Best BlackSEL.org Podcasts (2024)

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Black SEL & Promoting Our Stories 27:20

10M ago27:20

27:20

This week's episode revisits past conversations held on the Black SEL podcast. Join in the discussions that focus on the importance of voicing the true black experience, building Black SEL and social awareness to better serve the community! Hear directly from Brandon Frame, Cierra Hinton, Sharonda Arnold-Oneal, Geoffrey Golden, and Joshua Vincent, …

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Black SEL, reSELience + Awareness 16:45

11M ago16:45

16:45

This week's episode revisits past conversations held on the Black SEL podcast. Join in the discussions ranging from Black SEL's presence in finding freedom, education settings, and in the black church! Hear directly from Geoffrey Golden, J. Sterrett, and Joshua Vincent, who are all past guests. 0:42- Kristen reminds listeners of how and where to at…

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Black SEL & Teach for the Culture 57:45

11M ago57:45

57:45

Join us for this pre-recorded webinar covering Black SEL, culture, and their importance in child education. This week's guest is Shauna Brown, owner and founder of Teach for the Culture, LLC, a global brand that helps educators create more equitable learning experiences for minority students. Shauna joins this webinar, moderated by Frances Lee, Bla…

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Black SEL & Black Fashion w| Jessica Couch 57:00

12M ago57:00

57:00

Join us this week as Kristen talks about Black SEL and black fashion. This week's guest is Jessica Couch. Jessica is A Partner, Strategist, leading retail technology consultant, Fit and Sizing Tech Expert, Entrepreneur advisor, writer, and speaker! She is the founder of Luxor + Finch Consulting, a boutique consulting agency focused on matching peop…

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Black SEL & The Black Creative w| Derrick Beasley 49:44

1y ago49:44

49:44

Join us this week as Kristen talks about Black SEL and the black creative. This week's guest is Derrick Beasley, an educated black creative. Derrick is a Nashville, Tennessee born, Durham, North Carolina raised visual artist passionate about his artistic capabilities and inner-work so he can take action in making this world a better place. His desi…

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Black SEL & Black Mental Health w| Sharonda Arnold- Ocean 46:14

1y ago46:14

46:14

Join us this week as Kristen talks about Black SEL and mental health. This week's guest is none other than Sharonda Arnold- Ocean, a mental health expert. It has always been a dream of hers to inspire and encourage the people in her life and community. Sharonda's passion for public speaking and empowering people whether via social media or in perso…

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Black SEL & Black Media w| Cierra Brown Hinton 52:33

1y ago52:33

52:33

Join us this week as Kristen talks about Black SEL and the black media. Cierra Brown Hinton is a creative strategist who centers imagination, play, and community in her work. She loves building with teams and individuals as they drive toward outcomes that matter in a way that is inclusive and authentic. Cierra is the Executive Director-Publisher at…

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Black SEL & The Black Church w| Geoffrey Golden 35:54

1y ago35:54

35:54

Join us this week as Kristen talks about Black SEL and the black church. This week's guest is none other than Geoffrey Golden, an ordained minister, and gospel artist! America voted for their favorite singer, and 20-year-old Geoffrey Golden was crowned the season seven winner of BET Sunday Best. The opportunities from being a star on Sunday’s Best …

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Black SEL & The Black Educator w| J. Sterrett 55:04

1y ago55:04

55:04

Join us this week as Kristen talks about Black SEL and the black educator. J Sterrett, a Black Educator who is currently the managing director and Program Support at Teach for America. J began their journey as an educator nearly 15 years ago as a Teacher for America corps member in Washington, DC. After 5 years there, they joined Teach for America …

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Black SEL & The Black Crown w| Tonya Lane 44:11

1y ago44:11

44:11

Join us this week as Kristen talks about Black SEL and the black crown with Tonya Lane. The Natural Hair Guru, Tonya Lane. Her formal education includes a Bachelors and Masters of Science in Chemistry from North Carolina Central University. Her passion for creating products for curly hair has provided opportunities for her to work with billion-doll…

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Black SEL & Navigating Menopause w| Omisade 1:14:30

1+ y ago1:14:30

1:14:30

Join us this week as Kristen talks about Black SEL and navigating menopause with Omisade. Omisade is the creator of The Black Girl’s Guide to Surviving Menopause, a multimedia project seeking to curate and share the stories and realities of Black women, women identified, and gender-expansive people. She has decades of experience in non-profit leade…

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Black SEL & Liberation w| Joshua Vincent 36:18

1+ y ago36:18

36:18

Join us this week as Kristen talks about Black SEL and liberation with Joshua Vincent. Joshua Vincent is the Executive Director of the largest intermediary fiscal sponsor social justice organization in the South, Southern Vision Alliance. He has helped build some of your favorite social justice organizations such as Black Men Build, Color of Change…

