S4EP20: Education, Identity, and the Journey of Self-Discovery with Tamara Williams Van Horn

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Life is a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, we overcome barriers, navigate systems, and most importantly, learn to be true to ourselves. Join Dr. Lee this week as she welcomes Tamara Williams Van Horn.

Tamara is an advocate for public education and a beacon of support for marginalized students. Together they uncover the magic and possibilities that education can offer to individuals and society.

Traversing personal tales of overcoming adversity to excel academically, Dr. Lee and Tamara tackle the social determinants of health, the struggles faced by those in poverty, and how these factors shape the educational landscape. They celebrate "black excellence," acknowledge the power of education and the importance of creating space for diversity within the system.

They dive deep into the whirlwind journey of college choices and academic identity, discussing the pressure to conform to societal standards and the importance of mental health in academic success.

The conversation culminates in exploring personal, gender, and sexual identity, confronting societal expectations and norms, understanding the struggle of fitting in, and the power of self-acceptance.

Guest Bio:

Tamara Williams Van Horn, (She/They) is the Principal Responder for Auntiecorn Leadership Strategies. Their current work seeks to deconstruct the "differences that difference makes" through engagements of somatic animation and personal, community, and cultural service and exploration. Tamara is based out of Boulder, Colorado and is looking forward to building expansive experiential collaborations with you. Tamara loves, lives, and leads with Strategic Thinking® CliftonStrengths® themes and Wisdom, Transcendence, and Leadership character strengths.

Interested in working together? Connect for dialogue at [e-mail]; @TamVanHorn (Instagram) and at Auntiecorn Leadership Strategies on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AuntiecornLeadership.

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Chapters

1. S4EP20: Education, Identity, and the Journey of Self-Discovery with Tamara Williams Van Horn (00:00:00)

2. Exploring Trauma-Informed Approaches With Tamara Williams-Fanhorn (00:00:06)

3. Navigating Barriers and Opportunities in Education (00:11:41)

4. Navigating College Choices and Identity Development (00:21:05)

5. Embracing Personal Growth and Education (00:30:48)

6. Identity and Acceptance in Changing World (00:35:14)

7. Exploring Identity and Challenging Traditions (00:45:16)

8. Subversive Education and Personal Transformation (00:56:51)