Best Jes Averhart Podcasts (2024)

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Rule of 10's - Three C's - Perspective - a Conversation w/Jennifer Chase @ SAS 29:20

2y ago29:20

29:20

Welcome to the last episode in our "Burnout Series" where you'll meet Jennifer Chase, Executive Vice President and CMO of SAS. I asked Jennifer to take us through her unique and very intentional career journey - and she did that and more offering her Three C's Principle and her Rule of 10. If you are wondering how to level up while staying grounded…

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"What about Bob?" a Conversation with Joan Nelson @IBM 37:41

2y ago37:41

37:41

Joan Nelson is a friend, mentor and Vice President at IBM. Leading approximately 1,200 people across the globe, Joan has a unique vantage point on workplace culture and the pervasive effects of burnout. During our interview, she talks openly about the impact burnout is having on the workplace and offers her take on how to take back control and noti…

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A Lesson of Grit and Grace - a Conversation w/Janet Ward @ Ward Black Law 49:47

2y ago49:47

49:47

Attorney Janet Ward Black is the principal owner of Ward Black Law located in Greensboro, NC - one of the largest woman-owned law firms in the state . During our time together, Janet Ward shared her career journey - including stories of her time as Miss North Carolina and the moment she chose to jump off her comfort cliff and in to entrepreneurship…

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Crispy Crunchy Burned Out - Why I took April off! 13:59

2y ago13:59

13:59

Why did I take April off? ...because I was experiencing early signs of burnout! And in this episode, I'll discuss how those signs showed up for me in real-time and finally convinced me to take some time off and truly investigate what was going on in my world. I'll also share a few tips to break the stress cycle as outlined in the Nagoski sisters' b…

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Hustle not Hype - a Conversation w/Microsoft's Rashida Hodge 46:34

2y ago46:34

46:34

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Rashida Hodge, Vice President of Data and AI Customer Success at Microsoft. It was easily one of my favorite conversations of the year. While our full podcast interview is here...I just had to share a few of her leadership nuggets below! Nugget #1 – “We all have thorns; but we don’t talk about them… a…

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"Segovia DNA" - Conversation with Beth Segovia @ ChannelAdvisor 43:30

2y ago43:30

43:30

Beth Segovia, COO of ChannelAdvisor has a word for you! While we sat down to talk about burnout in the workplace, Beth and I covered lots of territory - from work-life "balance", to the Great Talent Swap to practical advice on how to tackle workplace burnout. She's a wife, a mom and fiercely talented leader! Our conversation was down-to-earth and s…

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Leading through Burnout - a Conversation with Creighton Blackwell at Coastal Credit Union 53:19

2y ago53:19

53:19

"I'm a people leader. At the end of the day, it all comes back to...how do you influence and impact the betterment of people? That question has driven me my entire career. " This is the lens by which Creighton Blackwell, Chief Impact and Public Affairs Officer at Coastal Credit Union looks at his work. In this conversation, Creighton, issues a chal…

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Finale (Rob Shields Version) 1:20:36

2+ y ago1:20:36

1:20:36

In the epic second part of the JUST finale, Rob shares his insights and experiences. With over 50 episodes across 3 seasons, there's a treasure trove of wisdom to discuss and reflect on. If the podcast has made an impact in your life, please consider reaching out to Jes and Rob at thejustpod@gmail.com to let them know! 0:00 Intro/Interlude 0:23 Epi…

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Finale (Jes Averhart Version) 1:14:44

2+ y ago1:14:44

1:14:44

Folks, this is it! The epic two part finale to the JUST podcast. Listen in to hear all of Jes's thoughts and takeaways from three seasons of conversations around justice. And make sure you catch the second part to get Rob's views. If the podcast has made an impact in your life, please consider reaching out to Jes and Rob at thejustpod@gmail.com to …

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How to BreakThrough in 2022! 13:10

2+ y ago13:10

13:10

Optimism can be hard to find these days... but isn't it great when you run into someone who has that Light? How can the decisions you make everyday help you tap into the optimism you need to breakthrough? Breakthroughs happen everyday; but they don’t happen by accident. Breakthroughs aren’t miracles. Miracles are gifts and unearned. Breakthroughs a…

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When Reinvention isn't a Choice: What Lurks in the Woods 42:27