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Introducing the Black SEL Podcast 34:00

1+ y ago34:00

34:00

Welcome to the Black to SEL Podcast, formally known as Dangers Of The Mind Podcast! This season is for reSELient individuals who are looking to grow in their black social-emotional learning journey. This season you will receive so much information to reach, teach and learn! The resources that you will walk away with will equip you to lead the way f…

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Building Emotional Wellness in Black Communities! 26:14

1+ y ago26:14

26:14

This podcast is powered by BlackSEL.org In this episode, join Kristen as wraps up this season strong! Take a brief walk with her as she talks about some major take aways from this season. This episode will leave you with enough power to begin your journey to emotional wellness. Join Kristen provides listeners with different tools to gain build that…

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Formative Assessments for Urban Settings! 14:12

2y ago14:12

14:12

This podcast is powered by BlackSEL.org In this episode, join Kristen as she talks about formative assessments in urban settings. Kristen talks about the many obstacles she encountered during her time working for the school system. Kristen provides listeners with different types of assessments to complete in urban settings. Here’s what you can expe…

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Addressing Behavior Challenges in the Classroom! 22:31

2y ago22:31

22:31

This podcast is powered by BlackSEL.org In this episode, join Kristen as she talks about addressing behavior challenges in the classroom. Kristen tells her encounters with behavior issues in the classroom. Kristen provides listeners with key tips on how to address behavior issues, Here’s what you can expect: 00:45: Kristen Introduces Topic 01:00: K…

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How to Build Confidence and Self-Esteem! 31:16

2y ago31:16

31:16

This podcast is powered by BlackSEL.org In this episode, join Kristen as she gives listeners tips on how to build confidence and self-esteem. Kristen encourages listeners to take the time to work on themselves to be better in their everyday lives. Here’s what you can expect: 00:45: Kristen Introduces Topic 05:57: Kristen Provides Insight on Her Con…

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Building the Confidence of Students' in Urban Settings! 27:37

2y ago27:37

27:37

This podcast is powered by BlackSEL.org In this episode, join Kristen as she talks about her experience with students who exhibit low self esteem. Kristen identified one of her biggest strengths early on her college career, which was knowing her self worth and being self-motivated. Listen along as she provides listeners with inspiration to become t…

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What is Juneteenth? 16:22

2y ago16:22

16:22

This podcast is powered by BlackSEL.org In this episode, join Kristen as she discusses what Juneteenth is . She provides listeners with history of Juneteenth. Kristen details the holiday and why it is important to African Americans. Here’s what you can expect: 00:50: Kristen Opens Up With Introducing the Topic 01:26: Kristen Gives a Short Story On …

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How Educators Can Celebrate African American Holidays! 19:32

2y ago19:32

19:32

This podcast is powered by BlackSEL.org In this episode, join Kristen as she discusses how educators can celebrate African American holidays . She provides a list of holidays that should be celebrated in schools. Kristen details each holiday and it's origin. She also provides tips for how educators can celebrate these holidays not just during black…

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Black Pioneers You've Never Heard Of! 15:56

2y ago15:56

15:56

This podcast is powered by BlackSEL.org In this episode, join Kristen as she discusses black pioneers and their roles in history . She introduces listeners to some unheard of pioneers that paved the way for all blacks. Kristen details each pioneers journey and how they opened doors for those to come. These are not your textbook pioneers that you le…

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A White Leader's Role in Urban Settings 22:45

2y ago22:45

22:45

This podcast is powered by BlackSEL.org In this episode, join Kristen as she discusses why white leaders are important in urban settings. She breaks down the importance of why white leaders should be mindful and aware of their power in the school setting. Kristen uses her experiences to shape how impactful white leaders can be once they become self…

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Black SEL in Abbott Elemetary 16:03

2y ago16:03

16:03

This podcast is powered by BlackSEL.org In this episode, join Kristen as she discusses the relevance of the show Abbot Elementary. She breaks down the way schools look at how schools serves black and brown students. Here’s what you can expect: 01:10: A Brief Background on the Show 02:30: Introduction to another Competency 03:59: Break Down of Episo…

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Mental Health Tips for Black Students 15:41

2y ago15:41

15:41

In this episode, join Kristen as she provides tips for black students in urban settings. She provides helpful tips not only for teens who struggle with mental health but parents as well. Kristen shares personal experiences coupled with research on how cognitive behavioral therapy is valuable in our community. Here’s what you can expect: 02:36: Rese…

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Grown-ish 22:07

2y ago22:07

22:07

This podcast is powered by BlackSEL.org In this episode, join Kristen as she talks about her college experiences and being “Grownish”. She dives deep into how her experiences in college shaped her into the professional she is today. Kristen identified one of her biggest strengths early on her college career, which was knowing her self worth and bei…

