of chaos, trauma and change.

This is episode 1 of the Joy-Filled Educator Podcast! Episode 1 introduces Lacetia Walker, your host and shares the origin story of the "The Joy-Filled Educator". The episode further lets viewers know that faith, resilience and joy brought her here, not luck.