2+ y ago42:27

42:27

What happens when reinvention isn’t a choice? Russ and Nicole Bell came face-to-face with this exact dilemma in 2016. Despite being an upwardly mobile happy couple with two kids, a big house and a marvelous life, something wasn't quite right. Russ started forgetting things, he got lost, he became enraged, he was harsh with the kids. And he could no…

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Four Qualities of a Just Leader 56:04

2+ y ago56:04

56:04

David Spickard makes a return to the Just podcast this week, with updates about his leadership cohorts, an upcoming book, and the four qualities of a just leader. If you want to learn more, you can reach David directly at david@spickardconsulting.com Support the Connell Green college fund! 0:00 Intro 0:43 Episode starts 1:16 Jes's check in 3:53 Rob…

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A Place at the Table 57:34

2+ y ago57:34

57:34

This week's guest is Maggie Kane, founder and executive director of A Place At The Table Cafe in Raleigh. Maggie shares inspiring stories of community and friendship, and describes her unique model for focusing on dignity while tackling food insecurity. 0:00 Intro 0:43 Episode starts 2:55 Rob's check in 4:27 Jes's check in 6:49 Maggie joins the cal…

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Shaw University, Learning from Legacy, and Next Generation Leaders 56:22

2+ y ago56:22

56:22

This week on Just, Rob and Jes talk to Dr. Erin Moore, the Executive Director of The Center for Racial and Social Justice at Shaw University. They talk about the legacy of change at Shaw, the next generation of student-led change, and ways to measure the progress of that change. 0:00 Intro 0:43 Episode starts 1:14 Jes's check in 5:37 Rob's check in…

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Activist Saviors, Listening Ears, and Advice for the Thanksgiving Table 47:56

2+ y ago47:56

47:56

Joining us this week on JUST is Genelle Aldred, a journalist, author, speaker, and storyteller. She's an ambassador for SANDS, and author of the book Communicate for Change, which inspired this conversation. Tune in and enjoy! 0:00 Intro 0:43 Episode starts 1:45 Jes's check in 5:05 Rob's check in 6:48 Rob introduces Genelle to the call 7:26 Genelle…

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Unsettling Truths, White Trauma, and the Devastating Doctrine of Discovery 1:11:34

2+ y ago1:11:34

1:11:34

Mark Charles joins the show today in a conversation about race and conciliation for the nation. Mark is a speaker, writer, and consultant, and his book Unsettling Truths inspired Rob to reach out for this episode. You can learn more about Mark at wirelesshogan.com, and purchase his book here. See below for more links mentioned in the show! 0:00 Int…

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"Sticking and Staying", Discarded Bodies, and Pumpkin-Spice Jesus 1:07:54

2+ y ago1:07:54

1:07:54

Today on JUST, Rob and Jes interview Royce Hathcock about the long-term work of neighboring. Royce shares his faith story and why he thinks after 25 years on the same corner, things are only just beginning. Royce is the Executive Director of Neighbor to Neighbor, a community outreach organization focused on good neighboring, and a Senior Pastor at …

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Critical Race Theory, White Lies, and the One Paragraph You Need to Write 58:18

2+ y ago58:18

58:18

[Episode summary] 0:00 Intro 0:42 Episode starts 1:53 Rob checks in with Jes 3:48 Jes checks in with Rob 6:03 Rob welcomes Daniel to the show 7:11 Rob introduces listeners to Daniel's work 10:10 What's your story, your justice journey? 15:48 Tell us about CRT, and what gaps do white people have in understanding it? 26:14 Interlude 26:47 How do you …

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Equine Therapy, White Repentance, and a Bright Future for Every Girl 1:08:49

2+ y ago1:08:49

1:08:49

Joy Currey joins the show today to talk with Rob and Jes about nonprofit iteration, the importance of a good team, and the strength of triangles. Joy grew up on a farm, taught in schools in Philadelphia and Brooklyn, and in 2008 founded CORRAL, a faith-motivated nonprofit that prepares adolescent girls in high-risk situations with skills, resources…

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Cheap Charity, True Neighboring & 6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon 1:11:42