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Being Black at a PWI 25:40

2y ago25:40

25:40

This podcast is powered by BlackSEL.org In this episode, join Kristen as she talks with her good friend Damaris about her experince at a PWI. This episode gives listeners a look into what it was like at a PWI vs. an HBCU. Here’s what you can expect: 01:10: Introduction of guest Damaris 06:15: Damaris Talks About her Initial Experience 07:33: The Di…

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A Black Leader’s Role in Education 20:59

2y ago20:59

20:59

This podcast is powered by BlackSEL.org In this episode, join Kristen as she discusses the importance of culturally responsive education within the African American community and the role of the Black leader in those settings. Here’s what you can expect: 02:10: What’s new with Kristen and Danger’s of the Mind 02:40: The State of Emergency on Americ…

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Welcome to Season 3! 4:38

2y ago4:38

4:38

Welcome to Season 3 of the Danger's of the Mind Podcast, powered by BlackSEL.org. This season, join host Kristen Hopkins as she discusses culturally responsive, culturally affirming, practical Social-Emotional Learning solutions for educators, young professionals, and community leaders. Listen to the trailer to hear what to expect for this upcoming…

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Black SEL Matters Part 1 9:23

2+ y ago9:23

9:23

Enjoy this BONUS episode! Kristen starts the episode off by acknowledging that it's been a while since she has connected with her audience and she talks about all the exciting things Dangers Of The Mind has been up too. She quickly transitions to what is Black SEL and why it is so important during this time. She also highlights the Black SEL Matter…

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Episode 27: Me Vs Me Part 3 14:51

4y ago14:51

14:51

➡️Black SEL Summit: The current education system is dominated by political narratives that devalue the very people that our schools are supposed to serve. The Black SEL Summit is a space for us to highlight the voices of African-American people in the field and speak to best practices, research, and solutions to sustain SEL in Black Communities. Le…

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Episode 26: Unlearned It with Nicole Jones 21:36

4y ago21:36

21:36

In this episode, Nicole Jones comes on as a guest and speaks on her new book--- "Unlearn: Ditch Failed Money Habits and Discover Financial Freedom". She talks about how she paid off 80K in student loan debt and Kristen highlights those SEL skills she needed to do so. Kristen also discusses how mismanaging your money can bring about insecurities and…

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Episode 25: Me vs Me Mentality Part 2 9:27

4y ago9:27

9:27

In this mini series @KristenDHopkins goes deeper on the Me vs Me Mentality. She touches on how important responsible decision-making is during the process of adopting a Me vs Me Mentality. She goes even deeper to break down the skill of analyzing every situation that is happening that compliments the weaker side of yourself so that you know how to …

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Episode 24: Hide & Seek 14:49

4y ago14:49

14:49

Many people have been hiding gifts and talents from the world and in this episode @KristenDHopkins reminds us all about the game of hide and seek and compares this game to many of us in real life. In this quick power-packed episode Kristen uncovers some truths about the major Dangers Of The Mind that hold us back in this game called "Hide & Seek". …

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Episode 23: Me Vs Me Mentality 15:31

4y ago15:31

15:31

Have you ever felt like you wanted more for yourself but you didn't know where to start? In this quick power packed episode @KristenDHopkins breaks down how to have a "Me VS Me Mentality" and she speaks on 3 skills within the umbrella of Self-management that can help you adopt this mentality. ➡️Black SEL Summit: The current education system is domi…

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Episode 22: Do Not Disturb 🗣🗣🗣🗣 23:09

4y ago23:09

23:09

One thing that has been made clearer to Kristen over the past few weeks is that Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is critically important during this time of crisis and change. In this episode Kristen (@KristenDHopkins) talked abut embracing the moments of Do No Disturb and understanding how those moments can enhance your self-awareness, self-managem…

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Episode 21: What's The Alternative with Dr. Theresa McGowan 25:04

4+ y ago25:04

25:04

With Kristen's passion for Dangers Of The Mind and bringing culturally responsive social emotional resources to alternative schools, she had the pleasure to sit down with a principal at one of DOM's partner alternative schools to interview her about all the inside scoop on the alternative world. This podcast episode gives MANY educators and adminis…

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Episode 20: Awakened Educator with Bloodine Barthelus 40:11

4+ y ago40:11

40:11

Are you a educator and feeling burnt out? Are you forgetting your WHY? Kristen Hopkins sat down with Bloodine Barthelus to learn all about how to awakened the educator in you! The Awakened Educator was developed to encourage those who feel unheard, devalued, and forgotten as a human being in the field of education. Listen to this authentic conversa…