2+ y ago1:11:42

1:11:42

This week on JUST, Rob and Jes sit down with KJ Hill, the Pastor for Community Development and Outreach at The Summit Church in Durham. With a career that spans coaching, writing, teaching, and more, KJ shares a wealth of experience, learning, and wisdom about how to love your neighbor well. 0:00 Episode starts 1:18 Jes's check in 5:21 Rob's check …

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Active Citizenry, Making Politics More Human, and a Tattoo or Two 52:38

3y ago52:38

52:38

This week on the JUST podcast, Jes and Rob interview Raleigh Mayoral Candidate Dr. Terrance Ruth. Dr. Ruth is a teacher at NC State, a former public school principal, and community organizer. 0:00 Episode starts 1:26 Rob's check in 5:35 Jes's check in 9:10 Dr. Terrance Ruth joins the call 9:36 Jes introduces Dr. Ruth 11:59 What drove your passion a…

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The Role of Rest in Justice Work 38:41

3y ago38:41

38:41

Jes and Rob interview Steve Swayne, director of the St. Francis Springs Retreat Center. Steve brings insights into the value of rest, and how it is intrinsically tied to justice work. 0:00 Intro 0:43 Episode starts 2:01 Jes’s check in 4:44 Rob’s check in 6:29 Rob frames up the episode 7:22 Steve joins the call 7:30 Rob introduces Steve 9:25 Rob sha…

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Doc Swiner Lives Life on the Growing Edge (of the Comfort Cliff) 40:06

3y ago40:06

40:06

Doc Swiner understands reinvention. She's a physician, author and serial entrepreneur - all while raising two kids with her husband. But how? Listen in to Doc Swiner tell us about her journey and the crucible moment that changed it all. A moment that inspired her first book on "How to Avoid the Superwoman Complex". This was a fun episode, we choppe…

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Learn the 10 Pivot Points for Success endorsed by Michelle Obama 47:37

3y ago47:37

47:37

Amy Hilliard, author of "Pivot for Success," has been an entrepreneur since she was a young girl in Detroit selling handmade rose water and promoting her babysitting business. Amy carried that determination with her throughout her life making her an expert in reinvention. A proven thought-leader on entrepreneurship, empowerment and marketing, Amy h…

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Equity Before Birth 53:26

3y ago53:26

53:26

The United States has more money in our healthcare system than any other country in the world. Yet we also have the worst relative outcomes for mothers and infants. Join us as Joy Spencer explores why that is and where the inequity stems from. Can the system be fixed? 0:00 Episode starts 0:48 Check ins 5:20 Joy joins the call 5:38 Jes introduces Jo…

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Level Up with Kat Williford: Finding Inspiration in the Most Unexpected Places! 36:55

3y ago36:55

36:55

Meet Katherine Williford, our friend and the founder of the sustainable fashion brand Pamut Apparel. From her childhood experiences to moving to Budapest for love, hear Kat's Reinvention story and how it led her to build her own ethical, profitable fashion brand here in Raleigh, NC. Spoiler alert, this girl is a cliff jumper and credits her growth …

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Trauma & Injustice 50:29

3y ago50:29

50:29

Join our guest Sonia Wang from New Community Covenant Church's Community Outreach Program as she talks about how her work as a teacher and administrator on the south side of Chicago influences her work today. What does it mean to define Restorative Justice as an ecosystem -- or as a lifestyle? What does it mean to be stuck as the result of Trauma? …

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Fourth Grade Teacher to Co-founder of Nugget Comfort, Meet Hannah Fussell 35:56

3y ago35:56

35:56

From fourth grade teacher to co-founder of one of the fastest growing furniture manufacturers in the nation! Hannah Fussell is creative, complex and curious like most of us, and she’s turned each of those assets into business magic as co-founder and Chief Creative Officer at Nugget Comfort - home of the Nugget play couch. Hear Hannah Fussell reveal…

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Which America Do You Live In? 43:12

3y ago43:12

43:12

The script gets flipped on this episode of JUST, as Rob and Jes take to the guest seats and our editor, Chris Pappalardo, interviews them. They discuss the nuances of “How America Fractured Into Four Parts” by George Packer, which we highly recommend reading alongside this episode! 0:00 Episode starts 2:08 Jes’s check in 5:28 Rob’s check in 7:24 Ch…

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What Are Your Crucible Moments? 12:12

3y ago12:12

12:12

Welcome back, friends! Today, we’re going to dive a little deeper and explore some new territory on our Comfort Cliff. If you’ve never reflected on your crucible moments…today is the day! We’ll spend time in our Empowerment Zone learning what Crucible Moments are and how they impact our growth and reinvention journey. Here’s how I define your Cruci…

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Crossover: Juneteenth 1:17:47

3y ago1:17:47

1:17:47

In this special bonus episode of JUST, learn more about Juneteenth with the folks from Black History For White People. From their site: We first cover what was going on in the nation before the emancipation proclamation, then zoom in on Texas specifically and what the culture was like, share some stories from the past, and tie the throughline to wh…

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How this CEO Navigated the "Messy Middle" to Grow a 25M Business 38:47

3y ago38:47

38:47

"No. This is not my husband's company...I built it from the ground up!" In this episode of the Reinvention Road Trip podcast, you'll meet my friend Shelley McPhatter, founder and CEO of Bridgeport Construction a multimillion dollar construction firm in Durham, NC. She's a mom of three with an ocean engineering degree and a new found love for invest…

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Picking Up Pennies 53:17

3y ago53:17

53:17

This week on Just, Rob and Jes interview Josephe Feathersone, Vice President of Programs at the Durham Children’s Initiative about kids returning to school and the impact of the pandemic on learning and education. He shares stories of resilience and explains why he picks up every penny he sees. 0:00 Episode starts 1:28 Jes checks in with Rob 2:53 R…

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Your Say:Do Ratio and How it Can Change Your Life 21:15

3y ago21:15

21:15

Do you do what you say you're going to do? That's what we're going to talk about today, the power of follow through and accountability through your say:do ratio. This little idea has a huge impact on how others experience you in work and life. And until recently, like I said, it was kind of my Achilles heel.…

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Jubilee Home: Re-entry that Restores 1:01:29

3y ago1:01:29

1:01:29

Dave Crispell joins Jes and Rob this week in a discussion about restorative justice and getting proximate. Dave is the co-founder of Jubilee Home, which works with young men in the Durham community to create a place that bridges the gap between incarceration and full independence. 0:00 Episode starts 0:47 Jes checks in with Rob 2:21 Rob checks in w…

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Welcome to Season 2: Standing on Your Comfort Cliff... 25:24

3y ago25:24

25:24

Are you ready to take the Leap?! Yes! No. Not sure? Luckily, there is no wrong answer. Depending on where you are on your Comfort Cliff is how you'll decide when to jump. Discover the three zones that guide our journey and move us closer to the Growing Edge! "Life is often a battle between the person you are today and the person you’re meant to bec…

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Racial Justice and the White Church 50:48

3y ago50:48

50:48

David Swanson, pastor of New Community Covenant Church, joins Rob and Jes on this episode of JUST. David is the author of “Rediscipling the White Church”, and also serves as the CEO of New Community Outreach, a non-profit organization working to reduce causes of trauma and raise opportunities for equity in Chicago. 0:00 Episode starts 1:30 Jes’s ch…

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StepUp Durham: A Job Changes Everything 36:41

3+ y ago36:41

36:41

Join Jes and Rob in a conversation with Elizabeth Butler, Employment Team Manager with StepUp Durham. StepUp Durham transforms lives through employment and life skills training. Their vision is to be the premier resource in Durham for people seeking to improve their lives and develop stable employment. 0:00 Episode starts 1:12 Rob checks in with Je…

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Derigging the Real Estate Game 49:22

3+ y ago49:22

49:22

Jes and Rob interview Eve Picker of Small Change about Impact Investing in real estate. Eve is the founder and CEO of Small Change, a real estate investment crowdfunding platform. 0:00 Episode starts 2:09 Rob’s check in 5:13 Jes’s check in 8:56 Eve joins the conversation 9:20 Jes introduces Eve 10:50 Eve’s check in 14:30 Jes asks about Eve’s work 1…

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Closing the Racial Wealth Gap 56:55

3+ y ago56:55

56:55

This episode of the JUST podcast features Keith Daniel & Tom Droege. As co-founders of Resilient Ventures, their mission is to close the wealth gap by expanding access to capital, networks, and opportunity to Black entrepreneurs. Tune in to hear your more about Resilient Ventures, the problem they are aiming to solve, and the importance of relation…