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Episode 19: REALlationships all 2020! 16:49

4+ y ago16:49

16:49

Do you feel that you manage your relationships well? How many people do you not associate with anymore due to a misunderstanding? In this episode Kristen talks about Social-Awareness and how it is all about being able to manage relationships with others. Whether you are in the work place, school, your home --- it's all about being honest with your …

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Episode 18: Set The Tone 20:28

4+ y ago20:28

20:28

The year is coming to an end and Kristen is telling everyone to gear up for the new decade of our lives. We are not just celebrating a new year, but we are celebrating a new 10 years to get It right, or leave anything In the past that doesn't need to go Into this new decade. Kristen shares 5 tips on how to set the tone for the new year and highligh…

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Episode 17: Heavy Loads 29:03

5y ago29:03

29:03

Kristen opens this episode with explaining why she's been M.I.A. and what has been a heavy load in her life. She highlights Social-Emotional Skills that can help you overcome the heavy loads in your own life and allows you to relate through her own mistakes. She also challenges listeners to think about what "heavy loads" look like in your own life …

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Episode 16: Reality Check with Althea Heart 36:16

5y ago36:16

36:16

This episode was recorded live on at The Urban Assembly Girls Conference Powered by Dangers Of The Mind Social-Emotional Forum. Althea Heart joins us as she talks about some of the Social-Emotional skills she did not have while on reality TV and growing up. Althea is very transparent with us in this interview and you will get a inside view of her w…

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Episode 15: Walking Statistics 25:52

5y ago25:52

25:52

On this episode, Kristen is joined by her Rooselvelt STAY class who is apart of the DOM program. The students found a great interest in statistics that mean something to them. We share alarming statistics that focus on the Urban Community. You will hear opinions from students and understand that we are all walking statistics it's up to us to choose…

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Episode 14: The Effects of Social-Emotional Learning- NO CAP with Samuel Oladipo 36:36

5y ago36:36

36:36

In this episode, Kristen is joined by Samuel Oladipo for a very insightful conversation on the effects of Social-Emotional Learning. Samuel is an educator who believes that culturally responsive pedagogy is critical to addressing the issues of the opportunity and access gap. As someone who is social justice oriented, he sees education as one of the…

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Episode 13: Managing It All with David Adams 16:16

5+ y ago16:16

16:16

Do you have trouble "Managing it All"? On this episode, Kristen brings fellow DOMinator and SEL champion, David Adams on to share key tools to help everyday people manage it all. David is the Director of Social-Emotional Learning at The Urban Assembly. He previously served as the Social-Emotional Learning Coordinator for District 75 where he shaped…

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Episode 12: Winners Circle 27:08

5+ y ago27:08

27:08

When you think of the winner circle what does that really mean to you? On this episode, Kristen breaks down a winners mentality and everything you have to combat on a daily basis to remain a winner. For more resources check out: www.dangersofthemind.comBy BlackSEL.org

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Episode 11: ISSA Delay 16:22

5+ y ago16:22

16:22

Have you ever experienced a delay in your life? Often times when our expectations are so high and that thing we expecting doesn't come through, we find ourselves easily falling into distractions, complacency, insecurities and so on. On this episode, Kristen is joined by DOM Brand Ambassador- Brodrick Wlliams as they go through key tools needed to s…

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Episode 10: Growing Pains 18:00

5+ y ago18:00

18:00

Are you in a place in your life where you know you are suppose to be growing but your not growing? Or are you growing and continue to be stagnant with your growth? On this episode, Kristen explains how to embrace growing pains and what tools you will need during the process to appreciate your growth. For more tools on this topic visit www.dangersof…

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Episode 9: Oh you complacent, COMPLACENT? 25:06

5+ y ago25:06

25:06

On this episodes, Kristen touches on complacency and how so many people are already complacent and the new year just started. She shares 5 tips to break free from complacency and not allow it to be your friend any longer. It's time to walk in your fullest purpose in 2019! Learn more about Dangers of the Mind by visiting our website: www.dangersofth…

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Episode 8: Frequent Flyer 18:20

5+ y ago18:20

18:20

Are you a frequent flyer? Someone who flies above the drama, negativity, distractions, fear and everything in between? This episode compares how being a frequent flyer on a plane can consist of the same framework in your mind. Listen up and get ready to fly high every single day!By BlackSEL.org

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Episode 7: Back to the basics! 26:15

5+ y ago26:15

26:15

Have you every looked up and realized you had a lot going on and didn't know how to handle it all? Yeah, it happens to the best of us! This episode Kristen talks about getting back to the basics. She shares her views on how one may have lost what they love, and how imperative it is to go back and love the foundations that you've built. Let's get ba…

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