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The Best of Enemies 1:06:54

3+ y ago1:06:54

1:06:54

Osha Gray Davidson, author of 'The Best of Enemies' and host of the American Project podcast, shares more about the unlikely friendship of Ann Atwater, a committed civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis, a leader in Durham's Ku Klux Klan chapter. 0:00 Episode starts 0:43 Personal check-ins start 2:19 Jes talks about her birthday and loving the proce…

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The Case for Reparations 1:08:56

3+ y ago1:08:56

1:08:56

As we approach MLK weekend, we invite you to lean into the truths of our shared story so we can rediscover our shared humanity and reimagine a new chapter for ourselves, our communities and our nation, together. We have to be willing to learn from the injustices of our past and be willing to trace them back to the roots, both in our systems and our…

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Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community? 1:17:20

3+ y ago1:17:20

1:17:20

As we approach MLK weekend, we invite you to lean into the truths of our shared story so we can rediscover our shared humanity and reimagine a new chapter for ourselves, our communities and our nation, together. We have to be willing to learn from the injustices of our past and be willing to trace them back to the roots, both in our systems and our…

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When Racial Injustice Hits Close to Home: Wilmington on Fire 1:03:05

3+ y ago1:03:05

1:03:05

Tune in to hear Chris Everett, director of Wilmington on Fire, tell the untold story of the only successful coup d'etat in US history and how an event over 100 years ago sent shockwaves across the nation that are still being felt today. 0:00 Episode starts 0:43 Personal check-ins start 5:45 Rob brings up guest Chris Everett, director of Wilmington …

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What Trees Tell Us About Racism 54:42

3+ y ago54:42

54:42

Tune in to hear Katie Rose Levin, Executive Director of TreesDurham, talk about how trees are the perfect technology to making us happy, healthy, and wealthy and to bringing economic justice to the world. 0:00 Episode starts 0:43 Personal check-ins start 1:20 Jes talks about being grateful to be alive during this time to see humanity and the waking…

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Diversity Isn't Enough 58:23

3+ y ago58:23

58:23

Tune in to hear Mekaelia Davis, Program Director of the Inclusive Economics Program at the Surdna Foundation, talk about the importance of getting comfortable with being uncomfortable and about how charity is not a replacement for justice. 0:00 Episode starts 2:36 Jes talks about enjoying fall and the season change 2:49 Rob asks for self-care tips …

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The Long Road to Equity in Education 44:24

3+ y ago44:24

44:24

Tune in to hear Magen Gonzalez-Smith, the Executive Director of DPS Foundation, unpack how the pandemic has fostered a sense of urgency around digital and educational equity, and how her work is focused on galvanizing community resources to help strengthen and support public schools in Durham. 0:00 Episode starts 0:43 Personal check-ins start 1:02 …

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Teenage Parenthood in a Pandemic 40:08

3+ y ago40:08

40:08

Founder and Executive Director of H.E.A.R.T.S. Tameka Brown shares how teen moms and dads captured her heart and how her organization equips teen parents towards independence. 0:00 Episode starts 0:43 Personal check-ins start 2:57 Jes talks about having a lot going on in her personal life 5:07 Tameka Brown joins the conversation 5:30 Rob introduces…

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Building Just Ecosystems Through Serving & Solving 50:47

3+ y ago50:47

50:47

Guest host Charles Robinson, Founder of Robinson Consulting Group, joins Rob and special guest Donna Harris, Founder of Builders and Backers, to discuss the importance of lament in problem-solving and how to build ecosystems that are truly just. Episode Summary: 0:00 Episode begins 0:43 Personal check-ins start 1:20 Rob introduces Charles Robinson,…

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Crossover: Public Symbols, Storytelling, and Racial Justice 1:07:36

3+ y ago1:07:36

1:07:36

For the first time, the JUST podcast hosted a crossover episode with the Who is my Neighbor? podcast, teaching Vera Cecelski and Georie Bryant. Tune in to understand the importance of knowing the stories of our communities and how to talk about our history in ways that seek justice. 0:00 Episode starts 0:43 Personal check-ins start 1:54 Rob announc…

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